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Escuela Lomas Altas

Mexico, Mexico City

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Total immersion into English in Preschool sets the stage for bilingualism for Spanish speakers. A high number of native English speakers provides a linguistic model for learners of English. Units of Inquiry, as required in an International Baccalaureate World School, provide the framework for the development of the curriculum, and the program is taught half in English and half in Spanish. The library features 15,000 volumes in fiction and non-fiction, and librarians guide students through reading and book reports. The campus includes an outdoor hard-surface basketball court and a play area.

Sports Facilities

There is an outdoor hard surface basketball court. Basketball is one of the sports offered at the school. Football and handball are also listed among the sports available. The sports facilities support participation in these activities as part of the extracurricular program.

Academic Facilities

Total immersion into English in Preschool sets the stage for bilingualism. A specialist is available from grades one to four to facilitate transition into the bilingual programme. Units of Inquiry provide the framework for the curriculum, and it is taught half in English and half in Spanish. The library holds 15,000 volumes in both fiction and non-fiction; librarians guide students in reading and book reports. Sixth graders graduate fluent in both English and Spanish.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The school has an outdoor hard surface basketball court and a play area. Students have the opportunity to participate in Sports (basketball, football and handball), Drama, Music, Chess, Robotics and Stop Motion. A strong extra-curricular program is offered twice weekly for all classes. Kinder 3 and Pre-first participate in gym and chess as part of the program.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Unlisted
Ages 1 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational
Opened 1976
Bus Service No

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.

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