American School of Madrid

Age groups from Lower to Upper School

The school describes a pathway from age 3 to 18. Its homepage main text places Lower School at ages 3–11 and Upper School at 14–18, while its navigation labels use 3–10 and 15–18. Middle School is shown as 11–14. Because these division labels differ, ask admissions to confirm the correct grade for a transfer rather than relying on a division-age label.

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Records and English requirements by grade

Use the OpenApply checklist for school-specific teacher recommendations. Grades 1–12 require three years of academic records in English; writing samples and recommendations vary by grade. Applicants whose first language is not English need B2 for Grades 6–10 and C1 for Grades 11–12, with the listed TOEFL or Cambridge assessments. Applying does not guarantee a place.

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Early Childhood entry cut-off

The requirements page says children entering K1, K2 or K3 must turn three, four or five before September 1 and must be toilet-trained. The section is labelled EC3–4 and EC5; ask admissions to confirm the corresponding class. This cut-off is an entry rule, not a guarantee of a place.

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An American programme through high school

The American School of Madrid is a non-profit international school in Pozuelo de Alarcón. Teaching is in English, with early-childhood entry from age three. Students follow an American curriculum through Grade 10; the IB Diploma becomes an option in Grades 11 and 12.

This sequence differs from schools that use IB programmes throughout primary and middle school. Families moving from the US can discuss continuity in the earlier grades, while students approaching graduation should check the requirements of the Diploma route and how their completed courses transfer. The school’s lower-school and programme pages provide separate detail for those stages.

Sources reviewed 15 September 2026

School address

The school publishes this contact address: Calle América 3, 28224.

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Learning support and limits in Grades 6–12

The support team describes help with English language acquisition, reading, writing, maths and executive-function skills across K–12. The school says it does not accept students into Grades 6–12 when substantial academic or social-emotional support and programme changes would be needed to meet expectations. Current students and new applicants are reviewed before Middle or Upper School entry. Families must share relevant support records with admissions so the school can assess whether it can meet the child’s needs. Availability for an individual child is not guaranteed.

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Fees and the first-year budget

The official page separates standard tuition from Corporate Tuition, but does not state the academic year. For Grades 9–12 it lists annual amounts of EUR 25,072 and EUR 33,176 respectively; these are undated published figures, not a confirmed current-year quote. It also lists a EUR 250 application fee, a EUR 2,000 registration payment credited towards tuition, a one-time EUR 8,100 capital fee for EC5–Grade 12 and EUR 950 annual matriculation. Monthly payments carry a 4% administration charge per semester. Request the dated schedule and applicable tariff. The corporate table labels one band Grades 3–4, leaving Grade 5 unclear; do not extend that price to Grade 5 without confirmation.

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