American School of Madrid High School is the senior division of ASM, the long established United States curriculum school in Pozuelo de Alarcon mapped on our Madrid city hub. It covers grades 9 to 12, the years when course choice and university planning matter most, combining the American high school programme with the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final two years. Families weighing it against other senior options will find it positioned in the premium fee tier for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The high school runs the American programme in grades 9 and 10, where students build a broad transcript of English, mathematics, sciences, social studies, languages and electives, before moving into the International Baccalaureate Diploma for grades 11 and 12. The IB Diploma asks students to study six subjects across the disciplines alongside the core of theory of knowledge, the extended essay and creativity, activity and service, which universities read as evidence of breadth and independent work.
Advanced Placement courses are also available for students who want United States college credit, and the campus serves as a registered SAT and ACT test centre, so college entrance examinations are sat on site. College counselling guides applications to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and elsewhere. Families comparing the senior pathways can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Diploma is graded and recognised.
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American School of Madrid High School fees
High school sits at the top of the ASM range on our Madrid international school fees guide, broadly EUR 19,000 to EUR 23,182 a year for grades 9 to 12, firmly in the premium band for the city. Treat these as published figures that change each academic year and confirm the current schedule with the school, as the IB Diploma years can carry additional examination charges.
Tuition is only part of the budget. ASM applies a one time capital or enrolment fee payable when a place is taken, and an annual bus charge of roughly two and a half thousand euros for families using school transport. Allow also for a registration fee, IB examination entry, and the cost of trips and the extended essay supervision. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Applications to the high school are accepted year round for an August or September start, with most senior places confirmed in the spring beforehand. The school typically asks for recent reports, transcripts and, for entry into the IB years, evidence that a student can carry a full Diploma load. An interview or placement assessment helps confirm the right grade and subject choices.
Entry directly into grade 11 is possible but carefully managed, because the IB Diploma is a two year programme that is hard to join part way through. Families relocating mid year should contact admissions early to discuss timing and whether to enter at the start of a Diploma cycle.
Location and who goes there
The high school shares the main ASM campus on calle America in Pozuelo de Alarcon, roughly 10 kilometres west of central Madrid. The western corridor around Pozuelo is one of the most established expatriate residential areas in the region, which keeps commutes manageable for many senior families. Older students benefit from the campus facilities and the proximity of peers across the city's diplomatic and corporate communities.
American and other English speaking families form a natural community around the school, alongside Spanish families seeking an international pathway to university for their teenagers. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the senior schools across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are American School of Madrid High School fees?
High school tuition at ASM sits at the top of the school's range, broadly EUR 19,000 to EUR 23,182 a year, in the premium band for Madrid. A one time capital fee and an annual bus charge apply on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school as fees change yearly.
Is American School of Madrid High School a good school?
The high school is the upper division of ASM, founded in 1961 and accredited by the Middle States Association alongside the Spanish Ministry of Education and the IB Organization. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's goals, your budget and your preferred pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
Does American School of Madrid High School offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. Students follow the American high school programme in grades 9 and 10 and then the International Baccalaureate Diploma in grades 11 and 12, with Advanced Placement courses also available. The campus is a registered SAT and ACT test centre.
When do American School of Madrid High School applications open?
Applications are accepted year round for an August or September start, with most senior places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Early application is advised, and mid year entry into the high school is reviewed subject to space and grade fit.
Where is American School of Madrid High School located?
The high school is part of the ASM campus on calle America in Pozuelo de Alarcon, roughly 10 kilometres west of central Madrid.
