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ATS Logo = The American School of Tampico =

Mission
Make students become responsible leaders and good citizens through a rigorous academically program based on strong values.

Vision
That Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and High School recognizes, believe in and live by the six pillars as part of everyday life.
 * Citizenship
 * Trustworthiness
 * Respect
 * Responsibility
 * Fairness
 * Caring

History
The third oldest American school in Mexico, The American School of Tampico has a long tradition of excellence and growth. ATS opened its doors on May 12, 1917 and has been operating successfully ever since.

The school was created by the American Foundation with the purpose of offering American children and the children of all other nationalities the same study plan found in schools in the United States.

Information
Address:	Calle Hidalgo # 100 Col. Tancol, Tampico, Tam. México. CP 89320

Phone Numbers:	(833) 2272080, 2272081, 2272082, 2272083, 2272084, 2125886

Fax:	Ext. 108 & 126

Founded:	1917

Director:	Emma Gutiérrez de Salazar

Board President:	Javier Garza García

Campus Size:	15 hectares

Mascot:	Marlin

Language Division
The Language Division Institute was created in 1995 in addition of the school to offer Tampico’s citizens an opportunity for proper education in English, German, Chinese and French. It was located in the original American School campus in Downtown Tampico from its foundation up to 2011 when it moved to the new campus in Tancol. Nowadays the Institute offers some of the best English courses offered in the city, as well as TOEFL and TOEIC testing to prove the student’s achievements.

The students at ATS earn both a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a SEP Certificate.

A Day at ATS
To offer the best education in both english and spanish. ATS offers a well planned program that meets the requirements from the SEP (Secretaria de Educación Pública) and private schools in the United States. There is great emphasis in patriotism and the firm idea accomplishing goals in life.

In the 1980’s, ATS associated with The Association of American Schools in the Republic of México (ASOMEX). A plan that focused on enriching of educational programs and the expansion of athletic and musical programs.

A special orientation of students towards values and development of abilities through knowledge to confront the future successfully.

Sports and extracurricular activities are an important part of the education with implement. We believe these types of programs lets us complement the education and helping in the preparation of our students. We have soccer fields, basketball courts and a great playground area. We encourage the participation of our students in the artistic activities just like the athletic ones.

A message from the Admissions Director
A message from the Admissions Director:

With 100 years of history ATS is one of the oldest and most respected international schools in Mexico. ATS is a dynamic learning environment which will prepare students for success in universities and in future professional pursuits. ATS teachers give our students a personalized education every day.

ATS web page (www.ats.edu.mx) is full of information about the facilities, programs, college placement records, athletics, arts and off-campus learning opportunities.

ATS web page (www.ats.edu.mx) is full of information about the facilities, programs, college placement records, athletics, arts and off-campus learning opportunities.