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Taught languages German, Spanish, English, French, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Colegio Suizo de México – Campus Querétaro is a private, Swiss-affiliated school offering an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Located in Querétaro, the campus provides maternal and K1 through preparatoria, with primary and secondary education incorporating elective courses. The school follows a European-informed approach, drawing on Swiss, Mexican and other cultures, and aims to form multilingual, capable learners prepared to engage with a global community. The IB DP is delivered during the final two years of upper secondary and is complemented by a language program that includes Spanish, German, French, English and Mandarin Chinese. CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) sits at the heart of student life, linking artistic activity, physical engagement and community service. The Diploma is recognized by more than 2,000 universities. Since its founding in Querétaro in 2007, the campus has grown within the Swiss-school tradition established in 1964.
Circuito la Cima 901, Fracc. La Cima, Km. 8 Anillo Vial Fray Junípero Serra, 76146 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico
The Essentials
Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro has 1,494 pupils, instruction in German, Spanish, English, French.
Location
Campus Quere9taro is located at Circuito La Cima 901, Fracc. La Cima, Km 8 Anillo Vial Fray Junedpero Serra, 76146 Quere9taro, Me9xico. It is in the La Cima area of Quere9taro. The campus can be reached at qro.info@csm.edu.mx or +52 (442) 254 3390.
Stages
Maternal/Kindergarten I & II; Pre-primary; Primary; Secondary; Preparatoria (SEP) and International Baccalaureate (IB).
Type
Private school with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program.
Additional learning support
Differentiated and individualized instruction to accommodate different learning styles and individual needs.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with Switzerland; sponsor canton Zurich.
School day structure
Schedules Campus Quere9taro by level: Maternal and K1 9:00
13:00; Kindergarten II 8:30
13:00; 13:00
13:45; 13:00
15:00; Preprimaria to Primaria 4º 7:30
13:20; 13:30
14:30; Primaria 5o06 7:30
14:20; 14:30
15:30; Secundaria 7:30
14:20; 14:30
15:30; Preparatoria 7:30
14:20; 14:30
15:30. Entrance is 5 minutes before start of classes.
Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro ranges from MXN 134,920 to MXN 231,200 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission exam fees
- Kindergarten (examen de admisión): MXN 1,200. - Pre-Primaria (examen de admisión): MXN 1,700. - Primaria a Preparatoria (examen de admisión): MXN 2,200.
One-time admission fee (Cuota única de admisión) — nuevo ingreso
- Maternal, Kindergarten y Pre-Primaria: MXN 37,400 por alumno. (Esta cuota incluye la primera inscripción anual, todos los libros y útiles escolares del primer año, los exámenes de certificación de idiomas, excursiones y eventos intercampus; no se utiliza uniforme escolar). - Primaria, Secundaria y Preparatoria: MXN 43,300 por alumno. (Incluye los mismos conceptos señalados arriba).
Reinscripción anual (se paga en junio) — ciclo 2025/26
Monthly tuition (Colegiatura mensual) and annual total (academic year = 10 payments; no pago en julio ni agosto)
- Maternal y Kindergarten: MXN 11,580 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 115,800. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas). - Pre-Primaria y Primaria: MXN 13,230 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 132,300. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas). - Secundaria: MXN 15,700 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 157,000. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas). - Preparatoria: MXN 19,390 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 193,900. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic-year tuition is collected as 10 monthly payments corresponding to the school year (payments cover September through June); no tuition is charged for July and August. Reinscriptions are charged in June. - The school maintains a cash office (caja) with set hours for in-person payments.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable for Colegio Suizo de México — Campus Querétaro (no boarding/hostel fees are listed).
Other costs and fees
- Uniform: The campus does not use a school uniform. The one-time admission fee for new students covers first-year books and supplies and language certification exams, as well as included excursions and intercampus events. - Additional optional or occasional charges (for items or services beyond those explicitly listed as included in the admission fee) are not itemized in the general fees summary; parents should expect possible extra, activity-specific charges when applicable.
Refund information
- The school's published admissions and fees documents for Campus Querétaro do not provide a detailed public refund policy within the same admissions/fees summaries. No specific, itemized refund schedule for admission, reinscription or monthly tuition (for mid-cycle withdrawals) is published in the campus fee notices and admission policy documents available for the 2025/26–2026/27 materials. Parents should note that explicit refund conditions are not stated in those documents.
Fee payment options
- Electronic bank transfers and STP electronic banking with a wide set of Mexican banking partners are available for payments; the campus lists several supported institutions (examples include Banamex, Bancomer/BBVA, Banorte, Santander, HSBC, Inbursa, Banregio, Scotiabank, Banco Azteca, IXE, CI Banco and Multiva). - In-person payment at the school's caja (cash office) during posted hours is an option.
Notes on effective year and updates
- The figures above are the campus fee figures published for the immediate 2026/27 information packet (and the 2025/26 fee schedule shown within those campus materials). The campus documents indicate that tariffs were scheduled for updating in March 2026. Parents should treat the numeric amounts above as the published campus fees for the 2025/26–2026/27 period.
Academics
Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers a high-level academic education within a European educational system that will open doors to the world. The mission is to form competent and multilingual individuals through innovative, multicultural, and excellence-inspired education drawn from the best of Swiss, Mexican, and other nations' cultures, to develop students' full potential and impact the world. At Campus Querétaro, education runs from Maternal and K1 through Preparatoria, including Primary and Secondary levels with elective courses. Secondary and Preparatoria are offered under the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Gifted and Talented
The school accommodates different learning styles and individual needs with differentiated and individualized teaching, always providing ongoing feedback and the opportunity to be multilingual so that students can continue their studies anywhere in the world as people committed to their environment.
FAQs
What ages does the Campus Querétaro serve?
Campus Querétaro serves students aged 3 to 18, from Maternal and K1 through Preparatoria, including Primary and Secondary levels. The Secondary and Preparatoria programs are conducted under the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
What curriculum and language offerings should I expect at this campus?
The campus blends Swiss, Mexican, and international influences with a European-style education. In addition to the IB Diploma Programme for older students, German, Spanish, English, French and Mandarin Chinese are taught as part of a multilingual, international learning environment.
Where is Campus Querétaro located and how can we contact the school?
The campus is at Circuito La Cima 901, Fracc. La Cima, Km 8 Anillo Vial Fray Junipero Serra, 76146 Querétaro, Mexico. You can reach them at qro.info@csm.edu.mx or +52 (442) 254 3390; the Head of School is Sandra Stauffer.
What is the tuition range for the Querétaro campus, and how is it billed?
Tuition ranges from MXN 115,800 per year for Maternal/Kindergarten to MXN 193,900 per year for Preparatoria. Billing is by 10 monthly payments from September to June, with no charges in July or August.
What are the admission-related fees I should know about?
There are application/admission exam fees: MXN 1,200 for Kindergarten, MXN 1,700 for Pre-Primaria, and MXN 2,200 for Primaria–Preparatoria. The one-time admission fee is MXN 37,400 for Maternal/Kindergarten/Pre-Primaria and MXN 43,300 for Primaria–Secundaria–Preparatoria.
Do they offer scholarships or financial aid?
The school does not grant academic or athletic scholarships, except in cases approved by campus leadership and only to students with a history at the institution.
What does the IB Diploma Programme entail at this campus?
The IB DP is offered for the final two years of upper secondary. It includes six subject groups and a core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service). Students typically take three Higher Level and three Standard Level courses.
Which subjects are included in the IB Programme at Campus Querétaro?
The programme includes Spanish (Group 1), German and French (Group 2), Economics/Psychology/Geography (Group 3), Biology/Physics (Group 4), Mathematics (Group 5), and English/Visual Arts/Chemistry/French as a Second Language (Group 6) as options for the Diploma.
How is the IB Diploma Programme connected to a student's future university study?
The IB Diploma Programme is recognized by more than 2,000 universities worldwide, helping students pursue higher education globally.
What is CAS in the IB programme, and why is it important?
CAS stands for Creativity, Action and Service. It requires students to engage in arts, sports and community service beyond academics, fostering creativity, physical well-being and social responsibility as part of the Diploma core.
Are there opportunities for arts, sports, or other activities beyond academics?
Yes. Through CAS and the IB framework, students participate in artistic activities and sports, as well as service projects, linking learning to real-world experiences beyond the classroom.
How is community service integrated into student life?
Community service is a core aspect of CAS, encouraging students to contribute to others and reflect on their impact, building empathy, civic responsibility and teamwork.
What languages are taught at Campus Querétaro, and how is language learning supported?
German, Spanish, English, French and Mandarin Chinese are taught. The school emphasizes differentiated and individualized instruction to support different learning needs and help students become multilingual.
Does the school offer any language-specific scholarships or supports?
Scholarships are not generally offered for language programs; exceptions may be considered by campus leadership, but language study itself is not a listed scholarship avenue.
What is the history of the Swiss School of Mexico and the Querétaro campus?
The Swiss School of Mexico began in 1964, opening its Cuernavaca campus in 1992 and the Querétaro campus in 2007. Swiss cultural celebrations and events are part of campus life, reflecting the Swiss-Mexican heritage.
How can families engage with the school community at Querétaro?
The Damas Suizas (Swiss Ladies) organize major cultural events, and the school emphasizes trusted, collaborative relationships among students, families and faculty with active parent involvement.
What cultural traditions does Campus Querétaro maintain?
Annual events include Laternenfest, Fastnacht, Schwimmfest, Sportag and the Navidad Bazaar, showcasing Swiss-M Mexican cultural heritage.
Is there a school uniform at Campus Querétaro?
No—there is no school uniform required for students.
Who governs the Querétaro campus and who is the sponsor?
The campus is governed by a Board of Directors, with the sponsor being the Canton of Zurich. Campus Querétaro's Director is Sandra Stauffer; the Director General is Jörg Wiedenbach, and the Board President is Rudolf Plüer.
Is Campus Querétaro officially an IB World School?
Yes. Campus Querétaro is recognized as an IB World School, along with the other Swiss School of Mexico campuses.
