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Colegio Americano de Saltillo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, German
Fees MX$65,100 - 191,300
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1560
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio Americano de Saltillo is a private bilingual international day school serving ages 1–18 with an American curriculum. Preschool is bilingual with extended English exposure, a dedicated Kindergarten campus, Learning Centers, and a Neuromotor program. Elementary uses a bilingual, technology-enabled approach and the Compass program to develop critical thinking and digital skills. Middle School offers a bilingual program with about 70% English, 20% Spanish, and 10% 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. The 4.8-hectare campus includes science laboratories in Middle and High School, a Makerspace with podcast studios, and technology rooms across levels; a 300-seat auditorium supports events. Sports facilities include three soccer fields, a dome with three covered basketball courts, and a tae kwon do studio; Kindergarten has a neuromotor development room.

Blvd. José María Rodríguez 1345, Alpes Nte., 25253 Saltillo, Coah., Mexico

The Essentials

Colegio Americano de Saltillo has 1,560 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish, German.

Location

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.

Stages

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

Type

Private bilingual international day school with an American curriculum

Country affiliation

American curriculum

Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Americano de Saltillo ranges from MXN 65,100 to MXN 191,300 for 2026/27.

Admission / Application fees (Cuotas de nuevo ingreso)
- Pre-Maternal: N/A.
- Maternal: MXN 13,750.00 (standard) — MXN 13,750.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- 1º Kinder: MXN 15,400.00 (standard) — MXN 15,400.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- 2º & 3º Kinder: MXN 25,000.00 (standard) — MXN 19,530.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- Elementary (Primaria) 1º: MXN 25,000.00 (standard) — MXN 19,530.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- Elementary (Primaria) 2º: MXN 22,500.00 (standard) — MXN 19,530.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- Elementary (Primaria) 3º, 4º & 5º: MXN 20,895.00 (standard) — MXN 19,530.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- Elementary (Primaria) 6º: MXN 22,790.00 (standard) — MXN 22,790.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- Middle School (Secundaria) 7º–9º (1º–3º Secundaria): MXN 24,610.00 (standard) — MXN 24,610.00 (siblings / children of alumni).
- High School (Preparatoria) 10º–12º (1º–3º Preparatoria): MXN 9,000.00 (standard) — MXN 9,000.00 (siblings / children of alumni).

Tuition fees (Colegiaturas) — monthly and annual (10-month billing)
- Payment frequency: Tuition is billed as 10 monthly payments per academic year.
- Pre-Maternal: MXN 6,510.00 per month — MXN 65,100.00 per school year (10 months).
- Maternal: MXN 7,370.00 per month — MXN 73,700.00 per school year (10 months).
- Kinder: MXN 8,125.00 per month — MXN 81,250.00 per school year (10 months).
- Primaria (Elementary): MXN 10,285.00 per month — MXN 102,850.00 per school year (10 months).
- Secundaria (Middle School): MXN 12,040.00 per month — MXN 120,400.00 per school year (10 months).
- Preparatoria (High School): MXN 17,950.00 per month — MXN 179,500.00 per school year (10 months).

Annual / other recurring fees
- Annual fee (Gastos Anuales) for Events, Asomex membership and SEP:
- Kinder, Elementary and Middle School: MXN 3,725.00 per year.
- High School: MXN 2,320.00 per year.
- Didactic material and technology (listed as an additional annual fee) — amount not specified on the published fee document.
- Parents' association (Sociedad de padres de familia):
- 1st and 2nd child: MXN 320.00.
- 3rd to 5th child: MXN 100.00.
- Middle School electives (Secundaria - Talleres): MXN 2,400.00.
- Admission exam (Examen de admisión): MXN 480.00.
- Day Care (Estancia Kinder), Sports (Deportiva) and Clubs are listed as additional optional charges; specific amounts are not listed on the published fee sheet.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is structured as 10 monthly payments covering the academic year (monthly amounts shown above). The fee document labels the colegiaturas as "10 months / Mensual (10 meses)".
- The admission charges are presented as "Cuotas de nuevo ingreso" (new-entry/admission fees) and are charged at enrollment.
- Specific calendar dates for payment, due dates, penalties for late payment, and detailed payment terms are not published on the fee sheet provided.

Boarding / Residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable; Colegio Americano de Saltillo operates as a day school (no boarding program listed in the school information).

Uniforms and related costs
- Uniforms are supplied through the school's approved vendor Creaciones Lizt (store locations and online purchase link provided). Uniform costs are set by the vendor and are not listed in the school fee sheet. Families purchase uniforms directly from the vendor.

Refunds and payment methods
- No published refund policy or tuition refund schedule appears on the school's public fee document. Specific refund conditions (if any) are not listed on the published materials.
- The published fee document and the public pages reviewed do not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online portal, etc.). Payment channels and instructions are not listed on the fee sheet.

Additional notes on fees and optional charges
- Several charges are shown without an amount on the published fee sheet (didactic material & technology, daycare, sports, clubs). These appear as additional items whose cost is determined separately.

(Brief note on availability of published details: the school publishes a fee document for the 2025–2026 school year that lists the admission fees, monthly tuition (10 payments), annual fees, parents' association amounts, elective fees and a small set of other charges. The same public materials do not include detailed payment due dates, payment-method instructions, or a refund policy.)
Academics

Colegio Americano de Saltillo teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

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.

Exam Results

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.

Higher Education Progression

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

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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.

Mental Wellbeing

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Admissions

Admissions

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.

Scholarships

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

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