Brewster Celebrates the Joyful Opening of Its New La Moraleja Campus in Madrid, Spain
By Bryan Gross
A remarkable new chapter in Brewster Academy’s story is unfolding this fall. With great excitement and pride, Brewster has officially opened its newest international branch campus in La Moraleja, Madrid, a joyful milestone that expands our reach, strengthens our mission, and connects our Wolfeboro flagship to a growing international family of Brewster learners.
For more than two centuries, Wolfeboro has been Brewster’s hometown, where our traditions were born and where the Brewster Model of education took shape. Today, with approximately 340 students learning along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, that spirit now extends across the Atlantic, where more than 400 students are enrolled in Brewster’s two Madrid locations: the well-established Chamberí campus and the newly opened La Moraleja branch. Together, they form a thriving international extension of Brewster’s mission, unified by the Brewster Model and a deep commitment to knowing every student well.
The La Moraleja campus, set in a peaceful, green neighborhood just north of central Madrid, opened in September to students in grades K-12. Families describe the community as instantly warm and personal. The campus blends the historic beauty of its former monastery setting with entirely new, light-filled interior construction, preserving select architectural elements on the exterior as a tribute to the site’s heritage. The result is a stunning and architecturally unique space where old-world character and modern learning environments come together in a way that feels both inspiring and unmistakably Brewster. This style blends seamlessly with outdoor areas for play and connection, including a soon-to-be-completed basketball and volleyball court already buzzing with excitement and anticipation.
What makes this launch especially meaningful for the Wolfeboro community is how clearly Brewster’s ethos is reflected in Spain. The La Moraleja campus mirrors the relational, team-based, individualized approach that defines the Brewster Model. Students are known. Students are supported. Students are inspired to grow as learners and as people, just as they are here in New Hampshire.
The possibilities ahead for Wolfeboro are exciting. As the Madrid campuses continue to flourish, Brewster students in Wolfeboro will eventually have opportunities for exchanges, short-term study, collaborative virtual classes, and immersive cultural experiences that make the world feel closer and Brewster’s educational impact even broader.
Leading this new campus is Jennifer Pro, the Founding Campus Director of Brewster La Moraleja. Ms. Pro brings two decades of experience in international education, having served as a teacher and school leader in Madrid and Tanzania, including as Head of School in both locations. Her leadership is already shaping the heart and direction of La Moraleja, and her gratitude for the community shines through.
The launch of La Moraleja, alongside the continued growth of Chamberí, marks a visionary step for Brewster Academy: a global network rooted firmly in its Wolfeboro home. Together, these campuses expand what is possible for students, deepen Brewster’s international presence, and reinforce the shared identity that makes this learning community so extraordinary.
