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Aquinas American School
American + IB DP school in Monte Alina, Pozuelo de Alarcón. €13,500 + €1,500 IB.
Curriculum
IB
Fees, annual
EUR 8k–15k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~1,200
Founded
2012
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 (ages 3-5) | 3 | €8,200 |
| Grades 1-5 (ages 6-10) | 6 | €10,100 |
| Grades 6-8 (ages 11-13) | 11 | €11,300 |
| Grades 9-10 (ages 14-15) | 14 | €13,100 |
| Grades 11-12 (ages 16-17) | 16 | €15,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (refundable) | €500 |
Reviews
- Bilingual American-curriculum school north of Madrid running a US high-school programme alongside the IB Diploma, with a Catholic identity and a small boarding option. Reviews are polarised rather than middling.
- Four parent reviews describe sharply divided opinions. The positive voices are warm: "open minded, inclusive and receptive" and "excelente colegio y excelentes profesores." The negative voice is unusually sharp, with one parent saying "it's a joke of a school. I wouldn't send my worst enemy's child there."
- No parents or expat families have surfaced named feedback elsewhere to provide a counterweight to the polarisation.
- Boarding parents talk about the programme positively, citing balance between sport and academic work and a sense that supervisors are well qualified. This is a separate cohort from day families and worth treating separately.
- Take the polarised pool seriously: it does not converge on a single read. Visit, ask current families directly, and weigh the boarding and day experiences as distinct.
Positives
- Boarding programme. Boarding-side parents describe a balance between sport and academics and a feeling that supervisors are qualified and engaged
Considerations
- Polarised parent feedback. Strongly positive reviews on teaching and inclusiveness sit alongside an unusually negative one-star account; the pool does not settle
- Curriculum positioning. American high-school programme alongside the IB Diploma, with a Catholic identity that families either value or actively look past
- Evidence base. Only four directory reviews, no Reddit or Mumsnet signal; small pool to draw firm conclusions from
Leadership
José Manuel Berrendero
As the new Head of School of Aquinas American School, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication, enthusiasm, and spirit that have shaped AAS into the vibrant place it is today. Our mission remains rooted in providing a rigorous and inspiring education that honors our cultural and intellectual heritage, while equipping our students to face the challenges of the future with confidence.
Accreditations
- Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2025 average 31.52 points