American School of Durango
Founded 1954
Updated July 2026
Cognia
The American School of Durango is a bilingual and multicultural institution serving students from preschool through high school. It is recognized as a beacon of educational excellence in Durango, utilizing modern teaching methods to prepare students for future academic and professional success.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing a bilingual and multicultural education that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. It emphasizes the development of intelligence, personality, and social behavior, while honoring a cultural duality that fuses Mexican and American traditions.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic program spanning Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. The curriculum integrates American programs with Mexican educational standards, holding accreditation from Cognia and maintaining a cooperation agreement with UNAM for the revalidation of studies. Students engage in a variety of scientific, technological, and humanistic disciplines designed to prepare them for higher education.
Outcomes
Graduates of the school achieve a 100 percent college acceptance rate. The school maintains scholarship and direct-entry agreements with various institutions, including ITAM, UDLAP, ITESO, Anahuac, the Autonomous University of La Laguna, UDEM, Arkansas, CEDIM, and Vatel.
Student support
Learning support
The provided information does not contain details regarding specific learning support services.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school maintains an open enrollment process for prospective students. Families interested in admission are encouraged to schedule a campus visit, review the tuition and fee structures, and complete the formal application process. The school offers family discounts on one-time enrollment fees for families with multiple children.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic calendar that organizes the school year, including the start and end dates of terms, vacation periods, and significant school events. Specific dates are available to the community through the school's official academic calendar.
About the campus
The campus is located at Av. Tec. Milenio #201 in El Nayar, Durango. It features modern, top-notch facilities that include dedicated recreational and educational areas designed to support student learning and development.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a sports program featuring basketball and soccer teams, which are designed to foster teamwork and improve athletic skills. Historically, the school has maintained a band program, and it expresses an interest in reviving this musical offering for students. Additionally, the school hosts a chapter of the National Honor Society.
