American School of Madrid and ESC American School are both in Madrid, about 14 km apart. Both schools follow an American curriculum. Published annual fees are €11,593 - 23,878 at American School of Madrid and €14,000 - 30,000 at ESC American School, which puts ESC American School roughly 24% higher. American School of Madrid takes pupils from 3 to 18, and ESC American School from 12 to 18. American School of Madrid is the larger school, with around 1,045 pupils to ESC American School's 100. Typical class sizes are 25 at American School of Madrid and 12 at ESC American School.
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. The campus is located at Calle América 3, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28224, Madrid. Pozuelo is part of the Madrid metropolitan area.
Location
ESC American School is located in Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. The campus address is C. Duero, 47, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid. It sits in a suburban area near Madrid. The school offers a U.S. High School Diploma that is 100% accredited in Spain.
Stages
Stages
Lower School (ages 3-11), Middle School (Grades 6-8, ages 11-14), Upper School (Grades 9-12, ages 14-18). The Upper School includes the IB Diploma Programme.
Stages
Grades 7-12 (approximately 12 to 18 years of age).
School type
School type
not-for-profit private international day school with an American curriculum
School type
International school offering an American curriculum; lodging in optional residence is available.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
One third American, one third Spanish, and one third of students from around 60 other countries.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The Learning Support team provides services across the K-12 spectrum, including English Language Acquisition, Reading, Writing, Math, and Executive Function. Documentation is required during admissions to determine whether ASM can support a child's learning and well-being; some students requiring substantial academic or social-emotional support may not be accepted into Grades 6-12.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
United States
Country affiliation
United States
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
ASM offers a private bus service provided by Grupo Chapin with 13 routes across Central Madrid, Pozuelo, Aravaca, Majadahonda. It is not door-to-door; bus stops are designated for safeguarding; the ASM Business Office coordinates routes and a bus-tracking app is available; bus monitors are on every bus; contact bus@asmadrid.es for routes and payments.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees
- Preliminary application fee: EUR 250.00 (one-time, non-refundable). - Registration fee (paid upon admittance): EUR 2,000.00 (non-refundable; credited toward tuition). - Matriculation (re-enrollment) fee (payable in spring to reserve a place for the following year): EUR 950.00 (non-refundable).
Tuition fees — Private (family pays; Academic year 2025–2026)
- Early years / K1–K2: Semester EUR 5,796.50 (payable September and February); Annual EUR 11,593.00. - K3: Semester EUR 6,025.00 (payable September and February); Annual EUR 12,050.00. - Grade 1–2: Semester EUR 8,133.50 (payable September and February); Annual EUR 16,267.00. - Grade 3–5: Semester EUR 9,131.50 (payable September and February); Annual EUR 18,263.00. - Grade 6–8: Semester EUR 11,069.00 (payable September and February); Annual EUR 22,138.00. - Grade 9–12: Semester EUR 11,939.00 (payable September and February); Annual EUR 23,878.00.
Tuition fees — Corporate (employer pays; Academic year 2025–2026)
- Capital fee (one-time, non-refundable): Private enrolment (Grades K3–12) EUR 6,000.00 per student; Corporate enrolment EUR 8,100.00 per student. - Family plan: 10% reduction on tuition and capital fee for the third child from the same family; 20% reduction for each additional child thereafter (applies to both tuition and one-time capital fee).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency options: annual payment, semester payment, or monthly installments. - Administrative service charge: a 4% per semester administrative service charge is added if tuition is paid by monthly installments. - Semester billing dates: semester payments are payable in September and February (semester amounts shown above are payable on those dates). - Proration: charges are prorated for families joining during the school year. - Currency: payments are accepted in Euros (EUR) or in U.S. Dollars (USD) using the prevailing exchange rate.
Optional fees and other costs
- Cafeteria: daily cost EUR 9.35; billed at the end of each month for actual meals/snacks consumed. - Bus service with monitors: Per semester EUR 1,162.00; Annual EUR 2,324.00. - Spirit wear / school clothing: optional spirit wear is available for purchase through the school's spirit wear provider; purchases are optional and charged separately. - Additional optional charges: certain after-school activities, trips, or specific programs may carry extra fees; such additional charges are invoiced as applicable.
Refund information and withdrawal policy
- Each semester is treated as 150 calendar days for refund calculation. Refund of tuition when a student withdraws after classes begin is determined by days enrolled within that semester as follows: 1–5 days enrolled: 78% refund; 6–20 days: 70% refund; 21–35 days: 55% refund; 36–50 days: 38% refund; 51–65 days: 22% refund; 66–80 days: 10% refund; 80 days and over: 0% refund. - Additional fees are not covered by this tuition refund schedule and are not refundable. - Bus service: a full refund is made on the unused portion of the bus service charge based on the number of calendar days remaining in the semester after withdrawal.
Boarding fees
- Boarding fees: Not applicable. The American School of Madrid is a non-profit K–12 co-educational day school and does not operate a boarding program.
Fee payment options (channels and practical notes)
- Payment channels such as specific acceptance of credit card, online payment portal, or bank transfer are not itemized in this fee summary; payments may be made in EUR or USD and may be scheduled annually, by semester, or monthly (monthly payments incur the administrative service charge noted above). For billing and method details, families should follow the school's invoicing instructions when completing registration and enrollment.
Fee details
Application fee
- Admission (one-time) fee: EUR 950. Non-refundable. Prices shown are exempt from VAT.
Tuition fees (published amounts and structure)
- Day / Education monthly fee for resident students: EUR 1,400 per month, billed in 10 monthly instalments. Prices shown are exempt from VAT.
- Day / Education monthly fee for non-resident students (includes schooling + lunch/canteen): EUR 1,650 per month, billed in 10 monthly instalments. Prices shown are exempt from VAT.
(Note: the published fee schedule lists a single set of monthly education fees and does not give separate, itemised tuition amounts by individual year group.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing frequency: Fees are presented as 10 monthly payments (10 mensualidades).
- The admission fee is explicitly non-refundable. Specific payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, early-payment discounts or exact monthly billing months are not published in the fee sheet.
Boarding (residency) fees
- Residency monthly fee (Residencia + food & beverage): EUR 1,600 per month. A 10% VAT is not included on this residency price.
- Residence security deposit (Fianza Residencia): EUR 1,600. The fee sheet lists the deposit amount but does not explicitly state the deposit refund terms.
- What the residency fee includes: weekly room cleaning; weekly sheets and towels; weekly laundry service; full board (meals); and other services such as utilities (light), Wi‑Fi, security, gym access and nursing/medical support.
Other costs and fees
- The published fee schedule shows the admission fee, monthly education fees for residents and non-residents, the residency monthly charge, and the residency deposit. No specific monetary amounts for uniforms, textbooks, school materials, transport/bus, extracurricular activity fees, exam fees or insurance are published in the fee document.
Refund information
- Admission fee: Non-refundable.
- Refund terms for tuition payments, the residency deposit, and other potential refundable fees are not specified in the published fee document.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not list accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, direct debit, bank transfer or cheque) or the bank details used for payments.
Brief summary of missing detail (what is not published)
- The published materials provide clear headline amounts and the billing format (10 monthly payments) plus residency inclusions, VAT treatment for residence charges, and the admission fee status. They do not provide: a breakdown of tuition by specific school year or grade; explicit payment methods or bank details; precise billing dates or late-payment penalties; full refund rules for the residency deposit or tuition; or itemised charges for uniforms, books, transport or extracurricular activities.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school is a K-12 independent school with an American curriculum. It offers the US High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and the Titulo de Bachillerato. The Upper School follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).
Curriculum details
ESC American School follows the American Curriculum for Grades 7–12 (ages roughly 12–18). The program uses a Student-Based Learning System that centers the student and fosters critical thinking, creativity and intellectual curiosity. The curriculum emphasizes essential learning skills for today and for life beyond ESC. All graduates receive a U.S. High School Diploma that is 100% accredited in Spain, with NEASC certification. Graduates go on to universities worldwide, primarily in the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. A university orientation service helps with applications and scholarships.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Class sizes are 12–15 students per class. Each student has access to a Chromebook.
Exam results
Exam results
IB results May 2025: average total points 34.5; World average 30.6; Diploma pass rates: World Diploma pass rate 83.30%, ASM Diploma pass rate 96.8%; Diplomas Awarded 93.30%.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Between 2021 and 2025, 56% of seniors were admitted to Top 100 Universities in the world (QS World University Rankings). The Class of 2025 had 67 acceptances to Top 100 Universities worldwide and 123 acceptances to Top 100 U.S. Universities.
Higher education progression
100% of graduates are accepted to internationally renowned universities; graduates attend universities around the world, primarily in the U.S., Spain, the U.K. and the Netherlands; a specialized university orientation service supports applications and access to scholarships.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The school welcomes applications from students of all nationalities and cultures. The Admissions Committee prioritizes US citizens; expatriate families; alumni or siblings of current students; and families seeking a college-preparatory program based on American standards and practices culminating in an American and/or International Baccalaureate diploma. Parents with children who have special needs should submit all pertinent documentation for the Admissions Commission to determine whether support can be provided. Applicants cannot be accepted as fully enrolled until their transcripts and other requested documentation have been received by the Admissions Office. ASM admits students of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability; it does not discriminate in admission policies, financial aid and scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs. ASM reserves the right to accept or reject any application. Families should complete the Application Form as the first step.
Admissions
1. Pre-registration form. Complete the Application Form so the Admissions team can provide personalized information and guide you through each step of the process. This initial form starts the admissions pathway and helps us understand your child's profile. Completing this step enables scheduling subsequent steps.
2. See the campus. Schedule a guided visit to tour ESC American School's facilities, meet teachers, and understand the teaching methodology. If you cannot attend in person, an online interview is arranged and you will receive a video tour. This visit helps families assess whether ESC aligns with the student's academic and personal development. The visit is designed to be informative and responsive to your scheduling needs.
3. Application and documents. To formally apply, complete and submit the Admission Application Form, along with documents: copy of ID card, passport or birth certificate; academic transcripts for the last two years; letters of recommendation from the last year's tutor and two other teachers; Duolingo test results. This collection of materials supports the admissions review and helps determine eligibility for admission. Submissions are reviewed by the Admissions team to determine placement and next steps.
4. Evaluation and interview. An interview is conducted with the admissions team to understand the profile in depth, coordinate details and resolve any pending doubts. This interview forms part of the comprehensive review by the Admissions Committee.
5. Decision and enrollment. The Admissions Committee will review each application in a comprehensive manner and notify families of the decision via email. Once accepted, the necessary documentation is provided to complete the enrollment process.
Scholarships
Scholarships
The ASM Scholarship Program exists thanks to generous donations to the Scholarship Fund and the annual Gala. Thanks to donors, ASM can offer the ASM learning experience to talented students who would not otherwise be able to join ASM, and applicants are asked to demonstrate a high level of English and a commitment to contribute positively to the ASM community. The Scholarship Fund is for exceptional Upper School students, starting with two beneficiaries in Grade 9 (3º ESO/ British Year 10). It will cover up to 75% of school tuition and fees. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 school year and close on Monday, February 23, 2026. Two applications are needed: a student application and a financial application. Two scholarships will be awarded to two students entering Grade 9 in September 2026; when the program is fully established, there will be up to 8 Upper School students (2 in each grade) receiving scholarships. Eligibility requirements include a strong academic record; near-native English (B2 Cambridge); a proven desire to be part of the ASM community; and values aligned with ASM. The scholarship lasts from Grade 9 through Grade 12 on a year-by-year basis and is funded by donations (scholarships are not paid from tuition). The scholarship covers up to 75% of tuition and fees (excluding additional costs such as trips). For families who are part of the ASM community and need help, ASM provides support for short-term financial hardship. Contact: scholarships@asmadrid.es; Duration: Grade 9–12 (year by year).