Most popular international schools in Mexico

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Colegio Aleman Cuauhtemoc Hank (CACH) is a German-Mexican school in Tijuana offering trilingual education in Spanish, English, and German from 18 months through preparatory level. The school provides international certifications through Oxford TCC, Goethe Institut, and Instituto Cervantes. CACH emphasises critical thinking, entrepreneurial vision, and holistic development through sports, cultural, and technology activities.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1.5 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

MX$8,900 – 13,900

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)

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.

Annual fees

MX$1,580 – 360,000

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

0 to 18 years

Curriculum

German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

MX$49,224 – 253,450

Ages

1 to 17 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE

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).

Annual fees

MX$55,500 – 72,660

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Mexican Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

MX$140,201 – 210,851

Ages

3 to 15 years

Curriculum

Mexican Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum

The Colegio Alemán de Guadalajara is a Mexican–German, trilingual and secular school serving students from kindergarten through Bachillerato. The curriculum combines a bespoke program with the International Baccalaureate (IB DP) for Grades 10–12, and it includes Cambridge certificates and DSD I/II language qualifications. German is a core language across the curriculum, with formal language instruction, and English is introduced in Grade 5. The school emphasizes German-language and bilingual education within a 15‑year educational project and maintains links to the Network of German Schools Abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschulen). Facilities include a library, a health service with two nurses and a full‑time paramedic, and a swimming pool. Extracurriculars include robotics programs such as MakeX and Robomatrix Jr., Model United Nations events (ALEMUN, HumboldtMUN), theatre and music performances, school exchanges, and leadership and service activities. The campus promotes community involvement through the Parents Association and a safe, collaborative learning environment for international families worldwide.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE

San Roberto International School operates across two Monterrey campuses, San Agustín in San Pedro Garza García and Valle Alto to the city's south. The school delivers a bespoke, Nord Anglia Education programme for ages 1 to 16, organized into Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School. Early Years (1.5–6) feature hands-on, individualized lessons with a Personal Learning Plan for every child; core subjects are taught in English, fostering adaptable bilingual learners. Elementary (7–11) introduces more challenging topics with Personal Learning Plans; Spanish begins, and 80% of classes are in English. Middle School (12–16) provides advanced studies with 75% English instruction and reinforced Spanish reading and writing. The curriculum centers on six pillars and is aligned with global university preparation. Facilities include libraries, multiple theatres and music spaces, STEAM labs, and Apple Distinguished School status. The campuses offer extensive sports, arts, and service opportunities and integrate Social–Emotional Learning across the student journey.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 16 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

MX$248,710 – 424,490

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Colégio Inglés Americano (CIA) in Mexico offers an American Curriculum in a bilingual, bicultural setting for students aged 3 to 15. Preschool provides 100% English instruction in a supportive environment, with small groups led by a lead teacher and an assistant for individualized attention. From Kindergarten, students have a 1:1 iPad program to support personalized learning, backed by Apple Distinguished School recognition since 2018. The Primary program blends bicultural academics with character development, teamwork, and problem-solving, with English reinforced through contests and presentations and French introduced in Grade 4 as a third language. By the end of Primary, students master English and Spanish and apply their skills in projects and presentations. Secondary strengthens English and continues French, fostering critical thinking and leadership through literature and science. Daily ICT integration and international trips broaden real-world experiences. Founded twenty years ago, the school emphasizes leadership, empathy, and responsibility.

Annual fees

MX$94,550 – 99,100

Ages

2 to 15 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

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.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum