INTRODUCTION TO The American School of Madrid
The American School of Madrid, founded in 1961, is a private K-12 college preparatory school that offers an education with an American curriculum and fluency in Spanish.
LOCATION / CAMPUS
The school is located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, an affluent residential district in northern metropolitan area of Madrid.
CURRICULUM / AGES (GRADES)
Lower School for children ages 3-11 years-old (Kindergarten to Grade 5). The Common Core Standards, adopted by most of the US states, provide the framework for the Lower School curriculum.
Middle School for children ages 12-15 years-old (Grades 6 to 8). The Middle School includes six core classes: English, Science, Mathematics, History, Spanish, and Physical Education.
Upper School for children ages 15-18 years-old (Grades 9-12). The Upper School Program is a four-year sequence of courses. The U.S. High School Diploma runs concurrently with an International Baccalaureate Diploma, and the Spanish requirements.
LANGUAGES
Language of Instruction: English.
Extra Languages: Spanish Native and Second Language, French and Mandarin.
Language Support: INA
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The School offers several activities from October through May and include: Arts and Crafts, Board Games, Brain Games, Choir, Computer Animation, Daily News, Drama, Drawing, Eco-Art, Fun with Clay, Global Citizens, Jr. Gems, Lego, Running Club, Macrame Bracelet, MakerSpace, Math Games, Minecraft, Mini Cheer, Origami, Robotics, Scratch, Spanish, Sports Sampler, Video Club, Young Author’s Club, American Touch Football, Board Games, Business, Creative Writing, Caring Hands, Climbing, Garden Club, Gay-straight Alliance, History Bowl, Investors, Journalism, Middle Earth Players, Model United Nations, Photography, Story of Film, TEDx, Track and Field/Cross Country, VR Lab, Yearbook, and Yoga.
STATISTICS
Number of students: More than 1000 students.
Number of nationalities: More than 60 different nationalities.
Predominant nationality: USA and Spain.
Class size Average: INA
Class size Maximum: INA
ADMISSION
Enrolment period: The school has a rolling admissions process and recommends to begin the process in the fall before the academic year starts.
Waiting list: If there are no enough spaces, qualified applicants will be offered a place on the waiting list.
Admission criteria: The Admissions Committee will give preference to US citizens, expatriate families and
families who have a need and desire for a program based on American standards, to achieve an American and/or International Baccalaureate diploma.
School Fees Structure: Academic Year 2022-2023
Year Level Annual Payments
Kindergarten 1-2 9,461 €
Kindergarten 3 9,834 €
Grade 1 & 2 13,940 €
Grades 3 to 5 15,649 €
Grades 6 to 8 18,970 €
Grades 9 to 12 20,461 €
Fees are payable in September and February
LEARNING SUPPORT
The school offers a range of services including English Language Acquisition, Reading, Writing, Math and Executive Function Skills.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Uniform: No
Student Support: There are dedicated counselors in each division.
Religion: INA
OTHER SERVICES
School Bus: The school has designated school buses contracted by a local bus company
Boarding Services: No
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