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Mexico, Mexico City
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Learning how to learn is promoted through hands-on experience and a commitment to acquiring knowledge and experience in a self-sufficient way, building a strong academic foundation. The school provides a global approach to education, aiming to expand students' horizons toward success in an international community. The curriculum is inquiry-based, immersing students in disciplines and promoting social skills, collaboration, self-motivation and personal growth. The school maintains a small size with a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio to provide individualized attention.
Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Idea Lab, Chess, Music, Art, Dance, Sports, and Learning Our Sounds are offered as core enrichment opportunities. The Primary Extracurricular Activities page lists Drama, Music, Chess, Robotics, and Stop Motion as creative outlets for expression and hands-on learning. The ELA Day and Talent Show showcase student performances in music, dance, acting, and other arts. The Easter Hat Parade is a long-standing tradition that celebrates creativity and imagination.
UNESCO International Mother Tongue Day was celebrated with a multilingual reading of Robert Southey's Goldilocks and the Three Bears, featuring English, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Tagalog and Japanese. The school emphasizes multilingual engagement and cross-cultural exchange as part of its international identity. The Sanderson Academy Exchange Programme with Sanderson Academy in Ashfield, Massachusetts, fosters global understanding and lifelong friendships.
The ELA community hosts events such as the Easter Hat Parade, the Year 4 Science Fair, and the Mini Olympics, celebrating creativity, curiosity and teamwork. The ELA Day and Talent Show highlight student performances in music, dance, acting and more. The Spelling Bee is an annual school-wide competition that showcases language skills and adds to school traditions.
Jump Rope Day is hosted to raise funds for the school's philanthropic alliance with Brincando por Ti and Dr. Sonrisas. Día del Amor y la Amistad activities include a Friendship Lunch Exchange that promotes kindness and connection within the school community. The Sanderson Academy exchange also strengthens international collaborations and community ties.
Wellbeing and mindfulness are valued at the school. SKY Breath Meditation courses were offered to staff in March 2023 to promote mental wellbeing. The program includes breathing exercises, meditation, yoga and leadership-conscious practices.
Escuela Lomas Altas is an IB World School in Mexico offering the Primary Years Programme for Preschool and Primary. The curriculum is inquiry-based and organized around Units of Inquiry, with total immersion in English and Spanish—roughly half of the content in each language. The school maintains a 1:6 teacher–student ratio to enable individualized attention, and sixth graders graduate bilingual in English and Spanish, prepared to continue in the junior high of their choice. Preschool and Primary curricula are incorporated into SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública). Founded in 1976, the campus emphasizes multilingual engagement and cross-cultural understanding, supported by a library of about 15,000 volumes in English and Spanish. The outdoor facilities include a hard-surface basketball court and a play area. Extracurriculars span sports (basketball, football, handball), drama, music, chess, robotics and Stop Motion. The Sanderson Academy Exchange Programme and UNESCO International Mother Tongue Day reflect the school's global outlook.
