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Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Dragon American School is a bilingual American-style international school in Torrelodones, Madrid, serving ages 3 to 18. Established in 2008, it operates as a foreign center authorized by the Comunidad de Madrid. The school offers the American High School Diploma alongside the Spanish ESO Baccalaureate and supervises the homologation process to ensure dual credentials recognized by universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other countries. From middle school onward, it provides a broad North American curriculum with a Core Plan by default and a wide selection of subjects to complete the North American degree. The campus sits near the Sierra de Guadarrama Regional Park and emphasizes learning in nature, with eco-friendly, EMF-free classrooms and spaces designed to foster curiosity, collaboration and autonomy. Outdoor activities, ecological projects, and environmental education complement indoor learning; the school benefits from native teachers and a diverse, multinational community and a family-friendly culture.
Dragon American School has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Dragon American School is located at C/ Tampico 9, Torrelodones, Madrid region, Spain. The campus sits in the Sierra de Guadarrama, a short distance from Madrid and is surrounded by nature. It is accessible by private and public transport.
Stages
Dragonfly (Early Childhood), Elementary School, Middle & High School
Type
American-style international school, fully bilingual with native teachers
Pupil Nationality Mix
70% Local community; 30% Foreign community
Country affiliation
Spain and the United States
Bus service
Bus routes for students from central Madrid and Pozuelo; the school is well connected by private and public transport.
Fees
Fees overview
Application fees - The school does not publish a publicly available application or registration fee for the current academic year.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish detailed tuition amounts by year group or per-term/per-year schedules on its public admissions material. No definitive per-grade tuition figures are available in the school's public pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms - There is no publicly posted detailed billing calendar (for example: term dates with invoice dates, deposit amounts, or installment plan schedules) on the school's published admissions or family pages. Annual billing, term billing, payment deadlines, and late-payment penalties are not provided in the publicly available materials.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school is described and presented as a day school campus in Torrelodones; no boarding program, dormitory service, or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, activities, transport, meals, extras) - The school explicitly states that certain extracurriculars and advanced club programs (for example, the Wild Fitness Club and other extra‑curricular trips/activities) are charged separately and are not included in base fees. Specific per-activity prices are not published in the school's public pages. - No public information on uniform costs, textbook charges, school supplies fees, bus/transport fees, or meal-plan prices is available.
Refund information - There is no publicly posted refund policy for deposits, application fees, or tuition refunds in the school's publicly available admissions materials.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, payment platforms) - The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods, installment plan mechanics, or banking details for tuition payment.
Practical note for parents - Because the school's public materials do not publish numeric fees, billing schedules, payment methods, refund terms, or uniform/textbook charges, families should treat current-year fee details as not publicly available and expect to receive an official fee schedule directly from the school's admissions or finance office when applying or enrolling. The school's published contact details are: C/ Tampico 9, Torrelodones; phone 91 859 13 62; admissions@dragonamericanschool.com.
Brief summary of search findings - Publicly posted descriptive materials for Dragon, the American School of Torrelodones, include admissions information and a statement that many extra-curricular activities are charged separately, but the site does not include a downloadable or visible fee schedule with application fees, per‑grade tuition, term or annual billing amounts, payment options, refund rules, or uniform/boarding prices for the current academic year.
Academics
Dragon American School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers the American High School Diploma alongside the Spanish High School Diploma (ESO). From Middle School onward, the program provides a broad American curriculum with a Core Plan by default. The school handles the homologation of the North American degree to the Spanish ESO, resulting in dual credentials: the American diploma and the Spanish diploma. The school is a foreign center authorized by the Comunidad de Madrid. From Middle School onward, students have access to a wide selection of subjects and courses that form the North American degree.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education in national and international universities. The school offers the American Diploma alongside the Spanish diploma and handles the homologation process, facilitating access to universities in the USA and in Spain. Students are encouraged to choose their own university path, which may be national or international depending on the institution.
Admissions
Admissions
Kinder + Elementary admissions: 1. Begin by completing the inquiry form or scheduling a call with the admissions team. This initial contact helps understand your family's needs and how the program aligns with them. Admissions are open year-round for students from 3 years old up to grade 12. A member of the admissions team will guide you through the next steps to keep the process clear and tailored to you. 2. Application Review: After your application is submitted, the Admissions Team reviews the materials, and additional documents may be requested by email. The review assesses alignment with Dragon's educational model and program. 3. Enrollment Decision: Following the review, the Admissions Committee decides on enrollment. You will receive an email with instructions to complete enrollment. Acceptances are typically sent between February and June, and may be issued as late as August depending on availability. 4. Meeting with Admissions Team: The admissions team will contact you to arrange a meeting at the school. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss program fit and to have questions answered. Enrollment steps can be finalized during this meeting if needed. 5. Completion of Application: Complete the enrollment documents and submit all required materials. The admissions team will finalize enrollment steps after submission. Applications for the following academic year open after September.
Middle & High School admissions: 1. Begin by completing the inquiry form or scheduling a call with the admissions team. This initial contact helps understand your family's needs and how the program aligns with them. Admissions are open year-round for students from 3 years old up to grade 12. A member of the admissions team will guide you through the next steps to keep the process clear and tailored to you. 2. Application Review: After your application is submitted, the Admissions Team reviews the materials, and additional documents may be requested by email. The review assesses alignment with Dragon's educational model and program. Students applying to Middle & High School will have an interview with the School Principal or Director of Studies. 3. Enrollment Decision: Following the review, the Admissions Committee decides on enrollment. You will receive an email with instructions to complete enrollment. Acceptances are typically sent between February and June, and may be issued as late as August depending on availability. 4. Meeting with Admissions Team: The admissions team will contact you to arrange a meeting at the school. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss program fit and to have questions answered. Enrollment steps can be finalized during this meeting if needed. 5. Completion of Application: Complete the enrollment documents and submit all required materials. The admissions team will request two questionnaires—one for the family and one for the student—along with a copy of last year's reports. Applications for the following academic year open after September. 6. Student Interview: Students applying for Middle and High School will have an interview with the School Principal or the Director of Studies. The interview is part of the admissions process and helps assess fit for the program. 7. Completion of Questionnaires: Complete and submit two questionnaires—one for the family and one for the student—together with a copy of last year's reports. This step is required as part of the documentation for the admissions review. 8. Acceptances: Acceptances are issued between February and June, and may be issued as late as August depending on availability.
These steps reflect the year-round admissions timeline, the dedicated review by the Admissions Team and Committee, the requirement for family and student documentation, and the inclusion of an interview for Middle & High School applicants.
FAQs
What does Dragon American School offer?
Dragon American School is a bilingual American-style international school in Torrelodones, Madrid, serving ages 3 to 18. Established in 2008, it operates as a foreign center authorized by the Comunidad de Madrid. The school offers the American High S.
What age range?
Ages 3-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: Contact school.
How many students?
Approximately 220 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Dragon American School is a bilingual American-style international school in Torrelodones, Madrid, serving ages 3 to 18. Established in 2008, it opera.
