Instituto Alexander Bain S.C.

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1975

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Community and Service, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School

Introduction

Instituto Alexander Bain S.C. in Cascada 320, Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX, operates as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kinder 1 to 5th grade and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) beginning in 6th grade, with Bachillerato Alexander Bain continuing the IB framework. The school is secular, coeducational, and bilingual, delivering curriculum in English and Spanish and emphasizing inquiry, critical thinking, and holistic development through six transdisciplinary themes in PYP and eight subject groups in MYP. Since 2004, it has integrated IB into preschool and primary education and its language-learning path begins in preschool, with TOEFL Junior results aligned to CEFR and 84% of students at CEFR levels B1–B2 in English. A 5:1 student-to-adult ratio and a 1:1 iPad program support personalized attention and meaningful learning. Notable programs include Acción Social serving over 1,500 children and Liderazgo Responsable, fostering leadership with a national and universal perspective.

institutoab.edu.mx

Cascada 320, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, CDMX 01900

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at Cascada 320, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City (CDMX), 01900, Mexico.

Stages

The school offers Maternal, Preschool, and Primary levels.

Type

IB World School; secular, coeducational, bilingual.

Additional learning support

Personalized attention based on a deep knowledge of the students.

Country affiliation

Mexico.

Religious affiliation

Secular; no religious affiliation.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Summary — availability of published fee amounts
- No specific tuition, application, registration, boarding, uniform, or payment-method amounts for the 2026/27 academic year are published publicly. The school does publish general operational dates and level information but does not publish a public fee schedule for the requested cycle.

Application fees
- No public amount for an application or initial registration fee is published. If an application or enrollment charge exists, its amount is not available in the school's public materials.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- Specific tuition figures broken down by level (Maternal, Preescolar, Primaria), by term, or by full academic year are not published publicly for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26). The school lists the educational levels served (Maternal, Preescolar and Primaria) but does not provide per‑level or per‑term fee amounts in its publicly accessible materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public, detailed billing schedule (for example: annual invoice, number of installments, due dates, late‑payment penalties) is published. The school publishes academic calendar items such as the annual re‑enrollment period (example: period for re‑inscriptions listed as February 15 to March 15 in published school events), but explicit billing dates and payment terms are not published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. The institution operates as a day school for early childhood and primary education; no boarding program or boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, extracurriculars, association fees, etc.)
- Uniforms: The school conducts uniform sales and events, indicating that families incur uniform costs; however, specific uniform prices are not published.
- After‑school workshops: The school publishes an offering of after‑school workshops for the 2025–2026 cycle, implying separate workshop fees may apply; specific workshop fees are not published.
- Parent association / scholarship contribution: The school's scholarship association is financed with annual fees collected from parents at the time of registration, indicating an annual parental association or registration contribution is charged; the specific amount is not published.
- School‑supplied materials, medical service contributions or other incidental fees: No specific amounts or mandatory incidental fee schedules are published publicly.

Refund information
- No publicly published refund policy or specific refund terms for tuition, registration, or other fees are available.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, etc.)
- Accepted payment methods are not published in the school's publicly available materials.

Practical note for parents (declarative)
- Fee categories that are relevant when planning for enrollment include: application/registration fees, annual tuition (per level and per term), uniform and supply costs, after‑school or workshop fees, and an annual parent association contribution. Specific monetary amounts, payment schedules, refund rules, and accepted payment methods are not published publicly for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic cycle.

Academics

Curriculum

The school is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PEP) from Kinder 1 through 5th grade and the Middle Years Programme (PAI) for 6th grade of primary. The educational model is based on competency development in a bilingual environment with a high level of English, and emphasizes critical thinking and inquiry to achieve holistic development through the interaction of skills, knowledge, and interpersonal relationships. The Language Learning Path exposes students to a second language from preschool, and the TOEFL Junior Test is administered with results mapped to the CEFR, with primary-level results consistently exceeding expectations. The school operates with a 5:1 student-to-adult ratio and uses 1:1 iPads for students, with 84% of students at CEFR levels B1-B2 in English.

Student Teacher Ratio

5:1

Higher Education Progression

Continuidad Académica supports direct transfer to Bachillerato Alexander Bain; the Bachillerato is incorporated into SEP for secundaria and UNAM via the CCH for upper secondary; in Bachillerato there is continuity to the IB Middle Years Programme (PAI) and French as a third language; graduates have direct passage to some of the leading private universities in Mexico City.

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Admissions

1. Schedule a visit. Thank you for contacting Instituto Alexander Bain. Natalia Urías from Public Relations will contact you shortly to confirm your appointment. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:40 am to 1:50 pm.
2. Day of evaluation. On the day of evaluation, examinations are administered as part of the admissions process. Examinations and their results are the property of Instituto Alexander Bain and are for internal use only. Passing the exams does not guarantee admission. There are limited places per grade, and a waiting list may exist for some grades; places are allocated chronologically.
3. Delivery of results. The results of the examinations are provided to applicants after the evaluation. Passing the exams does not guarantee admission. There are limited places per grade, and a waiting list may exist for some grades; places are allocated chronologically.
4. Data capture. Data is collected as part of the admissions process. The information required during the admissions process is confidential and only authorized staff have access. The Public Relations department provides counseling and support during the process.
5. Delivery of documents and payment. This step involves providing the required documents and completing the payments as part of the admissions process. The Public Relations department provides guidance and support during the process.

Scholarships

The Alexander Bain Educational Scholarships Association, A.C. operates under its Articles of Association approved May 23, 2003, and is composed exclusively of parents or guardians of students at Alexander Bain institutions. Founded in 1974, its objective is to guarantee education up to high school by granting academic scholarships to students affected by the death of a parent or guardian. Scholarships are also granted if parents suffer total or permanent incapacity for students who have at least two years of study at Alexander Bain, with awarding subject to medical diagnosis and the Board's approval. There exists a very limited number of scholarships to assist families with severe temporary economic problems, limited to one school year with no renewal. The Association is financed by annual parent fees paid at enrollment and by the investment income generated by those fees.

Waitlist

Limited places exist per grade, so a waiting list may be used for some grades. Places are allocated chronologically, meaning applicants are offered openings in the order applications are received.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Instituto Alexander Bain located?

The school is at Cascada 320, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City, CDMX 01900, Mexico.

What levels and programs does the school offer?

Instituto Alexander Bain serves Maternal, Preschool and Primary levels. It is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kinder 1 to 5th, and the first year of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) starting in 6th grade, in a bilingual environment with a strong English component.

Is the school secular and coeducational?

Yes. The school operates as a secular, coeducational institution with bilingual instruction.

Are tuition and other fees published publicly for the upcoming year?

Publicly published fee amounts for tuition, registration, uniforms or other charges are not provided for 2026/27; some costs (like uniforms and after-school workshops) exist, but exact amounts are not published.

What is the admissions process like?

The process includes scheduling a visit, an on-site evaluation day, receiving the exam results, data capture, and delivering required documents and payments. There are limited places per grade and a waiting list may apply, with offers made chronologically.

Are scholarships available at Instituto Alexander Bain?

There is a scholarship program run by the Alexander Bain Educational Scholarships Association, financed by annual parent fees. Scholarships are for specific circumstances (e.g., death or incapacity of a parent) and are limited in number.

What IB programs are offered and how do they integrate with Bachillerato Alexander Bain?

The school offers the PYP for the primary years and the first year of the MYP. The program continues into Bachillerato Alexander Bain, with continuity into the broader educational pathway.

How is language development supported at the school?

A Language Learning Path introduces a second language from preschool, and English proficiency is assessed with the TOEFL Junior Test mapped to CEFR levels; 84% of primary students reach CEFR levels B1-B2.

What higher education or progression options exist after primary at this school?

Continuidad Académica supports direct transfer to Bachillerato Alexander Bain; Bachillerato is aligned with SEP for secundaria and UNAM via the CCH for upper secondary, with continued IB MYP and a third language (French) in Bachillerato.

What facilities or tech provisions does the school provide?

The school provides a 1:1 iPad program for students and uses a Language Learning Path to develop language skills; after-school workshops are offered as part of the program.

Are there dedicated spaces for IB programs or special facilities?

The description confirms PYP and MYP within the IB framework but does not specify dedicated facilities; focus is on inquiry-based learning across levels.

What extracurricular options exist beyond the core curriculum?

There are after-school workshops offered by specialists in the 2025–2026 cycle, providing activities beyond the standard curriculum.

Is community service part of the school's ethos?

Yes. The school runs Acción Social, benefiting more than 1,500 children.

Are there leadership development opportunities?

Liderazgo Responsable is a core pillar, emphasizing leadership that is connected to national realities and universal values.

How is English language learning supported and assessed?

English development starts with the Language Learning Path from preschool, with TOEFL Junior testing and CEFR-aligned results; primary students predominantly reach CEFR levels B1-B2.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

The school operates with a 5:1 student-to-adult ratio.

Are there wellbeing or safeguarding services publicly described?

The school highlights personalized attention as a principle, but specific wellbeing, SEN, or safeguarding services are not detailed in the available information.

Is Instituto Alexander Bain a boarding school?

No. It is a day school for Maternal, Preschool and Primary levels.

What can you tell me about uniforms and related costs?

Uniforms are sold through the school, but specific prices are not published publicly.

Does the school have a house system?

There is no information indicating a house system in the available materials.

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