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Mexico, Torreon
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The American School of Torreón was founded in 1950 by a group seeking to offer the Laguna region a first‑class bicultural and bilingual education. Their goal was to teach English and provide a North American cultural experience through immersion in United States educational programming. It began in September 1950 with 38 students and 4 teachers in a Peñoles‑provided house, and four years later moved to 20 Escobedo Avenue as enrollment grew. The school was founded as a non‑profit, non‑denominational, co‑educational institution and has been accredited by SEP since its inception and by SACS since 1954. Today the campus sits on a 30‑acre Los Viñedos site donated by Efrain López Gurza; Middle and High moved there in 2001 and Elementary and Early Childhood in 2006, with facilities that include over 100 classrooms, three libraries, a Center for Visual & Performing Arts with a 450‑seat theater, a cafeteria, three gymnasia, an indoor semi‑Olympic pool, multiple sports fields, and a track; an Early Childhood Center opened in August 2019.
Clubs include Robotics, Club de Investigación, CATravel, Student Council, Programming Club, Debate, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, and Journey Magazine. The Center for Visual & Performing Arts is part of campus life, and facilities also include a theater and related arts spaces. ArtFest is one of the campus events that showcase student creativity and performance.
The Parents Association (APF) helps with all matters related to lost items. The CAT administration encourages a close relationship between the community and home; the belief is that students benefit from a positive home–school relationship. Parents are welcome at the school and are expected to treat staff with respect; disruptive conduct may result in removal from campus. Conferences with teachers are scheduled for October and February, and parents may arrange meetings through the Orientation department; the director is accessible for meetings when needed. A daily Communication Book between home and school is used to share information, and parents must sign messages. Gifts to teachers are not required, and monetary gifts are not allowed as they can create conflicts of interest.
Colegio Americano de Torreón delivers an American-based curriculum with Advanced Placement courses and a bespoke program for students from age 2 to 18. It is a private, non-profit, college-preparatory international school offering dual U.S. and Mexican diplomas. The High School awards Bachillerato and the High School Diploma per SEP and U.S. standards. Classes operate on a rotating eight-block schedule with eight 85-minute periods daily; students graduate with a minimum of 26 credits (maximum seven per semester). Seniors complete at least 100 community service hours. AP courses are available and weighted at 1.1 for GPA on a 4.0 scale, with GPA calculated in January and June. The campus spans 30 acres in Los Viñedos, with 100+ classrooms, three libraries, and a Center for Visual & Performing Arts featuring a 450-seat theater, a semi-Olympic pool, fields, and multiple gyms. The school serves about 1,247 students in N–12 and is accredited by Cognia, SACS, CASI, and SEP.
