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Prepa UPAEP Cholula

Mexico, Puebla

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Prepa UPAEP Cholula offers the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme on its Cholula campus in Puebla, with SEP recognition under RVOE. The bilingual curriculum blends a strong English track with courses taught in English and French introduced from year two, plus English B certification and TOEFL options. The IB framework is combined with five POP professional study options: Health Coach, Digital Marketing, Cultural Management, Art Production, and Entrepreneurship. Summer Academies support higher-education preparation, while the program emphasizes international-mindedness and leadership through an entrepreneurial-focused profile. A STEAM-informed approach guides teaching, and teachers are highly trained. Extracurriculars include Expo-Science, fostering project exhibitions and scientific exploration within a multicultural, active-learning environment that prepares students for higher education. Overall, Prepa UPAEP Cholula provides an international, bilingual, research-oriented setting with language development, leadership opportunities, and structured pathways to university.

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The Essentials

Prepa UPAEP Cholula has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Blvd. Forjadores de Puebla 1804, Barrio de Jesús Tlatempa, San Pedro Cholula, Puebla 72760, Mexico

Stages
High school (Prepa) in-person; bilingual education program; leadership development and entrepreneurial profile.

Additional learning support
Socio-emotional support and character formation.

Country affiliation
Mexico
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / registration fee

- An inscripción (registration) fee is required at the time of enrolment. This payment covers the annual charges that are collected at registration: seguro de vida del tutor (life insurance for the guardian), seguro de accidentes personales (personal accident insurance), cuota SEP, credencial (student ID), cuota de padres de familia and, when applicable, the Bachillerato Internacional fee. These inscription/annual fees are payable in full at registration.

Tuition (colegiatura) — structure and timing

- Tuition is charged monthly and is collected as ten (10) monthly colegiaturas per academic year (equivalent to ten monthly payments in the presencial/school‑based modality). These 10 monthly payments are grouped as five payments for the Otoño period (payments beginning in September and ending in January) and five payments for the Primavera period (payments beginning in February and ending in June). Every month or period started is payable in full.

- The institution publishes tuition amounts by campus and by program through the official circulars and billing platform for each cycle. Specific numeric tuition amounts for Prepa UPAEP Cholula are set and communicated by the campus in the circulars and billing notices.

Tuition by year group / per term details

- Tuition is billed as monthly colegiaturas (see schedule above). The school divides the academic year into two periods (Otoño and Primavera) and issues the ten monthly colegiaturas accordingly; there is not a separate per‑semester list of fixed monthly amounts published on the campus profile. The campus provides the exact monthly amount and any program‑specific supplements (for example IB program charges where applicable) in its circulars and student account statements.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Due date: Monthly colegiaturas must be paid within the first seventeen (17) natural days of each month. Payment after the due date incurs a surcharge.

- Late payment penalty: A recargo (late payment charge) of 3% monthly is applied on outstanding balances; returned checks generate a sanction equal to 20% of the check value plus bank commissions. Persistent non‑payment (for example, default in three colegiaturas) can lead to suspension of educational services.

- Payment periods: All periods that begin (Otoño or Primavera) must be paid in full for the student to retain the right to attend classes and assessments; for the automatic reinscription process in January, students must have no outstanding arrears.

Boarding / residence fees

- Boarding is not applicable: Prepa UPAEP Cholula is offered in modalidad presencial (day school); no boarding or dormitory fees are published for this campus.

Other costs and annual fees

- Annual fees included in the inscription (paid at registration and charged 100% at that time): cuota de padres de familia, cuota SEP, credencial, seguro de vida del tutor (coverage through degree level), seguro de accidentes personales (reimbursement for medical expenses in school), and any Bachillerato Internacional fee when applicable. These concepts are billed as part of registration. Books, school supplies, transport, camps, extracurricular fees and other optional services are not included in inscription or monthly colegiatura and are charged separately.

- Additional one‑time or occasional charges: certificate issuance fees for graduating year students, specific charges for certain activities (campamentos, excursiones), IB exam or program fees where applicable, locker or parking fees and other service charges may be applied and are communicated prior to the start of the cycle or when the activity is scheduled.

Discounts and scholarships

- The school operates scholarship and discount programs (including performance, sports, legacy/family and collaborator/company agreements). Family discounts for multiple siblings are defined (for example, fixed percentage reductions on inscription and on colegiaturas for the 2nd, 3rd and subsequent family members), and collaborator/company discounts apply when the employer has an agreement with UPAEP. Eligibility rules and percentages are defined by the institution and applied at the time of registration.

Refunds and withdrawals

- Refunds for prepaid colegiaturas: In the event of a definitive withdrawal before the end of a period and when prepaid tuition exists, the institution will return the portion of payments that have not been earned (pagos no devengados) up to the date the withdrawal is applied, provided the parent/tutor submits the original deposit/ficha that supports the payment. For a definitive withdrawal to be processed, the student must have no outstanding debt. Procedural conditions apply.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Accepted payment methods: cash (via the referenced bank account), credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) through the institution's designated payment system, cheque (to Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla A.C.), domiciliación (automatic charge to card or checking account), and electronic bank transfer using the CLABE provided by the campus. Returned cheques and incorrect transfer references have specified administrative consequences.

- Facturación (invoicing): When a payment for inscripción, colegiatura or reinscripción is reflected in the student account, the CFDI (electronic invoice) is automatically issued and sent to the registered email; procedures exist to request invoices under a different RFC when required.

Penalties and collections

- Repeated non‑payment can result in administrative withdrawal, suspension of academic rights (including loss of access to exams or activities), application of legal collection measures and reporting of payer information to credit bureau services according to institutional policy. Facilidades de pago and special payment agreements may be granted by treasury under defined criteria.

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Summary of findings and scope limitation

- The institutional regulations, payment rules and financial‑aid rules for Prepas UPAEP (including Prepa UPAEP Cholula) are published and describe: which charges are collected at registration; the tuition billing rhythm (10 monthly colegiaturas grouped in two periods); accepted payment methods; penalties; refund rules for withdrawals; and scholarship/discount policies. These documents do not publish the campus‑specific numeric tuition or inscription amounts directly on the public campus profile pages; numeric monthly or annual amounts are issued to families via the campus circulars and the official billing platform. As a result, exact numeric values (application/registration amount, monthly colegiatura by year group, uniform costs, boarding charges if any) are not available in the public materials consulted.
Academics

Prepa UPAEP Cholula teaches IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).

Curriculum
Prepa UPAEP Cholula is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme (PD) and the Career-related Programme (POP) since 2010. The bilingual component includes a high-performance English program, courses taught in English, and French as a third language from the second year, with English B certification and TOEFL as options. The curriculum integrates the IB framework and, through POP, five professional study options: Health Coach, Marketing Digital, Cultural Management, Art Production, and Entrepreneurship. The program emphasizes international-mindedness and provides experiences such as Summer Academies to prepare students for higher education. The Prepa Cholula environment is active, multicultural, and research-oriented, with international exposure through the bilingual program and leadership development through the entrepreneurial profile.

Higher Education Progression
Throughout Prepa Cholula, you will build your dreams and experience university life, helping you decide what you want to study. The IB Diploma Programme (PD) and the Career-related Programme (POP) provide international experiences and university exposure, including Summer Academies, to prepare you for higher education.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Request information and an advisor will contact you. You must fill out the form with your contact information. An advisor will contact you to assist you during the admissions process. 2. Know the documents you need to submit. Documents you must submit include: for entry to the 1st Semester, the grade report for 1st and 2nd semesters and the 3rd year of secondary education; the minimum average is 8.5; it is important that no subjects are failed. For entry to the 3rd or 5th semester, provide the secondary certificate and the grades for the previous semester(s); the minimum average is 8.5 and no subjects should be failed. Also include a copy of the applicant's birth certificate, a copy of the CURP, and the INE or passport of the person responsible for paying enrollment and tuition. 3. Schedule your admission tests online or in person. Tests include a skills assessment, a diagnostic English language level test, and a psychometric test. Schedule them online or in person. The tests assess your abilities and determine placement. You will receive instructions and dates for testing during the scheduling process. 4. Receive your results (in person or online). You will receive feedback on the results of the tests and guidance on next steps. 5. Pay your enrollment. Payment is required to complete the enrollment process. You will receive confirmation after your payment is processed. This completes the admissions steps.
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