Mexico, Villahermosa
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The school provides a comprehensive, ongoing education centered on the student to develop analytical and critical thinking. Academic programs follow SEP requirements with Bachillerato incorporated into COBATAB. The school collaborates with ITESM to implement projects that develop cognitive abilities. On November 27, 2002, an agreement with ITESM was signed to offer post-graduate studies to teachers and staff through the Universidad Virtual, and parents and students will have additional options for improvement through courses, workshops and conferences delivered via satellite and the Internet.
Sports, cultural and artistic activities are offered. Kindergarten includes musical activities to promote expression and appreciation of music. There is an annual mini-basketball and mini-soccer tournament to foster sports culture and family involvement. Workshops and conferences for parents are also provided.
English is taught as a foreign language with bicultural activities, supported by an English language laboratory that develops speaking, listening, writing and reading with modern technology (iPad, E Blocks, Mimio interactive board). There are cultural and sports exchanges with other schools in the country, and the school is associated with UNESCO. International students from multiple countries attend the school (examples include Germany, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, India and the United Kingdom).
Conferences and workshops for parents are offered. The calendar includes civic and traditional events that promote culture and social life in the country, along with ongoing sports and cultural activities for students.
Programs of human values are implemented, alongside community outreach initiatives. The school offers environmental programs and supports student well-being through services such as nutrition and medical care; facilities include a cafeteria and air-conditioned classrooms. Specialized attention in psychology and language is available.
Post-graduate studies for teachers and administrative staff are offered through ITESM's Virtual University, with additional courses, workshops and conferences for parents and students delivered via satellite and the Internet. The Decálogo emphasizes teamwork, continual improvement, open communication, and responsible leadership, guiding daily practice across the institution.
Preschool includes a Mini-basketball and Mini-soccer program to foster sport and family involvement. The curriculum features music activities and a dedicated language-lab environment, along with psychomotricity to develop physical skills and a focus on overall well-being through structured activities and events.
Colégio Americano de Tabasco offers a bespoke curriculum for ages 3 to 16 within a school with ties to international education. In kindergarten, students follow a competency-based, constructivist preschool program aligned with Mexico's Secretaría de Educación Pública, while English as a foreign language program with bicultural activities is supported by English language lab and multimedia tools. Primary education in Spanish follows SEP subjects and emphasizes project-based competencies; the school is part of UNO International System, with alliances including Apple, Discovery, and UNESCO exchanges. Classrooms are digital and wireless, with iPads for Spanish and English work, Music Room, and a CREA site to underpin project work. The Cambridge English pathway leads to Starters, Movers, and KET, and there is an alliance with International House Mexico for teacher development and four-skill assessment. Extracurriculars include maker activities, environmental programs, sport, and arts program, with a focus on well-being and community involvement for all.