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The American College in Spain

Spain, Malaga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €6,250 - 16,600
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 100
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages High School
Introduction

The American College in Spain is an international day school located in Marbella's Puerto Banús, offering an American-style high school program and a pathway to U.S. university study through Keiser University. The school serves students aged 15 to 18 and delivers a curriculum based on the American system, including Advanced Placement courses. General Education forms the foundation in the first two years, with literacy and communication skills emphasized across disciplines. Keiser University General Education courses fulfill transfer requirements, and graduates can earn an Associate of Arts degree after two years, with the option to continue at Keiser or transfer to other North American universities for bachelor's degrees. The campus features classrooms, a lecture hall, and a student lounge, with a cafeteria, fitness center, shops, and a beach within five minutes' walk. Activity options include tennis, swimming, hiking, and winter trips to Sierra Nevada, visits Granada, Ronda, Malaga, Jerez and Seville.

www.americancollegespain.com

Urb. la Alzambra, 1-1, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

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The Essentials

The American College in Spain has 100 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Marbella, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain. Address: CC La Alzambra, Urb. La Alzambra, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella. The campus has been operating in Marbella since 2013 as the first North American High School and University in Andalusia.

Stages
High School and University (2+2 program) where students complete the first two years in Marbella and then transfer to a U.S. or other American university to finish their degree.

Type
Private international day school offering American-style High School and university programs; no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
40 nationalities create the international learning environment.

Additional learning support
Personal academic advice is offered to all students.

Country affiliation
United States
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Fees

Annual tuition at The American College in Spain ranges from EUR 6,250 to EUR 16,600 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: EUR 200 (one-time).

Tuition fees by program and (per-term equivalents)

- University Transfer Program (full-time): EUR 14,900 per academic year. Additional subject (if taken): EUR 2,320 per subject. Study materials (E‑Book/learning resources): EUR 1,200 per year. Testing fee (placement/preparation materials): EUR 400 (one‑time). Administration fee: EUR 500 per year. Application fee: EUR 200 (one‑time).

- High School Program (full-time): EUR 13,200 per academic year. Extra subject: EUR 1,420 per subject. Study materials (E‑Book/learning resources): EUR 1,000 per year. Administration fee: EUR 500 per year. Transcript evaluation fee: EUR 150 (one‑time). The academic year is shown as 36 weeks and courses are organised by term; an equivalent per‑term figure (using a three‑term year as a standard reference) would be EUR 4,400 per term (annual tuition ÷ 3).

- GED program (full-time): EUR 6,250 per course. Study material charge: EUR 400 per course. Administration fee: EUR 300 per year / per course (as published).

- Academic English (full-time): EUR 8,150 per course (10–12 weeks; 18 hours/week). Study material: EUR 400 per course. Administration fee: EUR 300 per year / per course (as published).

Additional and occasional fees

- Study materials / learning resources: shown per program (University EUR 1,200 / year; High School EUR 1,000 / year; GED Academic material EUR 400 / course).

- Administration fee: typically EUR 500 per year for University and High School; EUR 300 per year/per course for GED/Academic English (as published).

- Testing / exam preparation fees: University testing fee EUR 400 (one‑time). Additional external exam costs (for example AP or GED external testing fees) are identified separately in course descriptions.

- Transcript evaluation fee: EUR 150 (one‑time) for High School program.

- SAT preparation course examples (optional): intensive summer SAT course price EUR 625 (includes materials); autumn/spring course price EUR 800 (includes materials). These are listed as separate course fees.

Discounts and incentives

- Sibling discount: 10% tuition discount for families with two or more children.

- Early‑payment incentive: a 5% discount on total tuition is applied for payment of the entire academic year if paid before June 1.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Admissions and reservation: following acceptance families receive payment instructions and are required to pay a deposit to guarantee a place; official acceptance letters and, where applicable, visa documents are issued after the deposit is paid. Invoices are issued together with the order/payment. Contract paperwork is completed and kept on file as part of the registration process.

- Full‑year payment and term payment: the published fees are shown as annual amounts for each program; the school offers a full‑year payment option (with the early‑payment discount for payments made before June 1). Specific instalment or per‑term billing schedules and the exact timing of deposit/term payments are provided in the payment instructions issued upon acceptance.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Boarding is not listed as a school‑run service. The college assists students who need accommodation by helping locate rental apartments, rooms with families (host families) or local hotels; those accommodation arrangements and any associated costs are arranged separately from tuition and are billed independently. No school boarding fee is published.

Other costs parents should expect to budget for

- Optional course extras (additional subjects): University EUR 2,320 per subject; High School EUR 1,420 per extra subject.

- External exam fees (AP/GED/other) and possible travel/administration charges for external testing sessions.

- Accommodation, local transport, meals, extracurricular trip costs and personal expenses for activities such as scheduled cultural or sporting trips (these are organised and billed separately).

Refund information

- The published General Conditions and admissions materials describe the invoicing and acceptance/payment process but do not present a detailed, itemised public refund schedule alongside the fee table. Payment instructions and contractual conditions accompanying acceptance detail the steps required to complete registration and invoicing; families are notified of the financial terms and receipt/invoice at the time of acceptance.

Fee payment options

- The school issues payment instructions upon acceptance and supplies the corresponding invoice. Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer or card payment) are stated in those payment instructions and on the formal invoice that accompanies the acceptance. Contact details for administrative correspondence are published for payment and billing enquiries.

If you need any of the specific fee lines restated in another format or converted into a different currency, the amounts above are the published figures in euros.
Academics

The American College in Spain teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
General Education at The American College in Spain is a core of common learning experiences that enables students to acquire and apply a broad foundation of knowledge, skills, and behaviors. The curriculum provides an overall learning across disciplines before students engage in their concentration, with literacy and communication skills reinforced throughout the program. General Education courses are taken during the first two years as prerequisites for higher-level coursework, and Keiser University's General Education courses are offered to fulfill transfer requirements. Core courses are required for graduation in each degree program. General Education Requirements for the Associate of Arts degree include coursework in Communication, Mathematics, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and electives, plus the Speech Communication and a Computer Literacy requirement; the college is authorized to offer Keiser University's AA degree, with students able to transfer to Keiser or another American university to complete a bachelor's degree. ACS concentrates its principal studies in Humanities/Social Sciences (International Relations, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy, History, English Language and Literature), Business (Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology/Management), and Communication (Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising).

Higher Education Progression
The American College in Spain maintains transfer agreements with a broad network of universities, enabling graduates to pursue higher education at partner institutions in the United States and beyond. Partner U.S. universities include Keiser University, Adelphi University, Arizona State University, Ball State University, College of Staten Island, Eastern Illinois University, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, St. Bonaventure University, St. Thomas University, Troy University, Truman State University, SUNY Albany, University of Findlay, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri, University of North Alabama, University of South Florida, University of West Florida, Wayne State University, Western Governors University, Slippery Rock University, University of Cincinnati, Lynn University, California State University, IPAG Business School, Hult International Business School, St. Louis University Madrid, University of Gibraltar, Rennes School of Business, and others.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced coursework is available through Advanced Placement and Accelerated Options via Mizzou Academy (University of Missouri High School), including AP courses such as AP Calculus AB, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, and AP United States History.
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Admissions

Admissions
University Program admissions: 1. Submit the University Transfer Program application using the University Program Application Form; ensure all required documents are submitted to make the application valid; the academic department will review the submission and contact you to schedule an interview. 2. Provide required documents: Spanish High School Diploma or American High School Diploma or GED (minimum 2.0 GPA); International Baccalaureate (IB) with six subjects; International applicants provide TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo; SAT, ACT, or Wonderlic certificates are required; if you do not hold these qualifications, you may take them at ACS; a placement test may be given before registration to determine English and Mathematics levels, and if needed preparatory courses will be assigned; the Academic Department will interview all future students to determine compatibility with ACS's mission and programs and ACS tailors the pathway to help you access American university study; For Sports Program students, contact the registrar for more information. 3. Admission decisions are communicated by email or letter; if accepted, you will receive a payment instruction to guarantee your place; after payment, official acceptance letters may be issued to support visa processes. High School Program admissions: 1. Fill out the High School Program application; submit required documents; the department will contact you for the interview. 2. Pre-admission: provide original stamped copies of previous reports for evaluation by the United States; required documents: Registration Form; transcript evaluation fee €85; passport copy or DNI/NIE if Spanish. 3. Admission: after transcript evaluation, main registration can begin; all applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of English and Mathematics; a placement test will determine level; preparatory courses may be assigned; the Academic Department will interview all future students; 4. Acceptance: after the Admissions Department has made a decision, you will receive email or letter confirming acceptance; if accepted, you will receive a payment instruction to guarantee your place. 5. Admitted: after deposit is paid, official letters are issued to start visa process.

Scholarships
>90% of ACS students go to the USA on scholarships.
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