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Colegio Americano de Torreón

Mexico, Torreon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1240
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

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C. P.º del Algodón 500, Los Viñedos, 27023 Torreón, Coah., Mexico

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The Essentials

Colegio Americano de Torreón has 1,240 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Paseo del Algodf3n

500, Col. Los Vif1edos, Torref3n, Coahuila 27023, Mexico. The campus is in the Los Vif1edos neighborhood, described as an upper-middle-class area in Torref3n. It is located in the Laguna region of northern Mexico.

Stages
Grades N-12 (pre-kindergarten through 12). The school serves early childhood through high school.

Type
private, non-profit, college preparatory international school.

Additional learning support
ESL program (English as a Second Language) designed for non-native English speakers; transitional bilingual education with English instruction and a pathway to grade advancement.

Country affiliation
American international school with dual U.S. and Mexican diplomas.

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational.

School day structure
Rotating block schedule with eight 85-minute classes (four per day) and Homeroom; high school follows this schedule with a Friday variant.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Summary statement
The Colegio Americano de Torreón does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (and no full tuition schedule for 2025/26 is posted publicly); families receive the current fee schedule directly from Admissions or the Cashier.

Application fees
- Not published publicly. The amount for the application/registration (inscripción) fee is provided to families by the Admissions office at the time of application. To obtain the current figure contact Admissions.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts are available on public pages. The school issues a detailed tuition schedule (by grade/level) directly to applicants and enrolled families; exact tuition by school year, per term, and any discounts or sibling rates are supplied with that schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedules (annual, semester, or instalment options), due dates, late-payment penalties, and specific payment terms are not published publicly. The Cashier's office manages billing and will provide the billing schedule and payment terms when fees are communicated to families. For billing questions contact the Cashier.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not offered. Colegio Americano de Torreón operates as a day school (programmes for nursery through Grade 12) and no boarding/internado program or boarding fees are listed in the school profile or campus information.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms: Families are responsible for purchasing school uniforms; uniform requirements and related items appear as part of the school's supply/uniform documentation for the year.
- School supplies and books: Supply lists are published for each grade (2025–2026 supply lists are available), indicating families must provide or purchase required materials.
- Co-curricular / extracurricular activities: Participation in arts, music, clubs, travel and some sports may carry additional fees; those specific program fees are not posted publicly and are communicated by the school when applicable.
- Standardised testing / external exam fees: The school is an accredited test centre for external exams (SAT, ACT, SSAT, TOEFL); fees for those exams are charged by the test providers and are not included in internal tuition amounts.
- Transportation, meals and optional services: Costs for transport, meal plans or optional services are not published publicly and, if offered, will be detailed by the school's administrative / cashier office.

Refund information
- No public, itemised refund policy for application fees, tuition, or extracurricular charges is posted. Refund terms (for withdrawal, cancellation, or other situations) are handled under the school's enrolment/financial policies and are provided to families together with the fee schedule or at enrolment.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, cash, online payment portal) are not published publicly. The Cashier's office will confirm the accepted payment methods and instructions when the fee schedule or invoice is issued. For payment method details contact the Cashier.

How to obtain the complete 2026/27 fee schedule and official billing details
- Request the full, official fee schedule (application fee, tuition per grade and per term, billing schedule, payment methods, refunds, and any program-specific fees) directly from Admissions or the Cashier; the school's main contact telephone and internal extensions are provided below.

Key contact information (for fee schedule, billing and payments)
- Main phone: +52 (871) 222-5100.
- Cashier (billing/payments): extension x3014 (Cashier, Ms. Martha Hernández).
- Admissions & Community Relations: extension x3040.

Brief note on findings and gaps (summary of search results)
- Public pages, the school profile, the Admissions pages and the published supply lists were reviewed; no public, itemised tuition or fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor a full published schedule for 2025/26) was found. The school provides supply lists and contact points but issues detailed fee schedules directly to families via Admissions/Cashier.
Academics

Colegio Americano de Torreón teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
High School follows SEP guidelines and United States curriculum standards to earn both Bachillerato and High School diplomas. The program uses a rotating block schedule with eight 85‑minute classes per day and seven credits per semester maximum. A minimum of 26 credits is required for graduation, and seniors must complete at least 100 community service hours. AP courses are offered and weighted by 1.1 points. GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale, including all subjects from grade nine, with GPA computed in January and June; AP courses are weighted in GPA. The school provides a dual U.S. and Mexican diploma when graduates complete the required programs.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school reports a 20:1 student‑teacher ratio.

Exam Results
AP courses are offered and weighted by 1.1 points. The School Profile shows 351 High School students and 1240 students in N‑12. The 2024‑2025 AP offering is detailed in the profile. AP data indicate 91 students took AP tests across 8 subjects, with 103 AP exams. University acceptances include a broad list of institutions in the United States, Canada and Europe; 390 CAT graduates have enrolled in colleges since 2019‑2020 through 2023‑2024. SAT/PSAT results reported include PSAT mean total score 948 and SAT mean total score 1089.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend a wide range of universities in the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico, including institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, UC San Diego, UC Riverside, Texas A&M University, Universidad Iberoamericana Torreón, Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses, Universidad Anáhuac, and Universidad del Valle de México, among others. The profile notes that 390 CAT graduates have enrolled in college since 2019‑2020 through 2023‑2024.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Learn about CAT. The school is a bilingual educational institution with core classes taught primarily in English, and graduates earn a U.S. high school diploma along with a Mexican bachillerato certificate. 2. Visit the campus. CAT welcomes you to visit the school facilities to witness the unique learning environment, and you may set up an appointment by calling or emailing. 3. Start your journey. You can email CAT, contact via WhatsApp, or use the Application Form to begin the admissions process. 4. Early Childhood Admissions. Students who want to enroll in early childhood at CAT should take a screening test to assess their developmental skills and language skills according to their chronological age. The required documents include four color photographs (credential size), an updated birth certificate (original and two copies), the current report card, a behavior letter, a copy of the student's CURP, a letter of economic solvency (for new families), two recommendation letters (for new families), a utility bill, a health certificate from the family doctor, two immunization records, and the CAT registration form. Early Childhood evaluations have no charge; results are provided two weeks after the evaluation, and the children may be registered thereafter. Authorization for registration depends on test results, the director's decision, and availability. Siblings of CAT students have priority, as do the children of former CAT students. 5. Elementary Admissions. All students interested in Elementary School should take an English entrance exam. The documents to submit to the Admissions and Community Relations Office include: four color photographs, an updated birth certificate, copies of grades from the past two years and the current school year, a Good Conduct/Discipline letter, a letter of economic solvency (for new families), two recommendation letters (two CAT families), a utility bill, a health certificate by a family doctor, two immunization records, and the CAT Registration Form. Returning CAT students, after one year abroad in an English-speaking school, must have a complete file and sign up for the entrance exam. The school notes that it is a credible preparatory, bilingual and bicultural institution and does not have a program or resources for students with special/different needs. 6. Middle/High School Admissions. ESL Special Program (English as a Second Language) is available; all Middle & High School applicants should take an English entrance exam. Required documents for admissions include four color photographs, an updated birth certificate, copies of grades from the past two years and the current year, a behavior letter, a copy of the student CURP, a letter of economic solvency (for new families), a utility bill, two recommendation letters (two CAT families), and the CAT Registration Form. Returning CAT students after one year abroad in an English-speaking school may be exempted from the entrance exam. The school notes that it is a creditable preparatory, bilingual and bicultural institution and does not have a program or resources for students with special/different needs. 7. After submitting the required materials, use the Student Admissions or the relevant division pages to proceed, and contact the Admissions & Community Relations Office for any additional information or to complete the enrollment steps. [Cited: Student Admissions; Early Childhood Admissions; Elementary Admissions; Middle/High School Admissions]

Scholarships
Scholarships; Information; Policy; Form; SEDU Form; FAQ. The Scholarships page provides information about scholarship policy and related forms (Scholarship Form and SEDU Form) and frequently asked questions, with bilingual sections labeled Política de Becas, Formato de Solicitud, Formato SEDU, and Preguntas Frecuentes.
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