American School of Madrid

8.45 a.m.

3.45 p.m.

Technology is integrated into Kinder 1 to grade 5 curriculum for all subjects. The main objective of the information technology program is to develop confidence and the technical skills necessary to use computer hardware and applications as well as other technological tools that enhance and improve learning. In the Lower School classroom teachers guide students through technologically-based activities and projects that address standards of the technology curriculum and are connected to topics they are studying in class. Students complete this work in the computer lab or on computers in their classrooms.

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The nationality distribution of the students at ASM is approximately one-third U.S. citizens, one-third Spanish citizens, and one-third citizens of approximately sixty other countries around the world.

33.3%

After-school activities may include arts and crafts, sculpture, computers, drama, gymnastics, photography, science club, ballet and tap dancing, scouting, instrumental music lessons, tennis, games, flag football, baseball, and choir. After-school sports include soccer, volleyball, and basketball. In addition to regular competitions with local teams, varsity teams may also participate in Europe-wide competitions.

600-seat Auditorium Music Rooms Art Rooms Performing Arts Space Lower School Learning Commons (Library) Middle & Upper Learning Commons (Library) Robotics Lab Science Labs Don Quijote Park (an award-winning OPAL-certified play space)

Gymnasium, 2 outdoor tennis and basketball courts, turf surface soccer field with a running track around, outdoor volleyball zone, and a baseball diamond.

The school has an English as a Second Language Program.

The American School of Madrid (ASM) has limited resources for children with special needs. Depending on the specific needs, ASM may be able to provide some support in order to assist in ensuring the student with special needs can successfully attend ASM for the duration of the family's expected stay in Madrid.

Support is provided mainly for academic and English language learner needs. Minimal support is available for students with behavioral or emotional needs.