A campus built to make learning happen

Campus and facilities

At Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, where you learn matters as much as what you learn. Our campus, set in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, offers a natural setting that is good for learning, for well-being and for growing up.

A group of students climbing a rock formation in the Sierra de Guadarrama under a clear sky.

Every space in the school is designed to encourage curiosity, collaboration and independence, so that students can explore what they are capable of somewhere safe, modern and sustainable.

Nature, clean air and a setting that helps students learn, in the Sierra de Guadarrama

Surrounded by mountains and woodland, Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, offers an exceptional setting for both academic and personal growth.

  • A healthy place, free of pollution

    Clean air, open space and a calm atmosphere that helps students concentrate and feel well.

  • Learning in contact with the outdoors

    Outdoor activities, hiking, ecological projects and environmental education.

  • A climate that lets us be outside

    More than 250 days of sunshine a year, which keeps indoor and outdoor learning in balance.

  • Close to Madrid, far from the noise

    Well placed for the city, yet surrounded by a safe, natural setting.

Spaces that grow with the learning

The campus of Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, is modern and well equipped, with spaces designed for each stage of school and the right tools for each level.

  • Large, well-equipped classrooms

    Flexible spaces that invite students to take part.

  • Room for creativity and the arts

    Music, drama and art rooms where creative talent can grow.

  • Multi-purpose sports facilities

    A multi-sport court, a gym, areas for acrobatics, three climbing walls and a setting that allows most of these to be practiced outdoors.

  • Collaborative study areas

    Spaces designed for independence and teamwork.

A sustainable, energy-efficient campus

Sustainability is built into how the school is designed and how it runs day to day, and students grow up with respect for the environment.

  • Renewable energy and efficiency

    Clean sources that cut both our carbon footprint and our energy use.

  • Ecological materials and sustainable building

    Buildings designed to reduce environmental impact and be pleasant to be in.

  • Careful use of water and natural resources

    Water reuse systems and efficient consumption.

  • School gardens and outdoor learning

    Environmental education through practice and direct observation.

Campus and facilities

Spaces designed for learning by exploring

Eco classrooms, free of EMF, open to nature and right beside the Guadarrama Regional Park.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the school?

In Torrelodones, in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama, a few minutes from Madrid but surrounded by countryside.

How do you get there from Madrid?

The school is well connected by car and by public transport, and there are school bus routes for students.

Can we see the school before applying?

Yes. We offer visits in person and a virtual tour that covers every corner of the school.

What security does the school have?

CCTV, restricted access and constant supervision.

Admissions open

Would you like to see the school?

The way to find out whether Dragón is right for your family is to come and see it: we show you the campus, introduce you to the team and answer anything you want to ask.

  • All year roundPreregistration never closes
  • Ages 3 to 18From preschool through to Grade 12
  • 24-48 hHow long we take to reply, on working days