At Colegio Americano de Torreón we encourage all students to be the best possible version of themselves. In doing this, we also want to become the best possible school for them. Our commitment to their character development, academic excellence and the nurturing of their social, emotional, and physical needs is demonstrated by the wide range of organizations that we are accredited by.
- Cognia, formerly AdvancED
- Mexican Secretary of Education (SEP)
- Association of American Schools in Mexico (ASOMEX)
- The Association of American Schools of Central America Colombia-Caribbean and Mexico (Tri-Association)
Cognia
CAT has been accredited since 1954 by Cognia, formerly AdvancED, formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Cognia creates the world’s largest education community, educating a network with more than 25 million students, that guides us in diagnosing challenges and implementing improvements. Accreditation is important to us as it permits our graduates to receive a US Diploma for their studies, offering a wide range of opportunities and possible scholarships for their studies at college and universities around the world. It is also important because it reflects our proud tradition of commitment to excellence and to the process of continuous improvement. Every five years the school welcomes a thorough and complete external review by Cognia that ensures our standards of excellence are maintained.
www.cognia.org
SEP
Colegio Americano de Torreón is also accredited by the Ministry of Education (SEP). The main purpose of this organization is to create the ideal conditions that allow a quality education for Mexican citizens, and our accreditation means that all graduating students also receive a Mexican National Diploma.
www.gob.mx/sep
ASOMEX
CAT is a member of ASOMEX (Association of American Schools of Mexico), which is a group of schools committed to offering an American-style, bi-lingual educational experience. Through this association, our students are offered excellent sports, cultural and academic tournaments and competitions across a national network. Member schools work together in the spirit of sharing ideas, programs, information and experience. We work together to resolve challenges that face us all, and offer professional development and networking opportunities for staff.
www.asomex.org
Tri-Association
In a similar structure, we are also active members of the Tri-Association (the association of American schools in Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and Columbia).
www.tri-association.org
Other Affiliations
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- National Student Councils (NatSuCo)
- ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)
