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Mexico, Torreon
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Colegio Americano de Torreón adopts a holistic approach to learning in a bilingual, caring environment. It empowers students to be resilient and to seize opportunities in a changing world. The school fosters empathy and responsible citizenship, guiding students to become agents of change. Core classes are taught in English, supporting a global outlook within a bicultural community.
The ESL Program is a specially designed Transitional Bilingual Education Program taught by a trained ESL teacher using the WIDA curriculum. It introduces students who are not yet fluent in English as an academic language and helps integrate them into the CAT community. Students spend about one year in the program before moving into the grade with the rest of the student body, with ongoing English language support as they progress to ensure academic success. Graduates earn a U.S. High School diploma and a Mexican Bachillerato certificate.
The Elementary Counseling Office provides a program designed to aid students' adaptation to the school environment and support their emotional well-being. The program ensures each student is understood and treated as an individual, with a focus on preventing problems and guiding students through maturation. Counseling offers both preventive and responsive services to help students address academic and personal concerns.
The PSHE Parent/Student Handbook emphasizes a safe and healthy environment and sets procedures for emergencies, health services, and medication administration. It includes a dedicated unit for addressing bullying (Unidad Especializada para la Atención Integral del Acoso Escolar) and outlines discipline policies, health procedures, and safeguarding measures aligned with school policies. The manual also covers emergency procedures and health-related policies to protect student welfare.
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.
