Mexico, Mexico City
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The school uses active learning methods, cooperative work, and project-based learning, supported by cutting‑edge technology. It develops critical and creative thinking as students mobilize knowledge, skills, and attitudes for knowing, doing, being, and living. Hands-on inquiry is supported by spaces such as Maker's Lab and Creative Lab to explore science, technology, and design.
Creativity and artistic sensitivity are core competencies. Highlands fosters artistic expression through creative learning experiences and dedicated spaces, including the Creative Lab and Biblioteca Lúdica, with media resources in Sala E‑Media to explore art and design. Creative thinking is integrated across disciplines, encouraging imaginative expression.
Students learn in two languages, achieving strong bilingual proficiency. Highlands is part of the Semper Altius network, an international Catholic and bilingual education group present in 19 countries, which supports intercultural understanding. The program emphasizes communication and collaboration across languages and cultures.
Sport is a pillar of Highlands' formation, with facilities such as an auditorium and a preschool pool enabling physical education and wellness activities. The campus supports group activities and collaborative projects, fostering healthy social interactions. The environment encourages participation in recreational and interest-based activities as part of a balanced school experience.
Christian leadership of service shapes student leadership as service to family, community, and society. The school emphasizes social responsibility and interculturality as competencies, guiding students to engage with others in diverse settings. Service-oriented leadership is integrated into learning and daily life.
The school actively strengthens student leadership, empowering learners to lead with Christian values and a service mindset. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, initiative, and the ability to influence positive change in their communities. Opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills are aligned with Highlands' mission and values.
Love of God guides daily life, alongside personal care and character formation aimed at developing compassionate, generous individuals. Students are encouraged to live their faith joyfully, communicate effectively across languages, and nurture well-being through mentoring and personal growth. The program emphasizes balanced development that supports physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Highlands International School México is a Catholic international school serving Preschool through High School. The curriculum blends faith-centered values with modern pedagogy and technology, using a 1:1 HighTIC XXI model that makes digital tools a natural part of learning. Students engage in project-based and problem-based learning, case studies, and hands-on experiments supported by collaborative centers and STEAM education. Language instruction is bilingual, with English developed to a high level across divisions and French introduced from 7th grade. The Eagle Program provides a school-wide morning athletic activation, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, aerial dance, taekwondo, and track, reinforcing physical well-being and teamwork. Flexible learning spaces, maker spaces, and media resources promote concentration and creativity. Highlands is part of the Semper Altius network of Catholic and bilingual schools, with a mission to form leaders with values. Facilities across CDMX campuses include Maker's Lab, Creative Lab, Pinion Lab, Playful Library, auditorium, chapels, and classrooms.