Most popular international schools in Mexico

The American School Foundation (ASF) in Mexico City is a non-profit independent school accredited outside the United States. Founded in 1888, ASF serves Pre-K through 12 and educates 2,500 students with 220 teachers. The school awards a United States high school diploma and offers multiple pathways for study, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the Mexican Program. The IB Primary Years Programme is available in the Early Childhood Center through Lower School, with the DP for Grades 11–12; the Mexican Program provides SEP validation for entry to Mexican universities and UNAM certification for Grades 10–12. Services for Academic Inclusion (SAI) deliver inclusive education and tailored support. The campus houses the ECC, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, and on-site athletic facilities such as a weight room, cardio room, pool, track and tennis courts. Extended Learning provides 25+ after-school activities across athletics, arts and brain activities.

The International American School of Cancun offers an American-style, bilingual, bicultural university-preparatory education for students from preschool through high school. The school operates as a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution with United States affiliation through Cognia SACS/AdvancED and SAIS accreditation, and it is additionally accredited by Mexico's SEP and UNAM. All classes are taught in English, with dedicated Spanish and Mexican Studies programs; 1st–6th Grades offer Spanish, English, and Technology, and the school supports a transitional English–Spanish pathway. Students graduate with the U.S. High School diploma, and the Class of 2024 saw 91% also earn the Mexican Bachillerato. The campus has two sites: Kinder-Primary and Middle-High, with extensive facilities including classrooms, libraries, laboratories, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and sports fields; each campus has a psychologist. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Student Council, PAS, and CES Spirit; AP courses are offered in Spanish Literature and English Literature. Opportunities.

John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro is a private, non-profit, secular K‑12 institution serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers bilingual and bicultural education within an American educational tradition and provides an International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP in kindergarten and elementary, MYP in grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme in grades 11–12) alongside an American Curriculum. Founded in 1964 by Queretaro businessmen, the school has more than five decades in international education and today operates as a multicultural community. The Library & Media Center supports teaching, learning and research with dedicated PYP, MYP and HS resources; Follett Destiny enables digital access. Extended Learning covers music, dance, drama, ballet, robotics, parkour, yoga and Tae Kwon Do, including the JFK Orchestra and JJ Drama Club. SWAS language support, a Volunteers program, NHS, Model UN and TEDxYouth enrich academic and personal development in a bilingual, bicultural setting for students and families.

ASPV is an independent nonprofit school in Puerto Vallarta offering a bilingual, bicultural education from early childhood through high school. It delivers a dual curriculum with a U.S. high school diploma and Mexican bachillerato, and is accredited by SAIS, Cognia, SEP, and UNAM. The Early Childhood program uses a play-based, inquiry-driven approach aligned with NAEYC practices, building bilingual proficiency from the start. Primary School provides about 70% English instruction and emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills across both languages, with project-based learning, technology integration, sustainability, and service learning. Middle and High School operate on a block schedule with a broad range of electives; the High School includes Advanced Placement courses. Graduates earn two diplomas and are prepared for university abroad. The campus features two libraries with over 14,000 titles, on-site technology, a cafeteria, and more than 15,000 square meters of sports fields. Notable programs include STEM+ Outreach, Model United Nations (VAMUN), and the Music Program.

Colegio Americano de Puebla is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs, with AP options. It serves Preschool through High School (ages 1–18) in Mexico, hosting a diverse community of over 40 nationalities. The Diploma Program emphasizes breadth and depth and requires study in two languages; many DP courses are taught in English, and graduates receive a High School Certificate (BUAP) in addition to the DP. The Diploma Plan (Plan 06) includes 10th-grade courses in Arts and Design, Psychology, French, Anthropology, World History, German, Film, Geography, and Theater; 11th–12th grades include AP Biology, European History, AP Government and Politics, with electives across humanities, language, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences. The school integrates technology across campuses. Preschoolers explore programming and robotics; Primary features a Maker-focused Innovation class with a 3D printer; Junior High uses Chromebooks and Mac-enabled spaces; High School has computer labs, 3D printers, robotics, and a Makerspace. The Media Center houses 6,000+ books and digital resources, and the campus hosts a SAT/ACT center.

Greengates School in Naucalpan de Juárez, north of Mexico City, is part of Nord Anglia Education and serves ages 3 to 18 as a day school. The curriculum combines IEYC for early years, IPC in primary, with English National Curriculum in English instruction, and IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme in secondary. In Early Years (ages 3–5) there is 100% English immersion with an internationally qualified teacher and a bilingual assistant. Primary (ages 6–10) teaches English and Spanish and emphasizes British and international studies. Secondary (11–18) offers English, Spanish, French, IB Japanese and IB Korean alongside the IGCSE and IB DP. The campus includes specialist spaces, a hydroponics garden, and a library with makerspace activities. It hosts a diverse community of over 50 nationalities and runs a broad after-school program including Drama, Music, and Sport. Notably, Greengates is the only Mexico school accredited to deliver both IEYC and IPC today.

Madison Monterrey Campus is the first Madison Campus, founded in 1978, and is a private international school in Monterrey, Mexico serving students aged three to sixteen. The campus delivers an International Baccalaureate program: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for early adolescents, with a strong emphasis on inquiry, intercultural understanding, and real-world application. The Pre-School maintains 100% English instruction to support language immersion, while Elementary offers a bilingual English–Spanish program and a strong reading focus. The curriculum integrates technology to reinforce Math, Science, and Language, and includes dedicated labs for Music, Science, Art PYP, and STEAM. Facilities include a neuromotor gym, library, cafeteria, and outdoor fields for basketball and soccer. Beyond academics, the school runs Mental Health Awareness Projects, and a socio-emotional program, including Star Promise: Tell An Adult Right Away. A variety of Arts, Languages, and Sports clubs complement the IB program.

ASFM is a private, secular, nonprofit international day school for ages 3–18. It offers an American Curriculum with AP courses, aligned to Common Core English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, SHAPE America for PE, National Core Arts Standards for music and visual arts, and CASEL for social-emotional learning. The 212,000-square-meter campus in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León serves Elementary, Middle, and High School in distinct spaces, with ongoing renovations. A 1-to-1 laptop program supports learning, and the MSHS Library provides more than 17,483 items plus production studios and digital resources. The school opened in 1928 and now serves about 2,400 students, with a modern campus near Huasteca Canyon since the 1990s. ASFM emphasizes service, averaging over 21,000 hours of community engagement annually (93% of students participate). Extracurricular offerings include Destination Imagination, the National Honor Society, and TEDx Youth ASFM, along with athletics such as soccer, basketball, and track.

Peterson Schools are private, non-denominational, non-profit institutions educating students from Preschool through High School across four campuses: Cuajimalpa, Lomas, Paseo and Pedregal. The bilingual program delivers instruction in English and Spanish, with Elementary classes taught primarily in English and first grade's half-English, half-Spanish schedule. The curriculum spans IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and American curriculum framework, reflecting alignment to Common Core Standards and IPC. From Preschool, Montessori methods begin journey; Elementary uses constructivist approaches; Middle School follows Cambridge Lower Secondary, preparing for IGCSE; High School starts with IGCSE (grades 9–10) and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11–12). The Peterson Schools are accredited by Cambridge International Education, SAIS, IB, COGNIA, and ICA, and recognized for IPC and UNAM/SEP affiliations. Facilities include a Design Technology Lab with 3D printing, a Google Transformation Center as the first Google Certified School outside the US/UK, and after-school options.

Founded in 1976, the British American School operates two campuses in Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, serving students aged 2 to 18. The curriculum blends the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with a bespoke program that integrates SEP and UNAM curricula from preschool through high school. The school uses a constructivist and humanist approach and employs inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units that weave together critical thinking, art, technology, and global exploration. Learning is bilingual, delivered through project-based experiences across levels. The high school pathway features an IB-endorsed entrepreneurship program and internationally recognized certifications such as TOEFL and DELF, supported by digital tools. The school maintains university partnerships and scholarships with Universidad Anáhuac and UPAEP. Distinctive programs include Basmun, a diplomacy and leadership development initiative, and strong language offerings with French and Spanish. After-school activities span sports, robotics, arts, cooking, and chess, alongside clubs in finance, coding, and entrepreneurship for a well-rounded international education.

Irish Monterrey is an international Catholic bilingual school in Monterrey, Mexico, serving students aged 3 to 15. The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and combines the Mexican curriculum with Advanced Placement options for eligible levels, within a Catholic education framework. The program emphasizes language development, information technologies, solid science and technology education, and cultural understanding. A teacher acts as a coach to develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence through a relationship among student, teacher and context, with differentiated instruction by maturation. The Semper Altius School Network coordinates two campuses: Irish First School (Alfonso Reyes 400 Ote., San Patricio) and Irish Middle School (Batallón de San Patricio 110, San Agustín). Facilities include a Makerspace, library, chapels, auditoriums, gym, athletic fields, music and art rooms, a cafeteria, and green spaces. Extracurriculars feature STEAM, robotics (Dronemakers and Mecakids), chess, music, and leadership activities such as Irish Tank. ISTE 2025 participation.

Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt is a German international school system spanning three campuses in the Mexico City metropolitan area, serving students from age 0 to 18. The school follows a German curriculum with a bespoke component, delivering a bicultural and trilingual education in Spanish, German and English. With more than 130 years of educational history in Mexico, it is part of a global network of 135 German Auslandsschulen, and offers national and international bachillerates (high-school diplomas). Across Campus North, Campus West and Campus South, learners access modern teaching methods and an infrastructure designed to support study. The school emphasizes empathy, social responsibility and democratic thinking, preparing students to deploy their abilities throughout life. Distinctive programs include Humboldt-MUN, Jugend präsentiert and cross-cultural Carnival events, plus charity and service initiatives such as Deporte con Causa. The environment blends rigorous academic content with cultural exchange, language development and a sense of community.

Westhill Institute is an international school in Mexico City serving ages 3 to 18 across the Santa Fe and Lomas de Chapultepec campuses. The school offers an IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—alongside an American-style education, guiding students from kindergarten through high school. Founded in 1992, it combines an inclusive, multicultural community with a contemporary curriculum designed to prepare students for universities and careers worldwide. Westhill operates as an IB World School from elementary through high school, delivering PYP in the early years, MYP in the middle years, and DP in the final grades. Students come from many countries, reflecting a diverse, internationally minded student body. The co-curricular program includes sports, fine and performing arts, and service organizations. College counseling for grades 10–12 supports post-secondary planning and helps with soft skills, research, and document preparation. The school prioritizes wellbeing and collaboration, preparing students for opportunities worldwide for study, internships, and careers.

Alianz Comunidad Estudiantil is a private bilingual school in Mérida, Yucatán, offering education from Maternal through Preparatoria across two modern campuses. The school follows a constructivist pedagogical model with bilingual Spanish-English instruction and teaches Mandarin Chinese at the secondary level. Its preparatoria program is officially incorporated with the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY).

Madison International School Mérida offers the International Baccalaureate continuum, with PYP (grades 1–5), MYP (grades 6–10) and Diploma Programme (grades 11–12). Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish at all levels, with language distributions of 70% English / 30% Spanish in PYP, 70% English / 20% Spanish / 10% third language in MYP and DP. All classes are conducted in English and Spanish. The school applies a constructivist pedagogy with the teacher as facilitator, and follows a secular Laic approach and holistic learning. Accreditations include IB and NEASC. Opened in 2015, MIS Mérida emphasizes international-mindedness, critical thinking, integrity, mutual respect, creativity, and service and action as core IB values. Facilities include six science laboratories and more than 15 extracurricular activities. Distinctive offerings include Arts and Creative academies (Music with guitar training, Visual Arts, Martial Arts) and cultural events such as Altars 2023 and Noche Mexicana y Paseo de las Ánimas.

Churchill School & College operates a two-campus model in Mexico City. Churchill School (Preschool–Secondary) is at Felipe Villanueva 36, Guadalupe Inn, and Churchill College (Bachillerato) is at Moctezuma 125, San Pablo Tepetlapa. The school combines the International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) with Cambridge International Education (IGCSE) to meet international standards. The Preschool uses a constructivist approach with Universal Design for Learning and begins IB in a bilingual, supportive setting. In Primary, English supports learning while developing emotional management and teamwork as students engage with IB and Cambridge curricula. In Secondary, English is the language of instruction for maths and science, with Cambridge feedback and ongoing IB integration. In High School, students undertake the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSEs, with small class sizes and a personalised vocational guidance programme. The school offers a 100% bilingual education, with 50–80% of classes in English. The Anglo Foundation established Churchill to foster bicultural exchange and academic programs for over 25 years.

International School of Querétaro is a Querétaro campus offering bilingual education with tri-lingual instruction in Spanish, English and French for ages 1-18. The school follows a constructivist, humanistic pedagogy that centers students, develops thinking skills, promotes cooperative work, and respects each learner's pace. It has affiliated with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network since 2001, reinforcing citizenship. The program includes nine internationally recognized certifications across Spanish, English and French, and Cambridge examination results are highlighted as evidence of progress. In 2025 ISQ was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The campus features 100% digitalized classrooms, science laboratories, IT development rooms, a teaching farm, ecological spaces and green areas. Facilities include an indoor semi-Olympic pool, a gym, indoor courts, two soccer fields and an athletics track, plus spaces for art, music and audiovisual learning. Co-curricular program covers arts, technology, environmental education, physical education and reading culture, with afterschool options.

Colegio Nuevo Continente Mexico City (NC School CDMX) is a private, co-educational day school located in the central Colonia del Valle neighborhood. Founded in 1982, the campus serves students from the toddler stage through high school, offering a bilingual education in English and Spanish, with French introduced as an additional language. At the high school level, students can pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school heavily emphasizes digital literacy and socio-emotional learning, integrating the global "Leader in Me" program to foster student leadership and resilience based on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits. NC School CDMX incorporates applied technology through its specialized modular Maker STEAM labs and a 1:1 iPad program for primary students. Extracurricular options are extensive, offering after-school activities ranging from robotics and chess to musical comedy and Tae Kwon Do.

The Edron Academy is a British international school in Mexico City for ages 2 to 18. The curriculum blends the United Kingdom National Curriculum with Mexican SEP programmes to form a bicultural framework. In Primary, core subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and SEP content delivered by Mexican teachers. In Secondary, Key Stage 3 follows a tailored English programme alongside SEP; Year 10–11 use IGCSE while meeting Mexican requirements; Years 12–13 offer the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), including TOK, CAS, and the extended essay. Founded in 1963, it is the oldest British international school in Mexico City and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It is a COBIS Accredited Member and IB World School since 1995, and a Cambridge IGCSE centre. The Edron campuses host Edron Kinder, Edron Primary, Edron Secondary and Edron+. Edron+ provides a wide range of clubs; the school participates in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Programme. Core values include Respect, Responsibility, and Fairness.

Instituto Thomas Jefferson Guadalajara operates two campuses, Palomar and Valle Real, serving ages from 1.6 months to 19 years, with Nursery taught in English. The school is private, co‑educational, and bilingual, offering about 80% English and 20% Spanish instruction in Elementary and a third language option of French, Italian or German. Palomar emphasizes 80% English immersion and a project‑based STEAM program, with Gifted and Talented offerings. Valle Real provides a bilingual program aligned to international standards, awarding both the International High School Diploma and the Mexican Bachillerato, supported by STEAM projects and Gifted and Talented programs. Valle Real is LEED‑certified, NEASC‑accredited, and part of the ITJ network since 1978, with ISP exchanges. Facilities include robotics, science and computer labs, performing and visual arts spaces, a library, an auditorium, and extensive sport and outdoor areas. The curriculum blends SEP guidelines with international standards and emphasizes multilingual learning and life skills.