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Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Educación Bilingüe (CIDEB)

Mexico, Monterrey

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The school at a glance
Fees MX$10,700 - 12,700
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Senior Secondary School
Introduction

CIDEB is a preparatory high school unit of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) in Monterrey, Mexico, offering bilingual and IB pathways across three Monterrey-area campuses: Unidad Mederos, Obispado, and Apodaca. The school delivers three programs: Bachillerato Bilingüe, a four-semester high school with mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and ICT taught in English to broaden postsecondary opportunities; Bachillerato Internacional (IB) for the International Baccalaureate; and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo, started in 2007, teaching English through content-based instruction. The program aligns with UANL standards, emphasizing multilingual formation and ethical leadership with a STEM focus across subjects. CIDEB began in 2000 and serves high-performing students, alongside a center for research, with morning and afternoon sessions and a faculty of more than sixty. Facilities include a library and spaces for clubs; student life features robotics and sustainability projects, cultural diffusion, and welfare services. The Diploma Programme is implemented alongside the bilingual options described above here.

Unidad Mederos: Av. Lázaro Cárdenas ote., Unidad Mederos, Monterrey, N.L. C.P. 64930; Obispado: Matamoros y José Benítez, col. Obispado, Monterrey, N.L., C.P. 64060; Apodaca: Hidalgo y Elías Flores s/n, centro, Apodaca, N.L., C.P. 66600; García: Pendiente

The Essentials

Location
CIDEB has campuses in the Monterrey metropolitan area: Unidad Mederos (Av. Le1zaro Ce1rdenas East, Monterrey, NL 64930), Obispado (Matamoros y Joseene9tez, Monterrey, NL 64060), and Apodaca (Hidalgo y Eledas Flores s/n, Centro, Apodaca, NL 66600). Garcia campus is listed as pending.

Stages
CIDEB offers three upper secondary programs: Bachillerato Bilingüe (Bilingual High School) with four semesters; Bachillerato Internacional (International Baccalaureate Diploma) integrated with the International Baccalaureate Organization; and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo (Bilingual Progresivo) introduced in 2007 with English taught through content. In the Bilingüe track, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and ICT are taught in English to promote internationalization and preparation for higher education.

Type
Preparatory high school under the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL); offers bilingual programs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Additional learning support
CIDEB provides inclusive education and supports for students facing barriers to learning. It provides tools and training for teachers to implement inclusive practices, identifies barriers to learning, and refers students to professional support when needed.

Country affiliation
Mexico

School day structure
Classes run in two daily shifts: morning 07:000:13:10 and afternoon 13:300:19:40.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
CIDEB is a dependency of the Academic Secretariat of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL).
Fees

Annual tuition at Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Educación Bilingüe (CIDEB) ranges from MXN 10,700 to MXN 12,700 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- There is no separate commercial "application fee" listed for CIDEB; admission and enrollment-related receipt concepts are processed through the university tesorería as part of the enrollment/inscription charges.

Tuition and compulsory academic fees (by programme and student status)

- CIDEB — Bachilleratos bilingüe and bilingüe progresivo: MXN 5,350.00 per enrollment period.

- CIDEB — Bachillerato Internacional (IB): MXN 6,350.00 per enrollment period.

- UANL standard breakdown for a Preparatoria Bilingüe shows how the enrollment total is composed (useful to understand line‑item charges that make up the total): for Primer Ingreso a Preparatoria Bilingüe the components are — Bono deportivo MXN 197.00; Cuota escolar MXN 620.00; Proyecto bicultural MXN 2,387.00; Inscripción MXN 1,115.00; Servicios para la enseñanza MXN 1,200.00; Servicio inicial en plataformas digitales MXN 146.00 — total MXN 5,665.00 (this is the Rectoría table breakdown for Preparatoria Bilingüe). For Reingreso the typical total and component amounts are listed separately in the same schedule.

Tuition by term / billing frequency and how the figures apply by year group

- Billing is handled on an enrollment/semester basis through the university tesorería system (recibo interno de servicios académicos y escolares). The programme-level totals listed for CIDEB (MXN 5,350.00 for bilingual/bilingüe progresivo and MXN 6,350.00 for IB) are internal receipt amounts applied at the time of inscription/re-ingreso. The UANL consolidated table shows first‑entry and re‑entry semester amounts and the component items noted above.

- For academic planning: CIDEB follows the standard bachillerato semester structure (students progress by semester; fee charges correspond to the enrollment period/semester). Specific per‑semester invoicing is managed at registration/inscription.

Other compulsory and transactional fees

- Certificate / Kardex (documento de trayectoria académica): MXN 150.00 per issuance. The same MXN 150.00 applies to letters of constancia (constancias) and similar quick document services, payable at Tesorería. Payments accepted at campus Tesorería include cash, debit card or credit card in the indicated ventanillas.

- Educación Continua (short courses / language levels): MXN 4,000.00 per level/semester for continuing-education English courses offered by CIDEB. These are charged separately from regular bachillerato enrollment.

- Fees for evaluation opportunities (extraordinary or make‑up exam opportunities) are charged per subject/opportunity and must be paid at Tesorería prior to taking the exam.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payments are processed through the university tesorería and the CIDEB internal Tesorería (ventanillas 1 or 3). Accepted methods at these windows: cash, debit card, or credit card.

- Facturación / invoicing: internal receipts for services escolares can be requested via the university services portal; invoices related to Rectoría services are issued if requested in the month of payment and the university invoice process typically delivers the factura to the university e‑mail within approximately 3 business days; for preparatoria internal receipts the request for factura must be made within the first 15 days after payment.

Boarding / Accommodation fees

- CIDEB operates as an urban preparatory centre with multiple campus units; no boarding or residential accommodation charges are listed for CIDEB. Students attend during scheduled academic hours at the assigned unit locations.

Uniform and other recurring student costs

- The CIDEB student regulations specify mandatory attire and sports clothing (polo shirts, pants, sports pants and playera deportiva for PE), but a specific uniform purchase price is not listed. Parents are required to supply the stated uniforms for daily attendance and for PE.

- Additional possible costs that appear in the broader UANL preparatoria fee structure and that families should expect include sports/insurance/administrative components (examples: bono deportivo, cuota escolar, proyecto bicultural, inscripción, servicios para la enseñanza). These components are part of the per‑enrollment total and are shown in the UANL fee schedule.

Refunds and withdrawal

- A student may request a voluntary withdrawal (baja voluntaria) within thirty calendar days after the start of the course. The student status and academic consequences of withdrawal are defined in CIDEB policies. The site does not provide a separate, detailed public formula for monetary refund calculations tied to withdrawal; any financial adjustments or reimbursements are managed by Tesorería under the University rules and the applicable administrative procedures for enrollment cancellations and documentation.

Fee payment options and how to pay

- Payment locations and methods: payments may be made in cash, by debit card, or by credit card at the CIDEB Tesorería windows (ventanillas 1 or 3). Many administrative receipts and invoicing steps are handled through the university online services portal (SIASE / Servicios en Línea) in coordination with the local Tesorería. Requesting official invoices (facturas) follows the university procedure and timing described above.

Short summary of the most important numeric figures

- CIDEB (Bachilleratos bilingüe / bilingüe progresivo): MXN 5,350.00 (per enrollment period).
- CIDEB (Bachillerato Internacional): MXN 6,350.00 (per enrollment period).
- Typical component breakdown for a Preparatoria Bilingüe Primer Ingreso (UANL table): Bono deportivo MXN 197.00; Cuota escolar MXN 620.00; Proyecto bicultural MXN 2,387.00; Inscripción MXN 1,115.00; Servicios para la enseñanza MXN 1,200.00; Servicio inicial digital MXN 146.00 — total MXN 5,665.00.
- Document services (kárdex / constancias): MXN 150.00 each.
- Educación continua courses (per level/semester): MXN 4,000.00.

Brief note about missing explicit items

- Boarding/residential fees and a specific numeric uniform price are not listed among the CIDEB fee items; voluntary withdrawal is allowed within 30 days but public details for a precise monetary refund formula are not published in the student manual and are handled administratively by Tesorería. For precise, binding billing statements and any case‑specific questions (scholarships, discounts, or special billing arrangements), Tesorería and the School's Departamento Escolar are the official administrative units that issue receipts and manage refunds and facturación.
Academics

Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Educación Bilingüe (CIDEB) teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The CIDEB offers three programs: Bachillerato Bilingüe (Bilingual High School) is four semesters long, with mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and information and communications technology taught in English to promote internationalization and broaden post-secondary opportunities. The Bachillerato Internacional (International Baccalaureate) is implemented as part of the IB program, and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo (Progressive Bilingual) began in 2007, teaching English through content-based instruction. The model aligns with UANL standards, prioritizing integral and multilingual formation and the development of competencies to foster ethical leadership and social responsibility, with a STEM-focused approach extended across the curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Initially CIDEB started with 175 students in the Bilingual program. The school has a teaching staff of more than 60.

Exam Results
CIDEB admits students with high averages from the three years of secondary education who have achieved high scores on TOEFL and knowledge exams.

Higher Education Progression
Students graduate with solid academic preparation, multilingual skills and clear international projection, enabling entry to the best universities in Mexico and worldwide. The presence of the International Baccalaureate program and the emphasis on STEM contribute to this international orientation.

Gifted and Talented
The CIDEB selects outstanding students for its programs, with the Bilingual, International and Progressive Bilingual tracks formed by inviting high-achieving students from public secondary schools; the program emphasizes leadership, critical thinking and a rigorous bilingual (and multilingual) education.
Parent Experience

History
CIDEB was approved in the extraordinary session of the H. Consejo Universitario on May 26, 2000, and operates as a unit of the Academic Secretariat to promote bilingual upper secondary education for high‑performing students who have achieved high scores on TOEFL and general knowledge tests, while also serving as a center for research. It began with the Bilingual High School program enrolling 175 students, and later integrated the International Bilingual program in 2004 and the Bilingual Progresivo program in 2007. Today, students are distributed among these three programs in both morning (07:00-13:10) and afternoon (13:30-19:40) shifts, supported by a faculty of more than 60. In the Bilingual High School program, four semesters include mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and ICT taught in English to promote internationalization and broaden postsecondary opportunities. CIDEB was among the first in Nuevo León to adopt the International Baccalaureate and joined the IB Organization in Geneva.

Community
CIDEB forms students with a solid academic foundation, multilingual abilities, and a clear international projection, enabling admission to top universities. The school's model emphasizes leadership, ethics, and social responsibility, aligned with UANL standards. The use of technology is promoted as a core learning tool for classroom work, research, and real‑world projects, reflecting a STEM‑oriented approach. The CIDEB community comprises teachers, students, families, and collaborators who work together to sustain high‑quality education and to develop responsible, globally competent leaders.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
CIDEB operates across three Monterrey-area campuses: Unidad Mederos, Obispado, and Apodaca. The campuses include a library and spaces for student clubs and cultural activities. The student life program features robotics and sustainability clubs, as well as cultural diffusion and welfare services. The school emphasizes multilingual education within bilingual and international programs, with English as a language of instruction for core subjects in the bilingual tracks.

Sports Facilities
CIDEB offers a broad range of after-school sports: athletics, basketball, American football, soccer, cheerleading, swimming, flag football, and volleyball. All sports are practiced after school hours and are organized across campuses Unidad Mederos, Obispado, and Apodaca.

Academic Facilities
The school offers three programs: General Bilingual High School, Bilingual General High School Progresivo in English, and the International Baccalaureate. In the Bilingual program, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and ICT are taught in English, supporting bilingual and international curriculum goals.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Robotics Club; Sustainability Club; Creativity, Action and Service; Formation and Wellbeing; Tutoring; Cultural Diffusion.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for core subjects in Bachillerato Bilingüe. CIDEB emphasizes the development of a second or third language to compete in a global society. The model is aligned with UANL standards and quality expectations and prioritizes multilingual formation and international projection. The program prepares students to enter the best universities in Mexico and worldwide.

Bilingual Teaching
CIDEB offers upper secondary bilingual education through Bachillerato Bilingüe, Bachillerato Internacional, and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo. In Bachillerato Bilingüe, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and ICT are taught in English. The International Baccalaureate program was implemented more than twenty years ago, making CIDEB the first school in the state to offer it and the third in the country, and it is part of the World IB Organization. Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo uses an English-through-content approach to teach English gradually.

Immersion Programs
CIDEB's bilingual model embeds English in core subjects (Bachillerato Bilingüe) and uses an English-through-content approach in Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo. The IB track offers an internationally oriented curriculum as part of CIDEB's offerings. These programs are designed to develop multilingual proficiency for global higher education opportunities.
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