Mexico, Cuernavaca
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NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca offers an education based on social and cognitive competencies. Through creativity and problem-solving workshops, students develop strong skills and logical-mathematical thinking at each learning stage. Interdisciplinary projects, new technologies, and contact with nature are the primary tools used to foster holistic learning with values. The school holds academic and cultural recognitions at national and international levels, including the Tec de Monterrey Talent Scholarship, top finishes in state competitions, interschool sports medals, and SEP recognitions.
Students engage in artistic experiences such as visual arts, participation in the NC Rock Band, and Theatre Workshop, along with a Cambridge Workshop. After-school offerings emphasize arts and performance, including the NC Theatre Company and related programs. Visual arts and music are integrated through both in-school and after-school activities to support creative expression and performance.
The bilingual program is pragmatic and advanced: 75% English and 25% Spanish. First English strengthens the second language during a crucial neurodevelopment stage, with 75% English and 25% Spanish emphasis. English classes in Primaria are 100% in English, and students earn a Cambridge certification (KET) by the end of primary. French is introduced from 1st to 3rd grade to structure knowledge formally in 4th to 6th grade, supported by Cambridge certifications within the multicultural program.
The school prioritizes cultural and sports development. Afterschool offers a wide range of activities, including NC Band, plastic arts, tennis, basketball, Taekwondo, chess (ESNAJ), and football with the Pumas school, among others. Students can join Pumas football teams, participate in theatre projects, and engage in music and other performance activities.
The values program anchors student formation with a cross-curricular focus on socio-emotional development. Core values include Responsibility, Respect, and Honesty, fostering self-awareness and social responsibility throughout the school community.
Students are described as highly independent, collaborative leaders and agents of change. The multicultural program supports high performance with Cambridge certifications (PET and FCE), reflecting a commitment to leadership development and academic growth.
The school provides a safe, welcoming environment that supports emotional and physical well-being. It emphasizes reflection, self-knowledge, awareness, and critical thinking, with clear channels of communication among students, families, and staff. A balanced offering of academics, sports, and arts contributes to overall wellbeing and personal development.
Located in Cuernavaca, NC School Cuernavaca (Colegio Nuevo Continente Cuernavaca) sits on two hectares of green spaces and spacious facilities for Toddlers through Secundaria. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula delivered through a bilingual, experiential learning model. English and Spanish are balanced as about 75% English and 25% Spanish, with First English and Preschool emphasizing immersion and a multicultural Primary program that builds Cambridge foundations and introduces French in the middle grades. Secondary students pursue Cambridge certifications, including PET and FCE, while primary students work toward KET. The campus features technology-enabled classrooms, a library, and a Ludoteca, supporting interdisciplinary projects and close contact with nature. A broad after-school program includes visual arts, theatre, music ensembles, and a range of sports such as football with the Pumas, basketball, taekwondo, and tennis. The school emphasizes collaboration with families and values-based approach to develop creativity, problem solving, and responsible leadership.