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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Irish Monterrey is an international Catholic bilingual school in Monterrey, Mexico, serving students aged 3 to 15. The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and combines the Mexican curriculum with Advanced Placement options for eligible levels, within a Catholic education framework. The program emphasizes language development, information technologies, solid science and technology education, and cultural understanding. A teacher acts as a coach to develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence through a relationship among student, teacher and context, with differentiated instruction by maturation. The Semper Altius School Network coordinates two campuses: Irish First School (Alfonso Reyes 400 Ote., San Patricio) and Irish Middle School (Batallón de San Patricio 110, San Agustín). Facilities include a Makerspace, library, chapels, auditoriums, gym, athletic fields, music and art rooms, a cafeteria, and green spaces. Extracurriculars feature STEAM, robotics (Dronemakers and Mecakids), chess, music, and leadership activities such as Irish Tank. ISTE 2025 participation.
Irish Monterrey has 912 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico. Irish First School is at Alfonso Reyes 400 Oeste, Col. San Patricio. Irish Middle School is at Batallón de San Patricio 110, Residencial San Agustín.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary
Type
Catholic international bilingual school
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Fees
Annual tuition at Irish Monterrey ranges from MXN 140,201 to MXN 210,851 for 2026/27.
Application / Enrollment fees (Inscripción y Reinscripción)
Tuition fees by school year (Colegiaturas) — amounts shown as: monthly (10 mensualidades), single annual payment (Pago en una exhibición — 6% discount) and two installments (Pago en dos exhibiciones — 3% discount per installment)
- Bambolino 2: - 10 monthly payments: MXN 14,807.00 per month. - Single annual payment (6% discount): MXN 139,186.00. - Two payments: MXN 57,451.00 (1st) and MXN 86,177.00 (2nd).
- Bambolino 3: - 10 monthly payments: MXN 14,915.00 per month. - Single annual payment: MXN 140,201.00. - Two payments: MXN 57,870.00 (1st) and MXN 86,805.00 (2nd).
- Preescolar (K1, K2, K3): - 10 monthly payments: MXN 17,860.00 per month. - Single annual payment: MXN 167,884.00. - Two payments: MXN 69,297.00 (1st) and MXN 103,945.00 (2nd).
- Primaria 1º–3º: - 10 monthly payments: MXN 22,431.00 per month. - Single annual payment: MXN 210,851.00. - Two payments: MXN 87,032.00 (1st) and MXN 130,548.00 (2nd).
- Primaria 4º–5º: - 10 monthly payments: MXN 24,059.00 per month. - Single annual payment: MXN 226,155.00. - Two payments: MXN 93,349.00 (1st) and MXN 140,023.00 (2nd).
- Primaria 6º: - 10 monthly payments: MXN 27,003.00 per month. - Single annual payment: MXN 253,828.00. - Two payments: MXN 104,772.00 (1st) and MXN 157,157.00 (2nd).
- Secundaria 7º–9º: - 10 monthly payments: MXN 27,003.00 per month. - Single annual payment: MXN 253,828.00. - Two payments: MXN 104,772.00 (1st) and MXN 157,157.00 (2nd).
All numeric tuition and registration figures above apply to the published 2026–2027 cycle.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency options: 10 monthly payments (Opción A), single annual payment (Opción B, 6% discount), or two payments (Opción C, 3% discount each installment). Monthly option covers September through June for preescolar to primaria. Payments are issued via the school payment portal Hub+Pay.
- Due dates and timing: Monthly payments are due within the first ten calendar days of each month (vencimiento: day 10). For single or two-exhibition payments, parents must select the option and pay before the stated deadlines to receive the discounts. Specific early-payment deadlines for discount application are published for each benefits plan (examples: deadlines for some discounts include September 10, 2026; March 31, 2026; June 30, 2026 as applicable to the benefit being claimed).
- Late payment and arrears: A late-payment surcharge of 5% is applied and accumulates each month on overdue monthly colegiaturas. Failure to pay three or more monthly colegiaturas authorizes suspension of the educational service after written notice; the school will notify parents at least fifteen calendar days before suspension. Payments received are applied to the oldest outstanding balances.
- Change of payment frequency: A change in payment modality may be requested up to 5 days before the first monthly due date via the Hub+Pay portal; once the payment cycle has started, changes are not accepted.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. The school operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, extras)
- School uniform: Uniforms are supplied through external providers; ordinary and formal uniforms are available via Ezetera; sports/team uniforms via Skolary (previously Silex). Ordering windows and delivery dates are set by the uniform vendors (example ordering window previously published: orders entered 1 August–25 October, delivery by 31 October). No uniform price list is published in the fee schedule.
- Books, licenses and materials: Grade-specific materials fees and lists are published in grade circulars. Example: a materials/platforms quota for 1st grade was published as MXN 4,570.00 for the 2025–2026 materials pack (licenses, platforms and specific resources); materials and platform fees vary by grade and are billed separately from colegiaturas. Additional items such as agendas, labeling/marbete, and school activity fees may apply per grade.
- Additional possible charges: Transport (if available), extraordinary exam fees, remedial courses, certificates/duplicates and special outside-hours activities may incur extra costs and will be published or communicated to families when applicable. Ordinary in-class library, laboratory and civic-event costs are included in the colegiaturas; out-of-schedule activities may carry extra charges.
Refund and cancellation policy
- Inscription/reinscription refunds: After the academic cycle has started there is no partial or total refund of the inscripción or reinscripción. A full refund of the inscripción or reinscripción is permitted only when the family provides written notice at least two months prior to the start of the next annual cycle (for one-year cycles) and the notice of withdrawal is delivered and stamped/signed by the school administration.
- Tuition (colegiaturas) refunds: No partial or total refund for monthly colegiaturas once paid. For annual payments (single or two-installment options), if a family requests withdrawal during the school year, the unused portion of the annual payment will be refunded proportionally from the month following the month in which the official withdrawal is requested and processed. Procedures require a written withdrawal notice and administrative processing.
Discounts, benefits and deadlines (summary)
- Early-payment discounts and family discounts are available under the school's published benefits plans (examples include discounts for prompt payment of inscripción/reinscripción, sibling discounts and discounts for children/descendants of alumni). Specific deadlines and percentage discounts vary by concept and are published in the benefits tables; examples include discounts conditioned on payment of inscripción by March 31, 2026 or by June 30, 2026, and deadlines for applying single-payment colegiatura discounts. Family discounts may be subject to accumulation limits (maximums) and rules about which discounts can be combined.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment channels: The school uses the Hub+Pay payment portal. Available payment methods through the portal and authorized channels include: referenced payment via BBVA (CIE reference) at authorized collection points (cash), in-app BBVA payments, online payment by credit card or debit card, and electronic interbank transfers (SPEI) via CLABE. Payments in the school cashier are accepted (credit/debit cards) only for families without Hub+Pay access. Cash payments at authorized establishments are subject to legal limits per month and per reference in compliance with anti-money-laundering rules. Payment methods and availability times can be limited relative to due dates (e.g., certain methods are only available up to 48–72 hours before a due date). Parents are responsible for keeping payment receipts and confirmations.
Notes on application of the rules
- Acceptance of the school's administrative norms and completion of registration in the payment portal constitutes consent to the published fees and conditions; colegiaturas will not be increased during the cycle except for extraordinary operational reasons communicated to families. Parents should follow the published payment deadlines and benefit schedules to secure any available discounts.
Academics
Irish Monterrey teaches Mexican Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.
Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary academic program that develops numerical and verbal skills in English and Spanish, provides solid science and technological education, fosters cultural understanding, and emphasizes language management and information technologies. The teacher acts as a coach to develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence within a relationship among student, teacher and context. Differentiated education differentiates instruction by gender to match maturation and learning styles. Resources include learning scenarios, collaborative work, critical thinking and problem solving, projects and experiments, simulations and games, and the use of technology. Integral formation focuses on intellectual, human, spiritual and social growth.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Active learning and life-skills development are central. Critical thinking and problem solving are prioritized. Students are the protagonists of their learning, and teaching adapts to their abilities. Teachers guide and accompany students, using feedback and dialogue to strengthen their aptitudes. The school aims to form individuals with integrity who think critically, act autonomously, and strive to improve themselves, learning to think intelligently, seek truth, aspire with will, and love wholeheartedly.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a psychopedagogical support area that coordinates with safeguarding leadership to support students' developmental and learning needs.
Mental Wellbeing
The Safeguarding Environments policy provides a 360-degree model to protect students' physical, moral, and psychological well-being. An annual program educates students in self-care to recognize and prevent abuse, with parental consent. The school assigns an Encargado de Ambientes Seguros (EAS) to oversee implementation, coordinating with the psychopedagogical area. Staff receive ongoing safeguarding training at least every three years. The policy includes procedures for identifying risk indicators and reporting them to the EAS and school leadership to address potential harm promptly.
Safeguarding
The policy rests on international and Mexican law foundations to protect children and adolescents. It defines abuse and presents an integrated safeguarding model covering prevention, detection, and response. It includes a Code of Conduct and detailed procedures for staff and service providers, admission health checks, and ongoing safety monitoring. It requires parental consent for activities and for certain communications and medical care. It outlines identification and reporting of risk indicators to the EAS and director, with written records. It prescribes a step-by-step response to incidents, including contacting authorities when needed and providing ongoing support to the student.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill out the online application form. This is the first step in the admissions process. Completing the form begins the admissions review. After finishing Step 1, proceed to Step 2 to upload paperwork and requirements. 2. Upload paperwork and requirements. The required documents are submitted to support the application. Uploading these documents enables the admissions team to review the submission. The admissions office will contact you after completing Steps 1 and 2. 3. The admissions office will contact you after completing Steps 1 and 2. Evaluations, school tours, and information sessions will be scheduled based on the waiting list. Acceptance notifications are subject to availability and priorities such as siblings, alumni, and recommended families. The admissions office only sends acceptance letters. 4. Evaluations will be scheduled as part of the admissions process. 5. Evaluation fees are $500 for Bambolino grades and $750 for Kindergarten through 9th grade. 6. Administrative policies with cost information can be reviewed. 7.
Waitlist
Waiting lists depend on movements in the grade you are applying to. The admissions office has no control over these movements; therefore, there is no fixed period of time for a waitlist. If the grade is at full capacity, the applicant's status is on the waiting list. The admissions office only sends acceptance letters.
FAQs
What curriculum does Irish Monterrey follow?
The school offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary academic program that develops numerical and verbal skills in English and Spanish, provides solid science and technological education, fosters cultural understanding, and emphasizes language management and information technologies.
What age range does Irish Monterrey cater to?
The school serves students aged 3 to 15. Preschool, Primary, Secondary.
What are the tuition fees at Irish Monterrey?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately RM140,201 to RM210,851. **Application / Enrollment fees (Inscripción y Reinscripción)**
- New-student registration (Inscripción) by section: MXN 15,341.00 (Bambolino 2); MXN 18,810.00 (Bambolino 3); MXN 53,367.00 (Preescola
Where is Irish Monterrey located?
San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico. Irish First School is at Alfonso Reyes 400 Oeste, Col. San Patricio. Irish Middle School is at Batallón de San Patricio 110, Residencial San Agustín.
Does Irish Monterrey provide additional learning support?
The school has a psychopedagogical support area that coordinates with safeguarding leadership to support students' developmental and learning needs.
Is there a waitlist at Irish Monterrey?
Waiting lists depend on movements in the grade you are applying to. The admissions office has no control over these movements; therefore, there is no fixed period of time for a waitlist. If the grade is at full capacity, the applicant's status is on the waiting list. The admissions office only sends
How do I apply to Irish Monterrey?
1) Fill out the online application form. This is the first step in the admissions process. Completing the form begins the admissions review. After finishing Step 1, proceed to Step 2 to upload paperwork and requirements. 2) Upload paperwork and requirements. The required documents are submitted to s
How many students attend Irish Monterrey?
The school has approximately 912 students.
What sports facilities are available?
The school has an athletic field, a gymnasium, basketball courts and soccer fields to support physical education and team sports.
What wellbeing support does Irish Monterrey provide?
Active learning and life-skills development are central. Critical thinking and problem solving are prioritized. Students are the protagonists of their learning, and teaching adapts to their abilities. Teachers guide and accompany students, using feedback and dialogue to strengthen their aptitudes. T
What extracurricular activities are available?
Music lessons include guitar, piano, and drums. Chess is offered as a stimulating intellectual activity. STEAM and maker-space initiatives, along with Dronemakers and Mecakids, support creative experimentation in technology and design. Homework Space supports students' independent creative projects
