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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.

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

The Essentials

Instituto Alexander Bain S.C. has instruction in Spanish, English.

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

Governance and Ownership
IB World School; The Instituto Alexander Bain is organized as a Sociedad Civil (S.C.). Since 2004, it has been authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PEP) and the first year of the Middle Years Programme (PAI), continuing in Bachillerato Alexander Bain.
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

Instituto Alexander Bain S.C. teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

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.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school exposes students to a second language through its Language Learning Path program, which begins in preschool. During schooling, students acquire and refine the second language by learning about the language and through the language. The school administers the TOEFL Junior Test to assess essential foundations for English language development, with results mapped to the CEFR to validate the English proficiency with which students complete primary. Consistently, student results exceed expectations for primary-level achievement.
Parent Experience

History
The school opened its doors in 1975 in a secular, bilingual, and coeducational environment with the clear objective of providing comprehensive development for its students through education of the highest quality and strengthening universal values, under the direction of Mrs. Ofelia Arriaga de Nájera (Miss Ofelia). Over more than 40 years, the experience gained has been strengthened and evolved through the incorporation of programs and tools that keep our educational proposal current and at the forefront. Since 2004 we have been an IB World School of the International Baccalaureate, authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the first year of the Middle Years Programme (MYP); which continues in Bachillerato Alexander Bain. At Instituto Alexander Bain, we offer preschool and primary levels, both incorporated into the official programs of the Secretaría de Educación Pública. Since its founding our students continue their academic training in Bachillerato Alexander Bain, under the same educational system and values.

Community
The Community area includes Intranet-IAB, Maestros (Teachers), Control Escolar (Enrollment Control), and a Facebook page. It connects staff, teachers, families, and the broader school community to resources and updates. The Community area is labeled Comunidad IAB and provides access to essential tools and social channels.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents are a fundamental part of the students' development, and their presence is always welcome. Integrated through a board and representatives from each classroom, the Asociación de Padres de Familia is the main link between the Institute and the parents. In coordination with the Institute's leadership, it coordinates and implements various initiatives throughout the school year to benefit the community. Board 2024-2025: President Laura Ruíz; Vice-President Carmen González; Treasurer Nalleli González; Secretary Deborah Vallejo.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Instituto Alexander Bain is an IB World School, where in a secular, coeducational, bilingual environment of academic excellence, strong learning principles are forged at the preschool and primary levels. The educational philosophy rests on four guiding pillars: Personalised Attention, Meaningful Learning, Comprehensive Development, and Responsible Leadership. Academic programs span Maternal, Preschool, and Primary levels, with academic continuity and After School options. The school provides a 1:1 iPad program for students. English is taught through a Language Learning Path that begins in preschool, with TOEFL Junior testing and CEFR-aligned results; 84% of students achieve CEFR levels B1-B2.

Academic Facilities
The Primary School Program corresponds to the Primary Years Programme (PEP). Students from K1 to 5th grade are enrolled in PEP, which forms the base for the rest of the IB programs. The PEP provides a curricular framework built on essential knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action; students explore six transdisciplinary themes to deepen learning and reinforce knowledge and skills across disciplines. The framework centers on the comprehensive development of the child, their capacity for inquiry and discovery, inside and outside the classroom. The program continues into the Middle Years Programme (PAI), with 6th grade beginning the first year of this program at the Institute and continuing in Bachillerato Alexander Bain. The PAI aims to form young people who actively engage in their learning and have an international mindset, while empathizing with others and giving their life purpose. The program equips students with tools to inquire into local, national, and global ideas within a rigorous academic framework, organized into eight subject groups to offer a broad and balanced education during early adolescence.

Extra Curricular Facilities
This cycle offers a wide range of workshops, taught by specialists, so that students develop and learn things beyond the standard curriculum in extended hours. The After School workshops are part of the program and are published for the 2025-2026 cycle.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an IB World School. Its educational philosophy rests on four guiding pillars: Personalized Attention, Meaningful Learning, Development, and Responsible Leadership. Personalized Attention is based on the deep knowledge of each student. Meaningful Learning emphasizes inquiry and critical thinking, while Development enables students to perform efficiently in any sphere, and Responsible Leadership commits students to national realities and universal values.

Cultural & Language
The school exposes students to a second language through Language Learning Path, which starts in preschool. Throughout their schooling, students acquire and refine the second language by learning about the language and through the language. English language assessment uses the TOEFL Junior Test, and the results are aligned with the CEFR to validate the level of English proficiency with which they complete primary.

Social & Hobbies
After School workshops are offered by specialists to broaden learning beyond the core curriculum in an extended schedule. The 2025-2026 cycle offers a wide range of workshops for student development.

Community & Service
The school runs Acción Social as part of its community engagement, benefiting more than 1,500 children.

Leadership & Professional
Liderazgo Responsable is a core pillar, focusing on leadership that is committed to the national reality and universal values.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are Spanish and English as core; French is offered as a third language in Bachillerato. English instruction runs across programs, with a Language Learning Path starting in preschool; TOEFL Junior is used for English assessment with results aligned to CEFR levels. The IB programmes (PYP and MYP) provide the framework for language development from preschool through Bachillerato Alexander Bain.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual. English is taught as a second language starting in preschool through primary via the Language Learning Path. English proficiency is assessed with the TOEFL Junior Test, and results are aligned to CEFR levels (B1-B2) for primary graduates. In Bachillerato, French is taught as a third language.
Admissions

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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