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American School of Madrid (ASM)

International School in Madrid

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WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 26 Apr 2026–26 Apr 2026; 0 undated. Imported details are unverified. All-in costs, first-year budgets, value, diversity and admissions scores are WhereNext models, not current school quotations or measured outcomes. Method and assumptions.

Quick answer

American School of Madrid (ASM) is a multi-track international school in Madrid, Spain, offering American, IB. Annual tuition runs $14,000-$25,000; modeled annual cost is roughly $21,150 including recurring extras (2025-2026); first-year charges are separate. The school enrols around 1,040 students from 60 nationalities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American, IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
  • Tuition: $14,000–$25,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 14 (max 22) Madrid international school · 1,040 students total.
  • 60 nationalities top: The nationality distribution of the students at ASM is approximately one-third U.S. citizens, one-third Spanish citizens, and one-third citizens of approximately sixty other countries around the world..
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8.45 a.m..
  • Accreditations: MSA, IBO listed accreditations.
American, IBAges 3-18English$14,000–$25,000/yr(11255-23182)Fee year 2025-2026
Est. all-in: $21,150/yr (modeled; 2025-2026)(+8%, modeled)Premium in MadridGood valueModerate admissions86% data coverage
Students

1,040

Nationalities

60 (The nationality distribution of the students at ASM is approximately one-third U.S. citizens, one-third Spanish citizens, and one-third citizens of approximately sixty other countries around the world.)

Class Size

14 avg / 22 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

MSA, IBO

Qualifications

IB Diploma and US Diploma

multi-curriculumamerican-curriculumibpremium-tierstrong-learning-supporthighly-diverse

About American School of Madrid (ASM)

The American School of Madrid, founded in 1961, is a private, non-profit, American college-preparatory educational organization offering the traditional U.S. high school diploma, the International Baccalaureate, and a unique Spanish “Programa Oficial”. The school has as its primary responsibility the recognition and development of the intellectual ability of its students. ASM also recognizes its responsibility to attend to the emotional, moral, physical, and social needs of its students. The principal objective of ASM is to provide an elementary and secondary education program in Madrid consistent with that of the best American international schools in the United States and abroad. It makes possible the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior that will prepare its students to be critical and concerned members of a changing society, aware of their responsibilities to themselves, to others, and to future generations.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: strong
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • Educational psychologist available
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Fee year 2025-2026 · Fee record source · record dated 26 Apr 2026; confirm current fees.
Annual fees and costs for American School of Madrid (ASM)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$14,000–$25,000
Annual tuition (EUR)11255-23182
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,150(+8%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,650
Cost position in Madrid91th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

American curriculum with IB Diploma option. AP courses available. Registration ~€3,500.

Curriculum

American, IB

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma and US Diploma

External examinations

IB Diploma, High School Diploma, Spanish “Programa Oficial”

Exam results

ASM's IB average for the Class of 2023 was 34.35

Additional languages

Spanish, French, Mandarin

Learning support

Support is provided mainly for academic and English language learner needs. Minimal support is available for students with behavioral or emotional needs.

Special needs staff

The American School of Madrid (ASM) has limited resources for children with special needs. Depending on the specific needs, ASM may be able to provide some support in order to assist in ensuring the student with special needs can successfully attend ASM for the duration of the family's expected stay in Madrid.

ESL / EAL support

The school has an English as a Second Language Program.

Education psychologistYes
School hours

8.45 a.m. – 3.45 p.m.

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo

Recommended neighborhoods

Pozuelo de Alarcón, Aravaca, Majadahonda, Boadilla

Verified: 26 Apr 2026Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%1 named source

At a Glance

Fee Position in Madrid

Mid-range
Median
$4,000$14,000–$25,000$30,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
American School of Madrid (ASM)

Class Size

This school
14
Max class
22
City avg
18

Student Diversity

60nationalities1,040 students

Very diverse

Common: The nationality distribution of the students at ASM is approximately one-third U.S. citizens, one-third Spanish citizens, and one-third citizens of approximately sixty other countries around the world.

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