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CityMadrid
CurriculumsIB and American
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: €10,770
to: €22,184
Address: Calle América, 3, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
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Number of students

1045

Number of nationalities represented in the school

60+

Most common nationality

The nationality distribution of the students at ASM is approximately one-third U.S. citizens, one-third Spanish citizens, and one-third citizens of approximately sixty other countries around the world.

Ratio of local students to international students

33.3%

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

The school has an English as a Second Language Program.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, French, Mandarin

Max. number of students per class

22

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Technology is integrated into Kinder 1 to grade 5 curriculum for all subjects. The main objective of the information technology program is to develop confidence and the technical skills necessary to use computer hardware and applications as well as other technological tools that enhance and improve learning.
In the Lower School classroom teachers guide students through technologically-based activities and projects that address standards of the technology curriculum and are connected to topics they are studying in class. Students complete this work in the computer lab or on computers in their classrooms.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma, High School Diploma, Spanish “Programa Oficial”

Results in these examinations

ASM's IB average for the Class of 2023 was 34.35

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

The American School of Madrid (ASM) has limited resources for children with special needs. Depending on the specific needs, ASM may be able to provide some support in order to assist in ensuring the student with special needs can successfully attend ASM for the duration of the family's expected stay in Madrid.

Learning support offered

Support is provided mainly for academic and English language learner needs. Minimal support is available for students with behavioral or emotional needs.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

Not an evaluation, but we do ask for academic records, teacher recommendations, and a writing sample.

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8.45 a.m.

School finish time

3.45 p.m.

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

After-school activities may include arts and crafts, sculpture, computers, drama, gymnastics, photography, science club, ballet and tap dancing, scouting, instrumental music lessons, tennis, games, flag football, baseball, and choir. After-school sports include soccer, volleyball, and basketball. In addition to regular competitions with local teams, varsity teams may also participate in Europe-wide competitions.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

600-seat Auditorium
Music Rooms
Art Rooms
Performing Arts Space
Lower School Learning Commons (Library)
Middle & Upper Learning Commons (Library)
Robotics Lab
Science Labs
Don Quijote Park (an award-winning OPAL-certified play space)

Sports facilities at the school

Gymnasium, 2 outdoor tennis and basketball courts, turf surface soccer field with a running track around, outdoor volleyball zone, and a baseball diamond.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

The American School of Madrid, founded in 1961, is a private, non-profit, American college-preparatory educational organization offering the traditional U.S. high school diploma, the International Baccalaureate, and a unique Spanish “Programa Oficial”. The school has as its primary responsibility the recognition and development of the intellectual ability of its students. ASM also recognizes its responsibility to attend to the emotional, moral, physical, and social needs of its students. The principal objective of ASM is to provide an elementary and secondary education program in Madrid consistent with that of the best American international schools in the United States and abroad. It makes possible the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior that will prepare its students to be critical and concerned members of a changing society, aware of their responsibilities to themselves, to others, and to future generations.

Teaching approach of the school

While ASM’s academic program is rigorous, its staffing model, use of technology as a learning tool, and teaching practices allow its teachers to effectively provide both enrichment and support for the school's diverse student body. Through guided interactions with their peers and specially designed units of study, ASM students begin to understand and appreciate the cultural richness of the world. The best educational programs are achieved when home and school are supportive of each other and communicate frequently. It is through this partnership that ASM students are prepared to meet the demands of the 21st Century.

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