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The American College in Spain is the first North American High School and University in Andalusia, located in Marbella since 2013. It offers a curriculum based on the U.S. education system. Students can complete their high school education in Marbella and then begin the first two years of university by completing the general education courses required by U.S. universities; after two years they receive the Associate of Arts Degree from Keiser University. They may continue their third and fourth years at Keiser University or transfer to any North American university to complete BA, BBA or BSc degrees. ACS is part of an educational project founded by Dr. James Butler in 1972; the first project was Columbus International College in Seville in 1972.
The campus life highlights an international learning environment with 40 nationalities. It offers sports and activities including tennis, paddle, fitness, swimming, walking and hiking, wakeboard and cableski; winter trips to Sierra Nevada with the European Ski School; and term social and cultural activities to Granada, Ronda, Malaga, Jerez and Seville, plus sports competitions and cultural events. Testimonials describe ACS as small with close student–teacher relationships and a family atmosphere.
The American College in Spain is an international day school located in Marbella's Puerto Banús, offering an American-style high school program and a pathway to U.S. university study through Keiser University. The school serves students aged 15 to 18 and delivers a curriculum based on the American system, including Advanced Placement courses. General Education forms the foundation in the first two years, with literacy and communication skills emphasized across disciplines. Keiser University General Education courses fulfill transfer requirements, and graduates can earn an Associate of Arts degree after two years, with the option to continue at Keiser or transfer to other North American universities for bachelor's degrees. The campus features classrooms, a lecture hall, and a student lounge, with a cafeteria, fitness center, shops, and a beach within five minutes' walk. Activity options include tennis, swimming, hiking, and winter trips to Sierra Nevada, visits Granada, Ronda, Malaga, Jerez and Seville.
