British American School vs Churchill School & College

	B British American School Mexico City, Mexico	C Churchill School & College Mexico City, Mexico
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MX$118,320 - 208,100	Fees / year MX$49,224 - 253,450
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 114	Pupils 1,150
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1976	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Fuente del Niño 16, Lomas de Tecamachalco, Naucalpan, Estado de México. Naucalpan is part of the Mexico City metropolitan area. The campus sits in the Lomas de Tecamachalco neighborhood and is accessible by local bus routes.	Location The Churchill School & College operates in Mexico City, CDMX. The Churchill School is at Felipe Villanueva 36, Guadalupe Inn, Álvaro Obregón, 01020 Ciudad de México, CDMX. Churchill College is at Moctezuma 125, San Pablo Tepetlapa, Coyoacán, 04620 Ciudad de México, CDMX.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Elementary school, Middle school, High school	Stages Preschool; Primary; Secondary; High School
School type	School type Bilingual program with the IB framework from the early years, integrating SEP and UNAM curricular subjects.	School type Two campuses: Churchill School (Preschool–Secondary) at Felipe Villanueva 36, Guadalupe Inn, Álvaro Obregón, 01020 Ciudad de México, CDMX; Churchill College (Bachillerato) at Moctezuma 125, San Pablo Tepetlapa, Coyoacán, 04620 Ciudad de México, CDMX.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Usually 12–18 different nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusive Education; management coordinates with teachers and relevant specialists to commit to inclusion.	Additional learning support Personalized Tutoring; Universal Design for Learning; Inclusive Environment
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School hours are 8:00 am to 2:30 pm; extended schedule runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Preschool and elementary have half-day English and half-day Spanish.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Transportation is available but not mandatory; there are 12 routes in a limited area.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Initial Fees New students are subject to a one-time Admission Test fee of MXN 1,200. Upon acceptance, new arrival registration fees are paid in two installments (February and May) totaling MXN 33,432 for Pre-Kinder through Kinder 2; MXN 38,054 for Kinder 3; MXN 40,320 for Elementary; MXN 40,553 for Junior High; and MXN 41,842 for High School. Returning students pay a reduced re-enrollment fee ranging from MXN 25,461 to MXN 34,522 depending on the level. An annual Parent Association (P.T.A.) fee of MXN 1,000 is required per family. Tuition Fees by Year Group Tuition is billed monthly. For Preschool through Junior High, there are 12 payments (August to July). High School consists of 10 payments (August to May). Pre-Kinder and Kinder 1: MXN 8,874 monthly / MXN 106,488 annually. Kinder 2: MXN 9,766 monthly / MXN 117,192 annually. Kinder 3: MXN 12,121 monthly / MXN 145,452 annually. Elementary: MXN 13,770 monthly / MXN 165,240 annually. Junior High: MXN 15,408 monthly / MXN 184,896 annually. High School: MXN 18,729 monthly / MXN 187,290 annually. Additional CostsHigh School students incur UNAM incorporation fees of MXN 10,150, an ID fee of MXN 500, and an anti-doping fee of MXN 1,500. Optional school transportation is MXN 2,565 monthly. Parents are also responsible for uniforms, digital platforms, books, and school supplies. Payment Terms and RefundsA 10% discount applies to monthly tuition if paid within the first 10 days of the month. An 8% discount is available for full annual tuition paid by September 10th. Late payments after the 10th incur a 3% cumulative monthly interest charge. Payments can be made via bank transfer, check, or the CRI online system (Visa/Mastercard). Registration fees are only refundable if requested before May 30th; no refunds are provided once classes have commenced	Fee details Application / Admissions fees - New‑family (cuota de nuevo ingreso familiar): MXN 25,000 (pago único). - New‑entry inscription (Kinder 1 to 3° Secundaria): MXN 21,131 (pago único). - Inscription for Maternal and siblings of current families: MXN 19,971 (pago único). - Admission / examination fees: - Admission exam for K2 through Secundaria: MXN 1,850 (no reembolso). - For Educación Media Superior (College) an admission exam fee is shown as MXN 800 in the media‑superior section. Tuition (colegiatura) and annual / one‑off school fees — Education básica (Maternal → Secundaria) — Ciclo 2025–2026 - The school lists the following monthly colegiatura (payment model: monthly), plus a one‑off annual reinscripción fee and a one‑off annual servicios educativos fee. The school applies 11 colegiaturas por ciclo escolar for these levels. The published figures for the 2025–2026 cycle are: - Maternal: Colegiatura mensual MXN 9,600; Reinscripción (pago único anual) MXN 0; Servicios educativos (pago único anual) MXN 6,670. - Kinder 1: Colegiatura mensual MXN 10,675; Reinscripción MXN 14,230; Servicios educativos MXN 8,445. - Kinder 2 & Kinder 3: Colegiatura mensual MXN 11,115; Reinscripción MXN 14,230; Servicios educativos MXN 9,485. - PreFirst: Colegiatura mensual MXN 12,010; Reinscripción MXN 14,230; Servicios educativos MXN 12,390. - Primaria 1–4: Colegiatura mensual MXN 14,230; Reinscripción MXN 16,605; Servicios educativos MXN 15,155. - Primaria 5–6: Colegiatura mensual MXN 16,155; Reinscripción MXN 16,605; Servicios educativos MXN 15,525. - Secundaria 1: Colegiatura mensual MXN 17,985; Reinscripción MXN 18,985; Servicios educativos MXN 17,215. - Secundaria 2: Colegiatura mensual MXN 19,065; Reinscripción MXN 18,985; Servicios educativos MXN 17,215. - Secundaria 3: Colegiatura mensual MXN 19,750; Reinscripción MXN 18,985; Servicios educativos MXN 17,215. - Number of monthly payments for Educación básica: 11 colegiaturas por ciclo escolar. Tuition and charges — Educación media superior (College) — Ciclo 2025–2026 - For media superior the published structure shows: un registro internacional anual, un registro UNAM anual (12 meses) y la colegiatura anual (12 meses). The published annual colegiatura figures (colegiatura anual, 12 meses) are: - 1° año (IGCSE) — opción pago anticipado / internos / externos: Colegiatura anual MXN 21,385 (varían otros registros según modalidad). - 2° año (IB1): Colegiatura anual MXN 21,385. - 3° año (IB2): Colegiatura anual MXN 21,385. - Additional fees shown for media superior: Registro internacional anual (varía, examples in the document: MXN 17,574–MXN 20,890 depending on subgroup/option) and Registro UNAM anual MXN 10,265 (columned in the published table). Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly colegiaturas for Educación básica must be covered within the first 10 days naturales of each month (if the period ends on a holiday, payment is moved to the next business day). Payments made after this window incur a mora (late charge). For educación básica the document specifies a recargo por mora del 4% mensual. - For Educación media superior the document states that colegiaturas and transport costs paid after day 11 will be increased by 5% of the list price for each month of delay; media‑superior discounts are also noted separately. - Discounts for paying ahead: - Educación básica: Pago semestral = 3.75% de descuento; Pago anual = 7% de descuento. - Educación media superior: Pago semestral = 3% de descuento; Pago anual = 6% de descuento. - The school's published schedule for extracurricular trimesters and workshop dates is given in the fee document and shows specific trimester start/end dates for the 2025–2026 cycle; workshop costs are charged per trimester. Boarding / residential fees - The school's published materials for Churchill School & College list day‑school tuition, transport options and extracurricular fees; there is no separate boarding (internado) fee schedule presented for Churchill School & College in the published fee material. Transport is offered as an optional paid service (see transport fees). Other costs and typical extras - Servicios educativos (one‑off annual) — concept covers books, cuadernos, material de laboratorio, arte y deportes, material IB, eventos, biblioteca, visitas pedagógicas, plataformas digitales, credencial, paquete fotográfico y seguro de orfandad. Amounts per level are listed in the fee table (see Education básica items above). - Transporte escolar (servicio opcional): for Educación básica a listed monthly rate is MXN 2,700; workshop/trimestral extracurricular costs and examples: Talleres (pago trimestral) cost per hour MXN 210; example taller trimester costs: 1er trim MXN 5,250 (1 workshop), 2do/3er trim lower rates shown. Replacement of credentials MXN 75; examen extraordinario MXN 500. - For Educación media superior transport options: Transporte media ruta MXN 1,350 (mensual); Transporte ruta completa MXN 2,700 (mensual); transporte por viaje MXN 903. - Extracurricular activities, certain exams and optional services are charged separately and are described with their respective prices in the fee schedule (examples above). - Uniforms: suppliers and ordering details are published; prices are not listed in the uniform supplier document (uniform suppliers and contacts are published). Refunds and cancellations - The published fee document lists standard fees and payment terms but does not provide a detailed public schedule of refunds for tuition, reinscripción or servicios educativos within the fee tables. (Refund/cancellation specifics are not shown in the fee summary pages consulted.) Fee payment options and invoicing - The fee document states payment timing, discounts for semestral/annual payment and late‑payment penalties; it also indicates invoices and fiscal data processes are managed by the school's administrative areas (families are required to provide Constancia de Situación Fiscal for facturación). Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not itemized in the published fee tables; invoice and payment administration are handled through the school's admissions/finance process. Summary of what was located and one gap - Located (published 2025–2026 fee document): detailed monthly tuition for each basic grade (Maternal → Secundaria), reinscripción and servicios educativos one‑off fees, new‑entry fees, admission exam amounts, transport prices, workshop costs, replacement and extraordinary exam fees, billing windows, late‑payment penalties and the semestral/annual discount rates. - Gap: a formal, itemized refund policy for registration/tuition/service fees (specific refund percentages, deadlines and procedures) was not present in the fee tables and summary pages consulted; that detail is not shown in the publisher's fee pages.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Combines the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from the early years with the SEP and UNAM curricula across preschool through high school. The school uses a constructivist and humanist methodology with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units of learning that integrate critical thinking, art, technology, and world exploration. The environment is bilingual and learning is delivered through project-based experiences across levels. The high school pathway includes an IB-endorsed entrepreneurship program and international certifications such as TOEFL and DELF, supported by digital tools. The school maintains university partnerships and scholarships for academic excellence with Universidad Anáhuac and UPAEP.	Curriculum details Churchill School & College uniquely combines the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) and Cambridge International Education programme; two international programmes that provide the highest educational quality with international standards. The Preschool uses a constructivist model with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and introduces the IB Programme in a bilingual, supportive environment. In Primary, English supports learning, with emphasis on emotional management and teamwork as students engage with the IB Programmes and the Cambridge International Education curriculum. In Secondary, English is the language of instruction for maths and science, with Cambridge International Education feedback from the UK and continued integration with the IB Programme, providing a solid international bilingual preparation. In High School, students undertake the IB Diploma and Cambridge International Education; Churchill College highlights small class sizes and a personalised vocational guidance program, with a high level of English and preparation for Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma. The school provides a 100% bilingual education, with 50-80% of classes in English.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school has university agreements and scholarships for academic excellence with Universidad Anáhuac and UPAEP.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Begin the admission process by completing and submitting the Student Admission Application Form. The form collects information about the student and the family, including the student's name, contact details, gender, grade of interest, and prior school information. After submission, the admissions team will guide the next steps in the process. The form is part of the initial enrollment process. Schedule an interview with one of our admissions staff members. The interview allows staff to assess fit and answer questions. Families should use this opportunity to learn about the program and expectations. The interview is a key step in the admission process. Schedule the admission tests and observation, which consist of two days at our school. The assessments evaluate readiness for the bilingual IB environment and give the staff a sense of student needs. The two-day observation helps staff understand how the student engages in on-site activities. Plan for on-site days as part of the process. Pay the admission test fee of MXN 1,100.00 with a credit or debit card, or via bank transfer. Payment confirms testing and observation schedules. Keep the payment receipt for your records. Incomplete payments may delay testing. Once you receive the acceptance letter, submit the required documents. The documents finalize enrollment and update school records. Prompt submission helps avoid delays in enrollment. The acceptance letter indicates readiness to proceed to the next steps. Pay the registration and monthly fees, fill in the information form to ensure the correct information in our database, register in our institutional mail and follow us on social media. This completes the enrollment records and ensures effective communication. Keeping contact details current helps the school reach families. Following the school on social media provides updates and resources.	Admissions 1. Register your child on the waiting list via the Admissions section of Churchill School & College's site. The waiting list covers Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato, and the form must be filled accurately to proceed. The waiting list does not guarantee admission, and responses are provided within seven to ten business days. 2. Wait for a confirmation email from the Admissions Department before moving forward. 3. Attend an informational meeting or schedule a campus tour to learn about the school's educational model; if places are available, you will be invited to continue with the admissions process. 4. If spaces are available, the admissions process includes an admission exam for students in 1st Primary through 3rd Bachillerato, a day of visiting classes, a family interview, and a psychopedagogical evaluation. 5. For entry from 1st Primary to 3rd Bachillerato, provide the following documents to continue the process: academic report, socioemotional-skills report, the final report from the last completed cycle, a mid-cycle partial report if applicable, a letter of no debt, and a letter of good conduct. 6. To initiate the admissions process, pay the admission exam fee for 1st Primary to 3rd Bachillerato; the fee is 1,850 pesos and is non-refundable, due before the exam date. 7. Evaluation involves a family interview (virtual or in-person), the admission exam, and a day of attendance with a psychopedagogical evaluation. 8. After the evaluation, the school notifies the family of its decision based on a holistic review. 9. If accepted, submit the required documentation within ten business days to finalize enrollment; the package includes the Educational Services Contract, current school regulations, Annex A and Annex B, the Mobility Program, and a risk-prevention letter (where applicable), along with any invoicing information. 10. For foreign applicants there are additional requirements: an application form and a recommendation letter from the previous school, electronic submission of required evaluations, an interview, and provisions for grade equivalence with SEP; preschool entry has an age range and documentation requirements by section (Preschool, Primary, Secondary).
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships There are no merit-based scholarships. The school provides SEP scholarships for families facing sudden, extraordinary financial hardship. This support is granted for one school year and applies from the second year of enrollment in any grade, with the exception of Maternal and Pre-first.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The waiting list is for Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato. Registration is essential to begin the admissions process and must be completed accurately; it does not guarantee admission. Only one registration per candidate is allowed; if more than one is submitted, the last one will be considered. Incomplete registrations will be canceled. Admissions evaluates candidates holistically and inclusion resources are limited. Families can expect a response within seven to ten business days. For the current cycle (2025-2026), contact Azul Bañuelos at [email protected] if you want to register for that cycle.
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