Churchill School & College vs La Escuela de Lancaster

	C Churchill School & College Mexico City, Mexico	L La Escuela de Lancaster Mexico City, Mexico
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MX$49,224 - 253,450	Fees / year MX$120,769 - 218,772
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,150	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 1979
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Located in Mexico City, Mexico. The school operates two campuses in the Tlalpan borough: Rey Yupanqui Campus (Preschool–Primary) at Rey Yupanqui 46, Chimalcoyotl, Tlalpan, 14630 CDMX; and Diligencias Campus (Secondary–High School) at Calle Prol. 5 de Mayo 67, San Pedro Mártir, Tlalpan, 14650 CDMX.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Primary; Secondary; High School	Stages Kindergarten through High School. Rey Yupanqui Campus serves Preschool through Primary, while Diligencias Campus serves Secondary through Bachillerato/High School. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, IMYC for ages 11–14, and CCH–UNAM.
School type	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.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Personalized Tutoring; Universal Design for Learning; Inclusive Environment	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Ciclo Escolar 2025–2026 — Cuotas y colegiaturas Plan de pago y opciones generales - La escuela ofrece dos planes de pago: Plan 11 meses (once pagos anuales, con una cuota doble en diciembre que incluye la colegiatura correspondiente a julio) y Plan 10 meses (pagos prorrateados de agosto a mayo). Tarifas por mes y total anual — Plan 11 meses (mensualidad base y total anual) - Kinder K1–K2: Mensual MXN 10,979 — Total anual (11 pagos) MXN 120,769. - Kinder K3–PF: Mensual MXN 13,055 — Total anual (11 pagos) MXN 143,605. - Primaria (G1–G5): Mensual MXN 13,625 — Total anual (11 pagos) MXN 149,875. - Secundaria (F1–F4): Mensual MXN 16,426 — Total anual (11 pagos) MXN 180,686. - CCH (F5–U6): Mensual MXN 18,231 — Total anual (11 pagos) MXN 200,541. Tarifas por mes and total anual — Plan 10 meses (prorrateado agosto–mayo) - Kinder K1–K2: Mensual MXN 13,174.80 — Total anual (10 pagos) MXN 131,748.00. - Kinder K3–PF: Mensual MXN 15,666.00 — Total anual (10 pagos) MXN 156,660.00. - Primaria (G1–G5): Mensual MXN 16,350.00 — Total anual (10 pagos) MXN 163,500.00. - Secundaria (F1–F4): Mensual MXN 19,711.20 — Total anual (10 pagos) MXN 197,112.00. - CCH (F5–U6): Mensual MXN 21,877.20 — Total anual (10 pagos) MXN 218,772.00. Fechas de facturación y calendario de pago - Plan 11 meses: Pago de agosto con fecha límite 29-ago-2025; pagos de septiembre a noviembre con vencimiento al fin de cada mes; pago de diciembre con fecha límite 30-dic-2025 (cargo doble que incluye la colegiatura de julio); pagos de enero a junio con vencimiento al fin de mes. Los importes están estructurados para cubrir el ciclo en 11 cuotas con diciembre como cuota doble. - Plan 10 meses: Pagos prorrateados de agosto 2025 a mayo 2026 (diez pagos). - Los pagos deben aparecer en la cuenta de la escuela el último día hábil del mes. Los recargos por pagos extemporáneos varían entre 2% y 20% según la tardanza. Cuotas de reinscripción y pagos de garantía - Reinscripción para asegurar plaza (mes de febrero según el calendario publicado): - Kinder K1–K2: MXN 10,979. - Kinder K3–PF: MXN 13,055. - Primaria: MXN 13,625. - Secundaria: MXN 16,426. - CCH: MXN 18,231. Aportaciones y otros cargos obligatorios - Fondo de Orfandad: MXN 2,700 anual. Puede pagarse en una exhibición (agosto) o en dos pagos de MXN 1,350 (agosto y enero). - Tarifa Ecológica: MXN 500 mensual por familia para quienes no utilicen transporte escolar ni ronda registrada. Uniformes, materiales y otros cargos - No se especifica una tarifa separada por uniforme dentro del esquema de cuotas publicado. Cargos adicionales por materiales o cursos especiales no aparecen desglosados en la tabla de cuotas general; dichos cargos, si aplican, se administran por separado. Descuentos y beneficios relacionados con pago - Descuento por pago anual anticipado: 4% si el pago total anual se cubre antes del 29 de agosto de 2025. - Descuento por tercer hijo: 15% en colegiaturas (no acumulable con becas). Cargos por mora y condiciones - Los pagos deben aparecer en cuenta el último día hábil del mes; los recargos por mora varían del 2% al 20% dependiendo de la extemporaneidad conforme a la circular de la escuela. Información sobre internado / boarding - Internado/boarding: No aplica. La escuela opera en modalidad de jornada diurna en sus planteles; no se listan tarifas de internado. Política de reembolso - No se publica una política de reembolso específica dentro del esquema de cuotas disponibles públicamente junto con la tabla de colegiaturas y aportaciones. Las condiciones relacionadas con devoluciones o reintegros se rigen por las políticas y procedimientos administrativos de la escuela. Formas de pago aceptadas - Transferencia bancaria (BBVA). - Pago con tarjeta de crédito o débito vía OpenPay (se proporciona un enlace de cobro vía el área de cobranza). - Domiciliación recurrente (exclusivo para American Express). Resúmen práctico para padres - Elija Plan 11 meses (mensualidades más bajas y diciembre doble) o Plan 10 meses (pagos prorrateados agosto–mayo con mensualidad mayor) según preferencia de flujo de efectivo. Las cifras mensuales y el total anual para cada grado se detallan arriba. Las fechas de vencimiento y las condiciones de descuento por pronto pago, así como los recargos por mora, aplican tal como se indican.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides the core framework for the Lancaster curriculum at the primary and preschool level. English is used in classes alongside drama, art, computing, sports, music, Spanish, and mathematics within the SEP framework and the IB programme. The PYP uses six units of inquiry per grade level across transdisciplinary themes, and the Lancaster Programme of Inquiry is designed through collaboration with the school community. In secondary, the curriculum blends the SEP requirements with the Cambridge IGCSE for ages 14–16 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) is used as a transition between the PYP and IGCSE for 11–14 year olds, and the UNAM CCH pathway yields a UNAM certificate on completion. The four educational pillars are biculturalism, community, critical thinking, and holistic formation.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Our graduates are recognized at the best universities worldwide.
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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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Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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).	Admissions 1. Request an appointment by phone for one of the new admissions information sessions held during the academic year. 2. Attend the new admissions information session on the scheduled day and time, where you will be asked to fill out a registration with the candidate's details. 3. The admissions office at the relevant campus will contact you when a space is available for the grade level you are interested in.
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.	Scholarships —
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.	Waitlist —
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