Colegio Atid vs La Escuela de Lancaster - Colonia Tecorral
Colegio Atid and La Escuela de Lancaster - Colonia Tecorral are both in Mexico City, about 16 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Colegio Atid also offers IBCP, and La Escuela de Lancaster - Colonia Tecorral also offers IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge (Secondary). Published annual fees are MX$101,400 - 1,014,000 at Colegio Atid and MX$131,748 - 218,772 at La Escuela de Lancaster - Colonia Tecorral, which puts Colegio Atid roughly 218% higher. Colegio Atid takes pupils from 2 to 18, and La Escuela de Lancaster - Colonia Tecorral from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 800 and 800 pupils. Typical class sizes are 8 at Colegio Atid and 25 at La Escuela de Lancaster - Colonia Tecorral.
IB (PYP), IB (DP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils
Pupils
800
Pupils
800
Typical class size
Typical class size
8
Typical class size
25
Instruction language
Instruction language
Spanish, English
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Opened
Opened
1993
Opened
1979
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
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Stages
Stages
Preschool/ELC; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.
Stages
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School type
School type
IB Continuum school
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Mexico
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Judaism (Mexican-Jewish identity; strong connection to Israel)
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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.
- 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.
Fee details
Application and Enrollment Fees To secure a place for the upcoming academic year, families pay an annual re-enrollment fee in February. The required fees vary by grade level: Kinder K1-K2 is MXN [10,979]; Kinder K3-PF is MXN [13,055]; Primary is MXN [13,625]; Secondary is MXN [16,426]; and CCH is MXN [18,231].
Tuition Fees by Year Group Families can choose between a 10-month plan prorated from August to May, or an 11-month plan that includes a double charge in December to cover July. The total annual tuition rates for the 10-month plan are:
Kinder K1-K2: MXN [131,748]
Kinder K3-PF: MXN [156,660]
Primary (G1-G5): MXN [163,500]
Secondary (F1-F4): MXN [197,112]
CCH (F5-U6): MXN [218,772]
Additional Costs As a day school, boarding fees do not apply. Families contribute MXN [2,700] annually to an Orphanhood Fund. To encourage environmental responsibility, an Ecological Tariff of MXN [500] per month is applied to families who do not utilize the school transport or a registered carpool.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Monthly payments are due on the last business day of each month. Families receive a 4% discount if the annual tuition is paid in full before August 29. Late payments incur penalty charges ranging from 2% to 20% depending on the delay.
Fee Payment Options and Refunds Accepted payment methods include BBVA bank transfers, credit or debit cards via OpenPay, and recurring direct debit exclusively for American Express cardholders. Specific refund policies for deposits are managed directly with the administration upon withdrawal.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
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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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.