The expansion responds to the high demand for the American diploma, which prepares students for academic and professional success on a global scale.
With this increase in places, Liceo Europeo continues to strengthen its international educational offering, aimed at preparing future leaders through an innovative methodology.
The Vermont Academy program is expanding in response to its success and the growing demand from families seeking a quality American education in Spain.
Monday, March 3, 2025. Liceo Europeo announces the expansion of its Vermont Academy educational program as part of the school’s offerings, designed for students wishing to attend Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
This initiative, in collaboration with the prestigious Vermont Academy – American School Madrid, Liceo Europeo, responds to the excellent reception of the program over the past four years. Since its inception, the American School program at Liceo Europeo in Madrid has experienced significant growth, currently hosting more than 100 students and opening new opportunities for families interested in a quality education with an American methodology.
The increase in places creates new opportunities for families seeking an American-style education without leaving Spain. The High School Diploma, or American Baccalaureate, offered at Liceo Europeo completes a unique educational offer among Spanish schools; the National Baccalaureate is also available with all its branches (Sciences and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts), as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB).
The agreement between Vermont Academy and Liceo Europeo allows students to pursue the U.S. College Preparatory School Diploma on campus, with full immersion in North American language and culture. Teachers, all native English speakers, deliver courses following Vermont Academy’s methodology based on Project-Based Learning (PBL), a teaching method in which students actively learn through real, personally meaningful projects, investigating and responding to authentic and complex situations, problems, and challenges. This approach promotes essential skills such as self-management, organization, communication, and teamwork. Students receive personalized monitoring and academic and personal performance reports (“effort marks”) every three weeks.
Additionally, as a prestigious private educational institution, the school has a solid network of contacts at top universities in the United States, opening doors to first-class academic opportunities.
This expansion will allow more students to benefit from a flexible and motivating educational model that goes beyond rote learning, preparing future leaders with an education focused on real-life skills. The diploma offered by Vermont Academy – American School Madrid at Liceo Europeo – is recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), facilitating access to prestigious universities both nationally and internationally. The diploma obtained at the end of the program is also official according to the American system, being issued directly in the U.S.
The Vermont Academy American Program (American School in Madrid – Liceo Europeo, recognized by the Best World Schools ranking) has helped reinforce Liceo Europeo as a benchmark in international education in Spain, offering a unique opportunity for families seeking a comprehensive, innovative, and culturally enriching educational approach. With this expansion, the Vermont Academy American School – Liceo Europeo Madrid reaffirms its commitment to remaining at the forefront of education, providing an academic offering aligned with the needs of the 21st century. – Liceo Europeo de Madrid, ,reafirma su compromiso de seguir a la vanguardia educativa, brindando una oferta formativa acorde con las necesidades del siglo XXI.