American School of Madrid
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$12K - US$26K
Curriculum: American · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,000
Location: Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid
Updated April 2026
In Brief
ASM is the right school if your family's destination is a US university or you are on a US company package - it runs one of the strongest AP and IB programmes in Spain and the not-for-profit model keeps 100% of fees in the classroom. Families not tracking toward the US will find plenty of alternatives in Madrid.
The American School of Madrid sits in Pozuelo de Alarcon, the suburb southwest of Madrid that draws a different set of international families from La Moraleja - more US corporate, more families with strong ties back to North America. ASM has been here since 1961, runs as a genuine not-for-profit, and offers both an American AP curriculum and the IB Diploma. The top 30% of the 2024 IB cohort averaged 37.9 points, which is strong by any measure. Accreditation from the Middle States Association and solid AP course offerings make it the clearest pathway to US college applications in the Madrid market.
The campus in Pozuelo is modern and purpose-built for the school's size - around 1,000 students across K-12. Parents consistently describe a strong community feel: active parents' association, a 'Once a Lancer, Always a Lancer' alumni culture that the school actively maintains. Teacher quality is a consistent positive in feedback, and the 'once a Lancer' ethos extends to how staff interact with families during difficult periods.
ASM publishes two fee tracks: private payer and corporate, and the gap is substantial. Private families pay EUR 23,878 at Grades 9-12; corporate families pay EUR 31,596. Self-funding families are better placed than those assuming company rates, but the one-time EUR 6,000 capital fee still applies. The location in Pozuelo works best for families on the western or southwestern side of Madrid. From Salamanca or Retiro, you are looking at 30-40 minutes by car at school drop-off time.
What parents value
- –Not-for-profit school: 100% of tuition income goes back into academic programmes and facilities. No shareholder returns, no group fees. This model is relatively rare among Madrid's international schools.
- –Strong dual-track programme: AP courses for US university pathways and IB Diploma for global options. Top 30% IB cohort averaged 37.9 points in 2024. Graduates are accepted at NYU, Cambridge, Imperial and comparable institutions annually.
- –Established since 1961 with strong alumni community and deep ties to the wider Pozuelo expat network. Parents describe the community as genuinely tight-knit for a school of its size.
Points of consideration
- –Pozuelo de Alarcon works well if you live on the western or southwestern side of Madrid. Families in central or eastern districts face a real daily commute - confirm school bus routes before enrolling.
- –Corporate-rate families pay roughly 30-35% more than private payers at every grade level. If your company is covering fees, the sticker price in your package will look different from what self-funding families pay - worth being clear about which rate applies to you.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-2 (ages 3-4) | 3 | 12,980 |
| Kindergarten 3 (age 5) | 5 | 13,897 |
| Grades 1-2 | 6 | 18,760 |
| Grades 3-5 | 8 | 21,062 |
| Grades 6-8 (Middle School) | 11 | 25,531 |
| Grades 9-12 (Upper School) | 14 | 27,538 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 288 |
| Registration Fee | 2,307 |
| Capital Fee (private) | 6,920 |
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Academic Results
| IB Average (top 30%) | 37.9 (2024) |
Key results: IB Average (top 30%) 37.9 (2024).
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Madrid's international schools draw families from across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Most of the schools in La Moraleja and Pozuelo serve a mix of corporate-package families and long-term Madrid residents.
Leadership
School leadership
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