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If you're researching international schools in Mexico city, Mexico offering British Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (DP), taught by 14 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 49,224–253,450 MXN, with the average sitting around 156,897. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Colegio Hebreo Monte Sinaí (opened 1943).
Compare 16 British Curriculum international schools in Mexico city, Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 156,897), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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Colegio Hebreo Monte Sinai is a prestigious Jewish school in Mexico City with over 70 years of history and 75 generations of graduates. The school combines a strong Jewish-Mexican identity with academic excellence, offering the International Baccalaureate programme alongside Cambridge International qualifications and Mexican SEP accreditation. Students benefit from cutting-edge technology integration and partnerships with leading Mexican universities including ITAM and Universidad Panamericana.
Olinca International School is an IB World School in Mexico City serving ages 1 to 18, with campuses Altavista (San Ángel) and Periférico Sur (Pedregal de Carrasco). It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge Primary/Secondary, along with an Indian Curriculum, all within a bilingual framework using Spanish and English, with French at Periférico. It runs bilingual integrated programs SEP-IB-Olinca and CCH-IB-Olinca, emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and international-mindedness. Since its founding in 1973 by Miss Tere, Olinca has been part of the expansion of the IB framework in Mexico and joined Cognita in 2022. Facilities include science and technology laboratories, coding and digital design rooms, STEAM spaces, libraries, auditoriums, a gym and climbing wall, plus green areas. The school supports project-based learning, UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and enrichment programs such as República Olinca and OLINMUN. Olinca aims to develop open-minded learners ready for life beyond school and partnerships.
The Edron Academy is a British international school in Mexico City for ages 2 to 18. The curriculum blends the United Kingdom National Curriculum with Mexican SEP programmes to form a bicultural framework. In Primary, core subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and SEP content delivered by Mexican teachers. In Secondary, Key Stage 3 follows a tailored English programme alongside SEP; Year 10–11 use IGCSE while meeting Mexican requirements; Years 12–13 offer the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), including TOK, CAS, and the extended essay. Founded in 1963, it is the oldest British international school in Mexico City and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It is a COBIS Accredited Member and IB World School since 1995, and a Cambridge IGCSE centre. The Edron campuses host Edron Kinder, Edron Primary, Edron Secondary and Edron+. Edron+ provides a wide range of clubs; the school participates in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Programme. Core values include Respect, Responsibility, and Fairness.
Cumbres International School Lomas is a bilingual academy in Mexico City serving Preschool through High School (ages 3–18) and part of Red de Colegios Semper Altius. It provides AP, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, with a bilingual program and introduction to a third language. It uses CAR learning, a cooperative, active and reflective model, where students lead their learning with teacher guidance. The graduation profile centers on ten life skills and ten competencies aligned to international standards, including communication, critical thinking, and health care, with emphasis on personal care, truth-seeking, responsibility and social engagement. Cognia accreditation confirms leadership, learning and resource management standards, enabling certificates. The Lomas campus covers 21,000 m2 and features two STEAM labs, robotics labs, a semi-Olympic pool, multiple sport courts, an Innovation Hub, theatre and auditorium, and dedicated preschool spaces. The school is the only Catholic bilingual school in the area within its network.
Irish Institute Mexico is an international, bilingual Catholic school serving preschool through high school. It offers Cambridge IGCSE and the American Curriculum, with a learning philosophy built on comprehensive formation, individualized attention, and a close partnership with families. English is the main language of instruction, enabling graduates to achieve CEFR level C1, while French is introduced in seventh grade. The program emphasizes technology and STEAM, project-based learning, collaboration, and active methodologies to connect knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Students benefit from a campus that includes a Chapel, Technology Rooms, a Preschool STEAM area, a Library, a Makerspace, and a Psychomotricity Room, plus Soccer Fields, a Swimming Pool, and Basketball Courts. The school offers a broad extracurricular program, including Irish Dancing, Robotics, Chess for Life, and sports such as soccer, paddle, basketball, athletics, swimming, taekwondo, and volleyball. The Graduation Profile highlights leadership, service, interculturality, and Christian values. For current and incoming families.
La Escuela de Lancaster is a bicultural, non-profit school with two campuses in Mexico City: Plantel Rey Yupanqui (Preescolar-Primaria) and Plantel Diligencias (Secundaria-Bachillerato). Founded in 1979 to blend Mexican and British traditions, it serves students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines international frameworks with local requirements. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) anchors learning in the primary years, with English taught alongside drama, art, computing, sports, music, and Spanish within SEP alignment. In secondary, the programme blends SEP with Cambridge IGCSE and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IMYC supports the transition between PYP and IGCSE. The UNAM CCH pathway yields a UNAM certificate. The four pillars are biculturalidad, comunidad, pensamiento crítico, and formación integral. Notable programs include LankySports, Fulcrum arts publishing, Chess, Acción Social with Club de San Andrés and the Sustainability Committee, and a strong commitment to inclusive education and social responsibility today.
Churchill School & College operates a two-campus model in Mexico City. Churchill School (Preschool–Secondary) is at Felipe Villanueva 36, Guadalupe Inn, and Churchill College (Bachillerato) is at Moctezuma 125, San Pablo Tepetlapa. The school combines the International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) with Cambridge International Education (IGCSE) to meet international standards. The Preschool uses a constructivist approach with Universal Design for Learning and begins IB in a bilingual, supportive setting. In Primary, English supports learning while developing emotional management and teamwork as students engage with IB and Cambridge curricula. In Secondary, English is the language of instruction for maths and science, with Cambridge feedback and ongoing IB integration. In High School, students undertake the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSEs, with small class sizes and a personalised vocational guidance programme. The school offers a 100% bilingual education, with 50–80% of classes in English. The Anglo Foundation established Churchill to foster bicultural exchange and academic programs for over 25 years.
Olinca International School is an IB World School in Mexico City serving ages 1 to 18, with campuses Altavista (San Ángel) and Periférico Sur (Pedregal de Carrasco). It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge Primary/Secondary, along with an Indian Curriculum, all within a bilingual framework using Spanish and English, with French at Periférico. It runs bilingual integrated programs SEP-IB-Olinca and CCH-IB-Olinca, emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and international-mindedness. Since its founding in 1973 by Miss Tere, Olinca has been part of the expansion of the IB framework in Mexico and joined Cognita in 2022. Facilities include science and technology laboratories, coding and digital design rooms, STEAM spaces, libraries, auditoriums, a gym and climbing wall, plus green areas. The school supports project-based learning, UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and enrichment programs such as República Olinca and OLINMUN. Olinca aims to develop open-minded learners ready for life beyond school and partnerships.
Churchill School & College operates a two-campus model in Mexico City. Churchill School (Preschool–Secondary) is at Felipe Villanueva 36, Guadalupe Inn, and Churchill College (Bachillerato) is at Moctezuma 125, San Pablo Tepetlapa. The school combines the International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) with Cambridge International Education (IGCSE) to meet international standards. The Preschool uses a constructivist approach with Universal Design for Learning and begins IB in a bilingual, supportive setting. In Primary, English supports learning while developing emotional management and teamwork as students engage with IB and Cambridge curricula. In Secondary, English is the language of instruction for maths and science, with Cambridge feedback and ongoing IB integration. In High School, students undertake the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSEs, with small class sizes and a personalised vocational guidance programme. The school offers a 100% bilingual education, with 50–80% of classes in English. The Anglo Foundation established Churchill to foster bicultural exchange and academic programs for over 25 years.
La Escuela de Lancaster is a bicultural, non-profit school with two campuses in Mexico City: Plantel Rey Yupanqui (Preescolar-Primaria) and Plantel Diligencias (Secundaria-Bachillerato). Founded in 1979 to blend Mexican and British traditions, it serves students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines international frameworks with local requirements. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) anchors learning in the primary years, with English taught alongside drama, art, computing, sports, music, and Spanish within SEP alignment. In secondary, the programme blends SEP with Cambridge IGCSE and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IMYC supports the transition between PYP and IGCSE. The UNAM CCH pathway yields a UNAM certificate. The four pillars are biculturalidad, comunidad, pensamiento crítico, and formación integral. Notable programs include LankySports, Fulcrum arts publishing, Chess, Acción Social with Club de San Andrés and the Sustainability Committee, and a strong commitment to inclusive education and social responsibility today.
Peterson Schools are private, non-denominational, non-profit institutions educating students from Preschool through High School across four campuses: Cuajimalpa, Lomas, Paseo and Pedregal. The bilingual program delivers instruction in English and Spanish, with Elementary classes taught primarily in English and first grade's half-English, half-Spanish schedule. The curriculum spans IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and American curriculum framework, reflecting alignment to Common Core Standards and IPC. From Preschool, Montessori methods begin journey; Elementary uses constructivist approaches; Middle School follows Cambridge Lower Secondary, preparing for IGCSE; High School starts with IGCSE (grades 9–10) and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11–12). The Peterson Schools are accredited by Cambridge International Education, SAIS, IB, COGNIA, and ICA, and recognized for IPC and UNAM/SEP affiliations. Facilities include a Design Technology Lab with 3D printing, a Google Transformation Center as the first Google Certified School outside the US/UK, and after-school options.
Escuela Tome1s Alva Edison is an international day school in Mexico serving ages 1 to 18. The school offers EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, the IB Diploma Programme, and a bespoke curriculum to support individual learning paths. Students develop multilingual proficiency in English, Spanish and French, with 70% reaching B2 or higher in Cambridge assessments and 30% achieving DELF. In high school, families choose between UNAM Bachillerato and the IB Diploma, aligning with university access in Mexico and abroad. MAP results show over 50% of students scoring above the 80th percentile in mathematics and outperforming international averages in English and science. Learning.First tracks progress, while wellbeing support includes the KiVa anti-bullying programme and personalised guidance. The TAE learner profile, Cambridge- and IB-inspired, fosters curiosity, reflection and leadership. ISP-linked programs and the I am Scientist initiative provide international opportunities, global university fairs and Future Pathways guidance. 98% of graduates secure a place at a first-choice university, with opportunities for MUN, international chess and collaborative arts projects.
The Wingate School is a private British international school in Huixquilucan, Mexico City, educating students aged 3 to 18 in English with SEP Spanish to support bilingual proficiency. The curriculum follows a progression from the IEYC and IPC to Lower Cambridge, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Forms 4 and 5, with the first cohort in 2024. The Secondary section opened in 2019 and has grown. It is accredited as a Cambridge International School and authorised IB World School. It is part of Inspired Education, offering exchanges and holiday camps. The campus covers 40,000 square metres across two blocks, with facilities for academics, sport, arts and outdoor learning. Instruction is in English, with SEP Spanish subjects supporting bilingual development; the school emphasises art, music, drama and sport, plus character education. The campus also offers outdoor learning, equestrian activities and a robust co-curricular programme.
Instituto Thomas Jefferson – Campus Zona Esmeralda is a private international day school in Mexico serving students from 1 to 18 years old. The campus follows a bilingual curriculum that blends EYFS foundations with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma, under SEP and UNAM standards from kindergarten through high school. The school is part of the Instituto Thomas Jefferson network and is accredited by NEASC, Cambridge, and IB, ensuring alignment with internationally recognised frameworks. Multilingual learning develops English, Spanish, and French through immersion, with a Cambridge bilingual approach powering the program. Facilities include modern science labs, a dedicated art studio, libraries, a Harvard room, on-site medical care, and sport facilities with outdoor courts and an on-site gym. The school reports a 100% pass rate in IB and IGCSE, and graduates gain access to universities worldwide. ISP programs, including MUN, Artists, and Cultural Exchange, enrich academics and life skills for students.
Winpenny School is a British international school located in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City, serving children from age 3 to 18 (Kinder 1 to Grade 12). The curriculum follows IEYC and IPC in Early Years; IPC and Cambridge Primary English with Abacus Mathematics in Primary; and IMYC (Grades 6–8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) in Secondary. English is the language of instruction throughout, with 80% of the day in English in Early Years, 70% in Primary and 70% in Secondary; 30% of the day includes Spanish (PE, music, language and social studies). The school holds UNAM accreditation and follows SEP requirements; technology is integrated with Google Workspace for Education and BYOD. Facilities include 36 classrooms, a science lab, an art studio, two music studios, library and Early Years centre, plus football field and a basketball court. Founded in 1992, Winpenny serves 500 students with 60 teachers.
Greengates School in Naucalpan de Juárez, north of Mexico City, is part of Nord Anglia Education and serves ages 3 to 18 as a day school. The curriculum combines IEYC for early years, IPC in primary, with English National Curriculum in English instruction, and IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme in secondary. In Early Years (ages 3–5) there is 100% English immersion with an internationally qualified teacher and a bilingual assistant. Primary (ages 6–10) teaches English and Spanish and emphasizes British and international studies. Secondary (11–18) offers English, Spanish, French, IB Japanese and IB Korean alongside the IGCSE and IB DP. The campus includes specialist spaces, a hydroponics garden, and a library with makerspace activities. It hosts a diverse community of over 50 nationalities and runs a broad after-school program including Drama, Music, and Sport. Notably, Greengates is the only Mexico school accredited to deliver both IEYC and IPC today.
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