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Taught languages German, Spanish, English, French, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Colegio Suizo de Mexico Campus Cuernavaca is a private international school offering the International Baccalaureate programme. It is one of three campuses in the Colegio Suizo network, alongside locations in Mexico City and Queretaro. The school provides a multilingual, globally-focused education in Cuernavaca, Morelos.
Amates S/N, Fraccionamiento Lomas de Ahuatlán, Lomas de Ahuatlan, 62130 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico
The Essentials
Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Cuernavaca has 254 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Campus Cuernavaca is located at Calle Amates s/n, Col. Lomas de Ahuatlán, Cuernavaca, 62130, Mexico. It sits in the Lomas de Ahuatlán neighborhood of Cuernavaca. The Colegio Suizo de México operates three campuses: CDMX, Cuernavaca and Querétaro.
The school accommodates different learning styles and individual needs with differentiated and individualized instruction, with continuous feedback and the opportunity to become multilingual to continue studies worldwide.
School day structure
Maternal and Kindergarten: 9:00 to 13:15; Pre-Primary and Primary 2: 8:15 to 13:15; Primary 3 to Primary 6: 7:30 to 13:15; Secondary: 7:30 to 14:15; Preparatory: 7:30 to 14:15 (afternoon schedule varies).
Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Cuernavaca ranges from MXN 123,770 to MXN 225,570 for 2026/27.
One-time admission fee for new students (single payment at enrolment)
- Maternal – Pre-Primaria: MXN 36,700.00 (this single admission fee includes the first annual registration, first-year books, school supplies, language certification exam fees, excursions and intercampus events). - Primaria – Secundaria – Preparatoria: MXN 42,500.00 (same inclusions as above).
Monthly tuition (Ciclo Escolar 2025–2026)
Note: Tuition is collected as 10 monthly payments (no payments due for July and August).
- Maternal and Kindergarten — Monthly: MXN 10,620.00; Annual total (10 payments): MXN 106,200.00. - Pre-Primaria and Primaria — Monthly: MXN 12,330.00; Annual total (10 payments): MXN 123,300.00. - Secundaria — Monthly: MXN 15,040.00; Annual total (10 payments): MXN 150,400.00. - Preparatoria — Monthly: MXN 18,760.00; Annual total (10 payments): MXN 187,600.00.
Re-enrollment (reinscripción) — 2025–2026
- Re-enrollment is payable in June. Amounts (reinscripción) for the 2025–2026 cycle: - Kindergarten: MXN 17,570.00. - Pre-Primaria: MXN 20,680.00. - Primaria: MXN 22,320.00. - Secundaria: MXN 29,830.00. - Preparatoria: MXN 37,970.00. (Re-enrollment fees include all books for the academic cycle.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition billing is organized as 10 monthly instalments; no tuition payments are collected in July and August. - The re-enrollment fee is due in June each year. - Enrollment (matrícula) becomes effective only after payment of the admission (cuota de admisión). - Payment for the admission examination and for initial enrollment is processed by bank transfer; a CLABE (bank account number) is generated and provided with payment instructions.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable to this campus; the campus operates with daytime schedules for each educational level.
Other costs and inclusions
- The one-time admission fee for new students covers first-year books, school supplies, language certification exam fees, excursions and intercampus events. - Re-enrollment fees include all books for the academic cycle.
Refund information
- The admissions policy specifies that enrollment is only effective after payment of the admission fee; the published admissions documentation does not state a general refund schedule for paid tuition or admission/re-enrollment fees.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer / electronic bank payment using CLABE is used for admission and initial payments. - The school provides electronic banking/STP payment channels for client banks (electronic bank-payment options are supported).
(Amounts shown are expressed in MXN — Mexican pesos — and correspond to the published figures for the 2025–2026 academic cycle.)
Academics
Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Cuernavaca teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cuernavaca campus academic levels include Maternal/Kindergarten I and II, Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and Preparatoria (SEP) with the International Baccalaureate (IB). Languages offered are German, Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Certificates issued include the SEP high school diploma and the IB Diploma.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social and emotional development as part of its bicultural and multilingual education. It emphasizes the development of cognitive, artistic, athletic, social and emotional aptitudes and maintains a positive learning climate.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides differentiated and encouraging support for students, and promotes inclusion.
Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing as part of social and emotional development and a positive learning climate.
Safeguarding
The school has a School Code of Conduct (Manual de Convivencia Escolar) and a Procedure for Filing Complaints and Appeals.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Preschool and Pre-Primary admissions: For admission to Preschool groups, an informational meeting with the Academic Director is required, followed by a class demonstration in the corresponding group. Maternal is a two-hour visit or a full day; Kindergarten is one or two visits of one or two days in a Kindergarten group. For Pre-Primary, interested families should contact administration before the end of the current school year to schedule a meeting with the Preschool Academic Director and arrange a class demonstration. The class demonstration includes the Pre-Primary admission exam, which costs 1,600 pesos and is payable by bank transfer either the day before or the day of the exam. After the class demonstration, a follow‑up information session about enrollment is held with the Preschool Academic Director.
FAQs
Where is Colegio Suizo de México – Campus Cuernavaca located and what levels does it serve?
The Cuernavaca campus is at Calle Amates s/n, Col. Lomas de Ahuatlán, Cuernavaca, 62130, Mexico. It serves Maternal/Kindergarten I & II, Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and Preparatoria (SEP) with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
What curriculum does the Cuernavaca campus follow, and how is it delivered?
The school combines the Swiss Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a Cuernavaca-specific program to meet diverse learning needs.
Is the school co-educational and who governs it?
Yes, it is co-educational. It is sponsored by the Canton of Zurich and the Head of School is Angela Núñez-Kälin.
What are the admission exam fees by level?
Admission exam fees are MXN 1,600 for Pre-Primaria and MXN 2,100 for Primaria through Preparatoria.
What are the one-time admission and re-enrollment fees, and what do they include?
One-time admission fees: Maternal–Pre-Primaria MXN 36,700; Primaria–Preparatoria MXN 42,500, including first-year books, supplies, language exam fees, excursions, and intercampus events. Re-enrollment for 2025–2026 varies by level and includes all books for the cycle.
How is tuition billed and what are the monthly costs by level?
Tuition is billed in 10 monthly installments (no July/August). Monthly amounts: Maternal/Kinder MXN 10,620; Pre-Primaria/Primaria MXN 12,330; Secundaria MXN 15,040; Preparatoria MXN 18,760.
Is boarding available at this campus, and are there waitlists or scholarships?
Boarding is not applicable for Campus Cuernavaca. Information about waitlists or scholarships is not provided in the data.
What diplomas does the Cuernavaca campus issue?
The school awards the SEP high school diploma and the IB Diploma.
What are the core elements of the IB Diploma Programme at this campus?
The IB DP core includes the Extended Essay (Monografía), Theory of Knowledge, and the Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme, which fosters independent research, inquiry, and service.
How are languages integrated into the IB Diploma Programme at Cuernavaca?
Spanish is Language A (Group 1), German and French are Group 2 languages, and English is offered as a Group 6 language; Mandarin Chinese is also among the school languages.
What facilities or campus spaces are described for Cuernavaca?
Specific details about sports facilities, academic facilities, or other campus spaces are not provided in the data.
Are there dedicated spaces for Visual Arts or other arts within the IB DP?
The IB DP includes Group 6 Visual Arts, but there are no campus-specific facility details listed.
Is there information about the classroom layout or general facilities on campus?
No specific information about classroom layouts or facilities is provided.
What are the key IB activities beyond academics offered at the school?
Beyond academics, the Diploma Programme emphasizes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS, which includes artistic, athletic, and community-service activities.
What arts or cultural opportunities are highlighted for students?
Group 6 Visual Arts is available, supporting formal study in creative disciplines, alongside CAS activities.
What annual cultural events does the Cuernavaca campus participate in?
Students participate in cultural events such as Laternenfest, Fastnacht, Schwimmfest, and other intercampus activities.
How does the school support diverse learners and individual needs?
The school offers differentiated and individualized instruction with continuous feedback and aims to multilingual development to meet diverse needs.
What safeguarding and wellbeing policies are in place?
The school maintains a School Code of Conduct and a Procedure for Filing Complaints and Appeals; mental wellbeing is supported within the positive learning climate.
Is there explicit EAL support mentioned, and how is wellbeing addressed?
Explicit EAL support isn't specified in the data, but the school emphasizes mental wellbeing and a positive climate as part of its wellbeing approach.
What is the daily schedule like and is there a uniform?
Uniforms are used across all campuses. Day schedules vary by level: Maternal/Kinder 9:00–13:15; Pre-Primary/Primaria 8:15–13:15; Primary 3–6 from 7:30–13:15; Secondary 7:30–14:15; Preparatoria 7:30–14:15 (afternoon varies).
