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International Schools in Mexico City, Mexico

Compare 65 international schools in Mexico City, Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 192,706), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
65
Curricula
24
Average annual fee
MXN 192,706
Fee range
MXN 22,145 – 1,014,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (36 schools)
Average school size
1,822 pupils
Largest by enrolment
ITESM / PrepaTec - Campus Ciudad de México
Oldest
The American School Foundation (1888)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City has one of Latin America’s largest and most varied international school markets, with many schools clustered in neighbourhoods such as Polanco, Lomas de Chapultepec, Santa Fe and Bosques de las Lomas. Families will commonly find International Baccalaureate, US-style (including AP), British (IGCSE/A-Level) and SEP-accredited bilingual Mexican schools; international streams are usually taught primarily in English while strong Spanish - English bilingual provision is widespread. Published annual tuition varies widely by neighbourhood, curriculum and age, with a city median around MXN 175,000 and broader market ranges running from the lower bilingual tier up to several hundred thousand pesos a year at premium IB or American schools. Admissions are generally organised around an August-to-June school year, so planning nine to twelve months ahead for popular entry points and preparing passport, visa/residency paperwork and apostilled school records will make the move much smoother.

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What curricula are available at international schools in Mexico City?
You will find a wide mix: full IB continuums (PYP, MYP, DP), US-style programmes with High School Diploma and Advanced Placement options, British IGCSE/A-Level pathways, and several European national schools (French, German, Japanese). Many private Mexican schools also combine the SEP national curriculum with Cambridge, IB or intensive English strands to create bilingual programmes.
How much should we budget for international school fees?
Published annual tuition varies considerably by curriculum, location and pupil age; independent data show a city median near MXN 175,000, with many schools clustered between about MXN 150,000 and MXN 209,000, while higher-fee IB and premium American schools can charge significantly more. Budget additionally for one-off enrolment/registration fees, transport, uniforms, meals, exam costs (IGCSE/AP/IB) and occasional capital levies - these extras can add 15 - 25% to the headline fee.
When should we start the admissions process?
Most families are advised to begin nine to twelve months before an August start because popular entry points and established schools often hold waiting lists. Typical steps are to shortlist schools, submit applications and transcripts 6 - 9 months ahead, undertake assessments or interviews 3 - 6 months before term, then complete medical, visa and enrolment paperwork in the final months.
Does my child need to speak Spanish to enrol?
Not necessarily - many international-stream classes use English as the language of instruction and schools routinely offer language support for newcomers. If you choose a bilingual or SEP-based school, expect Spanish to be a formal part of the curriculum and plan for accelerated Spanish support if your child joins with limited proficiency.
What practical things should relocating families check when choosing a school?
Look beyond fees to curriculum continuity (useful if you expect further moves), the school’s language-support provision for non-Spanish speakers, transport and commuting time given Mexico City traffic, and the full fee schedule that lists enrolment deposits, exam and bus costs. Ask for recent inspection or accreditation information, sample timetables and details of how the school supports mid-year entrants so you can compare real value and fit rather than appearance alone.