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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Colegio Nuevo Continente Metepec is a private, co-educational school in Metepec, Estado de México. It offers a bespoke bilingual curriculum with German as the language of instruction starting in secondary and preparatory levels, with certifications in both German and Spanish. Learning experiences are delivered in Spanish, English and German, and the bilingual medium applies across core disciplines. The Science program emphasizes practical engagement, including an annual Science Fair that highlights collaboration, leadership, initiative and the humane applications of science. The campus provides high‑level facilities and a sports program featuring chess, volleyball, basketball, taekwondo and football, drawing more than 900 students from seven Nuevo Continente campuses to its Intercontinental Games. Distinctive features include International Experiences and the Integrated Sexual Education Program (PESI), alongside social‑emotional education and expert–parent dialogues. An on‑site 360° tour, psychopedagogical support and guidance services aid student wellbeing. Extracurriculars include N.A.S.A. (World Travel Academy) trips, International Games and the Model United Nations (NCMUN).
Blvd. Av. Adolfo López Mateos 801, San Salvador Tizatlali, 52172 San Salvador Tizatlalli, Méx., Mexico
The Essentials
Colegio Nuevo Continente Metepec has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The Metepec campus is located on Avenida Adolfo López Mateos Norte 801 in the San Salvador Tizatlalli area of Metepec, State of Mexico. It sits in a residential and commercial area with access to major roadways connecting Metepec to Toluca and surrounding towns. Public transport and local bus routes serve the area.
Stages
Preschool, primary, secondary, and preparatory (high school) levels. The school uses a bilingual system as the natural medium to convey and receive knowledge, starting in secondary and preparatory levels with German; certifications exist in both languages.
Type
Private, co-educational school. The campus integrates a bilingual framework with German as a language of instruction at the secondary and preparatory levels.
Additional learning support
Student support includes psychopedagogical services and educational guidance to aid character development. Specialists in psychology and educational orientation assist with student guidance within the school's framework.
Fees
Published fee schedule (most recently available): The school's published fee schedule is shown below and is reflected in the institution's official circular.
How tuition (colegiaturas) is charged — per term / per year - Preescolar, Primaria and Secundaria: 11 parcialidades por ciclo (pagos mensuales de septiembre a julio); each parcialidad uses the listed “colegiatura” amount. - Preparatoria: 10 parcialidades por ciclo (pagos de septiembre a junio); each parcialidad uses the listed “colegiatura” amount.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly / parcialidad payments are due within the first ten (10) natural days of each month; if the 10th is not a working day for the school, payment is due the immediately preceding business day. - Annual payment option: an annual prepayment of colegiaturas is accepted with a 5% discount if the annual payment is made before the deadline stated by the school for that cycle. - Inscription payment deferral: inscription/reinscription may be split into the school's published installment schedule when applicable (example: staged payments for inscription). - Late / returned-payment consequences: nonpayment of three colegiaturas authorizes suspension of the educational service; returned cheques incur an administrative charge (documented percentage for returned cheques).
Boarding / residential provision - No boarding program is listed for the Metepec campus; the campus provides day-school services and optional extended-hours care (estancia de horario extendido) for preescolar and primaria.
Other mandatory and optional fees / additional costs - School accident insurance: included in the inscription fee; covers incidents on campus and carries an indicated deductible. - Uniforms, books and materials: families must supply the required uniform and purchase books/materials; the family may choose the provider or use the school's suggested supplier. - Transport: the school does not provide its own transport fleet; an authorized external transport provider is named and transport is optional and contracted separately. - Specific additional service fees (paid when required): - Reposición de credenciales extraviadas: MXN 75.00. - Reposición / duplicado de candado: MXN 95.00. - Constancias (conducta, académicas, pasaporte, etc.): MXN 65.00 (tasa por servicio, plazo de entrega indicado). - Exámenes extraordinarios (Secundaria / Preparatoria): MXN 900.00 por examen. - Cursos intersemestrales de Preparatoria: MXN 6,040.00 por materia. - Certificados parciales de Preparatoria: MXN 1,640.00. - Reposición de certificado de estudios de Preparatoria: MXN 2,750.00 (plazo de reposición puede tardar hasta 90 días). - Equivalencia / revalidación de estudios (Preparatoria): MXN 800.00. - Optional extracurricular activities, special courses, field trips and sports practices have separate charges and are billed when organized; costs vary by activity.
Refund and cancellation rules for inscription / reinscription - Full refund (100%) of inscription/reinscription if written cancellation is submitted at least sixty (60) calendar days before the start of the school year. - Fifty percent (50%) refund if cancellation is submitted at least thirty (30) calendar days before the start of the school year. - No refund after the 30-calendar-day cutoff or after the school year has started; the same rule applies to withdrawal once classes have begun. Presentation of the original payment receipt is required for any refund request.
Payment methods accepted - In-person at the school cashier (no cash accepted): payment by personal or cashier's cheque; debit or credit card (American Express excluded). - Online payment portal (Algebraix / NCNet) with debit or credit card (American Express excluded) and electronic invoicing available through the school's parent portal. - Bank deposit / payment at bank branch (reference-based deposit) is supported as indicated by the administration.
Discounts and scholarships (summary) - Sibling discount on inscription: families with two or more children enrolled may receive a discount on the inscription of the younger sibling(s) as published by the school; internal scholarship rules and official scholarships (SEIEM / DGB) have their own conditions and cannot be combined in all cases.
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Academics
Colegio Nuevo Continente Metepec teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school uses a bilingual system as the natural medium of instruction, with German introduced in secondary school and high school. We have certifications in both languages. Science education emphasizes engagement with the sciences, including the annual Science Fair that demonstrates how science serves humanity and reinforces collaboration, leadership, decision-making, initiative, and commitment to scientific and human challenges. Learning experiences are offered in Spanish, English and German. International experiences provide spaces to deeply engage with our educational model and to live with freedom and responsibility. Social-emotional education supports student belonging and identity; shared dialogues involve experts and parents to discuss important topics; student mentorship is provided by psychopedagogy specialists and educational guidance professionals to aid character formation.
FAQs
Where is Colegio Nuevo Continente Metepec located and what levels does the Metepec campus serve?
The Metepec campus is at Avenida Adolfo López Mateos Norte 801, San Salvador Tizatlalli, Metepec, State of Mexico 52172. It offers programs from Preschool through Preparatory (high school), giving families a continuum of options in one campus.
What languages are taught and how is the language of instruction organized at the school?
The school uses a bilingual framework with Spanish and English as learning languages, and German is introduced as a language of instruction starting in secondary and preparatory levels. Learning experiences are delivered across Spanish, English, and German, with certifications available in both languages.
What makes the school's approach distinctive for international and relocating families?
The school offers a Bespoke Curriculum in a bilingual setting, complemented by international experiences, strong social-emotional education, and psychopedagogical guidance. A 360° tour helps families preview facilities, and the model emphasizes living with freedom and responsibility.
What are the registration and tuition amounts for each level, and how are payments scheduled?
Preschool (K1–K2): Inscripción 9,690 MXN; Colegiatura 5,767 MXN per parcialidad. PREFIRST (K3)/FIRST: Inscripción 10,050 MXN; Colegiatura 5,767 MXN. Primaria (1–6): Inscripción 11,780 MXN; Colegiatura 6,636 MXN. Secundaria (1–3): Inscripción 12,500 MXN; Colegiatura 7,190 MXN. Preparatoria: Inscripción 13,140 MXN; Colegiatura 9,080 MXN. Payments are made in 11 parcialidades for most levels (10 for Preparatoria), due in the first 10 days of each month.
Are there discounts or scholarships available, and how do they apply?
There is a sibling inscription discount for families with multiple children. Internal scholarships and official SEIEM/DGB scholarships exist with their own conditions and cannot be combined in all cases. There is also a 5% discount for annual prepayment if paid before the school's deadline.
Does the school offer transportation or boarding, and what about refunds if I withdraw?
The Metepec campus does not offer boarding; it is a day school with optional extended-hours care for younger students, and transport is provided by an external provider contracted separately. If you withdraw, refunds follow the policy: 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before the start of the school year, 50% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before, and no refund if the withdrawal occurs within 30 days or after classes begin.
What is the school's core curriculum and language progression in academics?
The curriculum is bilingual by design, with German introduced in secondary and preparatory levels and certifications available in both German and the other language. Students learn across Spanish, English, and German, with international experiences embedded to deepen engagement.
What is special about the science program and related student opportunities?
The science program emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration, including an annual Science Fair that showcases how science serves humanity and fosters initiative, leadership, and teamwork among students.
What kind of student support and mentorship does the school provide?
Social-emotional education supports belonging and identity, and students receive mentorship from psychopedagogy professionals and educational guidance specialists to help with character formation and academic progress.
What facilities and campus life features support learning and activities?
The campus hosts large-scale events such as the Intercontinental Games, connecting more than 900 students from seven Nuevo Continente campuses. Facilities support language learning and science, and a 360° tour is available to preview the campus.
What sports and extracurricular facilities are available on campus?
Extracurricular offerings include chess, volleyball, basketball, taekwondo, and football as part of the school's sports program, alongside a broad range of international activities and trips.
Is there a 360° tour available to preview the facilities?
Yes. A 360° tour is available so prospective families can preview the campus facilities and learning environments before deciding.
What extracurricular programs and travel opportunities does the school offer beyond regular classes?
Students can participate in NASA World Travel Academy, Washington DC and New York camps, Canada trips, and Model United Nations (NCMUN), among other international experiences and events.
Are there leadership or global-experience programs that help students develop beyond academics?
Yes. International experiences and events like the Intercontinental Games provide leadership opportunities, while programs such as the MUN help students practice diplomacy, research, and teamwork.
What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are available to students?
The school emphasizes social-emotional education and provides psychopedagogical guidance and individualized mentorship to support student wellbeing, belonging, and identity.
What leadership and community-dialogue opportunities exist for families?
Shared dialogues involve experts and parents to discuss important topics, supporting open communication between families and the school about student development and wellbeing.
Is there a boarding option at Colegio Nuevo Continente Metepec and who governs the school?
There is no boarding option; the campus operates as a day school with extended-hours care. The school is owned by Cultura y Fomento de Metepec, S.C., and is located at 801 North Adolfo López Mateos Avenue, Metepec, State of Mexico.
What languages are taught at the school and how is bilingualism implemented?
The school offers instruction across Spanish, English, and German, with a bilingual framework in which German is introduced from secondary onward and certifications exist for both languages.
What opportunities exist for families to engage with the school or participate in the community?
Families can engage through shared dialogues with experts and parents, participate in international programs and events, and explore the campus via the 360° tour. The Intercontinental Games also create a strong community connection with students and families from multiple campuses.
What highlights should relocating families know about the Metepec campus's community and events?
The Intercontinental Games bring together over 900 students from seven campuses for a large intercampus gathering, reflecting the school's active, globally oriented community and emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration.
