Aquinas American School is a Catholic American curriculum school in Pozuelo de Alarcon, founded in 2012 and now part of the wider Madrid market mapped on our Madrid city hub. It teaches from kindergarten through Grade 12, pairing the American programme with Advanced Placement courses and, since 2016, the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final two years. Families weighing it against other options will find it positioned in the mid fee tier for the city, below the most expensive premium schools.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Aquinas teaches a United States American curriculum from kindergarten upward, with a Catholic ethos woven through school life. At high school students can take Advanced Placement courses, the college level examinations recognised by universities in the United States and increasingly elsewhere, and since 2016 the school has offered the IB Diploma in grades 11 and 12 for students who want a broader internationally recognised qualification.
Because studies are recognised under Spanish academic legislation, graduates hold qualifications that open doors to universities in Spain as well as in English speaking countries, which suits the school's mix of Spanish and international families. Accreditation by the Middle States Association, authorisation from the International Baccalaureate Organization and membership of the College Board and NCAA underpin the academic and athletic programme. Families comparing the routes can read our American curriculum guide.
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Aquinas American School fees
Aquinas American School sits in the mid band on our Madrid international school fees guide. Published annual tuition runs roughly from EUR 8,200 in kindergarten to EUR 13,500 in the final high school years, with around EUR 1,500 extra for the IB Diploma programme. That places it below the most expensive American schools in the city, an important point for budget conscious families. 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. Madrid schools typically add a registration or enrolment fee, charges for materials and lunches, and separate costs for AP and IB examination entry. School transport and trips add further to the annual total. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Aquinas accepts applications year round for a September start, with most places confirmed during the spring beforehand. The school typically asks for recent reports and, for older students, a placement assessment or interview to confirm the right grade and, where relevant, readiness for the IB Diploma. As a Catholic school it welcomes families who value that ethos, though it admits students of all backgrounds.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space, which helps 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 grade.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in the Monte Alina area of Pozuelo de Alarcon, a quiet residential district west of central Madrid. Pozuelo and the surrounding western corridor are among the most established expatriate residential areas in the region, so many families live within a short commute of the school. The setting is leafy and suburban, in keeping with the family oriented character of the area.
Spanish families seeking an American pathway with a Catholic ethos make up a large part of the community, alongside international families who want recognition in both the Spanish and United States systems. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the American schools across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Aquinas American School fees?
Published annual tuition runs roughly from EUR 8,200 in kindergarten to EUR 13,500 in the final high school years, with about EUR 1,500 extra for the IB Diploma, placing Aquinas in the mid band for Madrid. Confirm the current schedule with the school as fees change yearly.
Is Aquinas American School a good school?
Aquinas is an authorised American curriculum school founded in 2012 and accredited by the Middle States Association alongside the Community of Madrid and the IB Organization. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preference for a Catholic ethos. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Aquinas American School follow?
Aquinas follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses and has offered the IB Diploma in grades 11 and 12 since 2016. Studies are also recognised under Spanish academic legislation, so graduates can enter universities in Spain and abroad.
When do Aquinas American School applications open?
Aquinas accepts applications year round for a September start, with most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Early application is advised for popular grades, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is Aquinas American School located?
The campus is in the Monte Alina area of Pozuelo de Alarcon, a quiet residential district west of central Madrid and a long established expatriate belt.
