British American School vs Colegio Atid

	B British American School Mexico City, Mexico	C Colegio Atid Mexico City, Mexico
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MX$118,320 - 208,100	Fees / year MX$101,400 - 1,014,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Pupils	Pupils 114	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 8
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1976	Opened 1993
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 Mexico City, Cuajimalpa, Colonia Vista Hermosa. Address: Av. Carlos Echanove #224, Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuajimalpa 05100. The campus serves Preschool through High School on a single site in the Vista Hermosa area of Cuajimalpa.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Elementary school, Middle school, High school	Stages Preschool/ELC; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.
School type	School type Bilingual program with the IB framework from the early years, integrating SEP and UNAM curricular subjects.	School type IB Continuum school
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Mexico
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Judaism (Mexican-Jewish identity; strong connection to Israel)
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 / Registration fee - Registration (inscripción): MXN 10,000 (one-time, charged at enrollment). Tuition fees by school level (per month and annual illustration) - Nursery / Maternal / Guardería: Monthly tuition MXN 8,450; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees reported MXN 350 (where applicable). Annual cost calculated from monthly rate is consistent with the school's published level listings. - Primary (Primaria): Monthly tuition MXN 10,560; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees MXN 350 (where applicable). - Secondary (Secundaria): Monthly tuition MXN 12,410; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees MXN 350. Reported annual cost example for secundaria: MXN 165,470 (annual total as shown by the same fee compilation source). - High School / Preparatoria (Bachillerato): Monthly tuition MXN 14,456; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees MXN 350 (where applicable). Billing schedule and payment terms - The publicly available fee summaries list registration as a one-time enrollment charge and state monthly tuition amounts by level. Specific published billing schedules (for example: exact invoice dates, whether tuition is billed monthly, by term, or annually, penalties for late payment, or available discounts for full-year prepayment) are not published in the sources consulted. Parents are typically charged the registration fee at enrollment and the tuition amount on a regular schedule consistent with the monthly figures above. Boarding / Residential fees - Boarding is not applicable; Atid operates as a day school (Preschool through High School) with no residential/boarding program listed in the school's public descriptions of its levels and programs. Other costs and recurring extras - Meal service (comedor / food): available as an additional paid service; costs are charged separately from base tuition. - School insurance: listed as an additional cost in fee summaries. - Uniforms and school supplies: families should expect separate charges for uniforms and school supplies; specific uniform prices are not published in the referenced fee listings. - Extracurricular activities / after-school programs: may carry their own fees in addition to tuition. Refund information - No publicly posted, itemized refund policy (for registration, tuition prepayments, or withdrawal) was found in the consulted public fee summaries and admissions material. Specific terms for refunds, tuition adjustments on mid-term withdrawals, and related administrative refunds are not published in the available sources. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods accepted (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, or in-person payments) are not detailed in the publicly available fee summaries or admissions pages consulted. Typical practice at comparable private schools is to offer bank transfer and card payment options, but no definitive, published list of accepted payment methods for Atid was found in the sources reviewed. Academic year and source note - The numeric fee figures above derive from the most recent publicly compiled fee summaries located during the review; those summaries were compiled externally and reflect published monthly tuition and registration figures. The school's own admissions pages list grade levels and contact details but do not publish a full, itemized fee schedule and billing terms online. Because a current, school-published 2026/27 or 2025/26 official fee schedule was not available in the public materials consulted, the amounts above reflect the most recently available public fee data compiled for the institution. If you require these numbers displayed in a specific format for your database, they are provided above in MXN amounts as published in the available public fee summaries.
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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 Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum with four programs: Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP). Language of instruction is English and Spanish; Hebrew is the language of identity. The school emphasizes a Judeo-Zionist identity.
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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
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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. Initiation and guidance. The admissions process is guided by the school. It is a pleasure for the admissions team to assist families through the enrollment steps. The school provides information to help families understand options and next steps. The aim is to support families as they consider joining Atid. 2. Start of the process. Complete the admissions form so the school can contact you to provide the information you need. The form collects essential contact details and a message. This initial contact allows staff to tailor information to the family. The form is the primary starting point for enrollment. 3. Contact options. Alternative contact options provide direct access to admissions staff. 1050 to request information. Staff respond with information about documentation, timelines, and next steps. Timely responses help families plan enrollment. 4. Location and incorporation. The address is Av. Carlos Echanove #224, Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuajimalpa, 05100 CDMX. Incorporation numbers are Preschool: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09050409; Elementary: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09010075; Middle: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09030112; High School: UNAM Agreement Nº 02/06. These numbers indicate the SEP/UNAM agreements under which each division operates.
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