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Atlas American School of Malaga

Spain, Málaga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €500 - 16,350
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Atlas American School of Malaga is a private international school in Estepona, Malaga, serving ages 3–18 with an American curriculum that also prepares students for Spanish and international university entrance. The program runs Preschool through High School and emphasizes inquiry, reflection and communication alongside content knowledge. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and French language programs and EAL and Learning Support to assist diverse learners. The campus features a 7v7 soccer field, a fitness room, an elementary gym and two basketball courts. Students belong to the Home of the Sharks house system, fostering sport and recreational competition. Distinctive offerings include an Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 with a shark-tank investor pitch, and authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Atlas ASM provides university counseling, a dedicated SAT preparation course, and guidance for admission to universities worldwide. Atlas ASM is part of Mathema Education, collaborating with Aquinas American School.

Selwo Hills, Calle Monda, Nº 2, 29680 Estepona, Málaga, Spain

The Essentials

Atlas American School of Malaga has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Estepona, Málaga, Spain. Calle Monda Nº2, Selwo Hills, 29680 Estepona. Selwo Hills area; sits on a municipal plot awarded through an administrative concession. Phone +34 952 938 155; admissions@atlas-asm.es.

Stages
Preschool (K1–K3, ages 3–6); Elementary School (1st–6th); Middle School (7th–8th); High School (9th–12th).

Type
Private international school offering the American curriculum.

Additional learning support
Student Support Services including English as a Second Language and Spanish as a Second Language.

Country affiliation
United States

Bus service
School bus service available.
Diving Deeper

House System
All students are assigned to a house to compete in sports and recreational activities. This house system facilitates social integration by enabling students of different ages and grades to share time and activities, fostering a sense of belonging to the community.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Mathema Education, an educational group founded in 2012 by Antonio Arcones that also manages Aquinas American School and the International School of Navarra.
Fees

Annual tuition at Atlas American School of Malaga ranges from EUR 500 to EUR 16,350 for 2026/27.

Application and enrollment fees

- Family Admission Fee: €2,000 (one-time, mandatory, non-refundable).
- Annual Registration Fee: €500 per student (mandatory, non-refundable; charged mid-year for returning students).
- Deposit: €1,000 per student (refundable once the student is correctly withdrawn or graduates and all financial obligations are settled).

Tuition fees (installments and annual totals)

- Preschool (K1 – K3)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €3,420
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Mar): €2,565
- 3rd Installment (Apr–Jun): €2,565
- Annual total: €8,550
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €8,208.

- Elementary School (Grades 1–6)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €4,520
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Mar): €3,390
- 3rd Installment (Apr–Jun): €3,390
- Annual total: €11,300
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €10,848.

- Middle School (Grades 7–8)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €5,080
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Mar): €3,810
- 3rd Installment (Apr–Jun): €3,810
- Annual total: €12,700
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €12,192.

- High School (Grades 9–11)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €5,940
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Mar): €4,455
- 3rd Installment (Apr–Jun): €4,455
- Annual total: €14,850
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €14,256.

- American High School Diploma (AHSD, Grade 12)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €7,425
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Apr): €7,425
- Annual total: €14,850
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €14,256.

- IB Programme
- IB Year 1 (Grade 11)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €6,540
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Mar): €4,905
- 3rd Installment (Apr–Jun): €4,905
- Annual total: €16,350
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €15,696.
- IB Year 2 (Grade 12)
- 1st Installment (Sept–Dec): €8,175
- 2nd Installment (Jan–Apr): €8,175
- Annual total: €16,350
- Upfront payment (4% discount): €15,696.

Family discounts on tuition

- 3rd child enrolled: 25% discount on tuition.
- 4th child and additional children: 60% discount on tuition.
- Discounts do not apply to corporate payments and are subject to review.

What tuition fees include

- Textbooks and basic school supplies for K1–G10, online licenses (where applicable), college counseling, transcripts, day field trips, laboratory supplies, and IB examinations (first sitting only).
- Annual tuition insurance policy that covers continuity of studies in the event of the death of a parent/legal guardian (covers tuition only; does not cover lunch, bus service, registration fees, or other services).

Fees and items not included (additional costs)

- School uniform (not included).
- Textbooks and online licenses for IB or Grades 11 and 12 (not included).
- EAL (English as an Additional Language) or SAL (Spanish as an Additional Language) support: may incur an additional supplement of up to €300 per month if required. Enrollment in these programs is determined by the school.
- IB certificates for American High School Diploma students: €600 per subject (one-time payment in Grade 12).
- Fees for official-document recognition (Spanish diplomas, UNED registration) and AP exam costs: charged at cost.
- After-school activities, extracurricular activities, and residential trips: separate costs and are billed separately (activities are paid on a semester basis). Students with outstanding payments will not be permitted to participate in school trips.

Annual service fees (examples and installment breakdowns)

- Bus service — One way:
- Installments: €660 (1st), €495 (2nd), €495 (3rd). (G12: €660, €660 — two-installment structure where shown.)
- Bus service — Round trip:
- Installments: €800 (1st), €600 (2nd), €600 (3rd). (G12: €800, €800 — two-installment structure where shown.)
- Lunch:
- K1–G11: €580 (1st), €435 (2nd), €435 (3rd).
- G12: €580, €580 (two-installment structure shown).
- A daily menu is provided for Kindergarten through Grade 8; in Grades 9–12 lunch is optional and high-school cafeteria purchases are billed monthly on a high-school lunch card.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment schedule for K1–G11:
- 1st Installment due by September 1.
- 2nd Installment due by December 1.
- 3rd Installment due by March 1.
- Payment schedule for Grade 12 (where two installments apply):
- 1st Installment due by September 1.
- 2nd Installment due by December 1.
- The Annual Registration Fee is charged in March for the following school year.
- Upfront payment discount: a 4% discount is applied to annual tuition paid upfront if received by June 30, 2026; the discount does not apply to lunch or transportation fees. Payments for upfront discount arrangements are handled through the school's Finance office (finance@atlas-asm.es).
- Payment conditions and penalties:
- Cash payments are not accepted.
- All wire transfers must be received in a net amount; parents are liable for any bank charges.
- A European bank account within the SEPA circuit is mandatory for direct-debit payments (tuition, lunch, etc.).
- A €20 administrative penalty applies for bounced payments.
- A €20 penalty applies to payments received after the specified due dates, plus an additional €20 per month for each month of delay.
- Persistent late payment may result in interruption of schooling and the school reserves the right to cancel enrollment if non-payment persists.

Withdrawal and refund policy

- To withdraw a student, families must contact the Admissions Department (admissions@atlas-asm.es).
- If a student withdraws during an installment period, no refund will be issued for the current installment.
- Written notice must be provided at least one month prior to the next scheduled payment to avoid being charged for the subsequent installment.
- The Deposit (€1,000 per student) is refundable once the student is correctly withdrawn or graduates and all financial obligations have been met. The Family Admission Fee and the Annual Registration Fee are non-refundable.

Boarding

- No boarding fees are listed; boarding is not indicated in the school's tuition and fees schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted mechanisms and requirements:
- Wire transfer / bank transfer (payments must be received net).
- SEPA direct-debit from a European bank account (mandatory for direct debit arrangements).
- Cash payments are not accepted.
- Credit-card payment is not specified in the fees schedule; parents should use bank transfer/SEPA or contact Finance for specific payment arrangements.
Academics

Atlas American School of Malaga teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Atlas American School of Malaga follows the American academic curriculum and prepares students for university entrance in Spain or elsewhere. The program emphasizes both content knowledge and the development of skills, training students through reflection, inquiry, and communication. The curriculum provides access to Spanish and international universities. It is organized into four stages: Preschool (K1–K3, ages 3–6), Elementary School (1st–6th), Middle School (7th–8th), and High School (9th–12th). The school emphasizes collaborative inquiry and personalized learning to foster logical thinking, reading comprehension, public speaking, and other core competencies.

Higher Education Progression
Atlas American School of Malaga emphasizes university readiness and provides pathways to universities in Spain and abroad. Graduates have access to higher education institutions in both Spain and international locations. The program supports development of analytical, discourse, and communication skills to strengthen college applications. Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Counseling Services focused on social, emotional, and academic well-being for all students. Counseling includes individual sessions, small group sessions, teacher and parent consultations, and workshops. Key topics include Kindness in the Classroom, Study Skills, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, and Personal Safety.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has Learning Support Specialists who provide assistance inside the classroom and in specialized settings, using targeted strategies and interventions. Support ranges from short-term interventions to ongoing support for mild to moderate needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. Placement is determined by the principals and academic team; progress is regularly tracked in both the EAL program and the classroom. When ready, EAL and classroom teachers collaborate to transition the student out of the program, with post-transition monitoring to ensure continued success in the mainstream curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support through Counseling Services, focusing on the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students. This includes individual counseling, small group sessions, and workshops.

Safeguarding
Counseling topics include Personal Safety, and counselors contribute to safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of students as part of Student Support Services.
Parent Experience

History
Atlas American School of Malaga is part of Mathema Education, an educational group founded in 2012 by Antonio Arcones. The group also manages Aquinas American School and the International School of Navarra. Atlas ASM is located in Estepona, Málaga. The school follows the American academic curriculum to prepare students for university entrance. The curriculum provides access to universities located in Spain and abroad.

Community
All students are assigned to a house called Home of the SHARKS to compete in sports and recreational activities. The house system facilitates social integration by allowing students of different ages and grades to share time and activities. It promotes a sense of belonging to the school community. News & Events shows there are no upcoming events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school are offered. Atlas American School of Malaga serves students across these levels. The campus has a 7v7 soccer field, a fitness room, a gym for elementary school students, and two basketball courts. Students are organized into SHARKS houses to compete in sports and recreational activities. The school is located at Calle Monda Nº2, Selwo Hills, Estepona, Malaga.

Sports Facilities
7v7 soccer field, 2 basketball courts, a fitness room, and an elementary school gym.

Academic Facilities
Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers, and counselors are part of Student Support Services. University counseling is available for students in grades 11–12. English is the official language of instruction, and Spanish and French language programs are offered. The curriculum provides access to universities located in Spain and abroad.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts, Music and Drama are integrated into the school day. The Entrepreneurship Program is offered for grades 10–12, with students building real businesses and pitching to investors in a shark-tank-style final event. Atlas ASM uses a House system called Home of the Sharks to foster friendly competition in sports and recreational activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Atlas American School of Málaga graduates students with an American High School degree, which can be validated by the Spanish Baccalaureate for access to Spanish universities. Atlas ASM has authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The school offers an annual SAT preparation course and serves as an SAT exam center. It provides counseling and support for university selection and admissions processes, helping students pursue higher education worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Arts, Music and Drama are integrated into the school day. Enriching activities such as theatre, music, and painting are fully integrated into the curriculum. The program encourages students to develop their skills, talent and creativity in these disciplines.

Cultural & Language
English is Atlas ASM's official language. The school places great importance on the knowledge of other languages for cultural enrichment and future professional development. The Spanish Language Program offers SSL for non-native speakers and Lengua Castellana y Literatura Española following the LOELO-MLOE system, with lower and upper school groupings and grade-based variation. Beginning in Grade 3, Atlas ASM offers an intensive French language program, with hours per week that increase by grade level and a project-based approach to language learning.

Social & Hobbies
Students are assigned to a house to compete in sports and recreational activities. The student life program includes social and charitable events such as a Spring Charity Concert – Together for Humanity, a book fair, and READCESS, as well as Earth Day themed short-story contests. There are soccer tournaments and other athletic events, and social activities such as the Winter Formal and ski trips.

Community & Service
Community service is integrated into student life through charity events and school-supported initiatives, such as the Spring Charity Concert for humanitarian causes. These activities foster social responsibility and engagement with the broader community.

Leadership & Professional
Atlas ASM offers an Entrepreneurship Program for 10th–12th graders. Students form teams to develop real products or startup services, guided by coaches and mentors from the business world. Teams pitch to investors in a shark-tank style final event. The program emphasizes communication, teamwork, problem solving, resilience, public speaking, accountability, creative thinking and empathy.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical education play a central role in wellbeing. Physical education is four hours per week in Lower and Middle School, with high school students able to take sports as electives. The campus features a 7v7 soccer field, two basketball courts, a fitness room and an elementary gym. Preschoolers have a gross motor skills class as part of daily activity.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the official language of instruction. A Spanish Language Program is offered with Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) and Lengua Castellana y Literatura Española following the LOmLOE curriculum. In Grades G7–G10, seven hours per week are taught (including Spanish Language and History). In Grade 12, courses in Spanish prepare for the PEC-UNED exam, and there is an option to take the AP Course in Spanish Language and Culture. A French Language Program starts in Grade 3, with two hours per week in Grades 3–4, three hours per week in Grades 5–6, and four hours per week in Grades 7–8; High School French classes total four hours per week, and in Grade 11 students can choose between French Ab Initio, French B SL, and French B HL.

Bilingual Teaching
The school's official language is English and it offers Spanish Language Program and French Language Program.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Schedule a school tour to learn more about Atlas ASM. Complete the Online Application at atlas-asm.openapply.com/apply. After reviewing the student's academic history, an interview and placement test will be scheduled to assess academic capabilities. Final admission decisions are communicated by a formal admissions letter; admitted families receive a service provision agreement to sign by the indicated date and a bank deposit is required to finalize enrollment. Notification of admission: Upon notice of admission, you have 15 calendar days to confirm in writing your intention to enroll using the form included in the Notification of Admission; if not confirmed, the space is relinquished. Documents requested: school transcripts for the previous two years and the current year; applicant information; ID/passport copies; one letter of recommendation issued and sent from the admissions platform to the designated teacher, principal, or advisor. Non-native English speakers applying for grades 9–12 must provide results from the Duolingo English Test (DET) with a score of 120 or higher; the DET is computer-based and requires Google Chrome, a self-facing camera, and a microphone; results are available within 48 hours. Instructions to share DET scores appear at englishtest.duolingo.com/sharing. The admission process is conditional on the receipt of final grades for the current academic year. All G7–G11 students studying abroad must bring all original documents certified by the country of origin and with the Hague Apostille.
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