American School of Madrid Lower School is the early years and elementary division of ASM, the long established United States curriculum school in Pozuelo de Alarcon mapped on our Madrid city hub. It is where the youngest children start, from pre kindergarten through the elementary grades, on an American curriculum built around literacy, numeracy and play based learning. Families weighing it against other early years options will find it positioned in the upper fee tier for the city, at the lower end of the school's own range.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The lower school teaches a United States American curriculum shaped for young learners, where early childhood classes lean on play, exploration and language immersion before the elementary grades build structured literacy and numeracy. Children learn through topics that connect reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies, with the aim of leaving Grade 5 confident, curious and ready for the middle school years.
Specialist teachers typically lead lessons in Spanish, music, art, physical education and library, giving young children variety and early exposure to a second language in a city where Spanish matters. Middle States Association accreditation, held alongside recognition by the Spanish Ministry of Education, governs the programme. Families who want the broader picture of how the American system works from the early years up can read our American curriculum guide.
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American School of Madrid Lower School fees
Early childhood and elementary tuition sits at the lower end of the ASM range on our Madrid international school fees guide, broadly EUR 11,255 to EUR 16,000 a year, though still in the upper band for the city. Tuition rises gradually as a child moves up the elementary grades. Treat these as published figures that change each academic year and confirm the current schedule with the school.
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, which many lower school families do because of the campus location. Allow also for a registration fee, lunches and the cost of trips. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Applications to the lower school are accepted year round for an August or September start, with early childhood and kindergarten places among the first to fill because they are the main entry points into the school. The school typically asks for any previous nursery or school reports and meets the family, with younger children assessed informally through play rather than a formal test.
Mid year entry into the elementary grades is reviewed subject to space, which suits families relocating to Madrid outside the usual cycle. Anyone moving during the school year should contact admissions directly to check availability in their child's year group.
Location and who goes there
The lower school shares the main ASM campus on calle America in Pozuelo de Alarcon, roughly 10 kilometres west of central Madrid, on a green suburban site that suits young children. The western corridor around Pozuelo is one of the most established expatriate residential areas in the region, so many lower school families live within a manageable commute and value the safe, settled feel of the area.
American and other English speaking families form a natural community around the school in the early years, alongside Spanish families who want their children bilingual from a young age. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the early years options across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are American School of Madrid Lower School fees?
Early childhood and elementary tuition at ASM sits at the lower end of the school's range, broadly EUR 11,255 to EUR 16,000 a year, though still in the upper 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 Lower School a good school?
The lower school is the early years and elementary division of ASM, founded in 1961 and accredited by the Middle States Association alongside the Spanish Ministry of Education. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's age, your budget and your preferred approach. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What ages does American School of Madrid Lower School take?
The lower school covers early childhood and the elementary grades, broadly from pre kindergarten to Grade 5, teaching an American curriculum with specialist lessons and a strong focus on literacy and numeracy foundations.
When do American School of Madrid Lower School applications open?
Applications are accepted year round for an August or September start, with early childhood and kindergarten places among the first to fill. Early application is advised, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is American School of Madrid Lower School located?
The lower school is part of the ASM campus on calle America in Pozuelo de Alarcon, roughly 10 kilometres west of central Madrid.
