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Mexico, Xalapa
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The school offers Conscious Discipline, an international socio-emotional learning methodology, and is the first school in Xalapa to offer it. The program teaches students to manage their emotions to reach the optimal state for learning. The academic program focuses on intellectual, socio-emotional, physical, digital, and innovative skills within an inclusive environment. The Culture of Care creates a safe, supportive, and connected climate that fosters belonging and personal growth. Life at the American School of Xalapa emphasizes socio-emotional development through a family atmosphere and a student-centered approach that supports well-being.
The school provides English immersion from an early age, and this immersion program goes beyond language instruction to develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration, lifelong learning, adaptability, and persistence.
Student safety and wellbeing come first—physically, emotionally, and mentally. A Culture of Care supports wellbeing through trusted relationships, staff development, and safeguarding practices. The safeguarding curriculum includes Relationship & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship. Safeguarding is embedded in daily learning, with outcomes that build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
The Culture of Care establishes guiding values of Trust, Responsibility, and Equality & Diversity. Policies include Safeguarding & Child Protection, Anti-Bullying & Positive Behaviour, Staff Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing, Health & Safety, First Aid, and Digital Safety & Citizenship. A three-part safeguarding curriculum is delivered through a personal, social, health and well-being program. Safer recruitment practices are followed, including identity checks, qualifications verification, background screening, and ongoing staff training. Safeguarding is embedded as daily practice across the school community.
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.
