Spain, Madrid
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The school offers a boarding program in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. Boarding facilities include furnished rooms, common areas, study rooms, high-speed internet, and 24/7 security. Residential advisors and academic tutors provide ongoing support. Dining is provided in the dining hall with nutritious, delicious meals that accommodate dietary requirements, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The program includes cultural enrichment and weekend excursions. Boarding students are housed at the AAS Residence, Paseo de los Ciruelos 14, Montepríncipe, 28668 Alcorcón, Madrid.
The dining hall provides nutritious, delicious meals catering to diverse tastes and dietary requirements. The program emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and offers a variety of options to keep students energized.
All students are assigned to a Bear House to compete in sports and recreational activities. The Bear House system fosters social integration across ages and grades and promotes a sense of belonging to the school community.
Aquinas American School is an independent Catholic school founded in 2012. It belongs to Mathema Education, an educational group that also manages Atlas American School of Málaga and the International School of Navarra. The school is not connected to any ecclesial organization. The Board of Directors includes founders and parents of current students. The Residence Director leads boarding operations.
Aquinas American School is a Catholic, co‑educational institution in Madrid with two Pozuelo de Alarcón campuses serving ages 3–18 and a residence in Alcorcón for boarding. The high school offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and the American High School Diploma (AHSD), with SAT testing and UNED coursework to support college admissions in Spain and abroad. The curriculum emphasizes languages, liberal arts and sciences, and the development of analytical, creative and communication skills, guided by a College Counselor who helps with transcripts and admissions timelines. The Bear House system assigns every student to a Bear House to foster belonging while enabling sport and recreational competition across campuses. Extracurriculars include theatre, Mad Lab, French, cinema and journalism; an Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 featuring mentors and a Shark Tank–style pitch; and an Arts and Music Program with a Virtual Art Gallery. University Fair and 100 hours of community service further enrich the student experience.