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Bachillerato Alexander Bain S.C.

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Opened 1972
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, English, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Bachillerato Alexander Bain S.C. is a school in Ciudad de México offering the International Baccalaureate framework for secondary education. The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) sit alongside certification for UNAM's CCH secondary program and SEP requirements. The MYP emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking and citizenship, while the DP provides a recognized pre‑university pathway. Founded in 1972, it has milestones such as joining the IB in 1990, introducing the CAS program in 1991, hosting Cambridge Examinations in 1983, DELF French exams since 2007, and initiating Model United Nations in 2008. The Secondary level follows the SEP curriculum and is integrated into the IB MYP; the Diploma Programme also operates under the IB umbrella. Extracurriculars include TEI peer‑mentoring program, Día AB and Music Festival, and María Luisa Beneitez Brown athletics competition. The campus is located at Av. las Flores 497, Flor de María, CDMX.

Av. las Flores 497, Flor de María, Álvaro Obregón, 01760 Ciudad de México, CDMX

The Essentials

Location
The school is located at Av las Flores 497, Flor de María, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City, CDMX 01760. It is in the Álvaro Obregón borough of Mexico City.

Stages
Secondary (SEP) and Bachillerato Internacional (IB) with the IB Middle Years Programme (PAI) and the IB Diploma Programme (PD).

School day structure
Attendance is mandatory according to the schedule and calendar set by the administration and approved by SEP, UNAM, and the IB; students must attend all classes and activities. Students must arrive at and depart from the campus on time.

Bus service
The school provides a school transport service, described as an extension of the Institution.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform provides unity and a sense of belonging to the institution. The student must arrive at the campus wearing the uniform clean, complete, and in good condition, according to the activity.

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by a Director General, Sergio Rivero Beneitez, with an administrative team including a Deputy Director (Anna L. Dona Dio) and a Technical Director for Secondary (Óscar Appendini) as well as a Technical Director for CCH (Claudia Suárez). The administration also includes IB coordinators and department coordinators listed in the staff directory, reflecting an internal governance structure.
Fees
Application fees
- No application or matriculation fee amounts are published for the 2026/27 academic year. Parents should note that the school's public admissions information does not list a specific application fee or a fixed amount for enrollment.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish detailed tuition schedules or fixed amounts by year group (per term or per academic year) for 2026/27. No per-grade or per-semester tuition figures are available in the public admissions or institutional pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A public billing schedule (annual vs. semester vs. monthly installments), payment deadlines, or formal payment terms are not published for the 2026/27 academic year. Specific billing cadence and late-payment terms are not listed on the publicly available admissions or regulatory information.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The institution does not present a boarding program or boarding-fee schedule in its public materials; no boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day program at the locations shown in its institutional information.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, exams, activities, etc.)
- No fixed amounts for uniforms, school materials, laboratory fees, examination fees, extracurricular activity fees, or similar ancillary charges are published for 2026/27 in the school's public admissions or regulatory pages. Any such additional costs are not listed as specific monetary amounts.

Refund information
- No public refund policy or specific refund amounts/conditions tied to tuition or enrollment are published for 2026/27. Information about refunds or reimbursements is not available in the publicly posted admissions or reglamento content.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)
- Specific payment methods (for example: accepted credit cards, bank transfer details, online payment portal, cash policy) are not published in the admissions or institutional pages for 2026/27. For inquiries about payment methods and to obtain precise billing instructions, use the admissions contact email and telephone listed by the school: admisiones@bab.edu.mx and +52 55 5683 2911.

Summary statement
- For the 2026/27 academic year the school's publicly available admissions and institutional pages do not provide numeric fee schedules (application amounts, tuition by year/term, billing cadence, boarding fees, uniform costs, refund terms, or listed payment methods). For exact monetary figures, billed schedules, and payment instructions, contact the admissions office at the email and telephone cited above.
Academics

Bachillerato Alexander Bain S.C. teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the IB Middle Years Programme (PAI) and the IB Diploma Programme (PD). It has certification for UNAM's CCH (secondary) program and SEP (secondary) requirements. The IB Middle Years Programme emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to develop critical thinking and global citizenship. The IB Diploma Programme provides a globally recognized pre-university pathway.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma graduates may access scholarships or direct admission at universities such as the Fundación Universidad de las Américas - Puebla (UDLAP), Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (ESCOM), and Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Alexander Bain Bachillerato adopts the IB learner profile to cultivate students with international-mindedness and wellbeing. Learners are Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, and Communicators. They are Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. Tutoría (advisory) supports personal and social development within the IB program. Servicio Social (Social Service) is integrated to foster service and civic responsibility. The IB profile aims to develop empathy, collaboration, and responsible decision‑making.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Psychopedagogy is coordinated by Magdalena Garcés (mgarces@bab.edu.mx).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Secondary level follows the Secretaría de Educación Pública curriculum and is incorporated into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization, in the Middle Years Programme (PAI). Secondary subjects include English I, II, and III; Español and other core subjects. In the IB program, English is taught as Language and Literature (English I & II) and as Language B English (III & IV).

Mental Wellbeing
Balanced is an IB learner profile attribute that recognizes the importance of physical, mental, and emotional balance for personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
Parent Experience

History
The Bachillerato Alexander Bain has more than 50 years of history. It was founded in 1972 by María Luisa Beneitez Brown, with athletics competitions beginning in 1974 at the UNAM practice stadium and the first class graduating in 1978. BAB hosted Cambridge International Examinations in 1983 and joined the International Baccalaureate in 1990, with the Service Social (CAS) program created in 1991. The first Musical Theater production appeared in 1992, and the same year BAB joined UNAM's CCH curriculum; DELF French exams began in 2007. The Model United Nations started in 2008, Día AB was created in 2011, and in 2013 Eng. Sergio Rivero Beneitez was named Director General Institucional.

Community
The BAB community engages in a broad range of extracurricular activities, including school camps designed to integrate students and foster belonging. The Interescolar Athletics Competition, María Luisa Beneitez Brown, promotes athletic spirit and involves more than 700 students from 15 CDMX institutions. Alexmun provides a space for students to strengthen communication, manage learning, and think critically. Día AB is a community-wide celebration with cultural, academic, and sports activities, ending in a concert with BAB's best voices and invited guests; Teatro Musical is produced annually by Difusión Cultural.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The Secondary level follows the SEP curriculum and is integrated into the International Baccalaureate Organization through the IB Middle Years Programme (PAI). It includes Secondary subjects such as Art I–III; Biology, Physics, Chemistry; English I–III; Español I–III; Structure of Thought I–III; Civics and Ethics I–III; Geography; History I–III; Mathematics I–III; Music I–III; Design I–III; Tutorial I–III; and Physical Education I–III. For the CCH track, the subjects include Mathematics I (Algebra-Geometría); Mathematics III (Algebra-Geometría Analítica); Mathematics (Cálculo Integral y Diferencial I y II); Taller de Cómputo; Biología and Laboratorio de Biología I y II; Química and Laboratorio de Química I y II; Física and Laboratorio de Física I y II; Historia Universal Moderna y Contemporánea I y II; Historia de México I y II; Taller de Expresión Gráfica I y II/Visual Arts 3 & 4; Taller de Lectura, Redacción e Iniciación a la Investigación Documental I y II; Taller de Lectura, Redacción e Iniciación a la Investigación Documental III y IV; Lectura y Análisis de Textos I y II; Inglés I y II/Language and Literature; Inglés III y IV/Language B English 1 & 2; Filosofía I y II; Arts PAI-IB; Visual Arts I & II; IB Workshop; Fotografía / Arts I; Monografía; Language B English 3 & 4; Educación Física; Servicio Social (AS); Theory of Knowledge (ToK); Historia I y II; Biología IB y Laboratorio de Biología. The Diploma Programme is also offered under the IB umbrella.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Campamentos escolares: All our camps have, in addition to an academic and service objective, the aim of integrating students, fostering healthy convivencia and belonging. During these trips, students discover, explore and reinforce the skills learned during their stay at the Bachillerato. Inter-School Athletics Competition: Our Maria Luisa Beneitez Brown Athletics competition promotes the Alexander Bain's sporting spirit; more than 700 students from 15 CDMX institutions participate, and the cheerleaders also shine. TEI Program: Tutoría Entre Iguales (TEI) is implemented as a preventive strategy, developing cognitive, psychological and emotional competencies centered on cooperative group development; it aims to raise awareness about the effects of violence and inform about personal, social and educational consequences. Día AB and Music Festival: The AB Day celebrates community with cultural, academic and athletic activities, ending with a concert featuring the best voices from Alexander Bain and invited schools. Alexmun: This space helps students consolidate communication skills, manage learning, and promote critical thinking; debate and the exposition of ideas in an academic and formal setting promote confidence. Musical Theatre: Each year, Cultural Diffusion produces a production where students discover and develop their talents and unleash creativity.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Alexmun, a forum where students practice communication, manage learning, and develop critical thinking. Debates and formal presentations occur in an academic and formal setting, promoting confidence and effective communication. Students address global issues with maturity and collaborate to find solutions. These activities complement classroom learning and foster collaborative problem-solving.

Arts & Creative
The school has Teatro Musical, an annual musical production led by Difusión Cultural that helps students develop performance and creative talents. Día AB festival features cultural and musical activities and ends with a concert featuring the school's top voices and invited schools. A Music Festival is included as part of these events. Difusión Cultural coordinates additional arts initiatives and exhibitions.

Cultural & Language
The school joined the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in 1990, and the secondary level is incorporated into the IB Middle Years Programme. French DELF exams are offered, with certification obtained since 2007. In the secondary program, English I and II are taught as language subjects. Model United Nations activities began in 2008.

Social & Hobbies
The school has school camps (campamentos escolares) that combine academic objectives and service, promote integration, and foster belonging. The Interescolar Athletics Competition María Luisa Beneitez Brown brings together more than 700 students from 15 CDMX institutions, and includes cheerleaders. The Tutoría Entre Iguales (TEI) program develops cognitive, psychological, and emotional competencies from a peer-development perspective. Día AB festival and the Musical Theatre productions contribute to community-building and cultural engagement.

Community & Service
The area 'Comunidad y Servicio' is formative for all students as part of their development, and participation is expected for their level and grade. Creatividad, Acción y Servicio (Creativity, Action and Service) is integrated as part of development as well. The Servicio Social (C.A.S.) program was created in 1991. These service activities reinforce the humanistic values promoted by the institution.

Leadership & Professional
Alexmun fosters leadership and professional communication as students manage learning and engage in solving global issues. Debates and presentations build confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving. Día AB and Teatro Musical provide opportunities for students to assume organizational and creative leadership. These activities develop teamwork and presentation skills essential for future careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The TEI (Tutoría Entre Iguales) program develops emotional, cognitive, and social competencies from a peer perspective. The Interescolar Athletics Competition promotes physical health, discipline, and teamwork. School camps combine academic objectives with social integration and wellbeing. Participation in service, leadership, and arts activities supports personal well-being through a sense of belonging.
Languages

Language Provision
The secondary level follows the SEP curriculum and is integrated into the International Baccalaureate framework in the Middle Years Programme. English I and English II, and Spanish I-III, are part of the secondary plan. In the IB component, English is offered as Language and Literature (I–II) and as Language B English (III–IV; including English 3–4). French is offered, and the school is certified to administer DELF French exams.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open admissions for 2026. The school has more than 50 years of educational excellence. Prospective students and families can begin the admissions process in the current year. The school offers programs certified for UNAM's CCH, for Secondary via SEP, and the International Baccalaureate. 2. Schedule an appointment. An appointment can be scheduled to discuss options and next steps. This option is available on the admissions page via the 'Agendar una cita' link. The appointment helps families learn more about the programs and the admissions timeline. 3. Programs offered. Certification for CCH - UNAM; Secondary - SEP; and the International Baccalaureate. The IB programs available are the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). 4. Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB Middle Years Programme prepares students to become critical thinkers and global citizens. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students develop solid academic skills while exploring real-world connections between subjects and the world around them. 5. Diploma Programme (DP). The IB Diploma Programme is the gold standard of pre-university education worldwide. Recognized by leading universities, it develops balanced, principled students who are prepared for demanding academic challenges.
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