Primary · ages 6 to 11

Elementary School

Primary school for ages 6 to 11, with every subject taught in English, plus Spanish and French: no rush, no screens, no homework, led by curiosity.

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  • Ages 6 to 111st to 5th Grade
  • 85% in EnglishOf all lessons
  • No screens, no homeworkLed by curiosity
  • Continuous assessmentProjects, observation and daily work

Mathematics, language, science and history are discovered through real projects and through activities such as carpentry, art, music, cooking and jewellery-making, which let children think with their hands and care about what they are doing. Every day they move, express themselves and find their balance with yoga, aerial silks, wild fitness and exercise outdoors. Learning should not be a burden: it should be a natural way of growing.

Teaching matched to their age and their development

Elementary School is about children discovering that they love to learn, in a way that suits their age and how far they have come, building the skills that matter in a stimulating place with constant support.

What primary education rests on here

  • Bilingual from day one

    85% of lessons are in English, so the language is picked up naturally.

  • Active, hands-on learning

    Learning through experience: inquiry-based learning.

  • Emotional and social growth

    A rounded approach to how children develop.

  • Creativity and critical thinking

    Ways of teaching that build independence, analysis and the habit of thinking for yourself.

Every day, learning is a new adventure

  • Exploring and discovering

    Each morning starts with activities designed to spark curiosity. Through games, stories and interactive experiences, we connect what interests them with what they are learning.

  • Creativity and expression

    Taking away the fear of speaking in public, building their ability to discuss and present, and freeing them from social anxiety.

  • Movement and well-being

    Learning does not only happen in classrooms. Our campus has plenty of space for daily physical activity, which is good for how children grow and how they feel.

  • Immersive English

    Learning the language by living in it: English is the working language, and most teachers are native or bilingual speakers, which makes understanding and using it feel natural.

At Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, each day is designed for children to learn by exploring, discovering and trying things out, in an active, bilingual setting. Knowledge is built through real experience, inside the classroom and outside it.

How do we do it?

They do not just learn English; they think in English

English becomes a living language through natural immersion, with native or bilingual teachers who support its everyday use without making a lesson of it.

  • Language immersion

    From age 3, most lessons are taught in English.

  • Mostly native and bilingual teachers

    Which is what makes the language stick properly.

  • Spanish only where the regional curriculum requires it

    Our teachers teach in Spanish those subjects the curriculum of the Community of Madrid requires, so that studies can be officially recognized.

  • CLIL methodology

    Academic content and language learning taught together.

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Emotional and social growth

Every day, learning is a new adventure

  • Mindfulness and relaxation

    Daily breathing and awareness exercises that help children concentrate and feel less stressed.

  • Communicating well

    Activities that build the ability to express emotions, listen properly and feel sure of themselves.

  • Empathy and resolving conflict

    Programs that teach children to work as a team, to settle differences constructively and to respect one another.

  • Role play and drama

    Scenes from everyday life acted out, so that managing emotions is learned naturally.

We believe in educating the whole child, and emotional growth is central to that. Children learn to express what they feel, to resolve conflict well and to work together.

Frequently asked questions

At what age can children start Elementary School?

Children can join from age 6 (1st Grade) and stay through to age 11 (5th Grade).

How are students assessed?

We assess continuously: progress is measured through projects, observation and daily work, without the pressure of unnecessary exams.

Do they need to speak English already?

Not at all. Our program is designed for children to pick up English naturally and gradually, starting from wherever they are.

How is technology used at this stage?

At this stage children only meet screens in exceptional circumstances: our policy is that they are used almost not at all.

At Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, Elementary School is the first stage of a personal, bilingual education built on experience. Every child is different, and we help each one grow their critical thinking and creativity, discovering the world at their own pace and well away from screens.

The other grades

The whole journey

Preschool · ages 3 to 6

Dragonfly

Dragonfly: early years built on the best of active teaching

Secondary and Bachillerato · ages 11 to 18

Middle & High School

Middle & High School: academic preparation, personal growth and finding out what you are good at

On graduation

Dual diploma

An American High School diploma and the Spanish Bachillerato, officially recognized by the Ministry of Education.

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