Colegio Americano de Saltillo

Blvd. José María Rodríguez 1345, Alpes Nte., Saltillo, Coahuila, 25253, Mexico. The campus spans 4.8 hectares and is designed for each school stage, with dedicated spaces such as science labs in Middle School and High School, a Makerspace, and technology rooms. A supervised, organized traffic circuit supports safe drop-off and pick-up, and Kinder has supervised care before and after the school day. There are two cafeterias serving Elementary through High School.

Kindergarten (1–6 years), Primary (6–12 years), Secondary (12–16 years), Preparatoria (16–18 years)

Private bilingual international day school with an American curriculum

American curriculum

American private international education with a bilingual program across all grades. Preschool is bilingual with extended English exposure, a dedicated Kindergarten campus, additional hours of English, Learning Centers, and a Neuromotor program; Elementary uses a bilingual, technology-enabled approach with the Compass program to strengthen critical thinking and digital skills; Middle School offers a bilingual program with 70 percent English, 20 percent Spanish, and 10 percent German, plus electives such as Robotics, Digital Art, Debate, and Mandarin; High School emphasizes experiential learning through projects, Model United Nations, entrepreneurship, cultural exchanges, and international travel, with college-preparatory pathways and university fairs.

University outcomes include 42 percent of students earning university scholarships of up to 100 percent in 2024–2025; graduates gain admission to national universities such as UDEM, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad La Salle, UANL, UAdeC, and Anáhuac, as well as international destinations including SMU, Texas A&M, Korea University, UCLouvain, and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

University guidance includes personalized advising, university fairs, and college preparatory pathways to strengthen each student's academic profile; graduates gain admission to national and international universities, with common destinations including UDEM, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad La Salle, UANL, UAdeC, Anáhuac, SMU, Texas A&M, Korea University, UCLouvain, and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Wellbeing is a foundational element of COLAM's educational model, guiding academic and personal growth. Prevention and care are embedded in school culture, with staff trained to identify and address concerns. A culture of active protection, responsibility, and professionalism shapes every interaction, and the environment promotes respectful relationships with zero tolerance for harassment. There is a clear safeguarding framework with an accessible support team, including a Wellness Coordinator available to guide families, teachers, and students. Safeguarding policies are enacted daily, turning them into visible practices, and staff follow international standards for safer recruitment. The school embeds a 3-part safeguarding curriculum—Relationship & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship—within a Personal, Social, Health and Wellbeing program.

The school offers a bilingual education program with English and Spanish, supported by a multicultural community and highly qualified teachers. In Preschool, the program is bilingual with additional hours of English, a dedicated Kindergarten campus, and a daily neuromotor program that strengthens cognitive and motor skills. In Elementary and Middle School, the program remains bilingual with a language structure of 70% English, 20% Spanish, and 10% German in Middle School, preparing students for a global environment. The curriculum includes elective foreign languages such as Mandarin Chinese. The Compass academic program emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and digital skills, reinforcing bilingual development in a global context.

Wellbeing is prioritized across COLAM, with prevention and care as part of the culture and a focus on physical, emotional, and social development. Staff receive ongoing training to identify and address concerns, and a Wellness Coordinator is available to guide families, teachers, and students. The environment promotes safe, respectful relationships with zero tolerance for harassment, and safeguarding policies are enacted as daily practice. The 3-part safeguarding curriculum, delivered through a Personal, Social, Health and Wellbeing program, supports students' emotional intelligence, resilience, and belonging. Policies guide digital safety, health and safety, and staff wellbeing to enable a caring and supportive school community.

COLAM's safeguarding commitment centers on valuing, hearing, and supporting students by trusted adults. Staff are supported to thrive, and families are welcomed as trusted partners. Safeguarding policies are translated into daily, visible actions, with ongoing training and clear behaviour standards applied consistently. The school emphasizes safeguarding values of trust, responsibility, and equality and diversity. Safeguarding is embedded in the curriculum through a three-part program: Relationship & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship, complemented by safer recruitment practices that include identity, qualification, reference checks, background screenings, and training.

Admission Process: Step 01: Enquire - Complete the interest registration form so that we can get in touch with you and initiate the admission process, schedule a visit, and address all your questions. Step 02: Visit - A visit is scheduled, which can be either in-person or virtual, to the campus of interest (preschool to high school). Step 03: Application and Exam - Submit all necessary documents to complete the candidate's profile along with the admission application forms online or using our printed form. An appointment is scheduled for the evaluation. For foreign families: please send us an email for the initial contact and include the recommendation form from your previous school (filled out by the previous institution and delivered in a sealed envelope). Step 04: Review - We review your application. The admissions committee requires a comprehensive and thorough review of each application.

Financial aid programs or scholarships are provided to some families. Scholarship allocation is granted after a selection process where families in need apply.