Liceo Mexicano Japonés

Camino a Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 CDMX, Mexico. It is located in the Pedregal neighborhood of southern Mexico City. The campus address lists both numbers 1500 and 1510.

Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Preparatoria (High School)

Civil association (A.C.)

Inclusive education; supports all students regardless of ability. On-site nursing staff (three doctors and a nurse) and medical insurance are provided.

Affiliated with Japan; maintains a Japanese Section certified by MEXT and offers intercultural programs between Mexico and Japan.

School bus service is provided by Transportes García under concession and is recommended from primary.

Education based on values with a high standard of academic excellence. The school uses UNESCO learning strategies and aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 4) to improve literacy and access to quality education. Students prepare for English and Japanese language certifications, including Cambridge Assessment English and the JLPT. The curriculum includes science and technology programs with certifications in Microsoft Office and Adobe, and participation in national and international knowledge competitions. The school emphasizes bicultural experiences and intercultural exchange through partnerships with Canada and Japan, a temporary entry program to the Japanese section, and specialized academies for Spanish, Mathematics, Sciences, and Informatics.

Since 2012, the school has been recognized as the top high school in Mexico City by Reforma newspaper, reflecting its achievements in national and international mathematics and science Olympiads. Alumni have earned scholarships to leading Mexican private universities such as ITESM, ITAM, and Universidad Panamericana, as well as to Japanese institutions including Nanzan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.

Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities in Mexico and Japan, including ITESM, ITAM, and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico, and Nanzan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in Japan.

Specialized academies for Spanish, Mathematics, Sciences, and Informatics support advanced study. Students participate in national and international competitions in mathematics, science, geography, and culture. Certificates in Microsoft Office and Adobe programs provide recognized credentials.

Through cultural exchange activities, we promote understanding and multicultural exchange among students to foster empathy and acceptance of diversity. From preschool level, both sections learn to coexist and share spaces. Intercultural experiences include events and joint classes that promote empathy, understanding, and a shared community. Intercultural activities foster social awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds. These practices contribute to a positive social environment across the school.

The school teaches Spanish and English at all levels. In the Japanese section, Spanish and English are taught at all levels. In the Mexican section, Japanese and English are taught at all levels. The language offerings create a multilingual environment across sections. Students use English as a core language for communication and study.

The school handles personal data of parents and pupils as strictly confidential and protects it under applicable law. Personal data, photographs, audio, and video captured at events or through school cameras are treated and safeguarded for safety and educational purposes, under strict confidentiality. Data are processed and retained only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes of this privacy notice and the academic or administrative relationship. Data are collected through multiple channels: in person, by phone, in writing or digitally, via the ethics line LMJ or QR-based online registrations. The privacy notice covers data about minors, including identification data and health information, and explains the use of cookies on the site. The privacy notice was last updated on March 18, 2026.

Download formats: Download the following forms and have them on hand, they will be requested during the enrollment process: Convocatoria Preescolar 2026 - 2027; Convocatoria Primaria 2026 - 2027; Convocatoria Secundaria 2026 - 2027; Convocatoria Preparatoria 2026 - 2027.

Thank you for your interest in Liceo Mexicano Japonés. To begin, a diagram of our admissions process is provided. If you have questions you can call 55-5568-7111 ext. Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00 hrs.

1. First contact: Contact us to schedule your information appointment. This can be done via our phone line 55-5568-7111 ext. Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00–16:00.

2. Informational appointment: Once you have contacted us, an informational appointment is scheduled where you will be attended by the director of the level of interest. In this session you can: visit the facilities; receive an information kit; clarify pending doubts; register and follow up; schedule an interview or entrance exam (depends on the level).

3. Interview / Entrance exam: At this point, the interview or entrance exam for the desired level will be scheduled. After it is carried out, the results are reviewed with the director of the level and/or approval by the Dirección General Sección Académica Mexicana (DGSAM). Results will be delivered 48 hours after the examination.

4. Enrollment: Five business days after the interview, the acceptance letter will be emailed to the parent; with it we proceed to process, with accounting, the bank reference for the enrollment payment and the enrollment envelope, list of supplies, calendars, etc.

Location: Camino a Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 CDMX, México.