Mexico, Monterrey
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Madison Monterrey Campus is the first Madison Campus, founded in 1978, and is a private international school in Monterrey, Mexico serving students aged three to sixteen. The campus delivers an International Baccalaureate program: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for early adolescents, with a strong emphasis on inquiry, intercultural understanding, and real-world application. The Pre-School maintains 100% English instruction to support language immersion, while Elementary offers a bilingual English–Spanish program and a strong reading focus. The curriculum integrates technology to reinforce Math, Science, and Language, and includes dedicated labs for Music, Science, Art PYP, and STEAM. Facilities include a neuromotor gym, library, cafeteria, and outdoor fields for basketball and soccer. Beyond academics, the school runs Mental Health Awareness Projects, and a socio-emotional program, including Star Promise: Tell An Adult Right Away. A variety of Arts, Languages, and Sports clubs complement the IB program.
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Madison Campus Monterrey has 550 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Spanish.
Prol. Marsella 3055, Col. Altavista, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64840, Mexico. The campus is in the Altavista neighborhood of Monterrey. Phone: 8183595166.
Nursery; Pre-School; Elementary; Middle School
Private international school; part of the Madison Group of Schools
Mexico
Madison Campus Monterrey teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 16.
Nursery emphasizes motor development, language, socialization, and integration into the educational environment, with English introduced as basic vocabulary (colors, numbers, animals, family members, and common foods). The program includes specialized classes such as Art, Music, Physical Education, Early Stimulation, and Library. Pre-School provides 100% English instruction to support language immersion and solid foundations; the program emphasizes Language, Early Stimulation and Music, and from K3 includes Computers and a Science Laboratory. Elementary offers a bilingual English–Spanish program with a strong reading focus and uses technology to reinforce Math, Science, and Language; it includes Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Computers and a Science Laboratory. Middle School uses Trans-disciplinary Projects aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme to foster holistic learning and practical application, and includes Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Computers and Science Laboratory.
Mental Health Awareness Projects and Campaigns include Star Promise: Tell an Adult Right Away; Mental Health Campaign; Socio-Emotional Learning Program; School for Parents; the presence of a Psychology Department supports student wellbeing; the main purpose is to educate, sensitize and empathize with the Madison community and promote a sense of belonging and wellbeing among all students. It also emphasizes helping students know themselves, identify their emotions, and channel each feeling appropriately with guidance from caregivers and teachers.
Nursery emphasizes language development with English vocabulary; Pre-School classes are 100% in English to support complete language immersion and solid foundations in English; Elementary combines English and Spanish programs with a stimulating reading program and technology tools to reinforce Math, Science, and Language; Middle School uses Trans-disciplinary Projects (MYP) with holistic learning.
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Emotional Wellbeing program, which includes mental health awareness initiatives and campaigns and resources for families (School for Parents), led in part by a Psychology Department to support student and family wellbeing.
Enrollment Process
Preschool
1. Interview: The School Director or an appointed director conducts a formal interview with the family to discuss the child's needs and readiness for the Preschool program. The interview helps determine fit for the Preschool track and informs the next steps in the admissions process. Family members should share information about learning goals and any special considerations. This interview establishes the initial expectations for enrollment.
2. Evaluation: An evaluation with the area coordinator is conducted to assess the child's development and suitability for the Preschool track. The evaluation is used to guide admissions decisions and is scheduled by appointment. The coordinator reviews performance indicators and readiness for school routines. Results help determine eligibility for enrollment.
3. Enrollment forms and payments: After receiving enrollment forms, the family completes them and makes the proper payments. These forms and payments initiate the enrollment process. There is an admission test administered individually with a prior appointment, and there is a cost for the exam which will be reimbursed with the enrollment fee. The step advances once forms and payments are received.
4. Documentation: Bring birth certificate, certificate of prior studies, two small color photos, copy of CURP, copy of vaccination certificate, good conduct letter, and statement of no debts with prior school. The listed documents are required to finalize enrollment. The admission test cost is reimbursed as part of the enrollment fee.
Elementary & Middle School
1. Interview: The School Director or an appointed director conducts a formal interview with the family to discuss the child's needs and readiness for the Elementary & Middle School program. The interview helps determine fit for the program and outlines next steps in admissions. Family members provide information on academic history and learning goals as relevant. This interview sets the stage for the admissions process.
2. Admission test: The admission test is administered and must be approved to continue with enrollment. The test is conducted individually with a prior appointment. There is a cost for the exam which will be reimbursed with the enrollment fee. Successful completion and approval are required to move to the enrollment forms stage.
3. Enrollment forms and payments: After receiving enrollment forms, the family completes them and makes the proper payments. These forms and payments progress the enrollment. The next step is submitting the required certificates and documents.
4. Documentation: Bring birth certificate; grades for the prior school year and/or current school year (SE); two small color photos; copy of CURP; good conduct letter; statement of no debts with prior school. The documents support enrollment eligibility. The admission test cost is reimbursed with the enrollment fee.