Colegio El Camino

The school is located in El Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The campus sits overlooking Cabo San Lucas Bay. The physical address is Camino del Colegio, in front of Entrance

3 of the El Pedregal development. Colonia El Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico.

Nursery through Grade 12 (K-12) private, coeducational day school.

Private, coeducational day school offering the International Baccalaureate program.

A school psychologist is available for student support (contact Martha Ramirez for more information).

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Nursery and Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.–1:50 p.m.; Elementary: 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: Primary Years Program (PYP) for preschool through grade 6, Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 7–9, and the Diploma Program (DP) for high school. The PYP is bilingual, with classes conducted 50% in Spanish and 50% in English, and uses six transdisciplinary units of inquiry; specialists in Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, and Technology are integrated into the program. The MYP, officially authorized in September 2023, serves grades 7–9 and includes courses such as Visual Arts, Music, Mathematics, English Language Acquisition or English Language Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, Design, Physical and Health Education, Science with Laboratory, History/Geography, Ethics, and Well-being; some courses are offered in Spanish and others in English to provide a balanced, bilingual experience; there is a focus on inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary study, and the development of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, with student-led conferences and mentoring support. The Diploma Program (DP) has been implemented since 2016 and allows students to pursue the Diploma while completing high school within the national education system; six subject groups are offered (Group 1: Language and Literature in English or Spanish, Group 2: Language Acquisition in English or Spanish, Group 3: Individuals and Societies in Philosophy or Business Management, Group 4: Sciences in Biology, Chemistry, or Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Group 5: Mathematics in Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches, Group 6: The Arts in Film or Visual Arts); courses can be taken at Standard Level or Higher Level; core components include Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays, and CAS; several graduates achieve outstanding scores in Extended Essays; the program provides university guidance for Mexico and abroad.

Several graduates achieve outstanding scores in the Extended Essay component.

The Diploma Program provides guidance in university selection and applications in Mexico and abroad.

The Psychology and Counseling Department addresses the socio-emotional needs of students and any learning barriers through brief psychological interventions with pedagogical resources and strategies. If needed, students may receive extra support from licensed educational psychologists or neuropsychopedagogists, working with students and families to ensure appropriate steps are taken. The school creates an inclusive environment and develops action plans to help students develop skills and multiple intelligences; an individual educational plan may be developed as needed. In High School, career counseling is provided, including guidance on choosing careers, applying for scholarships, getting into college, and analyzing data.

An individual educational plan (IEP) may be developed to support students with learning barriers. The department coordinates with teachers and families and, when needed, involves licensed educational psychologists or neuropsychopedagogists to support learning and development.

Language Acquisition Support Program (CLASP) provides three levels of language support to help students become proficient in their second language. Level 1 offers 2–3 hours per week of in-school ESL/SSL support; Level 2 provides conversational electives in English and Spanish for 1 hour per week; Level 3 offers private ESL and SSL classes after school (two one-hour sessions weekly) for more intensive language study. Levels 1 and 2 are included in tuition, while Level 3 requires an additional fee. The program encourages parents to enroll students in all three levels to maximize language acquisition.

Educational psychology services support students academically and in daily life, encouraging them and providing activities to develop IB learner profile attributes. Teachers and coordinators work with the psychologists to support students in individual education plans (IEPs) that support growth through planned teaching and learning approaches. Prevention through informed decision-making is a key strategy to safeguard each student's cognitive and socio-emotional wellbeing.

The school provides a safe and caring environment for students, supported by trained and licensed staff of multiple nationalities.

New Student Admissions Process: If you are interested in starting admissions at Colegio El Camino, contact the Admissions department to request an informational meeting, noting that admission is subject to space availability. You will learn in detail about the educational programs, the admissions and enrollment processes, the documentation required, and the costs. Step 2: Schedule an appointment for the admissions exam. You must fill out an admissions form, providing information for the evaluator. The form collects data to support the evaluation. Step 3: The psychologist will deliver the results of the admissions exam during a pre-scheduled appointment. Step 4: If the admissions process is completed satisfactorily, enrollment will begin. To enroll, fill out the enrollment form, submit the documentation previously requested, make the payments, sign the School Regulations, Policies and Service Contract, and receive information about supplies and uniforms. In addition, usernames and passwords for the platforms and cafeteria will be generated. Documentation includes a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the CURP, a copy of the vaccination card, four passport-sized photographs, a letter of no debt from the previous school, and SEP report cards (which vary by grade level). For further information, the Cabo San Lucas location is Callejón del Jorongo

210, Col.

Scholarships: The school offers several types of scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, the student must be enrolled and the parents must complete an application; scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum average of 8.0 or better academically and 8.5 in conduct. A Scholarships Committee meets annually to review scholarship applications. The school also maintains university partnerships that provide automatic admission or scholarships based on GPA and other criteria, including: Universidad Anáhuac — automatic admission with a 300% scholarship for GPA 9.0 (percentage determined by results); Universidad de Tijuana — automatic admission with 30% scholarship for GPA 9.5+, 25% for 9.0–9.4, 15% for 8.0–8.9; Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO) — automatic admission for GPA 8.5+, scholarships up to 50% or 90%; Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) — automatic admission, up to 80% scholarships, direct admission for final grade 8.0, library access; Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) — scholarships for GPA 9.0+ in Engineering at 50% or 70%; Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) — automatic admission for GPA 8.5 between 1st and 5th semesters (or at the end); Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) — minimum GPA 9.5 on the 5th semester and minimum entrance score 1,200; 90% scholarship for Artistic Talent (portfolio required); Universidad de Las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) — automatic admission with GPA 8.0 and no admission fee; 10% scholarship on tuition.