Which school is cheaper: American School of Madrid (ASM) or British Council School Madrid?

British Council School Madrid has lower published tuition than American School of Madrid (ASM) — roughly 77% cheaper at the midpoint. British Council School Madrid runs $8,000-$14,000 USD/year; American School of Madrid (ASM) runs $14,000-$25,000.

What is the true annual cost difference between American School of Madrid (ASM) and British Council School Madrid?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), British Council School Madrid runs about $12,800 per year vs $21,150 at American School of Madrid (ASM) — a difference of $8,350.

Which curriculum does American School of Madrid (ASM) vs British Council School Madrid offer?

American School of Madrid (ASM) offers American and IB leading to IB Diploma and US Diploma. British Council School Madrid offers British.

How do admissions compare between American School of Madrid (ASM) and British Council School Madrid?

American School of Madrid (ASM) has Moderate admissions; British Council School Madrid has Moderate admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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American School of Madrid (ASM) vs British Council School Madrid

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Madrid

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British Council School Madrid is 65% cheaper than American School of Madrid (ASM) on true annual cost ($12,800 vs $21,150). American School of Madrid (ASM) scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (77/100 vs 63/100).

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American School of Madrid (ASM) vs British Council School Madrid side-by-side comparison
Metric	American School of Madrid (ASM)	British Council School Madrid
Curriculum	American, IB	British
Qualifications	IB Diploma and US Diploma

American School of Madrid (ASM) vs British Council School Madrid

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