INTRODUCTION TO Aquinas American School – Elementary Campus
Aquinas American School – Elementary Campus is a Catholic, college-preparatory school, founded in 2012 that offers the U.S. school curriculum for students from 3 to 14 years of age.
Information about Aquinas American School – High Campus is available here.
LOCATION / CAMPUS
Aquinas American School – Elementary campus is located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, a municipality in the Community of Madrid, bordering the Moncloa-Aravaca district of Madrid city to its west.
CURRICULUM / AGES (GRADES)
Aquinas American School – Elementary offers the following programmes:
Kindergarten from K1 to K3 (3 to 6 years of age), equivalent to early childhood education in USA.
Lower School from Grade 1 to Grade 5 (7 to 11 years of age).
Middle School from Grade 6 to Grade 8 (12 to 14 years of age).
LANGUAGES
Language of Instruction: English.
Extra Languages: INA
Language Support: INA
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INA
STATISTICS for both campuses
Number of students: 740 students
Number of nationalities: Around 40 different nationalities
Predominant nationality: INA
Class size Average: 11 Student : Teacher Ratio
Class size Maximum: INA
ADMISSION
Enrolment period: The school has accepts applicants throughout the year.
Waiting list: INA
Admission criteria: Aquinas American School evaluates each application and will grant admission based on the following criteria:
-Each applicant’s previous school record.
-Letters of recommendation.
-An individual assessment consisting of a personal interview and age appropriate entrance exams.
-Knowledge of and interest in the schools philosophy and project, including extracurricular activities.
-Commitment to the school’s mission.
School Fees Structure: Academic Year 2022-2023
Year Level Annual Payments
Kindergarten (Ages 3 to 6) € 6,700
Lower School (Grades 1 to 5) € 8,300
Middle School (Grades 6 to 8) € 8,900
LEARNING SUPPORT
Extra support is provided if needed for students with a higher level of needs.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Uniform: Yes
Student Support: Yes. The school provides individualized support and follow-up to students who face a wide range of difficulties (both academic and personal).
Religion: Catholic
OTHER SERVICES
School Bus: Yes
Boarding Services: Yes