Mexico, Guadalajara
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English is the primary language of instruction from Preschool through General Middle Level. English language study includes grammar, spelling, reading and conversation as part of General Secondary Education. Other subjects are taught in English at this stage. French is included in the program, with official academic certifications available in English and French.
The school has a fully bilingual Kindergarten. English is a fundamental axis of the curriculum across the school. English is used to teach a broad range of subjects as students progress through Elementary and Middle levels. The program promotes international thinking and globalization through English-language instruction.
English immersion begins in Kindergarten as part of a bilingual program. As students move to Elementary and Middle levels, English remains the language of instruction for many subjects. English language learning is continued across the curriculum, supporting proficiency and confidence in the language.
Instituto Internacional SEK Guadalajara is a private educational institution offering the IB Diploma Programme and part of the SEK International Institution, a network with over 134 years of service. The Guadalajara campus sits in a nature-rich setting and features dynamic classrooms designed for play, discovery and exploration, plus an orchard for environmental education. The school places a strong emphasis on English as a foundational axis, with a fully bilingual kindergarten and English-led instruction across levels, complemented by official English and French certifications. The curriculum progresses from Preschool Level through General Basic Level to General Middle Level, using SEK methodologies to support development and language proficiency in two native languages plus a second language. Core subjects include Spanish, Mathematics, Universal History, Civics, Geography, Biology and introductory studies in Biology, Physics and Chemistry; English focuses on grammar and conversation. Extracurriculars run 8:00–16:00 and include sports, music, robotics, public speaking and arts programs.