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John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro

Mexico, Queretaro

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro is a private, non-profit, secular K‑12 institution serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers bilingual and bicultural education within an American educational tradition and provides an International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP in kindergarten and elementary, MYP in grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme in grades 11–12) alongside an American Curriculum. Founded in 1964 by Queretaro businessmen, the school has more than five decades in international education and today operates as a multicultural community. The Library & Media Center supports teaching, learning and research with dedicated PYP, MYP and HS resources; Follett Destiny enables digital access. Extended Learning covers music, dance, drama, ballet, robotics, parkour, yoga and Tae Kwon Do, including the JFK Orchestra and JJ Drama Club. SWAS language support, a Volunteers program, NHS, Model UN and TEDxYouth enrich academic and personal development in a bilingual, bicultural setting for students and families.

www.jfk.edu.mx

Sabinos 272, Jurica, 76100 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

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The Essentials

John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro has 1,400 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in the Jurica area of Quere9taro, Mexico. Sabinos No. 272, Jurica, Quere9taro, QRO 76100. The school serves K-12 students.

Stages
K-12 (Preschool through High School).

Type
private, non-profit, secular K-12 institution.

Additional learning support
The school provides Student Support Services.

Religious affiliation
Secular
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Pre-enrollment fees

- Pre-enrollment (registration) fees for the 2025–2026 academic cycle, by section: MXN 21,540 (Preschool K1–K3), MXN 32,620 (Elementary Pre-First–5th), MXN 36,240 (Middle School 6th–8th), MXN 39,500 (High School 9th–12th). The pre-enrollment fee covers life insurance (in case of death of the insured parent), library use, laboratory materials and computer use associated with classes; it does not include field trips, referees' fees, afternoon workshop fees, or other extracurricular activity charges.

Tuition fees (amounts and frequency)

- Regular tuition is charged in ten monthly payments. Monthly tuition amounts for 2025–2026 are: Preschool (K1–K3) MXN 12,680 per month; Elementary (Pre-First–5th) MXN 15,286 per month; Middle School (6th–8th) MXN 18,160 per month; High School (9th–12th) MXN 21,255 per month.

- Annual tuition (calculated as 10 payments) for 2025–2026 is therefore: Preschool MXN 126,800 per year; Elementary MXN 152,860 per year; Middle School MXN 181,600 per year; High School MXN 212,550 per year. These annual totals are the sum of the ten monthly installments.

Payment options by billing period and discounts

- Payment options available for tuition: pay in ten monthly installments, pay in two semester installments, or pay the entire annual tuition in a single lump sum. For the 2025–2026 cycle the school offers a 7% discount for a full annual payment made before August 29, 2025, and a 3.5% discount applied to each semester when semester payments are made before August 29, 2025 (first semester) and January 30, 2026 (second semester). Families must notify the cashier's office by August 15, 2025 so receipts are uploaded correctly in the payment portal.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Pre-enrollment fee payment schedule: the pre-enrollment fee may be divided into four installments due on March 31, April 30, May 30 and June 30, respectively. Failure to make the required pre-enrollment payments by the stated due dates may result in loss of the reserved place.

- Tuition billing schedule: regular tuition is billed in ten monthly installments (the academic cycle's standard installment plan). If tuition payments are not made by the established dates an additional financial charge will be applied as specified in the Admission Agreement and on the payment receipt. Parents must follow the school's established payment deadlines and the cashier instructions for semester/annual discounts to ensure correct processing.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro operates as a day school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees.

Other compulsory and typical additional costs

- Uniforms: uniform purchases are required for Preschool through Grade 8; students in Grade 9 and above do not wear a uniform. Uniform pricing (examples from 2025 pricing) shows individual items typically ranging roughly from MXN 400 to MXN 995 depending on the item and size (for example, T‑shirts and short-sleeve items in the MXN 455–495 range, fleece pants MXN 630–670, jackets MXN 730–985). A 10% pre-enrollment ordering discount was offered during the announced pre-enrollment ordering window. Uniform orders and payments may be processed through the school's designated uniform store and payment portal.

- Other likely out-of-fee items: field trips, referees' fees (sports), extended‑learning/after‑school program fees, certain workshops and extracurricular activities, books/materials for higher grades, and incidental costs are not included in the standard pre-enrollment fee or monthly tuition and are billed separately as applicable.

Refund and withdrawal notes

- No general, detailed public refund schedule for tuition or pre-enrollment fees is published in the school's standard fee materials for the 2025–2026 fee documents. The school's published fee materials state that additional financial charges and specific terms are set out in the Admission Agreement and on the payment receipt; failure to make pre-enrollment payments by the deadlines results in loss of the reserved place. For precise refund or withdrawal rules (timing, calculation of refunded amounts, administrative fees) those terms are addressed in the Admission Agreement and the school's enrollment/administrative policies.

Methods of payment

- Accepted payment methods and channels include the school's online payment portal (Servoescolar), payment at authorised banks using the printed receipt, online bank transfer using CLABE, and credit or debit card payments where permitted. Uniform payments and pre-enrollment installment payments are processed through the same portals or at the bank as described by the school. Families should follow the cashier's instructions and the payment portal guidance to ensure payments are recorded correctly. Late payments are subject to the additional financial charge described in the Admission Agreement and on the payment receipt.

Key dates and deadlines referenced in the published fee materials

- Pre-enrollment payment installment due dates: March 31, April 30, May 30 and June 30 (for the 2025–2026 cycle).
- Discount deadlines (2025–2026 cycle): full annual payment before August 29, 2025 (7% discount); semester payments before August 29, 2025 and January 30, 2026 (3.5% discount per semester). Families should notify the cashier by August 15, 2025 to ensure receipts are uploaded correctly for online payments.
Academics

John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual education and an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, with the Primary Years Program (PYP) in kindergarten and elementary, the Middle Years Program (MYP) in grades 6–10, and the Diploma Program (DP) for grades 11–12.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared for study at top universities in Mexico and around the world.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
The John F. Kennedy School, the American School of Quere9taro, provides an American-type education, acquiring a second language and maintaining high academic standards for all students. The school serves Preschool through twelfth grade, and a virtual tour can be registered by following the admissions options. The Office of Admissions can help at every step of the process and is reachable by email and WhatsApp. Admission is open to students who meet the following requirements: the right minimum age for their grade level; complete all steps of the admission process; pass the English, Spanish and Mathematics exams in Elementary, Middle or High School; complete a parent and student interview with the Student Support Services staff; have a good academic record (an average of 80 or above in Math, Spanish, Reading, and Writing); and present a documented record of excellent conduct and attitude. Preschool candidates must be 3 years old by December 31 of the academic year, be toilet trained, be able to separate from their parents for short periods, and complete a personal evaluation of social, emotional, academic and physical abilities with good results. Elementary and Middle School candidates must demonstrate readiness for reading and writing, be able to follow instructions, possess age-appropriate oral communication skills, and demonstrate proficiency in both English and Spanish appropriate to their grade level. Pre-First candidates should know the capital and lower-case letters and be prepared for reading and writing; High School candidates must complete a psychometric evaluation. All students entering Grades K1 through 10th will automatically be part of the IB Program (PYP or MYP) according to the grade level; 11th-grade entrants in the regular (non-SWAS) program will automatically be IB Diploma candidates with no additional charges or admission criteria to participate; 12th-grade entry into the IB Diploma Program is possible only after careful and individual consideration, including confirmation of successfully completing the first year in equivalent IB subjects from another school. The admissions process is confidential, examinations and their results are school property and for internal use only; some levels have a limited number of vacancies and the school will admit only those students who are best prepared and ideal candidates. If admitted, the Admissions Office will communicate the steps for registration and the payments that need to be made. The school reserves the right to deny admission to any candidate and does not have the resources to admit students with certain special needs. All students entering K1 through 10th will automatically be part of the IB Program (PYP or MYP). The Office of Admissions and Student Records is available to help with any needed clarification. The school invites you to register for a virtual tour and to contact via WhatsApp for questions.

Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by the school and funded by JFK, with SEP requiring the school to provide scholarships to families in need. The amount offered typically exceeds the required 5% of income and a formal scholarship procedure is attached to this process. The SEP scholarships are funded by the school and not by SEP, and the funds are intended for tuition. The process to apply for a SEP scholarship includes reviewing messages from the Director General and the Board of Directors, scheduling a socioeconomic study with Grupo de Evaluacif3n y Desarrollo Filt S.A. de C.V., providing necessary documentation via InFilter, and completing a home visit (which may be in person or virtual). If a face-to-face interview is conducted, photographs of the interior and exterior of the home may be taken; for a virtual interview, photos must be provided in advance. The socioeconomic study process has two parts: documentation orientation with Brenda Amezcua and a home visit or virtual interview. Payment of the socioeconomic study is required (650 MXN for renewing at the same address; 950 MXN for first-time applicants). Bank details are provided for deposit or transfer, and receipts should be sent to the designated contact. Completion of the socioeconomic study does not guarantee the scholarship. For school personnel, the process is handled through the Administration area. The Scholarship Process page explains these steps in detail and provides contact information for the SEP-related process.
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