Colegio Americano de Torreón

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.

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

private, non-profit, college preparatory international school.

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.

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

Non-denominational.

Rotating block schedule with eight 85-minute classes (four per day) and Homeroom; high school follows this schedule with a Friday variant.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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; 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.