Spain, Madrid
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Two campuses operate in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid: the PreK-8 Campus and the High School Campus. The PreK-8 Campus is located at C/ Transversal Cuatro, nº 4, Urb. Monte Alina, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. The High School Campus is located at C/ Poniente, 20, Urb. Monte Alina, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. The Residence for Aquinas American School is at Paseo de los Ciruelos, 14, Montepríncipe, 28668 Alcorcón, Madrid. The Bear House system assigns every student to a Bear House to compete in sports and recreational activities, promoting belonging to the community.
The curriculum provides access to universities in Spain or abroad. Preschool, Lower School, Middle School and High School are the divisions. In High School, students can earn two diplomas: IB and AHSD. College preparation includes SATs and UNED, with 100 hours of volunteering over the four years. A College Counselor accompanies students through the admissions process and helps prepare transcripts and meet deadlines. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes languages, arts, mathematics, science and social sciences.
Students can join clubs such as theater, Mad Lab, French, cinema or journalism. Spiritual Life and Values Education is part of student life. The Bear House system fosters social integration and competition in sports and recreational activities. University Fair is among the events that enrich student life.
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.