Mexico City > International Schools in Mexico City
Summary: If you're moving to Mexico City with kids, international schools are probably a top priority. Here's a list of some of the most well-known international schools and bilingual schools in Mexico City.
There are many bilingual and international school options for expats kids in Mexico City. You'll be much happier if you live close to work and your children's school. When looking at schools, take location into consideration. One expat advised, "Find a place near office, then start looking for schools nearby. Don't be stressed about finding 'the best', there are many schools in a lot of areas with very good programmes, bilingual, etc."
Below are some of the schools that are often recommended by expats. If you don't see your school on the list and would like it added, submit it here.
The Westhill Institute is an American International school that serves pre-K through 12th graders. They have three campuses: Monte Athos (Preschool), Monte Carpatos (Preschool, Elementary) and Sante Fe (Preschool, Elementary, Secondary). Westhill offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and the IB Diploma Program (DP). One parent commented, "We looked at a lot of schools and chose Westhill even over the American School Foundation. The ASF seemed to us to be too big, not very caring, not as intimate with the students. If your children will only be in Mexico for the primary grade years I would recommend you stick with a smaller school like Westhill."
Locations:
Athos Campus
330, Lomas de Chapultepec
Miguel Hidalgo
11000, Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5520-2455/2467
Carpatos Campus
Montes Carpatos 940
Lomas de Chapultepec
11000, Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5540 4005 / 5282 4522
Santa Fe Campus
Domingo García Ramos 56Telephone: (55) 8851 7082
Lomas Altas is an IB World school that serves nursery through Primary school children. It's located in Lomas de Chapultepec.
Location:
Montañas Calizas # 305
Col. Lomas de Chapultepec
México D.F. 11000
Telephone: 5520 3725 y 5520 5375
Eton School is a bilingual English and Spanish school that welcomes students from nursery through 12th grade. Eton offers the IB Middle Years and Diploma programs. Eton's main campus (elementary, middle and high school) is located in Santa Fe. The toddler center and preschool are both located in Lomas de Chapultepec (5 minutes apart by car, 15-20 minute walk).
Locations:
Toddler Center
Alpes 1140
Col. Lomas de Chapultepec.
Del. Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11000
Telephone: 55-5520-1142 / 55-5520-1173 / 55-5282-5808
Preschool
Alpes 605
Col. Lomas de Chapultepec.
Del. Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11000
Telephone: 55-5520-0410 / 55-5520-4225 / 55-5540-6591
Elementary, Middle and High School
Domingo García Ramos s/nTelephone: 55-5261-5800
The American School Foundation of Mexico City is a K-12 school with 53% Mexican students, 31% American students and 16% from other countries (based on 2018-2019 school year). "I would say that this is a wonderful school, if you can afford it. If you teach at the school your kids go for free. They have a great staff and your child will have a wonderful experience!," said one parent. Other parents mention that the school has a lot of students from very wealthy Mexican families, which impacts the social experience at the school.
Location:
Bondojito 215, Col. Las AméricasTelephone: (5255)5227-4900
The Wingate School is a British International School that currently welcomes students in early years through Primary School. They have plans to expand through Secondary School as well. One parent at Wingate wrote, "The school does a lot. They are a small school. The administration is very communicative and gave us an appointment via Skype before we moved to Mexico. They admissions process is very complete and they look at the childin a personal way. They are familiar with most international curriculums. Contact them as soon as you can as places are limited. They are a new school and some year groups are almost full. Calls and emails are always returned."
Location:
Carr Huixquilucan Río Hondo 2042
El Escobal, Ciudad de México
Telephone: +52 55 8288 0982
Greengates School is a British International School. Some expats say that the school has been going through a rough patch, while others maintain that the quality of education is very high. One parent with students at The Greengates School said, "Facilities are very good. Many afterschool activities including sports, music, drama, language, academic help. All are free!"
Location:
Balcones de San Mateo Av. Circunvalación Pte. 102
Pinecrest International School is a bilingual, Catholic school that welcomes students from preschool through 12th grade. They have a unique approach in that they have separate classrooms for boys and girls. Their website explains in detail why and how they offer single sex education. In essence, the classrooms have the same curriculum but the "teaching is adjusted to the preferences, needs, motivations and the learning style of each genre."
Location:
Francisco J. Serrano No.104
Col. Desarrollo Urbano Santa Fe Cuajimalpa
CDMX. C.P. 05348
Some of the schools we researched seem to cater mostly to Spanish-speaking students who are interested in learning English in a bilingual curriculum. In our opinion, these types of schools would be appropriate for an expat who already speaks Spanish, but a new student with limited Spanish skills (especially older students) would probably have a hard time adjusting and feeling at home.
Some of these schools include:
Del Bosque is a Catholic girls school located in Bosque de las Lomas that offers a bilingual program. It welcomes students from preschool through 12th grade. Del Bosque is located in Bosques de las Lomas.
Location:
Bosque de Huizaches 3
Bosques de las Lomas
05120 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Instituto Cumbres Bosques is a Catholic boys school located in Bosque de las Lomas that offers a bilingual program. The school welcomes students from preschool through 12th grade.
Location:
Ahuehuetes Norte # 1251
Col. Bosques de las Lomas
Miguel Hidalgo, DF 11700
Telephone: (55) 5596.3733, (55) 5596.3343
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First Published: Sep 05, 2019
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