International Schools in Mexico
Compare 215 international schools in Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 157,858), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 215
- Curricula
- 31
- Average annual fee
- MXN 157,858
- Fee range
- MXN 1,580 – 1,014,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (123 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,424 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- ITESM / PrepaTec - Campus Ciudad de México
- Oldest
- The American School Foundation (1888)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Mexico
International schools in Mexico are typically bilingual institutions that combine the Mexican national curriculum (SEP) with internationally recognised programmes such as the International Baccalaureate, British (Cambridge/IGCSE/A-level) pathways or US-style diplomas; many schools therefore teach most subjects in English alongside Spanish, with some campuses offering additional languages such as French or German. Fees vary widely by city and by school: many bilingual options sit in a more affordable band, while well-established international campuses - particularly in Mexico City - sit at the higher end of the market, so parents should expect annual tuition to be quoted in Mexican pesos and to budget for additional one-off enrolment and examination charges. The main intake follows an August/September rhythm aligned with the national calendar, but admissions are often competitive so families usually apply six to twelve months ahead, prepare apostilled school records and immunisation documents, and may need to coordinate enrolment with visa or CURP formalities. International schools are concentrated in major urban and commercial centres (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and several coastal and industrial cities), and provision - class sizes, English support, extracurriculars and accreditation - varies enough that campus visits or virtual meetings are strongly recommended before committing.
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65 international schools in Mexico City
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Curricula
There are 215 international schools in Mexico covering 31 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (123), IB (DP) (95), IB (PYP) (66), IB (MYP) (55), American Curriculum (40). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Mexico runs from about MXN 1,580 to MXN 1,014,000, averaging roughly MXN 157,858. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Mexico run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 215 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Mexico we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.