American Schools in Spain are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best American Schools in Spain, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
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Why families choose the American Curriculum?
The American curriculum offers a broad and balanced educational approach supported by a wide range of co-curricular activities which equip all students with the skills they need in all subject areas. The American school programs are based on high standards of achievement and for these, the US curriculum is one of the most widely used in international schools. The diploma is not only accepted for entry at all US universities but also increasingly by universities around the world.
Why choose an American School?
American schools are a popular choice for international families from all over the world. These schools are designed to provide a core curriculum that prepares students to enter schools, colleges, and universities in the United States, and in a significant number of countries, and this has made American schools very popular among students wishing to enroll into the best private colleges and universities in the world.
Why choose a school in Spain?
Spain is an attractive, vibrant country and each of its 17 autonomous regions' history, food, art, and music contribute to its unique cultural identity.Expats living in Spain can enjoy its beautiful weather, its lively culture, and its leisurely lifestyle.In the last decade, the employment conditions have been improving steadily, while the cost of living, together with the salary average remains relatively low. Therefore, education and healthcare options are numerous and easy to afford.International families moving to Spain with children will be pleased to know there is a wide range of prestigious American schools in the country! Check the list below and find the right one for your child!
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Top rated American Schools in Spain 2025
This American Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
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2025International School of Beijing
4 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 232800 to 333300 cnyWith a non-profit model, research-based approach to education, and world-class facilities on our beautiful campus, ISB ensures our students can achieve impressive outcomes and discover their passions.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Verita International School, Athens
0 reviewsAthens - Central GreeceInternational Schoolfrom 6500 to 10000 eurThe National Curriculum of England & Wales brought to life through inquiry-based learning and social-emotional curriculum. Kind hearts, creative minds, curious souls.Why parents choose this schoolBritish CurriculumADHD Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025St. Stephen's School Rome
0 reviewsRome - LazioInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 28960 to 49413 eurAn IB World School located in the heart of Rome. A connected community driven by our 5 core values of Scholarship, Integrity, Creativity, Independence, and Care.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025St. Joseph’s Institution International
7 reviewsSingapore - South-eastern AsiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 37000 to 46000 sgdSJI International is a Lasallian Catholic school in Singapore that offers a holistic, values-driven, international educational experience to a 2,000-strong student body of over 40 nationalities.Why parents choose this schoolCatholic ChristianBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Keystone Academy
5 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 250000 to 387500 cnyKeystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world.
Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Lakefield College School
1 reviewsLakefield - OntarioInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 40500 to 82400 cadEstablished in northeastern Ontario in 1879, Lakefield College School provides a world-renowned co-educational day and boarding school experience for Grades 9 through 12.Why parents choose this schoolCanadian Curriculum -
2025International School of Lausanne
0 reviewsLausanne - VaudInternational Schoolfrom 21000 to 38600 chfThe International School of Lausanne (ISL), a leading non-profit, independent school dedicated to delivering a world-class International Baccalaureate (IB) education, was established in 1962. ISL stands out for its exceptional academic track record, innovative and inclusive learning environment, and vibrant international community. Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and a member of the […]
Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchInternational BaccalaureateADHD Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Nord Anglia International School Dublin
0 reviewsDublin - IrelandInternational Schoolfrom 12620 to 19444 eurNord Anglia International School Dublin is a unique international school in Dublin offering a premium and contemporary education for 3-18 year olds.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Dwight School
0 reviewsNew York City - New YorkInternational Schoolfrom 17200 to 64400 usdFounded in 1872, Dwight is an internationally renowned independent school (nursery-grade 12) committed to educating the next generation of innovative global leaders ― one student at a time.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025International Bilingual School of Provence
0 reviewsLuynes - Aix-en-ProvenceInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 10250 to 35855 eurThe International Bilingual School of Provence, an independent coeducational school located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, owes its international character to the diversity of its student population.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchBritish Curriculum French Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Christian Alliance International School
0 reviewsHong Kong Island - Hong KongInternational Schoolfrom 123200 to hkdCAIS is a non-profit international school of 1,500+ students representing more than 25 nationalities based in Hong Kong.Why parents choose this schoolChristianAmerican Curriculum Canadian Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025American International School Vienna
0 reviewsVienna - AustriaInternational Schoolfrom 12000 to 23000 eurSet within the rich cultural context of Austria and the beauty of the Vienna woods, the American International School Vienna is one of the top international schools in the country.Why parents choose this schoolAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025The British School of Bahrain (BSB)
2 reviewsHamala - BahrainInternational Schoolfrom 3003 to 7923 bhdThe British School of Bahrain (BSB) has been one of the leading schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain for over 26 years.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025International School Ho Chi Minh City
4 reviewsHo Chi Minh City - Ho Chi MinhInternational Schoolfrom 240900000 to 871300000 vndInternational School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) established in 1993 and is the first IB World School in Vietnam, which provides IB with a culturally diverse perspective to students aged 2 – 18 years.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Taejon Christian International School
0 reviewsDaejeon - South KoreaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 20000 to 40000 usdTaejon Christian International School was established in 1958.Why parents choose this schoolChristianAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Newington College
0 reviewsSydney - New South WalesInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 24390 to 42201 audNewington College is a comprehensive Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12 Day and Boarding school located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1863, we are more than 160 years in the making and, as a Uniting Church school, offer high-quality education and a diverse co-curricular program to primary and secondary school students across four spacious campuses.Why parents choose this schoolChristianCambridge Curriculum International Baccalaureate OtherADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025British International School, Phuket
1 reviewsPhuket - Southern ThailandInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 452100 to 899900 thbBritish International School, Phuket (BISP), is an English medium, co-educational, day and boarding school that was established in 1996 in the heart of Phuket, Thailand.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Nexus International School, Malaysia
0 reviewsKuala Lumpur - MalaysiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 44730 to 99570 myrNexus International School, stands as a beacon of innovative learning, offering an outstanding international education for learners aged 3-18 years, whilst providing an international boarding experience for ages 10 years and up.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual EnglishBritish Curriculum International BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness
How much do American Schools in Spain cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for American Schools in ranges between $9600 and $14200. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $27800.
The average yearly cost is $12700, around $1300 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $2800.
Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.
If you would like to explore American Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.
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- I have been a BSB parent for over 5 years. I have always found staff to be friendly, supportive and professional. Over the years, the strong ethos of building a community and continually trying to work together has allowed us to develop strong relationships with the staff and parents.Written October 5, 2023
- I’ve had a remarkable learning experience at BSB, which has fulfilled my educational needs by providing an exuberant environment to excel in, and has nurtured me into who I am today. I’m very grateful for all the teachers that have been part of my journey, supporting me and acting as key catalysts for my success and accomplishments.Written October 5, 2023
- Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.Written June 8, 2023
- Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international developmentWritten June 8, 2023
- Our son is 8 years in BISP, next year graduating the IB program. We are so lucky being a part of the school community, having all the experiences in all offered sports, singing , art and foreign languages! Growing in multinational, tolerant, warm hearted environment, learning to give, to think criticaly, to enjoy friendship, active life style and celebrate diversity has been the best choice of school and we would do it again! Love our school! My son hopes it is still here for his future children after 20 years ?Written May 10, 2023
- I think having co-curricular activities are fun because you can learn outside of school and make new friends. Also, because having after school activities allows me to do what I want to do.Written March 27, 2023
- At ISHCMC, I achieved more than I ever thought was even possible. I have always felt empowered and supported by my teachers to explore my passion. ISHCMC is where I developed as a person and my experiences and lessons learned have shaped who I am today.Written February 25, 2023
- As parents, we feel that the standard of teaching and the way of learning sets ISHCMC apart; the IB at ISHCMC is a fascinating way of learning.Written February 25, 2023
- ISHCMC is a brilliant learning environment because it teaches the children how to be independent and how to think outside the boxWritten February 25, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- I have been a BSB parent for over 5 years. I have always found staff to be friendly, supportive and professional. Over the years, the strong ethos of building a community and continually trying to work together has allowed us to develop strong relationships with the staff and parents.Written October 5, 2023
- I’ve had a remarkable learning experience at BSB, which has fulfilled my educational needs by providing an exuberant environment to excel in, and has nurtured me into who I am today. I’m very grateful for all the teachers that have been part of my journey, supporting me and acting as key catalysts for my success and accomplishments.Written October 5, 2023
- Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.Written June 8, 2023
- Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international developmentWritten June 8, 2023
- Our son is 8 years in BISP, next year graduating the IB program. We are so lucky being a part of the school community, having all the experiences in all offered sports, singing , art and foreign languages! Growing in multinational, tolerant, warm hearted environment, learning to give, to think criticaly, to enjoy friendship, active life style and celebrate diversity has been the best choice of school and we would do it again! Love our school! My son hopes it is still here for his future children after 20 years ?Written May 10, 2023
- I think having co-curricular activities are fun because you can learn outside of school and make new friends. Also, because having after school activities allows me to do what I want to do.Written March 27, 2023
- At ISHCMC, I achieved more than I ever thought was even possible. I have always felt empowered and supported by my teachers to explore my passion. ISHCMC is where I developed as a person and my experiences and lessons learned have shaped who I am today.Written February 25, 2023
- As parents, we feel that the standard of teaching and the way of learning sets ISHCMC apart; the IB at ISHCMC is a fascinating way of learning.Written February 25, 2023
- ISHCMC is a brilliant learning environment because it teaches the children how to be independent and how to think outside the boxWritten February 25, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023