Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Mexico, Saltillo
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
The school began in 1978 as the American School of Saltillo with 120 students, founded by Irela Martínez, Luis Gerardo García, Bárbara García, Higinio González, Belinda Aguirre, and Eloy Dewey. In 1983, it joined ASOMEX, promoting experiences among students, teachers, parents, and administrators of ASOMEX schools. Since 2016, it has joined the Sendica Education Schools network. In 2023, COLAM celebrated its 45th anniversary with 1,560 students.
COLAM is part of Affinitas Education, an international network of bilingual and international schools. COLAM cultivates a strong and engaged family community through events and activities that bring everyone together. Culture of Care emphasizes safeguarding and a promise to provide a safe, supportive environment, with policies and a Wellness Coordinator to assist families, teachers, and students.
Colégio Americano de Saltillo is a private bilingual international day school serving ages 1–18 with an American curriculum. Preschool is bilingual with extended English exposure, a dedicated Kindergarten campus, Learning Centers, and a Neuromotor program. Elementary uses a bilingual, technology-enabled approach and the Compass program to develop critical thinking and digital skills. Middle School offers a bilingual program with about 70% English, 20% Spanish, and 10% German, plus electives such as Robotics, Digital Art, Debate, and Mandarin. High School emphasizes experiential learning through projects, Model United Nations, entrepreneurship, cultural exchanges, and international travel, with college-preparatory pathways and university fairs. The 4.8-hectare campus includes science laboratories in Middle and High School, a Makerspace with podcast studios, and technology rooms across levels; a 300-seat auditorium supports events. Sports facilities include three soccer fields, a dome with three covered basketball courts, and a tae kwon do studio; Kindergarten has a neuromotor development room.
