Madison International School Mérida

The campus is located in Mérida, Colonia Chablekal. Address: Campus Country - Mérida 24776 Colonia Chablekal, Merida, YU 9300. Phone: 999 611 9053.

Nursery, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School.

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School; NEASC-accredited.

60% foreigners; 40% locals.

Laic

International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (grades 1-5), MYP (grades 6-10), and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12. Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish across all levels, with language distributions: PYP 70% English / 30% Spanish; MYP 70% English / 20% Spanish / 10% third language (French or German); DP 70% English / 20% Spanish / 10% third language (French). All classes are conducted in English and Spanish. Constructivist pedagogy guides learning, with the teacher as facilitator, and the school follows a secular (Laic) approach and holistic learning. Accreditations include International Baccalaureate (IB) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

IB Diploma Approval Rate: 98%.

MIS develops global citizens who are critically-thinking, creative, and compassionate agents of change through innovative, dynamic and challenging learning experiences. The vision states that students will positively impact the world through their knowledge, skills and humanity. The IB learner profile attributes include Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. The Social Work program supports social-emotional learning by providing opportunities for service to others and the community. It emphasizes authentic connections between classroom learning and real-world community needs, boosts student self-confidence and increases responsibility.

All classes are taught in English and Spanish, reflecting a bilingual program. The educational model is bilingual.

Social Work fosters wellbeing through service learning and community engagement. It helps students develop self-confidence and greater responsibility as they participate in real-world service experiences.

Step 1. Admissions at Madison International School Mérida offer personalized attention from a member of the Admissions Department who explains the process in detail. The admissions team is available to assist by phone or email. Step 2. The admission process begins with an interview with the family. The family then fills out the application form and submits complete documentation. The Academic Directorate reviews the documentation to ensure it meets school requirements, and space availability is checked before moving forward. Step 3. Documentation required per student is comprehensive. It includes birth certificate and CURP, plus official grades from the last three school years if applicable. It also requires proof of studies from the current school, a letter of good conduct, and a letter of no debt (where applicable for private schools). Official identification of parents/guardians, proof of address, a letter of recommendation or family reference, an updated vaccination record (maternal and preschool only), and any required recommendation forms from the current school (as of 1st grade). Step 4. Admission is based on an interview with the family, space availability, a successful evaluation, and the composition of the student's record. Madison seeks students who can benefit from the learning program and bring talents, abilities, imagination, and curiosity to the school community, as well as families who can strengthen and engage with the Madison community. Step 5. There are waiting lists for many grades. Students who have completed the admissions process and are deemed qualified may be asked to join the waiting list due to space limitations. Students on the waiting list who cannot be admitted in the current cycle have the option to wait and go through the admission process for the following year. Step 6. If the student is accepted, the family has two weeks to pay the registration to secure space. If not accepted, the school will notify the family of the decision and the reasons.

Yes, there are waiting lists for many grades. Students who complete the admissions process and are considered qualified may be asked to join the waiting list due to space limitations. Students on the waiting list who cannot be admitted in the current cycle have the option to wait and re-enter the admissions process for the following year.