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Best International Schools and Bilingual Schools in Guanajuato

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: If you're moving to Guanajuato with kids, choosing a school if often your first decisions and impacts where you'll live. Here are some popular bilingual and international schools in Guanajuato

Guanajuato, is a vibrant and culturally rich city that has become a popular destination for expats and digital nomads. While it is not a metropolis on the scale of London or New York, it offers a handful of international and bilingual school options for expat children. Among the most popular are the Victoria Robbins School, which is known for its bilingual education, and the Colegio Union Canada, which offers a curriculum with Canadian standards. These schools provide quality education and help ease the transition for expat families by offering a familiar learning environment and the opportunity for children to maintain or develop their English language skills.

Victoria Robbins School

Grades: Preschool through High School
Location(s): Guanajuato, GTO
Website: www.victoriarobbins.edu.mx

Victoria Robbins School is a well-established bilingual institution in Guanajuato that caters to students from preschool to high school. The school follows a Mexican curriculum with a strong emphasis on English language development, ensuring that students become proficient in both Spanish and English. With modern facilities, a range of extracurricular activities, and a diverse student body, Victoria Robbins School is an excellent choice for expat families seeking a bilingual education for their children.

Colegio Union Canada

Grades: Preschool through High School
Location(s): Leon, GTO (within driving distance from Guanajuato)
Website: www.unioncanada.net

Colegio Union Canada is a prestigious school located in Leon, which is accessible from Guanajuato. It offers a bilingual education with a curriculum based on Canadian standards, from preschool to high school. The school is known for its high academic standards, excellent facilities, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. It is an ideal choice for expat families who value a North American educational framework and wish for their children to have the opportunity to integrate into the local culture while maintaining an international academic perspective.

John F. Kennedy - The American School of Queretaro

Grades: Preschool through Grade 12
Location(s): Queretaro, QRO (within driving distance from Guanajuato)
Website: www.jfk.edu.mx

John F. Kennedy - The American School of Queretaro is another option for expat families, located in the neighboring state of Queretaro. While it is a bit of a drive from Guanajuato, it offers an American-style education with accreditation from both Mexican and U.S. institutions. The school provides a comprehensive program from preschool through high school, with a focus on developing bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate students. The campus boasts excellent facilities, including sports fields, libraries, and technology labs, and a wide range of extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience.

Mayaland School

Grades: Preschool through High School
Location(s): San Miguel de Allende, GTO (within driving distance from Guanajuato)
Website: www.mayalandschool.com

Mayaland School is located in the picturesque town of San Miguel de Allende, which is a short drive from Guanajuato. This school offers a bilingual education with a focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program for students from preschool to high school. Mayaland School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, its nurturing environment, and its dedication to fostering a global mindset among its students. With state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of extracurricular activities, it is an attractive option for expat families in the region.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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