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Mexico offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 5 international schools in Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 131,028), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
Colegio Suizo de México – Campus Querétaro is a private, Swiss-affiliated school offering an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Located in Querétaro, the campus provides maternal and K1 through preparatoria, with primary and secondary education incorporating elective courses. The school follows a European-informed approach, drawing on Swiss, Mexican and other cultures, and aims to form multilingual, capable learners prepared to engage with a global community. The IB DP is delivered during the final two years of upper secondary and is complemented by a language program that includes Spanish, German, French, English and Mandarin Chinese. CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) sits at the heart of student life, linking artistic activity, physical engagement and community service. The Diploma is recognized by more than 2,000 universities. Since its founding in Querétaro in 2007, the campus has grown within the Swiss-school tradition established in 1964.
Lycée Franco-Mexicano (LFM) in Mexico City offers a French curriculum for ages 3 to 18 across two campuses, Polanco and Coyoacán. The school is affiliated with France's Bordeaux academy for the baccalaureate, and the bac sits within the French national framework; the years are recognized by the Mexican SEP. The general track presents a wide range of specialties, including History-Geography-Geopolitics, Humanities, Literature and Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Physics-Chemistry, Life and Earth Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences; a unique STI2D track covers Energies and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-design. In both tracks, a substantial core is followed, with three specialties chosen in Première and two in Terminale; optional subjects include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. Exceptional facilities include libraries (Marmothèque, BCD, CDI), a digital cafeteria (SmartLunch), movement rooms, a gym and a swimming site. After the bac, most students study in Mexico, with options in France.
Colegio Americano de Xalapa, established in 1983 as Colegio Renacimiento, operates across two campuses in the Xalapa metropolitan area. The Ánimas campus serves preschool students, while the Lencero campus accommodates primary through high school levels, featuring a professional-sized soccer field and multiple basketball courts. As part of the Sendica Education network, the school employs a bilingual English-Spanish model. Early childhood education begins with full English immersion before Spanish is formally introduced in the third year of kindergarten. The academic program incorporates practical technology application through dedicated "Makerspaces" and science laboratories. The school is specifically recognized for being the first institution in Xalapa to implement the international "Conscious Discipline" framework, formally teaching students emotional regulation as a core part of the daily schedule. High school students have access to specific areas, including a tunnel lounge equipped with a billiard table and a designated terrace.
Liceo Federico Froebel de Oaxaca is a long‑standing bilingual school serving Kindergarten through middle and high school levels in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico. Founded in 1968, it is the only high school in Oaxaca authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, providing an internationally recognized passport to universities worldwide. The school blends an IB curriculum with a bespoke continuum that aligns contents, methods, and assessment across all levels, and delivers instruction in English and Spanish through a strong bilingual program. Its Green School initiative promotes environmental responsibility, including waste management, recycling, reduced consumption, and efficient energy and water use. The Intelligent Discipline program reinforces respect, honesty, and responsibility. The Katz Reading and Writing Program, Philosophy for Children, reading projects, and volunteering activities support literacy, critical thinking, and social engagement. A comprehensive School Risk Management Plan guides safety with six emergency brigades and regular drills. Families from abroad welcome here.
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