An ecological, sustainable setting, because how our students feel is where their learning starts

Far more than going to school

At Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, the countryside around our campus is part of the education itself. We look after balance and well-being and a real connection with the outdoors, because growing up also means breathing, exploring and being at ease with the world around you.

The campus from above: the building, the garden with wooden play structures and the mountains behind.

Caring for the environment is part of how we teach and how we live. Our students learn in a setting free of electromagnetic pollution, surrounded by ecological materials and sustainable technology that helps them concentrate, feel well and learn actively.

A campus that looks after the people learning in it

  • Eco classrooms, free of EMF

    Spaces built with natural materials and free of electromagnetic pollution, which helps students concentrate.

  • Green areas and outdoor learning

    School gardens, grounds and natural areas where students can connect with nature and learn by doing.

  • Healthy, thoughtful food

    Balanced menus free of ultra-processed food and added sugars, building healthy habits from an early age. Gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan options available.

  • Sustainable energy and efficiency

    Renewable energy and efficient systems that keep the school’s environmental impact low.

Learning by living it

Sustainability at Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, is not only about the campus: it is in how we teach. Students learn about ecology, sustainability and environmental responsibility by practicing them.

  • School garden and organic growing

    Students grow their own food and learn what respect for the environment actually means.

  • Exploring local biodiversity

    Educational outings to get to know the local flora and fauna and understand how ecosystems work.

  • Recycling and the circular economy

    Projects to cut waste, reuse materials and think about what we consume.

  • Science applied to the environment

    Experiments and projects in which students investigate how to look after the planet from several disciplines at once.

A group of students with their bicycles on a mountain track, with a tower in the distance.

Balanced food for growing well

  • Natural, seasonal produce

    We choose fresh, local ingredients, free of pesticides.

  • No ultra-processed food, no added sugars

    We keep industrial products out so that eating here is healthy and natural.

  • Options for every student

    Menus designed around allergies, intolerances and particular nutritional needs.

  • Learning about food

    Students learn what a balanced, sustainable diet does for them.

A kitchen worktop with bowls of apples, kiwis and oranges.

Frequently asked questions

What makes the campus sustainable?

It is built with materials that keep environmental impact low and make it a healthy place to learn.

What has food got to do with education?

A balanced diet is central to how students work academically and how they feel.

Do students take part in ecological projects?

Yes, from the school gardens to recycling and conservation programs.

What does the school do about sustainability?

Renewable energy, less waste and teaching students to think about the environment.

An education in nature, to understand the world, to change it and to look after it.

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.

Visit the schoolHow the process works
  • 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