American School of Madrid (ASM) is one of the oldest international schools in the Spanish capital, founded in 1961 and now part of the wider Madrid market mapped on our Madrid city hub. The Pozuelo de Alarcon campus delivers a United States style education from early childhood to Grade 12, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered in the final two years. Families weighing it against other options will find it positioned in the premium fee tier for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
ASM follows a United States curriculum from early childhood through Grade 10, then moves senior students onto the International Baccalaureate Diploma in grades 11 and 12, a structure that pairs the breadth of the American middle years with a recognised university entrance qualification. The school runs the standard American assessment suite, including the Iowa achievement tests and the PSAT, and serves as a registered SAT and ACT test centre, so students sit their college entrance examinations on campus.
Middle States Association accreditation, the standard mark for American schools overseas, governs the academic programme alongside recognition by the Spanish Ministry of Education and authorisation from the International Baccalaureate Organization. Families who want the broader picture of how the American system and the IB compare can read our American curriculum guide before deciding which pathway suits their child.
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American School of Madrid fees
American School of Madrid sits in the premium band on our Madrid international school fees guide. Published annual tuition runs roughly from EUR 11,255 in the early years to EUR 23,182 in the senior grades, so the headline figure climbs steadily as a child moves up the school. 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 in the region of several thousand euros, 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 or application fee and for lunches, trips and examination entry costs. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
ASM accepts applications year round for an August or September start, with most places filled during the spring before the academic year begins. The school typically asks for recent reports, any external assessment records and, for older students, an interview or placement assessment to confirm the right grade. Places in the most sought after grades fill early, so families planning a move are advised to apply well ahead.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space, which suits families relocating to Madrid on corporate timelines outside the usual cycle. Anyone moving during the school year should contact admissions directly to check availability in their child's grade.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits on calle America in Pozuelo de Alarcon, roughly 10 kilometres west of central Madrid, on an 11 acre site. Pozuelo and the neighbouring municipalities of the city's western corridor are among the most established expatriate residential areas in the region, which keeps commutes manageable for many of the families the school serves. The setting is suburban and green rather than inner city, a contrast to the bilingual day schools closer to the centre.
American and other English speaking families form a natural community around a United States curriculum school, alongside Spanish families seeking an American pathway to university. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the schools clustered across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are American School of Madrid fees?
Published annual tuition runs roughly from EUR 11,255 to EUR 23,182 depending on the grade, placing ASM 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 a good school?
ASM is one of the oldest international schools in Madrid, founded in 1961 and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools alongside the Spanish Ministry of Education and the IB Organization. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preferred curriculum. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does American School of Madrid follow?
ASM follows an American curriculum from early childhood to Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in grades 11 and 12. It is a registered SAT and ACT test site and prepares students for universities in the United States, Spain and beyond.
When do American School of Madrid applications open?
ASM accepts applications year round for an August or September start, with most places filled during the spring before the academic year. Early application is advised for popular grades, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is American School of Madrid located?
The campus sits on calle America in Pozuelo de Alarcon, roughly 10 kilometres west of central Madrid, in one of the city's main expatriate residential belts.
