Governance

Prior to AAS, the school grounds were previously a Spanish school since 1986. In 2012, a group of founders with a strong commitment to education acquired the school and established Aquinas American School with the support of a network of families and friends. Most of those families are represented both on the Board of Directors, and as parents of current AAS students. A major reason driving all founders was the certainty of the need, in this area, of an excellent Catholic international school. 

Aquinas American School belongs to Mathema Educación, an educational group founded by Antonio Arcones that also manages 2 other international schools: Atlas American School of Málaga and the International School of Navarra. 

Aquinas American School is an independent project, initiated by a group of people with long experience in the educational world. It is a Catholic School not connected to any ecclesial organization, association or movement. We welcome all families who desire a Catholic education for their children and who share the ideals and educational project of the school.

Head of School: Mr. José Manuel Berrendero

Chaplain: Father Mario Palacio

Preschool & Lower School Principal: Ms. Sarah Cruz

Middle School Principal: Ms. Shavana González

High School Principal: Mr. José Manuel Berrendero

Finance Officer & Human Resources: Ms. Lourdes Camas

Residence Director: Mr. Daniela Paternostro

Communications & Admissions Director: Ms. Alejandra López-Bachiller