Aquinas American School - High School Campus vs Eurocolegio Casvi

	A Aquinas American School - High School Campus Madrid, Spain	E Eurocolegio Casvi Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,250 - 15,200	Fees / year €5,800 - 10,240
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils 1,070
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1985
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Madrid, Spain. The PreK–8 campus is at C/ Transversal Cuatro, nº 4, Urb. Monte Alina, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. The High School campus is at C/ Poniente, 20, Urb. Monte Alina, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. The Residencia de AAS is at Paseo de los Ciruelos, 14, Montepríncipe, 28668 Alcorcón, Madrid.	Location Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. The school is located in Villaviciosa de Odón, a municipality in the Community of Madrid. It operates as an international private school within the Madrid area. The campus supports bilingual education and IB-based learning from early years.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Lower School (1st–5th); Middle School (6th–8th); High School (9th–12th).	Stages Age 3–18. IB Continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme, in Spanish and bilingual delivery.
School type	School type Catholic school offering an American curriculum; boarding program available.	School type Private international school; coeducational and secular.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Student Support Services (SSS) department offers a wide range of services to assist teachers, students, and families with learning and/or emotional needs. SSS provides prevention, intervention, transition, and follow-up actions on both PreK–8 and High School campuses with a team of qualified professionals who collaborate with teachers, external agencies, and families.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation Secular
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Free extended hours are offered.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrollment fees - Family Admission (one-time, new families): EUR 2,000. - Annual Registration (per student, mandatory, non‑refundable): EUR 500. - Deposit (per student; refundable when the student leaves once all financial obligations are met): EUR 500. - Returning students: Annual Registration EUR 500; Deposit only required for High School returning students: EUR 500. Tuition fees by year group (annual and common payment-breakdown examples for the current academic year) - Kindergarten (ages 3–5): Annual tuition EUR 8,200. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 820 per month. Three-installment example (40% / 30% / 30%): EUR 3,280 / EUR 2,460 / EUR 2,460. - Lower School (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 10,100. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 1,010 per month. Three-installment example: EUR 4,040 / EUR 3,030 / EUR 3,030. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition EUR 11,300. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 1,130 per month. Three-installment example: EUR 4,520 / EUR 3,390 / EUR 3,390. - High School (Grades 9 & 10): Annual tuition EUR 13,100. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 1,310 per month. Three-installment example: EUR 5,240 / EUR 3,930 / EUR 3,930. - American High School Diploma (Grades 11 & 12, not IBDP): Annual tuition EUR 13,500. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 1,350 per month; if Grade 12 is paid over 8 months the monthly amount is EUR 1,687.50. Three-installment example: EUR 5,400 / EUR 4,050 / EUR 4,050. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12): Annual tuition EUR 15,000. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 1,500 per month; if Grade 12 paid over 8 months the monthly amount is EUR 1,875. Three-installment example: EUR 6,000 / EUR 4,500 / EUR 4,500. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment methods available: full upfront payment (eligible for a tuition discount), direct debit monthly plan, or a multi‑payment schedule (installments). The school requires a chosen payment method at enrollment. - Full upfront payment: a tuition discount is applied to full annual tuition when received by the school's stated deadline; this discount does not apply to lunch or transportation fees. - Monthly/direct debit: tuition may be divided into monthly payments (commonly arranged as ten monthly payments for K1–G11 and eight monthly payments for G12). Lunch and transport are typically billed in separate installments. - Three-installment option (where offered): typical breakdown used by the school is 40% / 30% / 30% of the annual tuition due across three dates during the year; the same percentage split applied to the annual tuition yields the example installment amounts shown above. - Late or returned payment penalties: administrative penalty for bounced payments and for late receipts is charged (example penalty amounts appear in the school's payment terms). The school may interrupt or cancel enrollment for persistent non‑payment. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Full boarding (residential high‑school programme): annual boarding programme fee EUR 44,000. This fee is quoted as an annual all‑inclusive programme and explicitly includes school tuition, accommodation, three meals per day and snacks, international health insurance, uniforms (two sets), textbooks and materials, 24‑hour supervision, college counselling (for Grades 11–12), transport related to residence, and weekend activities/field trips. Boarding students are accommodated in double rooms with en suite bathrooms. Other costs and optional services - Lunch (day students): installment schedule shown in the school fees document; example installments for day students (K1–G11) total EUR 1,800 annually (example split shown as EUR 720 / EUR 540 / EUR 540 across the three billing installments) and for G12 an example split totals EUR 1,440 (EUR 720 / EUR 720) depending on the billing period selected. - Bus/transport service (monthly and per‑day options): sample monthly rates (single child) and family rates include Round Trip EUR 180 (1 child), EUR 300 (2 children), EUR 360 (3+); One Way EUR 140 / EUR 220 / EUR 280 for 1 / 2 / 3+ children; a supervised 3 pm High School bus option is shown at EUR 70 monthly (and lower per‑day rates for single‑day use). - Textbooks/online licenses: for some grades a single annual textbooks/online-license fee is charged separately (the school lists specific textbook/online license arrangements; textbooks and uniforms are generally not included in tuition for certain grades). - ESL / SSL support: additional monthly charge where required, example rate EUR 300 per month. - IB certificates / exam fees: example charge for IB certificates for American Diploma students is EUR 600 per subject (one‑time payment in Grade 12); fees for official recognitions, UNED registration, AP exams and other third‑party exam fees are charged at cost. - Uniforms: not included in tuition; uniforms are available for purchase through the school's uniform supplier. - After‑school activities and residential trips: charged separately on a semester or per‑activity basis; participation may be withheld for students with outstanding payments. Refund and withdrawal rules - Deposit refund: the student deposit is refundable when the student leaves the school provided all financial obligations have been settled. - Mid‑year withdrawal: if a student leaves during a month, the school charges for the full calendar month in which the student departs. A minimum notice requirement of one calendar month is required to confirm an unenrollment date. Continued non‑payment may lead to interruption or cancellation of a student's enrollment. Fee payment options and practical payment rules - Accepted payment methods: direct debit (required for installment plans), and bank transfer (used for full upfront payments). Card payments incur a surcharge where specified; cash payments are not accepted. Parents are responsible for any bank charges on transfers. A European/SEPA bank account is normally required for direct debit arrangements. - Credit card and bank charges: example surcharges and bank charge policies appear in the school's payment terms; parents are liable for bank charges and international transfers must be received net of fees. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application / registration fees - No separate non‑refundable application or enrollment (matrícula) fee is listed in the school's published fee sheet for the Eurocolegio Casvi (Villaviciosa) campus. The published fees show annual tuition and separately priced services (comedor, transporte) but do not list an additional general application charge. Tuition fees by year group (annual and equivalent monthly amount) - 1st Cycle Early Childhood (1er Ciclo E. Infantil): EUR 6,440 per academic year. Equivalent when billed in 10 monthly instalments: EUR 644.00 per month. - 2nd Cycle Early Childhood (1º): EUR 6,440 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 644.00. - 2nd Cycle Early Childhood (2º and 3º): EUR 6,620 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 662.00. - Primary Education (1º to 6º): EUR 7,090 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 709.00. - ESO (1º and 2º): EUR 7,400 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 740.00. - ESO (3º and 4º): EUR 8,130 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 813.00. - 1º Bachillerato: EUR 8,500 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 850.00. - 2º Bachillerato: EUR 9,330 per academic year. Equivalent per month (10 instalments): EUR 933.00. - IB Diploma supplement (complemento Bachillerato Internacional) per year: EUR 1,710 (applies additionally where IB programme complement is taken). School meal (comedor) and daily rate - School canteen (monthly): EUR 210 per month. If used by day: EUR 14 per day. School transport (route) fees - Villaviciosa routes: EUR 167 per month. - Madrid and other municipalities: EUR 205 per month. - Half‑route (one way) charge: 50% of the route fee. - Price for 2nd and 3rd sibling using the service: EUR 76 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Teaching (ens eñanza reglada) is invoiced in 10 monthly instalments: September through June. Equivalent monthly amounts above assume that 10‑month schedule. - Full‑year payment option: the total annual amount for the course may be paid in a single payment before 15 July; when paid this way the school applies a 3% discount (must be requested annually through the school office). - Comedor (meals) and transporte (bus) are contracted and billed by trimesters (quarterly in the school's organisation of terms). - The school requests that families set up bank direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) for the recurring receipts; domiciled receipts are collected in the first days of each month. Charges for returned payments caused by the family are passed on to the family. The administration will not accept more than two months of arrears. A prolonged absence of the pupil does not exempt the family from paying the school fees. Boarding / residence - No boarding or resident accommodation fees are listed for the Villaviciosa campus. The published fee document does not include any residence/boarding option or boarding prices. Casvi Villaviciosa operates as a day school (no boarding fees applicable). Other costs and typical extras - Items explicitly included in the published fees: school meals, transport, regulated teaching, swimming, technology/robotics (TPR), language instruction, excursions and certain support services (orientation, psychopedagogy), accident insurance and the extended hours service where applicable. - Items not listed as included and commonly charged separately: textbooks, certain personal materials, school uniform and any personal electronic device. Parents are responsible for textbooks and personal learning materials; some families report that the school sells textbooks and offers a short payment plan for book purchases. Device requirements (for example, an iPad used in later primary years) have been reported by parents; those device purchases and any mandatory accessories are normally charged to families separately from published tuition. - Extra‑curricular activities, optional trips (such as ski weeks or overseas exchanges) and certain voluntary clubs are charged separately and are not included in the annual tuition. Refunds and cancellation - The published fees sheet does not set out a general tuition refund policy for mid‑year withdrawal; it states that a prolonged absence does not exempt the family from paying fees. The document also sets rules on arrears and returned payments but does not list a standard refund schedule for tuition already paid. Families should expect that cancellation and any refund/credit arising would be governed by the school's admissions and administrative conditions. Fee payment options / methods - The school requests families to domicile (direct‑debit) monthly receipts to their bank account; domiciled receipts are passed to collection in the first days of each month. Returned‑payment costs caused by families are charged back to the family. The published materials also describe the option to pay the full year in a single transfer/payment before the stated deadline to obtain the early‑payment discount. The school's admissions/secretary office handles payment method arrangements and formal registration of the chosen payment plan. Notes and scope - The figures above are the amounts published by Eurocolegio Casvi (Villaviciosa campus) for the school's published fee schedule for the academic year document found with a 2026–27 price leaflet. The fees are stated in euros (EUR) and the billing rules in that leaflet are the reference for instalment structure, discounts for annual payment, and billing frequency for meals and transport. If you require these values presented as monthly instalments or converted to a different currency, the annual ➜ monthly equivalents shown above already reflect the school's 10‑month billing cadence for the teaching component (September–June).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school offers a boarding program in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. Boarding facilities include furnished rooms, common areas, study rooms, high-speed internet, and 24/7 security. Residential advisors and academic tutors provide ongoing support. Dining is provided in the dining hall with nutritious, delicious meals that accommodate dietary requirements, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The program includes cultural enrichment and weekend excursions. Boarding students are housed at the AAS Residence, Paseo de los Ciruelos 14, Montepríncipe, 28668 Alcorcón, Madrid.	Boarding arrangements Boarding is offered through the Casvi Residence at Tres Cantos, with full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner). The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are DAY.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is required for students up to 4th ESO and must be worn complete, marked and clean. Uniforms are sold through the Casvi online shop, with campus-specific variants for Villaviciosa, Boadilla and Tres Cantos.
Food options	Food options The dining hall provides nutritious, delicious meals catering to diverse tastes and dietary requirements. The program emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and offers a variety of options to keep students energized.	Food options The school canteen menus are based on the Mediterranean diet and prepared by expert nutritionists in the school's own kitchen, with a daily menu and alternative menus for dietary needs and allergies.
House system	House system All students are assigned to a Bear House to compete in sports and recreational activities. The Bear House system fosters social integration across ages and grades and promotes a sense of belonging to the school community.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Aquinas American School is an independent Catholic school founded in 2012. It belongs to Mathema Education, an educational group that also manages Atlas American School of Málaga and the International School of Navarra. The school is not connected to any ecclesial organization. The Board of Directors includes founders and parents of current students. The Residence Director leads boarding operations.	Governance and ownership The school is a private international private school, coeducational and bilingual; it is part of the Casvi education group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details American School in Madrid is a Catholic school offering an American curriculum that prepares students to enter college in Spain or any other country. Preschool runs K1–K2, with K3 described as pivotal in adjusting to school routines; Lower School covers 1st–5th grade; Middle School covers 6th–8th grade; High School covers 9th–12th grade. The High School provides two diploma options: International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and the American High School Diploma (AHSD), with SAT and UNED coursework supporting college preparation and 100 hours of volunteering over four years. The curriculum emphasizes languages, liberal arts and sciences, and the development of analytical, creative and communication skills, with a College Counselor helping with transcripts and admissions deadlines. Aquinas American School is part of Mathema Education, which also manages The British School of Navarra and Atlas American School of Málaga.	Curriculum details International Baccalaureate methodology is implemented across the continuum (PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme) in all stages. The school operates as a bilingual institution with English immersion from age 3 and German and Mandarin beginning at age 10. English, German, Chinese (Mandarin) and Spanish are offered as curricular subjects for foreigners, supporting multilingualism and intercultural education. Pupils develop their full potential from age 3 to 18 within a transdisciplinary, constructivist IB framework. The school is Cognia-AdvancED accredited and has been recognised among the 100 Best IB Schools in Europe.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Eight years in a row above the global IB average; the Class of 2025 achieved 31.52 IB points. The High School program offers the IB Diploma and the American High School Diploma (AHSD), with SATs and UNED as college-preparation options and 100 hours of volunteering during grades 9–12. AAS is an SAT testing center and provides college counseling to support university admissions.	Exam results In the last academic year, all students who sat EvAU passed. Diploma Programme graduates achieved an average IB score of 31.8, higher than the world average of 30.24.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University Access Program in Madrid: prepare students to access university in Spain and abroad. Students may choose between two diplomas: International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), pursued in the last two years of High School and recognized in 50 countries, and the American High School Diploma (AHSD) with Spanish Language and Culture; the AHSD diploma can be validated in Spain and does not require any further examination. AAS is an SAT testing center and offers college counseling to guide university admissions, helping keep options open to study in Spain, the United Kingdom or the United States. Aquinas American School belongs to Mathema Education, which also operates The British School of Navarra and Atlas American School of Málaga.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Encourages talent and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a Student Support Services (SSS) department providing prevention, intervention, transition, and follow-up actions for students with learning and/or emotional needs, guiding them to overcome barriers and reach their full personal and educational potential; a team of highly qualified professionals on PreK-8 and High School campuses collaborates with teachers, external agencies, and families to support the school community.	Social & emotional learning The school focuses on holistic development and global competence as core aims of its IB-based education. The Orientation Program and psycho-pedagogical actions provide guidance and counseling to students, families, and teachers to support social-emotional learning and individual development. Socioemotional competencies are assessed through the Socioescuela platform to monitor the school climate and prevent/detect bullying.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a dedicated Student Support Services team that addresses learning and emotional needs with personalized attention, working with teachers, external agencies, and families to ensure student success.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Orientation Program explicitly addresses students with specific educational needs, including learning difficulties, ADHD, high abilities, late entry into the education system, language barriers, or other personal conditions requiring targeted educational responses. Guidance and psycho-pedagogical actions help tailor strategies for classroom support, integration, equality, and inclusion for these students.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Non-native English-speaking students applying for grades 7–12 must take the Duolingo English Test (DET); minimum English levels are 120 for G7–G8, 130 for G9–G10, and 135 for G11–G12; the test can be taken at home.	English as an additional language English is taught with immersion from age 3 with international teachers, and German and Mandarin are taught from age 10. Foreign students with limited Spanish receive support classes in Spanish during the school day taught by Spanish/English teachers.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school has Student Support Services addressing emotional challenges as part of its preventive, intervention, and follow-up services, supporting students to reach their full potential and maintain well-being.	Mental wellbeing Socioemotional competencies are evaluated to monitor student well-being, and there is an emphasis on preventing and detecting bullying through the socio-emotional climate assessment and related safeguarding efforts.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides an internal reporting channel for safeguarding concerns.	Safeguarding Guidance activities emphasize integration, equality and inclusion, and anti-bullying measures, with psycho-pedagogical actions supporting safe learning environments and ongoing support for foreign students and families.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Two campuses operate in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid: the PreK-8 Campus and the High School Campus. The PreK-8 Campus is located at C/ Transversal Cuatro, nº 4, Urb. Monte Alina, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. The High School Campus is located at C/ Poniente, 20, Urb. Monte Alina, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. The Residence for Aquinas American School is at Paseo de los Ciruelos, 14, Montepríncipe, 28668 Alcorcón, Madrid. The Bear House system assigns every student to a Bear House to compete in sports and recreational activities, promoting belonging to the community.	Facilities overview The school operates on a campus structure with separate buildings for each educational stage and dedicated playgrounds for each area. It provides laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and TPR. It includes specialized classrooms for Visual Arts, Music, and Computers, plus a Games Room, Study Rooms and an Assembly Hall. A dining room with its own kitchen is available. It offers extensive sports facilities, including two heated swimming pools, a sports pavilion, outdoor sports courts, various playgrounds, a psychomotor classroom and bicycle parking.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The campus has two heated swimming pools and a sports pavilion. It features multiple outdoor sports courts and playgrounds equipped for sports. A psychomotor classroom supports physical development and bicycle parking is available.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The curriculum provides access to universities in Spain or abroad. Preschool, Lower School, Middle School and High School are the divisions. In High School, students can earn two diplomas: IB and AHSD. College preparation includes SATs and UNED, with 100 hours of volunteering over the four years. A College Counselor accompanies students through the admissions process and helps prepare transcripts and meet deadlines. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes languages, arts, mathematics, science and social sciences.	Academic facilities Laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and TPR are available. Dedicated classrooms support Visual Arts, Music and Computers. A Games Room, Study Rooms and an Assembly Hall are on the campus.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Students can join clubs such as theater, Mad Lab, French, cinema or journalism. Spiritual Life and Values Education is part of student life. The Bear House system fosters social integration and competition in sports and recreational activities. University Fair is among the events that enrich student life.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Eurocolegio Casvi was founded in 1985 by Juan Yagüe after 24 years in teaching, inaugurating the Eurocolegio Casvi International Private School. Two other schools joined: Colegio Concertado Eurocolegio Casvi in Boadilla del Monte in 2005, and Casvi International American School in Tres Cantos in 2017. New teaching methods have been incorporated with the International Baccalaureate Organization, and languages have expanded to English, German and Chinese, along with subjects such as Technology, Programming and Robotics. There are increasingly international experiences, including a Language Exchange Program with different countries around the world. Today, students come from Madrid, from Spain and from the rest of the world, creating an intercultural environment that adapts education to the needs of society.
Community	Community Home of the Bears introduces a Bear House system with four Bear Houses—Grizzly, Polar, Black and Kodiak—led by Tommy the Bear, the school mascot. Students from all grades compete in house-based sports days and trivia, and earn points for good conduct in the cafeteria, fostering camaraderie and belonging within the school community. The school hosts and participates in events such as University Fair, Senior Graduation, St. Patrick & St. Joseph Mass for Lower & Middle School, and Family Gathering as part of its community calendar.	Community Casvi Villaviciosa maintains an intercultural environment with students from Madrid, Spain and from other countries. Three languages are studied as curricular subjects, reflecting Casvi's multilingual approach. The school runs a Language Exchange Program with several countries around the world, expanding students' international experiences. Language exchanges have included destinations such as the United States, Canada and China.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 provides a full-year, team-based startup experience with mentors; students create an enterprise, test ideas using lean methods, and pitch their proposals in a Shark Tank–style event. Skills developed include communication, teamwork and collaboration, problem solving, resilience, public speaking, accountability, creative thinking and empathy. From concept to MVP to pitch, students gain real market experiences and learn through hands-on enterprise development.	Academic & intellectual Technology education is provided through the Escuela de Tecnología, a Curso de Mecanografía por ordenador and the Club de Tecnología. The activities are designed to detect and develop students' talents, and to foster critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and creativity while promoting STEAM vocations. The program runs for E. Primaria from 1º to 6º.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and Music Program integrates theater, music and painting into the school day. The Music Department Program is developed by a professional singer and composer, Ms. Natali Castillo. The Virtual Art Gallery was developed by IB students for their CAS project.	Arts & creative Art School offers Técnicas Plásticas and Art Disciplines, including painting, sculpture and related media. Materials covered include watercolor, acrylic, clay, graphite/charcoal, ink, textiles, and recycling-inspired layouts such as pastel, oil and modeling clay; there is an emphasis on building artistic technique. The Art program runs 2 hours per week from 1º–4º E Primaria and 2 hours per week from 5º E Primaria to 4º ESO, with an introduction to art techniques through the history of art and consolidation of technique (illustrated by references to Goya and Frida Kahlo). The school also offers a Music School, Theatre School and Dance programs as part of the arts offering.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Lower School emphasizes languages and offers clubs such as theater, Mad Lab, French, cinema and journalism.	Cultural & language English, German, Chinese and Spanish are curricular languages to promote multilingualism. The school also hosts language exchanges and intercultural activities, including international exchanges such as the linguistic exchange with Tulsa, USA. International Week and other cross-cultural activities are part of the program, reinforcing an international outlook. The International Baccalaureate approach (PYP, MYP and DP) informs the extracurricular offerings as well.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include soccer, ballet, roller skating and volleyball. Bears teams compete in the Pozuelo Municipal League, with additional sports electives such as tennis, paddle, soccer, basketball and volleyball.	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities catalogue includes the Extracurricular Activities Programme, the Christmas Party for 1st and 2nd year Primary, and end‑of‑term cultural trips to Andalusia or Italy. The White Week trip to Andorra is offered for students from Year 1 Primary to Year 4 Secondary, and special events such as the Grandparents Party and Solidarity events are organised throughout the year. End‑of‑year graduations and communions are also part of the social calendar, contributing to community life.
Community & service	Community & service High School requires 100 hours of community service over the last four years.	Community & service The school runs Solidaridad activities as part of its community outreach, including the End‑of‑Year Solidarity Party, which funds the Casvi Foundation's aid project in Peru. Many activities include charity elements such as dances, talent contests, athletics and market stalls to support social causes. Solidarity and cultural events form a core part of the school's service ethos.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Entrepreneurship Program builds leadership and professional skills through teamwork, communication, problem solving, public speaking, accountability, creative thinking and empathy; students work with entrepreneurs as coaches and pitch proposals in a Shark Tank–style event.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical education are core to wellbeing; the campus features a 7v7 soccer field, basketball courts and a gym. PE is integrated across grade levels with a range of sports options, and high school teams compete in local leagues with Bears teams.	Lifestyle & wellbeing A Sports School promotes a wide range of physical activities, including Basketball (Scuela de Baloncesto) and Football (Fútbol Sala, Seven‑a‑Side and Fútbol 11), with dedicated training and progression. Swimming is included as part of the school day with two extra sessions in Primary, and physical education hours are expanded in ESO. The program also offers Yoga for wellbeing, and a broad slate of other sports such as lacrosse, ultimate, kin-ball, korfball, rippe-la, Gaelic football and tamburello, with the aim of developing fitness, coordination and teamwork.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish Language and Culture is included as part of the Spanish national curriculum for Grades 1–10. The IB Diploma Program provides language options including Spanish, English and French within its six subject groups. Lower School emphasizes languages as an indispensable tool for thinking.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. English, German and Chinese are taught as curricular subjects; German and Chinese start from 5th grade in primary. Spanish for foreigners is offered as a curricular subject. Language learning is integrated into the timetable with small groups and native or bilingual teachers, and international students receive Spanish language support to read and write in the language of instruction.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Bilingual communication is introduced in Kindergarten 1 (ages 3–4). The preschool program emphasizes bilingual communication in its early years.	Bilingual teaching English is the vehicular language. The school is bilingual, with English as the language of instruction and English, German and Chinese taught as curricular subjects. German and Chinese begin in the 5th grade of primary school, taught in small groups by native or bilingual teachers. The school also provides Spanish language support for international students.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English immersion with international teachers from the age of 3.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards AAS Class of 2025 achieved an average IB score of 31.52, eight years in a row above the global IB average.	Awards Included among the 100 Best IB Schools in Europe according to IB Education Advisors LTD.
Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School offering the Diploma Program; Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation; College Board; Asociación Ibérica de Colegios International Baccalaureate (ASIBI) membership; Comunidad de Madrid authorization with recognition under Spanish law; NCAA approval for athletics; Mathema Education group membership.	Accreditations COGNIA-ADVANCED accreditation (authorised by Cognia-Advanced) with a focus on leadership, teaching and learning, student assessment, and community engagement.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. School tour: Request a visit to Aquinas American School by filling out the online form. After submission, a member of the admissions team will arrange the tour or meeting. The tour supports understanding of the program and community. Submitting the online form begins the admissions process. 2. Interview / Placement test: After reviewing the student's academic history, the school schedules an interview (in person or online) and a placement test to assess academic capabilities. The interview helps determine fit with the school's philosophy and program. The placement test assesses the student's academic level. The interview/test may be conducted in person or online. 3. Formal admissions request: Complete the Online Application. The required documents include the Application Form, Academic Records (last two years and the current year), and Recommendation Letters; English Proficiency must be demonstrated for grades 7-12 via the Duolingo English Test with grade-specific minimums. The test can be taken at home. The school reserves the right to admit, conditionally admit, place on a waiting list, or deny admission. 4. Confirmation of enrollment: Candidates will be notified of the final decision via a formal admissions letter. Once admitted, families will receive a service provision agreement to be completed by the date indicated, along with the required bank deposit to finalize enrollment. Notification timelines: For K1-K3, the notification period is 15 days; a first list of admissions for G1 to G12 is published on March 1; a second list is published on April 1. Acceptance must be confirmed in writing, and tuition payment instructions are provided.	Admissions Start the admission process through the application form or contact Casvi Villaviciosa and we will answer your questions as soon as possible. Avda. Castilla, 27 (Urb. El Castillo), 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Call for applications for baccalaureate scholarships from the Community of Madrid applies to students studying Bachillerato in private centers authorized by the Community of Madrid, such as Casvi Villaviciosa. The deadline for submission is from 17 June to 7 July 2025. The annual amounts are 3,750 € for households with per capita income up to 10,000 €, and 2,000 € for per capita income from 10,000.01 € to 35,913 €. Scholarships are distributed monthly from September 2025 to June 2026 and never exceed the total cost of the course. For the first cycle of pre-school education, the Community of Madrid has published a call for scholarships for families with children in the First Cycle of Infant Education (0–3 years) in private centers like Casvi Villaviciosa. The deadline for applications is 4–24 June 2025. Eligibility is based on income and family situation as specified in the official call (BOCM).
Waitlist	Waitlist The school may place applicants on a waiting list.	Waitlist —
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