Spain, Madrid
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IB World School offering the Diploma Program; Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation; College Board; Asociación Ibérica de Colegios International Baccalaureate (ASIBI) membership; Comunidad de Madrid authorization with recognition under Spanish law; NCAA approval for athletics; Mathema Education group membership.
AAS Class of 2025 achieved an average IB score of 31.52, eight years in a row above the global IB average.
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.