Secondary and Bachillerato · ages 11 to 18

Middle & High School

Secondary and Bachillerato with a rigorous academic grounding and a practical approach: critical thinking, creativity and independence.

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  • Ages 11 to 18Middle School from 11 to 14, High School from 15 to 18
  • Three pathwaysSciences, humanities and art
  • Individual mentorFor every student
  • Dual diplomaAmerican diploma and Spanish Bachillerato
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From 11 to 18, our students follow a flexible curriculum that balances academic knowledge with the personal skills the world now asks for. With their mentors and experienced teachers alongside them, and with a controlled, responsible use of technology, each student shapes their own path toward university and working life.

In Middle and High School, students develop critical thinking, leadership and practical skills, while the learning itself is tailored to what interests them, so they can go deep into different areas and projects.

How Middle and High School differ

  • Middle School (ages 11-14)

    A stage for exploring: students strengthen their academic foundations while discovering new interests.

    • Cooperative learning through projects that mean something.
    • An introduction to problem-solving and critical thinking.
    • Growing independence, both in managing their learning and in how they relate to others.

  • High School (ages 15-18)

    University preparation and specialization in the areas that matter to them, academically and professionally.

    • Three pathways: sciences, humanities and art.
    • Personal routes built around their abilities and their goals.
    • Advanced technology used to support learning.
    • Opportunities to gain certifications and real-world experience.

Exploring, innovating, and getting ready for what comes next

  • Research and critical thinking

    Students build analysis and problem-solving through debate, essays and scientific challenges.

  • Practical, collaborative learning

    Projects that make the subjects make sense, and a responsible introduction to screens and artificial intelligence.

  • Leadership and soft skills

    Public speaking, teamwork, time management and negotiation, which is what the real world asks for.

Every student learns at their own pace, with active methods that build on their strengths and shore up what needs work.

A study path built around each student

At Dragón, the American School of Torrelodones, we believe education should fit the student and not the other way round. Learning here is flexible: core subjects alongside optional ones and personal programs.

  • Individual mentors

    They follow each student’s progress and help them work out where they are heading, academically and professionally.

  • Personal pathways

    Students can choose between areas of specialization, from sciences to humanities and art.

  • Real projects

    Knowledge applied in practice, which is what makes it stay.

  • Eco classrooms, free of EMF

    Spaces designed for concentration and for how students feel.

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Teaching today for tomorrow’s challenges

  • AI applied to learning

    Dragón has an educational AI that adapts content to each student’s pace and needs.

  • A close look at how each student is doing

    Following performance to spot strengths and the places where there is room to improve.

  • Innovation labs

    Spaces given over to experimenting with artificial intelligence and with whatever technology comes next.

Technology is a key tool in how we teach. In Middle & High School, students learn to use artificial intelligence critically and responsibly, finding out how it can build on their strengths, help them past difficulties and extend what they can learn.

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Frequently asked questions

Which subjects can students choose?

Students have a flexible curriculum with optional subjects across technology, science, humanities and the arts.

How are students prepared for university?

Individual mentoring, guidance programs and preparation for international exams.

Is the dual diploma available?

Yes. Our students can graduate with both the American Diploma and the Spanish Bachillerato.

What part does technology play in learning?

We use digital platforms, artificial intelligence and innovation labs to support the teaching of every subject.

The other grades

The whole journey

Preschool · ages 3 to 6

Dragonfly

Dragonfly: early years built on the best of active teaching

Primary · ages 6 to 11

Elementary School

Elementary School: the foundations of a lifetime of learning

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