Colegio Americano de Torreón (American School of Torreón)

What Colegio Americano de Torreón (American School of Torreón) does

Colegio Americano de Torreón (CAT) is a private, nonprofit civil association (A.C.) operating a single bilingual and bicultural K-12 international school in the Los Viñedos residential neighborhood of Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. Founded with continuous Cognia accreditation since 1954, the institution serves students from pre-nursery through 12th grade, organized into Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. CAT is dually accredited by Cognia (United States) and the Secretaría de Educación Pública (Mexico), allowing graduates to receive both a US Diploma and a Mexican National Diploma and to access international universities. The school maintains active memberships in ASOMEX and the Tri-Association and operates as an official on-campus test center for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and TOEFL.

The school's product portfolio is structured around core academic divisions (Early Childhood through High School) supported by add-on programs including ESL instruction, a Learning Support Program with IEPs and tiered systems of support, college and career counseling, the Center for Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA), a competitive athletics program, and an extensive student-club ecosystem (robotics, programming, debate, Model UN, research/travel, and the Journey literary magazine). Technology infrastructure is built on the Veracross student and family portal (portals.veracross.com/cat) for admissions, student records, and family communications, supplemented by Google Sites for the internal CAThub. The 157-person organization is led by a Director and division-level principals, with a recently appointed MSHS Principal (Jacob Baldassa) bringing international experience across five countries.

CAT operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: families engage through the school's website (cat.mx), campus tours, open houses, and admissions inquiries, with conversion into annual recurring tuition subscriptions. Specific tuition figures are not publicly disclosed, and the school offers a Financial Aid program for eligible families. Customer segments are primarily Mexican families seeking premium bilingual education, with secondary segments of U.S. expatriate and other international families requiring American-style schooling in northern Mexico. Marketing leverages institutional website content, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and the visibility generated through ASOMEX/Tri-Association tournaments. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or external ownership signals are present in the data; the institution operates as an independent, self-governing civil association.

Name

Colegio Americano de Torreón (American School of Torreón)

Legal name

Colegio Americano de Torreón, A.C.

Website

https://cat.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio Americano de Torreón is a private bilingual, bicultural K-12 international school in Torreón, Mexico, serving students from pre-nursery through 12th grade with dual US and Mexican diplomas under continuous Cognia and SEP accreditation since 1954.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Bilingual K-12 education
• Dual diploma program
• International private school
• College preparatory curriculum
• Bicultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Torreón

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: The primary revenue stream is tuition charged for educational services spanning pre-nursery through 12th grade. As a private bilingual international school, families pay for the school's rigorous academic, athletic, and arts programs. The school also offers a Financial Aid program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colegio Americano de Torreón (CAT) is a private K-12 international school providing bilingual and bicultural education to students from pre-nursery through 12th grade. The school delivers a US-aligned college preparatory curriculum alongside the Mexican national curriculum, enabling graduates to earn both a US Diploma (via Cognia accreditation since 1954) and a Mexican National Diploma (via SEP accreditation). Services include academics, athletics, visual and performing arts, ESL support, college counseling, and on-campus administration of SAT, ACT, SSAT, and TOEFL standardized tests.

Product overview

Colegio Americano de Torreón (CAT) offers a comprehensive bilingual/bicultural educational program spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The institution operates as a unified school with multiple academic divisions (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School) supported by specialized programs including ESL support, college counseling, and an extensive extracurricular program. The school provides a College Preparatory curriculum with a dual diploma track (US and Mexican), college entrance exam preparation (SAT, ACT, SSAT, TOEFL as an accredited test center), and college counseling services. The institution's portfolio includes dedicated programs for learning support and inclusive education, as well as extensive campus life offerings through athletics, performing arts (CVPA), and student clubs (including robotics, programming, debate, Model UN, and travel programs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive both a US Diploma and Mexican National Diploma, enabling access to universities worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1954CAT has been accredited since 1954 by Cognia (formerly AdvancED, formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Cognia is a global education accreditation body creating the world's largest education community with over 25 million students. This accreditation permits CAT graduates to receive a US Diploma and access scholarships at international universities.
• SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT is also accredited by the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP), which creates conditions for quality education for Mexican citizens. This accreditation ensures graduating students receive the Mexican National Diploma alongside their US diploma.
• ASOMEX (Association of American Schools in Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT is a member of ASOMEX, a group of schools committed to offering an American-style, bilingual educational experience. Through this association, students participate in sports, cultural, and academic tournaments across a national network. Member schools share ideas, programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Tri-Association (Association of American Schools of Central America, Colombia-Caribbean and Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT is an active member of the Tri-Association, which covers American schools across Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and Colombia. This membership provides access to regional academic, athletic, and cultural competitions and professional development for staff.
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT belongs to ASCD, an organization providing educational growth, collaboration, and professional development opportunities for educators.
• National Honor Society (NHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT has an active National Honor Society chapter, an organization for students who excel in character, scholarship, service, and leadership.
• National Student Councils (NatSuCo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT maintains membership in NatSuCo, the National Student Councils organization, supporting student leadership development.
• College Board (SAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT is an accredited official SAT test center, allowing students to take the SAT college entrance exam on campus.
• ACT, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT is an official ACT test center, enabling students to take the ACT college entrance exam on campus.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS) – TOEFLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAT is an official TOEFL testing center, allowing students to take the English language proficiency exam on campus.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American School of Monterrey: Premium American international K-12 school in Monterrey delivering bilingual, college-preparatory education with US accreditation. Similar positioning to CAT but in a larger and more competitive northern Mexico market.
• Singapore American School: Premier American international K-12 school serving a globally mobile, English-speaking community. Operates an American-style college-preparatory model with similar Cognia-aligned accreditation and bilingual-add-on programming.
• American School of Guadalajara: American-style international K-12 school in Guadalajara offering bilingual education and dual US/Mexican accreditation. Directly comparable to CAT in curriculum, governance model, and student demographics.
• American School Foundation (Mexico City): One of the largest and oldest American international schools in Mexico, offering K-12 US-style bilingual education with dual accreditation in Mexico City. Directly comparable in academic model, college-prep orientation, and ASOMEX/Cognia standing to CAT.
• The British School of Mexico City: Premium international K-12 school in Mexico City that follows a British curriculum with international accreditation. Comparable to CAT as a premium-priced, English-medium international school serving expatriate and Mexican families pursuing foreign credentials.

Others

• ASOMEX (Association of American Schools in Mexico): Industry network of American-style schools in Mexico that operates inter-school athletic, academic, and cultural competitions. Comparable to CAT only as an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.
• Cognia: Global education accreditation body under which CAT has held continuous US accreditation since 1954. Comparable to CAT not as a competitor but as the regulatory and quality-assurance counterpart enabling CAT's US Diploma pathway.

Regional players

• American School of Chihuahua: American-style K-12 international school serving the northern Mexico / Chihuahua border region. Targets U.S. expatriate and bilingual Mexican families in a similar northern-Mexico premium-school segment, but in a different metropolitan area than CAT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CATOfficialMX
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColegioAmericanoTorreon
• Instagraminstagram.com/colegioamericanodetorreon.ac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/colegio-americano-torre%C3%B3n

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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