How can I apply?

Families begin the application process by submitting an inquiry. The admissions office will respond to your inquiry and direct you to our online application process. 

When should I apply?

ASM has a rolling admissions process. We recommend you begin the process in the fall before the academic year you are applying. for. (ex. October 2021 for September 2022).

How do I pay for admission fees?

The application fees may be paid by bank transfer or credit card (Jan 2021). Detailed information is supplied during our Application process.

How long does the admission process take?  

General applications received in the fall for the following academic year will receive a response between March and August depending on space availability. All our applications submitted throughout the year or in the summer months will be processed within 2 week once all required documentation has been submitted and based on space availability. 

How can we arrange to see the School?

The admissions office accepts appointments. See the visit ASM page.

Lower School Curriculum

Middle School Curriculum

Upper School Curriculum

Is there a waiting list?

There are times when we do not have enough spaces to accommodate all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be offered a place on the waiting list and will be considered for admission if a space becomes available. When offering places to students on the waiting list the admissions committee considers a number of elements; for example, preference is given to siblings, and other factors such as class composition are also taken into account.

If a place does not become available during the course of the academic year, the student’s application must be updated by the regular timelines to be considered for the following academic year. Parents should arrange for current school reports, teacher recommendations and standardized testing (as appropriate) to be submitted. Students are asked to complete a new applicant questionnaire.

• ​​​​Who attends ASM?

Students from more than 70 countries attend ASM. Approximately 70 percent of our students hold a USA passport and 60 percent of our students hold a non-US passport. Over 40 percent of our students hold citizenship from more than one country.

• How many students attend ASM?

We have approximately 950 students Lower 500  (K1-Grade 5), Middle 220 (Grades 6-8) and Upper (Grades 9-12) schools. 

• What is the average length of stay?

The average time a student attends ASM is about five years, 

• How does the School help with the transition of new Students & Families ?

The Parent Lancers is our parent volunteer organization who have a group of very supportive parent volunteers who have organized the WELCOME COMMITTEE for all new families. Twice a year we have a a welcome coffee and special "Moving to Madrid" presentation. 
Please click here for more information on our Parent Lancers page. 

For our students, ASM’s guidance counselors and teachers prepare transition activities and events for new students and create opportunities for new and returning students to talk about their initial experiences at the School, from their anxieties and expectations, to the things that surprised them. New students are assigned a "buddy" to help them navigate their new experience. 

• Does ASM provide busing?

Yes, We have designated school buses contracted by Ruiz, a local bus company.

What is the minimum age?

Applicants for K1, K2 and K3 must turn three, four or five years old before the first of September. Applicants for K1 must be toilet-trained.  

• What curriculum does the School offer?

• Does ASM offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

No, we do not. We offer the IB program.

• Where do ASM teachers come from?

Our teachers come from a wide range of schools in the US and around the world.

• Does ASM have after-school sports and activities?

Yes, please see our Athletics page and our After School Activities Page for more details. 

• What are the school hours? What is your vacation schedule?

9:00 am - 3:45 pm with after school activities from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please see our school calendar for holiday information.

What diploma does an ASM student receive?

US High School and in addition they can do the IB Diploma Program. 

What universities do ASM graduates attend?

They are accepted to US and top world Universities.  See our Upper School Profile for where our most recent graduates are attending.