American Curriculum International Schools in Spain

American-curriculum international schools in Spain typically teach in English and centre on a US-style programme that awards an American high-school diploma, often alongside College Board Advanced Placement (AP) options and, at some schools, parallel pathways such as the IB Diploma or Spanish Bachillerato. You will usually find these schools in Madrid, Barcelona and the main coastal expat hubs, where demand for an English-language American pathway is highest. Tuition varies by city, campus and age: early years can be in the lower thousands of euros while secondary programmes commonly move into the mid-five-figure band at higher-fee schools, and most schools add non-refundable application/enrolment fees plus charges for lunches, transport and trips. Admissions operate year-round at many schools but peak for the September intake; expect an initial application, an assessment or interview for older children, and a registration deposit to reserve a place.