American School of Madrid
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
American School of Madrid (ASM), founded 1961, is a not-for-profit K-12 American international school serving 1,040 students from 60 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school offers an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school, with AP courses also available. Accredited by IBO and MSA-CESS. Tuition $11,255-$23,182 per year. The 'Lancers' community is a long-established fixture for diplomatic and corporate expat families in Madrid.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $11,255–$23,182/yr published in EUR, US$ 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: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.45 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS verified.
1,040
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.)
14 avg / 22 max
Rolling
1961
IBO, MSA-CESS
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About American School of Madrid
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $11,255 – $23,182 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 11255-23182 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $18,869(+10%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $20,369 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 97th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma, High School Diploma, Spanish “Programa Oficial”
ASM's IB average for the Class of 2023 was 34.35
Spanish, French, Mandarin
Support is provided mainly for academic and English language learner needs. Minimal support is available for students with behavioral or emotional needs.
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.
The school has an English as a Second Language Program.
8.45 a.m. – 3.45 p.m.
Yes
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Fee Position in Madrid
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
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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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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