Colegio Ciudad de México - Plantel Contadero

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 1900

Type Co-educational

Opened 1953

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP)

Taught languages English, Spanish

Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Located in Cuajimalpa, Colegio Ciudad de México operates two campuses, Polanco and Contadero. The Contadero Plantel offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, with Preescolar following the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and instruction in English. The preschool uses a neurodevelopment-informed approach that blends inquiry-based learning with a focus on sensory, motor, visuo-spatial and perceptual development, while prioritizing emotional well-being. Children learn through projects and experiences across diverse environments—the forest, outdoor spaces, the farm, classrooms, and nature—turning everyday spaces into active learning settings. Life skills are cultivated through programs in musical initiation, psychomotricity, makerspace, digital laboratory, art, physical education, and sustainable development, helping children become autonomous, curious, and globally minded. After-school care is available for Preescolar and PreFirst from Monday to Thursday, 1:00–5:00 p.m. Contadero also offers the IB Diploma and maintains Preschool, Primary, and Secondary sections with English-language programming. Founded in 1977. Contact: 55 5812 0610 ext. 2119; pr.cont@colegiociudad.edu.mx.

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The Essentials

Location

Contadero campus is located in the heart of the Contadero forest.

Stages

Preschool; Primary; Secondary; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.

Additional learning support

Inclusion and Psychology program with personalized support; emphasizes emotional development and social-emotional competencies.

School day structure

Afterschool hours: Preeschool/Prefirst 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; Primary and Secondary 2:30 PM–5:00 PM.

Bus service

The school offers a transportation service that is mandatory from K1 to 3rd year of Secondary; service contracted to Grupo Cotrep S.A. de C.V.

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Fees

Application / Admission fees

- The school charges an application/admission fee and an admission exam fee at the time of registration; the exam/admission payment is non‑refundable.

Initial contribution / Aportación inicial (new students)

- A one‑time initial contribution is required from new entrants and is charged at enrollment. This payment is treated as a single, non‑refundable charge except in the narrow circumstance that the institution itself cancels the student's registration before the start of the academic year.

Tuition (structure by school stage and billing frequency)

- Tuition is structured by educational level (maternal / preescolar / kínder / primaria / secundaria / preparatoria). The school bills tuition on an installment schedule rather than only a single annual invoice.
- The standard billing frequency is a multi‑installment plan (ten monthly installments over the academic cycle is the established format historically used). Parents may also be offered alternative schedules (annual or semestral) with the corresponding discounts applied when those options are used. Tuition payments are due at the start of each payment period.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition payments are due within the first ten natural days of the month or of the relevant payment period. Payments made after the due date incur a monthly surcharge (an accumulated percentage penalty for late payment). Payments made very early in the period may receive a small prompt‑payment discount in accordance with the school's payment rules.
- Re‑registration (reinscripción) is processed during the published registration window; being current on tuition, transport and after‑school payments is a requirement for re‑registration.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to Plantel Contadero; the plantel provides day‑school services (preescolar, primaria and secundaria) and does not operate as a residential/boarding campus.

Other mandatory and common additional costs

- Reinscripción / paquete de reinscripción: an annual re‑registration package is charged and typically includes items such as school insurance, credentials, a basic package of books and supplies, yearbook/agenda and certain administrative items. This package is charged at re‑enrollment each year.
- Uniforms: a uniform cost applies; uniforms are managed separately from tuition and are not included in the standard tuition or the re‑registration package.
- Meals / cafeteria: food service charges or a cafeteria fee apply where families use the school meal program; these are billed separately.
- After‑school / horario extendido and extracurriculars: optional extended hours and extracurricular programs carry separate fees and must be paid in addition to tuition.
- Transportation: the campus requires school transportation from certain levels (mandatory from KIII through 3º de Secundaria at this plantel); transport is contracted through an external operator and is billed separately. Transport registration and fees are handled independently of the tuition invoice.
- Family association and similar periodic charges: the plantel's parent association may collect an annual fee or periodic contributions; amounts and timing are set by the association.

Refund and cancellation rules

- Prepaid tuition for months not yet attended is refundable upon written request and presentation of payment proof; any refund is processed through the school's administrative office. Partial‑month attendance does not generate a pro‑rata credit—the institution requires full payment for any month in which the pupil attends.
- Payments for initial contribution, registration and re‑registration are handled as non‑refundable, except where the school itself cancels the student's enrollment prior to the start of the academic year. Outstanding debts at the time of withdrawal remain due and must be settled in full before any administrative steps are completed.

Accepted payment methods and administrative payment details

- The school accepts electronic and card payments through its online payment portal and processes recurring charges by card (American Express, Visa and MasterCard where authorized). Payments may also be made at the campus cashier by card or by cheque where accepted. Cash payments are restricted for security reasons. When parents pay by bank deposit or transfer they must send the payment receipt to the plantel's finance or admissions email address for correct application. The institution provides bank details for transfers (CLABE) for electronic payments. Returned cheques incur contractual penalties.

What to expect on invoicing and delinquency

- Invoices show the payment concept (tuition, transport, after‑school, reinscripción, etc.). The system may automatically apply incoming payments to the oldest outstanding balance. Repeated non‑payment (for example, three or more months overdue) can lead to suspension of services and exclusion from classes until the account is regularized.

Summary note for planning (amounts not published on public plantel pages)

- Plantel Contadero organizes fees into the categories above (admission/exam fees, initial contribution for new students, annual re‑registration package, tuition paid on an installment schedule, transport, uniforms, meals, after‑school and association charges). Exact numeric amounts for the current academic cycle are not published on the plantel's public pages; parents should confirm the current numeric amounts and any level‑specific figures directly with the plantel's admissions or finance office when preparing enrollment commitments.

Academics

Curriculum

Preescolar Plantel Contadero offers a rich, holistic education that respects the development and maturation of each child. The preschool focuses on stimulating sensory, motor, visuo-spatial, and perceptual areas, with emotional well-being and motivation to learn at the center. Learning is guided by neurodevelopment: children move, play, feel, and experience to strengthen neural connections, and experiences foster creativity, imagination, language, logical thinking, and social skills. Inspired by the International Baccalaureate (IB), the approach promotes inquiry as the engine of learning, with children as active explorers who develop autonomy, confidence, and critical thinking. The academic program is completely in English and is enriched by experiences in diverse learning environments—the forest, outdoor spaces, the farm, classrooms, and nature—where each space becomes a living setting for exploration and discovery. Life skills are developed through projects and classes in musical initiation, psychomotricity, makes space, digital laboratory, art, physical education, and sustainable development, forming children who are thoughtful, responsible, and engaged with their environment. The preschool combines neurodevelopment and IB education to provide every child with the tools to grow happily, safely, and with a global worldview. After School is offered for Preescolar and PreFirst from Monday to Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a variety of recreational, sports, and cultural activities and a healthy meals program.

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Admissions

1. Online registration. Click the registration button for the campus you wish to enroll in. Complete the online registration. After completing online registration, request via email an interview and a visit to the School. 2. Request an interview at the School. After completing the online registration, applicants must request via email an interview and a visit to the School.

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FAQs

Where is the Contadero campus located, and what surroundings does it have?

The Contadero campus sits in the heart of the Contadero forest in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City. The learning spaces include the forest, outdoor areas, the farm, classrooms, and nature, which are used as living settings for exploration.

What levels does Plantel Contadero serve?

Plantel Contadero offers Preschool (Preescolar), Primary, and Secondary levels, and it also hosts the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Is Plantel Contadero a co-educational day school?

Yes. It is a co-educational day school and does not offer boarding.

What language is used to teach the Preschool program at Plantel Contadero?

The preschool program is taught completely in English.

When was the Contadero campus established and how does that relate to the school's history?

The Contadero campus was established in 1977. Colegio Ciudad de México operates two campuses, Polanco and Contadero; the overall school began in 1953.

How does the admissions process work?

Prospective families complete online registration, then request an interview and a campus visit by emailing the admissions team after submitting the online registration.

What admission and initial fees should families expect?

There is an application/admission fee and a non-refundable admission exam fee. A one-time initial contribution is required for new entrants and is non-refundable unless the school cancels enrollment before the start of the academic year.

How is tuition billed and when are payments due?

Tuition is billed in installments (typically ten monthly installments). Payments are due in the first ten natural days of the month, with late penalties for overdue payments and possible small prompt‑payment discounts for early payments.

Is transportation provided, and is it required?

A transportation service is offered and mandatory for students from K1 through 3rd year of Secondary; it is contracted to Grupo Cotrep S.A. de C.V. and billed separately from tuition.

What is the Preschool curriculum like at Contadero?

The Preschool combines neurodevelopment with IB-inspired inquiry. Instruction is in English, and learning happens across forest, farm, outdoor spaces, and classrooms to develop autonomy, creativity, language, and social skills.

Is the IB Diploma Program available at Contadero?

Yes, Contadero offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

What language supports are available for English learners and IB students?

English is taught across the curriculum with specialized programs such as INTO Reading by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and an English-language IB program. Students can certify English proficiency through TOEFL Primary, TOEFL Junior, and Cambridge exams.

What wellbeing and support services are available?

The school runs an Inclusion and Psychology program with personalized follow-up to support academic, educational, and emotional development, focusing on social‑emotional skills like conflict resolution and self-knowledge.

How does the school support students with diverse learning needs and EAL?

There is an inclusion project with differentiated support and curricular adjustments as needed. The EAL program is bilingual, with English integrated across subjects and qualified teachers to support language development.

What extracurricular activities and after-school options exist at Contadero?

After School is available for Preescolar and PreFirst from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, offering recreational, sports, and cultural activities plus a healthy meals program. The school also runs sustainability and social project activities.

What campus governance or identity does the school have?

The Contadero campus is part of Colegio Ciudad de México and aligns with International Baccalaureate governance and philosophy, including IB-aligned English programming.

What does the school culture emphasize in its community?

The campus fosters inquiry through Units of Inquiry and aims to nurture curiosity and a sense of belonging, prioritizing quality education, excellence, critical thinking, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

What about meals and food options at the campus?

Meals are available through a cafeteria program, and charges apply for those who use the meal service.

What are the re-registration requirements and ongoing payments?

Re-registration requires being current on tuition, transport, and after-school payments. An annual re-registration package covers items such as school insurance, basic books and supplies, yearbook, and administrative items.

How can I contact the Contadero campus for admissions or information?

You can reach Contadero at 55 5812 0610 ext. 2119 or pr.cont@colegiociudad.edu.mx for admissions or general inquiries.

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