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Prepa UPAEP Santiago

Mexico, Puebla

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees MX$73,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Prepa UPAEP Santiago is a campus of the UPAEP preparatory system in Puebla, Mexico offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) on-site high school education. The program provides a bilingual education experience, with English high-performance components, courses taught in English, and French starting in year two, plus English certification options such as English B and TOEFL. Students study in a comprehensive, active, multicultural, and research-based learning environment, connected to UPAEP life and resources. The curriculum includes Expo-Science and STEAM methodology, alongside transformative leadership and an entrepreneurial profile to develop responsible leaders. The arts and creative program advances film, visual arts, and music from year one, with professional formation in later years and a pre-university track in creative sciences. Extracurriculars span Expociencias projects, volunteering campaigns, and leadership academies (ALTUM). The school carries SEP recognition (RVOE) and emphasizes service, language proficiency, and international-mindedness for a globally oriented education. A welcoming, academically rigorous environment.

Av. 6 Poniente No. 1902, Col. San Miguelito, 72090 Puebla, Pue., Mexico

The Essentials

Prepa UPAEP Santiago has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
1 Av 6 Pte 1902, San Miguelito, 72090 Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

Stages
High School (Preparatoria) – upper secondary education

Country affiliation
Mexico

School day structure
The day runs from 9:00 to 14:00 and 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Incorporated into the SEP. RVOE Agreement SEP-4.2.1.2-DEP/10028/10 dated August 10, 2010; in-person schooling.
Fees

Annual tuition at Prepa UPAEP Santiago ranges from MXN 73,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- New‑student registration (inscripción) and associated one‑time items: several fixed charges are collected at enrollment, including the registration fee (Cuota de inscripción), tutor life insurance (Seguro de vida tutores), personal accident insurance (Seguro de accidentes personales), parents' association fee (Cuota de padres de familia) and the SEP administrative fee (Cuota SEP). Example itemized amounts published for enrollment installments are: Cuota de inscripción MXN 7,700; Seguro de vida tutores MXN 2,820; Seguro de accidentes personales MXN 650; Cuota de padres MXN 150; Cuota SEP MXN 285; plus the IB program charge when applicable (Programa Bachillerato Internacional MXN 1,770). The total initial amount due for first‑semester admission is shown as MXN 13,375 (itemized as above).

Tuition (colegiatura) – by year/term and billing format

- Standard billing format: School invoices tuition as ten monthly colegiaturas per academic year (10 mensualidades, typically September through June). Tuition is billed as monthly payments unless an annual prepayment option is used.

- Published example amounts (2025/26 academic‑year reference): annual registration and monthly tuition published for 2025 show an annual registration (inscripción) of MXN 15,990 and a monthly colegiatura of MXN 7,300 payable across 10 months. Use these figures as the 2025/26 reference tuition schedule.

- Earlier published tuition example (2022 cycle) and IB breakdown (for reference of how monthly charges are composed): colegiatura base MXN 5,750 per month plus an IB program component MXN 300 per month, for a total monthly amount of MXN 6,050 (10 monthly payments). The institution applies IB related charges pro‑rata across the three years and may require a retroactive IB charge when entering after the first semester.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Number of payments and timing: Tuition is structured as 10 monthly payments covering September through June. Payment windows and due dates are set by the school. Published rules indicate colegiaturas must be paid within the first part of each month (examples show within the first 17 calendar days or specific monthly due dates) and late payment generates moratory fees. Specific past guidance noted a moratory surcharge for late colegiatura payment (example: 3% monthly in one published cycle).

- Discounts for advance payment: A discount is offered if the full 10‑month tuition is paid in advance (historical examples show discounts—e.g., an 8% discount for full annual prepayment in one cycle). Details on eligibility and deadlines are set by the school each year.

- Consequences of non‑payment: Failure to pay two colegiaturas may result in immediate suspension of educational services and, in repeated or unaddressed cases, administrative withdrawal. Students must be up to date with payments to be automatically re‑registered for the next period.

Boarding / residential fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Prepa UPAEP Santiago operates as a day (presencial) preparatory campus; no boarding or residential program and therefore no boarding fees are listed.

Other recurring or occasional costs (examples and typical amounts)

- Program‑specific fees: When students participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program there are additional charges integrated into inscription and monthly tuition; an IB program monthly component and, for students entering after the first semester, a retroactive IB charge may apply. IB matriculation and certification fees can be charged in foreign currency and may be adjusted as required.

- Administrative and document fees (sample published amounts): Carta de buena conducta MXN 130; Constancia de estudios MXN 175; Carta de identificación IMSS MXN 130; Carta de no adeudo MXN 130; Examen extraordinario MXN 330; Reposición de credencial MXN 330; Certificado parcial completo MXN 700; Revalidación de estudios por semestre MXN 675. These service fees are charged when the specific service or document is requested.

- Optional extras and third‑party collections: Optional services (pre‑university programs, workshops, extracurriculars, optional insurance plans or medical agreements) and certain parent‑association or student‑association levies may be collected in addition to tuition; amounts and billing schedules vary and are published per cycle or communicated at the start of the year. Examples of third‑party collected items and sample values have been published in prior cycles.

- Uniforms, books and materials: The campus guidance indicates no uniform is required for day‑to‑day activities; students must supply required school materials and books as specified for their program. Costs for materials and devices (if applicable) are charged separately when applicable.

Refunds and cancellations

- Registration (inscripción) refund policy: If registration cancellation is requested at least 60 calendar days before classes begin, 100% of the registration payment will be refunded; if requested at least 30 calendar days before classes begin, 50% will be refunded. Once classes have started, registration refunds are not available. Refunds require the original payment receipts.

- Prepaid tuition refund on definitive withdrawal: If a student is withdrawn definitively after having made prepaid colegiatura payments, the unearned portion of prepaid tuition will be refunded after presentation of original payment documentation and provided there are no outstanding debts. Certification‑related withdrawals may require full payment of the 10 monthly colegiaturas for the period attended before final certification is issued.

Payment methods and invoicing

- Available payment channels: The institution accepts payments through bank deposit/transfer channels, payment‑ficha systems (Multipagos BBVA / Santander), online card payments (Visa, Mastercard; American Express accepted via specific channels), PayPal in some flows, domiciliation (automatic debit) and card tokenization for recurring colegiaturas. The school uses an administrative portal (Unisoft / SchoolNet) for generating payment references, receipts and electronic invoicing. Specific bank accounts, CLABE numbers and instructions are provided in the school's payment circulars and treasury guidance.

- Invoicing (facturación): Electronic invoices for inscription and colegiatura payments are issued automatically when payment is registered in the system; taxpayers' fiscal data must be entered in the billing section of the student account to generate the invoice in the requested name. There are cutoffs and system maintenance windows that affect same‑day invoicing.

Summary for parents (concise points to note)

- Expect a one‑time initial registration charge composed of several mandated items (inscripción + insurances + SEP fee + parents' fee + IB component if applicable). Example itemization and totals have been published for recent cycles.

- Annual tuition is normally collected as 10 monthly payments (September–June). Published 2025/26 reference amounts include a posted monthly colegiatura of MXN 7,300 with an annual registration of MXN 15,990; earlier cycles show different amounts and IB components are billed in addition where applicable.

- The school provides multiple payment channels (bank deposits, online card payments, domiciliation/automatic charge) and issues electronic invoices via its treasury system. Be prepared to supply fiscal data and the responsible payer's ID when registering for invoicing.

- Refund rules are time‑bound: full and partial refunds of registration are possible only if requested sufficiently in advance of the start date; prepaid tuition refunds for definitive withdrawal apply only to the unearned portion and require original receipts and no outstanding debts.
Academics

Prepa UPAEP Santiago teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school offers on-site high school education in a comprehensive, active, multicultural, and research-based learning environment. The school provides an international experience through a bilingual education program. The school develops leadership through an entrepreneurial profile program. The curriculum includes Expo-Science, STEAM methodology, sports, transformative leadership and life at UPAEP, and artistic expression. The school has RVOE recognition from SEP.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional education is a process that fosters emotional and social skills. The Prepa UPAEP Santiago model centers on developing emotional intelligence, teaching social skills, promoting resilience, fostering healthy relationships, developing self-regulation, and focusing on holistic well-being. From social-emotional education to character formation, it aims to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to understand ethical and moral issues. Dialogues in Families involve parents in supporting their children's academic-formative journey, with spaces provided for parents to reflect and learn about their children's progress. Academic-formative accompaniment includes tutoring and emotional, psychopedagogical, and vocational guidance to help students make decisions and build a life project, with a tripartite partnership among the school, the student, and the family, placing the student at the center.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Psychopedagogical support is provided as part of the Academic-formative accompaniment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a bilingual education model. An English diagnostic test is included as part of the admissions process.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional support is provided as part of the Academic-formative accompaniment, including emotional guidance, psychopedagogical support, and vocational guidance to support students' well-being and life planning.
Parent Experience

History
The Prepa Santiago is part of the Prepa UPAEP network. It is SEP-accredited under SEP Agreement 4.2.1.2-DEP/10028/10, dated August 10, 2010, for on-campus schooling. The campus is located at 1 Av 6 Pte 1902, San Miguelito, 72090 Puebla, Pue. The program offers a bilingual education experience and develops leadership through an entrepreneurial profile as part of UPAEP's preparatory system.

Community
Prepa Santiago is described as a welcoming community and second home. Students will study, undertake, act, sing, and dance, developing as leaders committed to solidarity, respect, justice, and liberty. Expociencias fosters activities such as project exhibitions, workshops, and cultural, scientific, and recreational visits, supporting students' research and exploration. Parents are assured their children are in an institution that cares for their holistic development, and the experience will be full of learning, joy, and achievements.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Expociencias fosters diverse activities, such as project exhibitions, workshops, and cultural, scientific, and recreational visits. Participating in Expociencia awakens interest in research, innovation, and dissemination. It provides a space for research that contributes to holistic development and connects with other institutions that share similar goals and projects. STEAM methodology is part of the program. The program includes a bilingual model, leadership and student life, and artistic expression.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Prepa UPAEP Santiago offers comprehensive education in an active, multicultural, and research-oriented learning environment. Expo-Science includes activities such as project exhibitions, workshops, and cultural, scientific, and recreational visits. Participating in Expo-Science awakens interest in research, innovation, and dissemination, and provides a space for research that contributes to holistic development. STEAM methodology integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to support learning across academic, personal, social, and spiritual dimensions.

Arts & Creative
The arts program develops the foundations to appreciate and engage with art. You express your ideas through film, visual arts, and music starting in the first year. In the second and third years you participate in a professional formation studio related to the arts, and in the third year you begin your pre-university experience in creative sciences. Extracurricular cultural workshops are offered in spaces that can inspire you.

Cultural & Language
Speaking more than one language strengthens cognitive and social skills for success in a global world. The bilingual component consists of three elements: English high-performance program in all Prepas; courses taught in English in bilingual Prepas; and French as a third language starting in the second year. You will receive dedicated support to strengthen English through Prep Course and Bilingual Support (two extra hours per week during the first year). The curriculum is oriented toward holistic formation, promoting an international mindset and language proficiency, with options for international English certification (English B) and TOEFL.

Social & Hobbies
Experience meaningful activities that foster transformational leadership and character formation, addressing contemporary challenges to build the common good. Student life includes activities such as student groups, the student council, and group leaders. Significant experiences include DIS (Disruption and Social Innovation), CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) projects, and Learning-Through-Service (AS) projects. Volunteering campaigns support the community (Telethon, Food Bank, and the Red Cross).

Community & Service
Volunteering and community outreach are integral to the program, with campaigns such as Telethon, the Food Bank, and Red Cross. CAS and AS projects enable students to apply their talents to serve others. From the first semester, students participate in CAS and AS projects that foster social impact. Volunteer opportunities and service-oriented activities help students engage with local communities.

Leadership & Professional
ALTUM Leadership Academy provides practical opportunities to apply knowledge and experiences through social transformation projects aimed at promoting the common good. Significant experiences include DIS (Disruption and Social Innovation) projects that connect students with civil organizations and social entrepreneurs. CAS and AS initiatives cultivate leadership and professional skills through creative projects and service. The program encourages students to develop a leadership mindset and community impact through structured activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports offer a unique and exciting experience. We emphasize sport, talent, and discipline, and joining a sport discipline helps you become a high-performance athlete. There are inter-preparatory and intramural tournaments, health-focused events such as Health Week with talks on sleep, first aid, addictions, nutrition, and hygiene, and a variety of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, athletics, and more.
Languages

Language Provision
The school operates a bilingual program. The international experience is provided through our bilingual education programme. An English language level diagnostic test is part of admissions. Language learning is integrated with the overall program.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Request information and an advisor will contact you. You must fill in the form with your contact information. An advisor will contact you to support you during the admission process. This initiation starts when you submit your contact details. 2. To enter 1st Semester, the following documents are required: the report card of the 1st, 2nd and partial 3rd year of secondary school. A minimum average of 8.5 is required and no subject may be failed. A birth certificate copy and a CURP copy are required for the applicant. The INE or passport of the person financially responsible is required. 3. Schedule your admission tests online or in person. The tests include a skills test, a diagnostic test for English level, and a psychometric test. Scheduling can be done after you submit the required information. 4. Receive your results in person or online. You will receive feedback on your test results. The feedback helps you understand the next steps in the admission process. 5. Pay your registration. This payment finalizes the admission steps. The process continues after payment. The admissions team will confirm receipt.
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