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The American School of Madrid (ASM), is a leading private, non-profit school serving students of all nationalities. ASM is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing students who can make a difference globally. Recognized as one of Spain’s leading schools, ASM’s mission is to provide students with the highest quality all-around education. We empower lifelong learners to take on challenges and thrive, care for others in our diverse international community, and think globally and creatively toward a better future. ASM is an IB World School and offers the full IB Diploma Program. The K-12 program is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Spanish Ministry of Education. Its 11-acre campus is located just 12 kilometers west of Madrid City. ASM was the first American school in Spain to offer a full IB Diploma Program. It is an early adopter of the Middle States Sustaining Excellence protocol which features action research as a school focusing on innovation and creating students who are innovators. The school has taken a leadership role in zero-energy educational buildings and in 2023 its OPAL-certified play environment will be a first in Spain. ASM graduates gain access to leading overseas universities. ASM is also a co-founder of AISiS, a collaborative partnership for American and international schools in Spain.
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NOTE: School situations can change quickly, particularly as schools face cutbacks to learning support programs due to the pandemic, unrest, and economic uncertainty. For the most current information, work with the REO and school. Information in this document was collected by the Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools directly from the school in fall 2022 and shows the availability of services rather than an assessment of the quality of the services. The profile is intended as a jumping off point for a conversation with the REO and school to understand the best fit for your child. Definitions may vary school to school.