FAQs

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What grade levels does ASB serve?

We serve students from PK3 through grade 12 (ages 3-18). Below you will find a table with the correlation of programs for the 2025-26 academic year:

Age	Birth Year	ASB Grade Equivalent	Spanish System	British System	IB System
3	2022	PK-3	P-3	Nursery	Nursery
4	2021	PK-4	P-4	Reception	Reception
5	2020	K-5	P-5	Y-1	Primary 1
6	2019	Grade 1	1º	Y-2	Primary 2
7	2018	Grade 2	2º	Y-3	Primary 3
8	2017	Grade 3	3º	Y-4	Primary 4
9	2016	Grade 4	4º	Y-5	Primary 5
10	2015	Grade 5	5º	Y-6	Primary 6
11	2014	Grade 6	6º	Y-7	MYP 1
12	2013	Grade 7	1º ESO	Y-8	MYP 2
13	2012	Grade 8	2º ESO	Y-9	MYP 3
14	2011	Grade 9	3º ESO	Y-10	MYP 4
15	2010	Grade 10	4º ESO	Y-11	MYP 5
16	2009	Grade 11	1º Bach.	Y-12	IBDP
17	2008	Grade 12	2º Bach.	Y-13	IBDP

What is your admissions criteria?

ASB has a selective admissions process. Decisions are based on a comprehensive review of the student’s application, considering academic history, social maturity, and English language proficiency to evaluate whether the applicant has the motivation and the ability to achieve academically at ASB.

Preference is given to native and advanced English speakers. If space is available, applicants may be considered for admission with a beginner level of English in grades PK3 through 2nd grade. Applicants for grades 3 and higher are expected to have an advanced level of English, particularly with respect to reading and writing, in order to be successful in our program.

Among equally qualified applicants, priority consideration will be given, in no particular order, to:

U.S. citizens
Students with an international background and/or experience
Returning students
Children who are siblings of currently enrolled students
Children of ASB alumni

Given the volume of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee admission based on any of these factors. The final admissions decision is determined by the Admissions Committee.

For 11th grade/IB applicants, the student must have passing grades in all subjects in 9th and 10th grades. IB transfer students will only be considered on an exceptional basis when all of the subjects align with ASB offerings, and the student must be able to enroll by October 15.

For PK3 applicants, the child must be toilet trained and able to feed him/herself before starting school.

Neither race, creed, color, gender, religion nor sexual orientation is considered within the admissions criteria.

How long does the admissions process take?

For September admissions, we recommend families to submit a complete application by January 31. Decisions are made by mid-to-late February once we know the number of vacancies for the following year and all applications have been reviewed. Early decisions may be made for international applicants who are native speakers of English. For all other times in the year, complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with notification usually within two weeks.

Please note that an application is only considered complete when the application fee has been paid, the online application form and all required documents have been submitted, and any admissions assessments have been completed.

What is the “Waiting Pool”?

When a grade level is full, qualified applicants will be placed in the waiting pool. When a seat becomes available, the Admissions Committee will review all candidates in the waiting pool and make an offer of admission to the candidate that is the best match for the class, taking into account the admissions criteria mentioned above. This is not an ordered list, nor based on first-come, first served.

Once an offer of admission is made to an applicant in the waiting pool, the family has three business days to accept and pay the matriculation fee to hold the spot. An applicant may stay in the waiting pool for one year, after which they must reapply. The application fee is valid for up to two academic years.

What degree programs do you offer?

Is the IB Diploma accepted at Spanish universities? Does ASB award the Spanish ESO Certificate?

Do you offer boarding facilities?

Where do ASB students come from?

We are moving mid-year. Can my child start once the school year has begun?

What are the school days and school hours?

My child speaks little or no English. Would you accept him?

My child speaks little or no Spanish. Would you accept him?

Do your students wear uniforms?

How do parents get involved at ASB?

Do you have a special needs program?

We welcome students who require additional support due to learning differences, special educational needs or disabilities provided that, by making reasonable accommodations, our Student Support Team believes they will be able to meet the needs of that student.

In the Elementary and Middle School, we provide limited Learning Support services for students with mild learning disabilities and for those who need support in developing early literacy skills and temporary targeted, academic interventions. In the High School, we offer limited support, such as organizational strategies and extended time on assessments.

A primary consideration in offering admission will be the student’s ability to access the regular curriculum with limited support, and the level of resources needed to support the applicant. Unfortunately, we cannot offer places to students who need extensive curriculum modifications or constant one-to-one support.

Prior to applying to ASB, parents with children with special needs are requested to submit all relevant documentation to the admissions department so that we may determine whether or not we have the right program to meet that child's needs. Documents that would be helpful include Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), report cards, and doctor or psychologist's evaluations.