The School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The American Ambassador has traditionally accepted the honorary presidency of the Board. Legally recognized as a Spanish Association, the School operates under Statutes approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The curriculum is similar to that of U.S. college-preparatory private, nonprofit schools. The School's testing program includes the National Merit and College Board tests.
Instruction is in English.
Spanish and French are taught as foreign languages. Most of the graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States. For students in grades 1-8, immersion English and remedial reading are offered through the School's Optimal Learning Center, which also assists newly arrived students with remedial needs and students with diagnosed mild learning disabilities. Psychological testing and private remedial assistance are available in the community. In addition to the U.S. curriculum, the School offers the International Baccalaureate and the Spanish Programa Oficial.