American School Foundation of Monterrey vs UDEM Unidad Fundadores

	A American School Foundation of Monterrey Monterrey, Mexico	U UDEM Unidad Fundadores Monterrey, Mexico
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MX$248,710 - 424,490	Fees / year MX$218,400 - 300,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,417	Pupils 523
Typical class size	Typical class size 9	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Spanish
Opened	Opened 1928	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Huasteca Canyon, Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico	Location Address: 109 Nova Scotia Street, between Terranova Avenue and General Mariano Escobedo Avenue, Joyas de Anáhuac neighborhood, General Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico. It is part of the Prepa UDEM system.
Stages	Stages Nursery through 12th grade	Stages Three high school diploma programs: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Bicultural Diploma, and Multicultural Diploma.
School type	School type Private, secular, nonprofit international day school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Mexican students and students from 15 other countries; 16 nationalities represented	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Center for Personalized Learning offers specialized opportunities to expand learning experiences and tailor experiences to meet the needs of students who require additional support	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Preschool/Nursery & Pre-Kinder: 7:45 am–1:00 pm; Elementary (K–5): 7:45 am–2:45 pm; Middle School (6–8): 7:50 am–2:45 pm; High School (9–12): 7:50 am–2:45 pm; Activities run 3:00 pm–6:30 pm	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Entrance & Registration Fees - Registration Fee (one-time, N–12): MXN 33,080. - Registration Fee (one-time, Bach/Grades 10–12): MXN 16,540. - Entrance (New‑student) Fee (N–12): USD 9,270. . Tuition fees by year group (annual or 11‑installment options) — applicable amounts shown in MXN for the 2025–2026 school year - Nursery – Pre‑K (N–PK) - Annual (one installment): MXN 285,120 (Child 1) / MXN 248,710 (Child 2+). - 11 monthly installments (Aug–June): MXN 25,920 (Child 1) / MXN 22,610 (Child 2+). - Kindergarten – 5th Grade (K–5) - Annual (one installment): MXN 320,210 (Child 1) / MXN 283,800 (Child 2+). - 11 monthly installments (Aug–June): MXN 29,110 (Child 1) / MXN 25,800 (Child 2+). - 6th – 9th Grade - Annual (one installment): MXN 362,670 (Child 1) / MXN 326,370 (Child 2+). - 11 monthly installments (Aug–June): MXN 32,970 (Child 1) / MXN 29,670 (Child 2+). - Bachillerato I–III (Bach) - Annual (one installment): MXN 362,670. - 11 monthly installments (Aug–June): MXN 32,970. - 10th – 12th Grade - Annual (one installment): MXN 424,490. - 11 monthly installments (Aug–June): MXN 38,590. - Notes on Child 1 / Child 2+: “Child 1” denotes the oldest child in a family enrolled in grades N–9; “Child 2+” denotes additional children enrolled in grades N–9. Students in Bach/grades 10–12 are not included in the Child 1/Child 2+ discount classification. . Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options for tuition: - One installment: paid in August or September (annual payment). - Eleven equal monthly installments: August through June (payments due within the first 10 calendar days of each month; the August installment is due together with the September installment on September 10th). - Tuition is calculated in Mexican Pesos (MXN); payments in US Dollars (USD) are accepted with prior confirmation of the exchange rate. - Late payments incur a 2.5% monthly late fee on outstanding tuition balances. - All balances for the school year must be settled by June 10 as part of year‑end closing. . Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as an international day school (no boarding provision). Other costs and routine ancillary fees - Uniforms - New uniform program introduced for 2025–2026; uniforms are purchased through the school store and the designated vendor (PESA). Store hours, vendor contact details and online purchase brochure are provided for families; costs depend on the items ordered and are paid directly to the uniform vendor. . - Student Accident Insurance - A student accident insurance policy is maintained for enrolled students; contact details for accident claims and policy brochures are provided to families. . - Cafeteria / food services and other school service charges - Cafeteria services and payment mechanisms are managed through the school's service channels; families pay for cafeteria usage and other optional services per the school's published methods. . - Technology / device program - The school runs a 1:1 laptop program and related technology arrangements; fees or required purchases for technology or device insurance may apply according to the program details and family choices. . Refunds and fee‑recovery policy - All fees are non‑reimbursable and non‑transferable. Registration (one‑time) fees are payable again if a student withdraws and later returns (unless specific temporary‑leave provisions apply). . Fee payment methods and administrative notes - Accepted payment methods: - Automatic credit card payments (Visa/MasterCard) via an enrollment form for domiciled payments. - In‑person payments at the school cashier (credit or debit card only). - Bank deposits and wire transfers. - Payments in MXN are standard; USD payments are accepted with confirmed exchange rate arrangements. - Invoices are generated and sent automatically the next business day after payment; families can view invoices and account balances in the Family Services Portal. - For tuition, invoicing and exchange‑rate questions contact the school's tuition & invoicing coordinator (Claudia Saldaña, AR, Financial Aid & Scholarships Coordinator) at claudia.saldana@asfm.edu.mx. .	Fee details Application and pre-enrolment fees - Application / admission (proceso de admisión): MXN 1,200 (non‑refundable). - Preinscription (to reserve a place for first‑time students at Unidad Fundadores): MXN 7,000 (this amount is applied toward the semester payment once enrolment is completed). Mandatory insurance / coverage - Cobertura patrimonial (tuition‑coverage insurance): MXN 3,200 per semester; this amount is shown as a separate line item in the enrolment payment. - Accident insurance: an accident insurance that covers medical expenses for incidents on university premises is contracted for the semester; Major Medical insurance is available as an optional purchase at registration. Tuition fees by program (Unidad Fundadores) — amounts per semester and per academic year Bachillerato Internacional (Valle Alto y Fundadores) - Pago de contado (single payment at enrolment): Cuota de inscripción MXN 139,500 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 142,700. Pago total por semestre: MXN 142,700. Pago total aproximado por año (2 semestres): MXN 285,400. - Opción 1 — 50% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 73,400; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 76,600; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 18,350; Pago total por semestre: MXN 150,000. Pago total por año (2 semestres): MXN 300,000. - Opción 2 — 20% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 29,360; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 32,560; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 29,360; Pago total por semestre: MXN 150,000. Pago total por año: MXN 300,000. - Opción Tarjeta (meses sin intereses, solo vía Portal UDEM): Cuota de inscripción MXN 146,800 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 150,000; Pago total por semestre: MXN 150,000. Pago total por año: MXN 300,000. Multicultural (Valle Alto y Fundadores) - Pago de contado: Cuota de inscripción MXN 127,000 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 130,200. Pago total por semestre: MXN 130,200. Pago total por año: MXN 260,400. - Opción 1 — 50% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 66,800; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 70,000; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 16,700; Pago total por semestre: MXN 136,800. Pago total por año: MXN 273,600. - Opción 2 — 20% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 26,720; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 29,920; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 26,720; Pago total por semestre: MXN 136,800. Pago total por año: MXN 273,600. - Opción Tarjeta (meses sin intereses, solo vía Portal UDEM): Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 136,800; Pago total por semestre: MXN 136,800. Pago total por año: MXN 273,600. Bicultural (Valle Alto y Fundadores) - Pago de contado: Cuota de inscripción MXN 100,700 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 103,900. Pago total por semestre: MXN 103,900. Pago total por año: MXN 207,800. - Opción 1 — 50% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 53,000; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 56,200; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 13,250; Pago total por semestre: MXN 109,200. Pago total por año: MXN 218,400. - Opción 2 — 20% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 21,200; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 24,400; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 21,200; Pago total por semestre: MXN 109,200. Pago total por año: MXN 218,400. - Opción Tarjeta (meses sin intereses, solo vía Portal UDEM): Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 109,200; Pago total por semestre: MXN 109,200. Pago total por año: MXN 218,400. Billing schedule and payment terms - Portal payment window for Otoño 2026: MXN payments can be made in the Portal UDEM from 01 June to 07 August 2026; start of classes: 03 August 2026; inscription tardía: 03–07 August 2026. - Installment due dates (when using the 4‑parcialidades scheme): 01 September 2026; 01 October 2026; 03 November 2026; 01 December 2026. - Charge for a late installment: MXN 1,300 per overdue parcialidad (subject to change). - Late enrolment fee (inscripción tardía): MXN 4,600 (fixed fee, payable in cash at time of late registration and not covered by scholarships). Refunds and academic withdrawal (devoluciones / bajas académicas) - Preinscription refund (first‑time students): the preinscription payment of MXN 7,000 is applied to the semester; if the student withdraws before classes and does not have an offer of financial aid, a 50% retention of the preinscription applies; if there is an offer of financial aid, no refund applies. From the start of classes no refund applies for preinscription in general. - Academic withdrawal (baja académica) policy: if the withdrawal is formalized before the start of classes a retention of 10% is applied on the total cost of the semester; thereafter a retention of 12% is applied for each week of classes elapsed. Retentions are calculated on the semester cost and are applied regardless of scholarships. (Special exception: for Unidad Valle Alto the policy indicates no refund applies in any case.) Other costs and administrative charges - Returned check: 20% of the check amount plus any additional charges incurred by the institution. - Charges for specific programs or funding mechanisms: there may be specific charges (for example, fees related to the FFELP credit program for U.S. students). - Purchases of uniforms, branded items or other school supplies are handled through the institutional store (Tienda UDEM) and are charged separately. No boarding / dormitory fees apply for Prepa UDEM units (San Pedro, Valle Alto, Fundadores); Prepa UDEM operates as day‑school units. Payment methods accepted - Bank transfer (vía electrónica) through the portals of Banorte, Banamex, BBVA (Bancomer), HSBC, Scotiabank and Santander. - Cash or cheque: payment directly at branches of the banks listed above presenting the deposit slip (cheques must be issued in the name of Universidad de Monterrey and include the student ID and telephone on the back). - Credit / debit card (including months without interest for credit cards): payments through the Portal UDEM (option for months without interest is available only via Portal UDEM). Contact for billing or payment clarifications - General switchboard: +52 (81) 8215‑1000; Admisiones: +52 (81) 8215‑1010.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ASFM has an N-12 curriculum aligned across all subject areas to prepare students for college, career, and life. Curriculum content is based on the Common Core for English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, SHAPE America for physical education, National Core Arts Standards for music and visual arts, and CASEL Competencies for social-emotional learning.	Curriculum details The school offers three Bachillerato programs: Bachillerato Internacional, Bachillerato Bicultural, and Bachillerato Multicultural. The International Baccalaureate program has a multicultural focus and high academic rigor, combining sciences and humanities and opening doors to the world's top universities. The Multicultural Bachillerato expands knowledge of other cultures and develops the ability to view the world from different perspectives while strengthening English and, if desired, learning a third language. The Bicultural Bachillerato deepens knowledge and experience of one's own culture and identity with an international mindset. Official recognition of validity of studies is granted for the programs: International Baccalaureate (MCBI-232/2015) by the Secretaría de Educación de Nuevo León; Multicultural (ABM-026/2016); Bicultural (ABB-025/2016).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 8:1	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression 99% of ASFM graduates go on to university studies. Class of 2024 college destinations: 48% Mexico; 37% USA; 4% Canada; 5% Europe; 1% Asia; 4% undefined. Notable universities attended include Stanford University, Harvard University, and the University of Texas at Austin.	Higher education progression Opens doors to top universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Center for Personalized Learning offers specialized opportunities to expand learning experiences for students, fostering individual excellence by supporting talents and interests and tailoring experiences for students who require additional support, seek greater academic challenges, or wish to explore areas of personal interest. Programs include art, chess, robotics, music, French, and other options.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school follows a five-step Admission Process. Step 1 Review the Documentation Guidelines to outline all required documents, eligibility criteria, and timelines. Step 2 Create a PowerSchool Enrollment account and complete the online application; upload all required documents and expect a confirmation email after submission. Step 3 The Admissions Office reviews the file and may request additional information. Step 4 Evaluation, decision and enrollment; after review, the admissions decision is communicated by email and, if accepted, next steps to secure placement are provided. Step 5 Welcome to ASFM, with orientation details and all information needed to begin the school year. Application deadlines are listed by grade level: Any grade level for January 2026 starts September 5, 2025; Nursery and Pre-K 2026-2027 runs September 6–November 7, 2025; Kinder to 11th Grade 2026-2027 starts in October 2025; Bach 1/10th Grade 2026-2027 starts September 5, 2025.	Admissions Steps to enroll for Fall 2027: 1. Start your online admissions process. To begin, register on the Prepa UDEM admissions platform and complete your online application. 1.1 Register on the platform: Create your profile using the student's personal email and define a password. With these details you can log in later to follow your admissions process and check status. 1.2 Complete your information: Within the platform you will be asked to fill in your personal and academic information as well as upload documents, and to select the preparatory program of interest and bachillerato. Attachments include the commitment letter, downloaded as a PDF, signed by hand and scanned in PDF; prior to paying the enrollment, sign and submit the Terms and Conditions of Admission and Permanence of the University of Monterrey in the first month of classes. 1.3 Complete your information: Once all sections are completed you can submit your application to continue with the next stages of the admissions process. Stage of studies: Secondary in progress (August–December): SEP grades for 1st and 2nd year with seal and signature. Secondary in progress (January–August): Grades for 1st and 2nd year and 3rd year grades available to date, in either internal school format or SEP. Secondary completed (August–September): Copy of the secondary certificate; this document must be delivered to CIAA during the first month of classes. Important: Open programs are not accepted. If you are a foreigner you must provide a copy of the FM3 Migratory Form. You have up to 20 business days after the start of classes to deliver an updated birth certificate, secondary certificate and, if applicable, a Validation or Equivalence certificate (these documents must be certified by the Higher Education Department or apostilled by the Government of the state where the studies were completed). The admissions process is subject to changes without prior notice. 2. Take your exams and check your admission status. After submitting your online application and uploading documents, bring a valid official photo ID. A. Academic Aptitude Test (PAA): Evaluates your skills in mathematics and verbal reasoning. Minimum score required: 900 points. Preparation options: UDEM preparation course (2 sessions of 3 hours, focused on verbal and mathematics). B. English placement test: Take the exam on the date and time you select on the platform. Minimum scores by bachillerato: Multicultural: 500; Bicultural: 400. The admissions committee will notify your admission status via email; you can also contact your advisor for more information by clicking here. The link to schedule your PAA, English placement exam and prep sessions will be emailed once your file is complete and document validation is done. Validation may take 5–7 business days; after completion you will receive the link to register. 3. Pay the initial down payment. After admission to Prepa UDEM you must pay MXN 7,000 to confirm enrollment and secure your place. This amount will be deducted from the first semester tuition. Payment options: in person at CIAA with check, debit, or credit card; online payment via the UDEM Portal (access will be sent by email after admission); bank deposit via the deposit slip in the Portal to the designated banks. Important: The seat in Prepa UDEM is limited and subject to availability; the initial admission down payment is non-refundable in case of cancellation. If you have a scholarship, you must cover the initial down payment. If you have questions, see the step-by-step guide to paying the initial down payment. 4. Make the enrollment payment. To complete the process and confirm your enrollment in Prepa UDEM, you must pay the enrollment fee. Payment options: in person at CIAA; online via the Portal; bank deposit via a deposit slip. Beginning in June, each semester includes the charge for Tuition Payment Coverage. Patrimonial Coverage: In case of death of the person responsible for tuition payments, this covers the remaining credits until the end of your studies at the University of Monterrey. Data: General admission provisions: To be considered for admission to Prepa UDEM, comply with the regulations, policies and current admission criteria of the institution. Minimum admissions average: a general average of at least 80 in secondary; calculation uses grades from 1st, 2nd and the 3rd year average at the time of admission. Admission tests: applicants have up to two opportunities to take the PAA and the English placement exam during the admission process. The Admissions Committee decision is final and the evaluation process is conducted privately and confidentially. Contact us: Switchboard: +52 (81) 8215-1000; Admissions: +52 (81) 8215-1010.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers an Excellence Scholarship program with categories and maintains a Scholarships Privacy Policy.	Scholarships Scholarships and Financial Aid: If you are a dedicated student, study with us. We have scholarship options to help you pursue your studies.
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