Mexico, Cuernavaca
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NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca educates students through holistic, experiential education. Interdisciplinary projects, new technologies, and contact with nature are the main tools to develop holistic learning with values. The philosophy centers on self-knowledge and emotional–social development within a culture of respect, responsibility, and honesty. The school offers a values program and a socio-emotional development program as integral parts of its curriculum. The well-being of students is supported by reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, and critical thinking. After-school activities and collaboration with families contribute to social-emotional growth.
Education is delivered in two languages with a pragmatic bilingual approach. Toddlers and Pre-school programs use 75% English and 25% Spanish. The First English program uses 75% English and 25% Spanish for core subjects. Primary classes are taught 100% in English. French begins in 1st through 3rd grade and is developed through 4th to 6th grade, with Cambridge certifications. The program emphasizes acquiring English through natural listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and includes a strong French foundation.
The school prioritizes emotional and physical wellbeing of students. It emphasizes reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, and critical thinking. The socio-emotional development and values programs are integral parts of the wellbeing approach. The campus environment is safe, friendly, tree-lined, and spacious. After-school and cultural activities support holistic wellbeing and personal growth.
Safe, friendly, tree-lined, and spacious environment. The NC School Cuernavaca community emphasizes collaboration with families. Values of honesty, responsibility, and respect are central to school life. The approach includes reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, and critical thinking as part of safeguarding and personal development. The school provides a structured environment that supports student safety and wellbeing.
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.