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Dragon American School combines the best of the American system with its own methodology focused on personalization, innovation and comprehensive development. It offers a Double Degree with a High School diploma recognized by universities in the USA, the UK, Canada, France and many other countries. Equivalence to the Spanish Baccalaureate is approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport. Learning is personalized, experiential, and connected to real life.
The cultural and linguistic diversity of our community enriches every learning experience, preparing students for a global and interconnected world. Our community includes families from over 40 nationalities, creating a global environment. The student body comprises 70% local and 30% foreign students, and 80% of teachers are native while 20% are local or bilingual.
Dragon offers sports and wellness programs as part of student life, with a variety of options including Wild Fitness, Yoga, Aerial Silks, Climbing, Strength Training, Mountain Sports and Cycling. School life emphasizes coexistence and responsible technology, with a mobile phone free policy and a zero-bullying approach to well-being.
Community life goes beyond the classroom; the school and families grow together in a shared purpose to develop every student in a trusting environment. Our community includes families from over 40 nationalities, creating a global environment. One-on-one attention, committed educators and innovative methodologies support student development, and teachers receive ongoing training. The school also promotes volunteering and social action as part of its educational program.
Staff provide one-on-one attention and use innovative methodologies to support each student. Teachers receive ongoing training to stay at the forefront of teaching. Our educational model has earned Excellence in Education and awards for educational innovation, recognizing academic excellence and international achievements.
Healthy nutrition is central to well-being, with menus tailored to each educational stage and needs, including vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options, and locally sourced ingredients. Active life and sport are encouraged through a diverse program that includes Wild Fitness, Yoga, Aerial Silks, Climbing, Mountain Sports and Cycling. Coexistence and responsible technology are promoted, with governance principles and responsible technology use from secondary school onwards.
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.
