Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz

Mexico, Chapala

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 5 - 18 years

Opened 2011

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Spanish, English

Typical class size 16

Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz is a K–12 international school located at Calle Internacional 63, Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years, alongside the American Curriculum and a bespoke program, serving students aged 5 to 18. About 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish, with instruction in both languages. The Diploma Programme (DP49450) is aligned with Secretaría de Educación Pública requirements and can be delivered through a blended IB/local approach. The school opened in Ajijic in 2011 and moved to a new campus by 2013; a primary school, Juana de Asbaje, began in 2021 in a hybrid learning model with 40 students. Distinctive features include Sierra Farms, an organic environmental science program, and an aquaponics project donated to the University of Guadalajara. CAS, community service, and physical education are embedded in IB framework, with Visual Arts offered as a Diploma Programme.

www.iiop.edu.mx

Calle Internacional 63, Col. Brisas del Jagüey, Chapala, Jalisco, México 45900

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico, at Calle Internacional 63, Col. Brisas del Jagüey, Chapala, Jalisco 45900.

Stages

The school serves students aged 5 to 18. It comprises Primary/Elementary, Secondary/Junior High, and Senior High, with the final two years dedicated to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

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Fees

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- No published amount for application, registration, or enrollment fees is available for the 2026/27 academic year (nor is a 2025/26 schedule published).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published tuition schedule broken down by year group, grade, term, or annual totals is available for the 2026/27 academic year (nor is a 2025/26 schedule published). Specific monthly, per-term or per-year amounts are not provided publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing calendar, number-of-payments options, due dates, late-payment penalties, or formal payment terms are available. Parents should assume that specific billing schedules and payment-term policies are determined and communicated directly by the school.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (regimen: day); there are no published boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, exams, extracurriculars, etc.)
- No specific published prices for uniforms, textbooks, laboratory or sports materials, extracurricular activity fees, or IB exam/program fees were found. Any ancillary fees (for example: student ID, yearbook, laboratory materials, external exam fees or special program fees) are not listed publicly.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy or published rules for fee refunds, withdrawals, or pro‑rata refunds was found for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Fee payment options
- No comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card brands, online payments, cash, CLABE details, etc.) is published. For billing or payment method confirmation, contact the school using the listed telephone numbers or email address. The school lists telephone (376) 688 0004 / (376) 688 0005 and email informacion@iiop.edu.mx.

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- A public, itemized fee schedule (application fees, tuition by grade/term, payment plans, additional fees, refund policy, and payment methods) for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in the school's public information; therefore no numeric fee amounts can be provided here. The school is a day school and offers the IB Diploma Programme. For any required numeric fee data, contact the school's admissions or finance office directly via the phone numbers or email above.

Academics

Curriculum

The school serves students aged 5 to 18 in a welcoming community. Our students are creative, internationally minded, and motivated to learn. 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish. The curriculum culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years of high school. Accreditations include the IB Diploma Programme with School Code DP49450 and national accreditation for Senior High (RVOE MSBG20141404; CCT 14PBH0310Z).

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Admissions

The school serves students aged 5–18 and is bilingual, with 95% of students fluent in English and Spanish. The curriculum culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the last two years of high school. The address is International Street 63, Brisas del Jagüey neighborhood, Chapala, Jalisco 45900, Mexico. The school is accredited for the IB Diploma Programme (School Code DP49450) and lists RVOE MSBG20141404 and CCT 14PBH0310Z for Bachillerato / Senior High.

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FAQs

Where is Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz located?

The school is in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico, at Calle Internacional 63, Col. Brisas del Jagüey, Chapala 45900.

What age range does the school serve and how is the campus organized?

The school serves students aged 5 to 18 across Primary/Elementary, Secondary/Junior High, and Senior High. The final two years are dedicated to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

What language of instruction does the school use and how bilingual is the student body?

Instruction is in English and Spanish, and about 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish.

What accreditations does Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz hold?

It is accredited for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with School Code DP49450 and has national accreditations for Senior High (RVOE MSBG20141404; CCT 14PBH0310Z).

Is Octavio Paz a day school, and are there boarding facilities?

Yes. It operates as a day school and there are no boarding facilities.

Are tuition costs and other fees published for the 2026/27 year?

No. There is no publicly published breakdown of tuition by grade or other fees for 2026/27; exact amounts are provided directly by the admissions or finance office.

How can families contact the school for admissions or fees information?

Families can call (376) 688 0004 or (376) 688 0005 or email informacion@iiop.edu.mx for admissions and fee details.

Are scholarships or waitlists information published?

Information about scholarships or waitlists is not published.

What is the IB Diploma Programme like at this school?

The Diploma Programme is offered in the final two years (grades 11–12) and combines IB requirements with local education standards, including CAS, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and university preparation.

Which languages are used for instruction in the IB years, and what DP subjects are offered?

Instruction in the DP includes both English and Spanish; subjects include Español A Literature, Inglés B, and Visual Arts as part of the Visual Arts Diploma Programme course.

What is the university preparation focus for IB students?

The Diploma Programme emphasizes university preparation and aims to equip students for higher education worldwide.

What environmental or campus facilities support learning outside the classroom?

Sierra Farms provides an organic, self-sustaining environment for environmental science and sustainability education, and the aquaponics building was donated to the University of Guadalajara in 2019.

What extracurricular activities are available to IB students?

The IB program includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS); Visual Arts is offered as part of the Diploma Programme, and House Wars is also available as an extracurricular activity.

What opportunities exist for creativity and service in the IB programme?

CAS requires students to engage in Creativity, Activity, and Service with community service and reflection as core components of personal and academic growth.

How does the school approach student wellbeing?

The school prioritizes emotional wellbeing and has supported students' mental health and resilience, including adaptations during the pandemic to maintain progress.

What makes Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz stand out culturally?

The school emphasizes a bilingual, intercultural learning environment with a strong IB focus on international-mindedness and cross-cultural understanding.

What is the history of the Instituto Internacional network in Chapala, including Octavio Paz?

The Instituto Internacional opened in Ajijic in 2011 offering Bachillerato; in 2012 the Secondary section opened, and Octavio Paz became the Senior High division; a new campus was completed in 2013, and Primary Juana de Asbaje opened in 2021.

What environmental or community learning partnerships exist?

Sierra Farms serves as an environmental education platform, and the aquaponics project was donated to the University of Guadalajara in 2019, reflecting community collaboration.

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