American School Foundation of Chiapas

The school is located at Blvd. Belisario Domínguez 5580, Colonia Las 5 Plumas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 29020, Mexico. It is in the Las 5 Plumas neighborhood of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Five divisions: Maternal (preschool), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-5), Middle School/Secundaria (Grades 6-8), and High School/Preparatoria (Grades 9-12).

Private co-educational international school following an American educational model aligned with Mexican regulatory requirements.

The educational model aligns with United States standards and is IB-compatible.

ASFC Model divides education into Lower School (Maternal, Kindergarten, Primary G1–G5) and Upper School (Secondary G6–G8, Preparatory G9–G12). ASFC follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and working toward accreditation for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB framework emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding, multilingualism, and internationally aligned standards. The IB philosophy guides teaching across all programs, and digital learning is integrated across the curriculum using Google Classroom and MAP assessments. MAP measures performance and growth in four areas: mathematics, English reading, Spanish reading, and English language usage.

ASFC maintains strong local, national, and international university connections to support graduates pursuing higher education worldwide. National partnerships include UDLAP, IBERO, ITAM, UPAEP, ELDP, UNIVA, EBC, ANAHUAC, and VATEL, with additional options. International partnerships include DBU (Dallas Baptist University), BHMS (Business & Hotel Management School) in Lucerne, VATEL, and Arkansas State University, Campus Querétaro. The school hosts an annual University Fair to showcase partner programs, and some offer scholarships or admission benefits to ASFC graduates. The Arkansas State University partnership provides dual degrees valid in the United States and SEP validation, the option to study on the U.S. campus for one year at Mexican prices, and English-taught courses taught by international faculty, with scholarships up to 50% for ASFC graduates. ASFC also hosts international exchanges for summers or school years and welcomes international students; it participates in DBU's Global Community Partnership to offer college credits while in high school and maintains collaborations with Utah State University and Northeastern State University for student teaching experiences.

ASFC is a multicultural educational community that fosters a love of learning and develops creative, principled citizens through critical thinking, research, and collaboration. The IB program aims to form compassionate, globally minded students who strive to contribute to a better, more peaceful world, with mutual understanding and intercultural respect. Learning is student-centered, action-based, and connected, guided by best practices and values. The school emphasizes collaborative, reflective learning that supports students' social and emotional growth and global citizenship.

ASFC develops multilingual students as part of its IB framework. MAP measures performance in mathematics, English reading, reading in Spanish, and English language use, with an adaptive format that adjusts difficulty based on student responses.

ASFC supports mental wellbeing through its values-based, supportive environment and focus on integrity, respect, and collaboration, fostering compassion and resilience as students engage with local and global contexts.

1. Schedule an appointment. Begin the admissions process by scheduling an appointment with the school. A WhatsApp option is available to arrange the visit. After scheduling, a member of the admissions team will reach out to provide next steps. 2. Information and tour of the school. You receive information about the school and a tour of the campus. This helps you learn about ASFC's programs and the student experience. 3. Admission exam. The admission exam is administered as part of the process. 4. Exam results. The results of the exam are provided in 1–2 days. 5. Personal information form. You complete a personal information form with details about the student and guardian. 6. Documentation. Personal documents are received by the school. 7. Enrollment payment. The enrollment payment is made to finalize admission. 8. Delivery of supplementary documents. Additional documents are submitted to complete the file. 9. Contract. The contract is signed to finalize the enrollment agreement.

Arkansas State University, Campus Querétaro. The school has an agreement with Arkansas State University, Campus Querétaro, the only U.S. university campus in Mexico. This provides a pathway for graduates to pursue education in English without leaving Mexico. Benefits include a double degree valid in the United States and SEP validation, the chance to study on the U.S. campus for one year at Mexican prices, and courses taught exclusively in English by international professors. Graduates have access to scholarships up to 50% under the agreement. BHMS – Business & Hotel Management School. Located in the heart of Lucerne, BHMS is a Swiss private educational group with strong international links that facilitate internships. Students can benefit from the agreement with a differentiated price for the professional degree and for summer camps. VATEL – Hotel & Tourism Business School. VATEL offers scholarships ranging from 60% to 30%, provides a Mexico/France dual degree, campus exchanges, and paid internships abroad. DBU – Dallas Baptist University. ASFC participates in the Global Community Partnership with DBU, offering scholarship opportunities for graduates, with a program that allows ASFC students to take DBU classes while still in high school and earn college credits usable at many U.S. universities. AFS México. AFS México is an international organization that provides learning opportunities through high school students from around the world who come to ASFC for school cycles. Utah State University and Northeastern State University. Through collaboration with Utah State University and, in 2023, Northeastern State University, ASFC welcomes their student teachers annually; our teachers mentor, and visiting students participate in daily life at ASFC, enriching the experience for all. University Fair. Our annual University Fair is a key event to learn about the educational options offered by partner universities; some partner universities award scholarships to ASFC graduates or provide other benefits in the admissions process.