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Greengates achieves outstanding results in the IB Diploma Programme and the IGCSE. It is the only school in Mexico accredited to deliver both the International Early Years Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum. The school has a community of over 50 nationalities, making it Mexico's most international school. In Early Years, there is 100% English immersion with an internationally qualified teacher and a bilingual educational assistant in every classroom.
Arts and crafts in Early Years help children develop independence and fine motor skills. Primary includes English immersion and drama lessons, with literacy development following the English National Curriculum. Secondary features drama, music, and art classes that connect with IPC units and cultural understanding. Beyond the classroom, arts-related activities contribute to students' creative engagement and collaboration.
Languages taught include English in Early Years. Primary teaches English and Spanish. Secondary offers English, Spanish, French, IB Japanese, and IB Korean. Multilingual skills are emphasized as opportunities open up through the program.
A typical day includes storytelling, reading and writing activities, and collaborative learning that builds confidence. Students participate in physical education twice a week, including swimming. Arts, drama, and music are integrated into daily routines, with additional performing arts and sports in the afternoon. Afternoon activities span sporting, academic, and performing arts, fostering teamwork and personal interests.
Beyond the classroom, afternoon activities span sporting, academic, and performing arts, helping students collaborate and lead. In the IB Diploma Programme phase, students engage in debate as part of their learning. Form Tutors provide guidance about deadlines and support strategies to help students thrive. The IBDP pathway prepares students for opportunities on the world stage.
Two lunch breaks occur daily, with healthy options from the tuck shop or packed lunches. Physical education happens twice weekly, including swimming in the Primary and Secondary stages. The garden features hydroponics and hands-on outdoor activities to promote active learning. Afternoon activities offer sports and performing arts that support physical and mental well-being.
Greengates School in Naucalpan de Juárez, north of Mexico City, is part of Nord Anglia Education and serves ages 3 to 18 as a day school. The curriculum combines IEYC for early years, IPC in primary, with English National Curriculum in English instruction, and IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme in secondary. In Early Years (ages 3–5) there is 100% English immersion with an internationally qualified teacher and a bilingual assistant. Primary (ages 6–10) teaches English and Spanish and emphasizes British and international studies. Secondary (11–18) offers English, Spanish, French, IB Japanese and IB Korean alongside the IGCSE and IB DP. The campus includes specialist spaces, a hydroponics garden, and a library with makerspace activities. It hosts a diverse community of over 50 nationalities and runs a broad after-school program including Drama, Music, and Sport. Notably, Greengates is the only Mexico school accredited to deliver both IEYC and IPC today.
