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Taught languages German, Spanish, English, French, Mandarin
Strengths Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Schweizerschule Mexico is a Swiss international school in Mexico for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with the UNAM high school diploma, allowing graduates to complete both qualifications at same school. Instruction is provided in German, Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin Chinese, supporting multilingual learning through primary and secondary. The school maintains a continuum from Maternal/Kindergarten I + II, Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary, culminating in the UNAM diploma and the IB Diploma. A distinctive element is pairing Swiss educational traditions with Mexican diploma requirements. The school offers an exchange program for eligible students: Primary and 1st- and 2nd-year Secondary students with an average of 7.5 on the last report may participate; for 3rd-year Secondary and 1st-year Preparatoria, an average of 8.0 is required. Time abroad can range from a few months to an academic year. Scholarship holders should consult the exchange contact.
Nicolás San Juan 917, Col del Valle Centro, Benito Juárez, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
The Essentials
Schweizerschule Mexico has 905 pupils, instruction in German, Spanish.
Location
Campus CDMX is located at 917 Nicolás San Juan, Colonia Del Valle, Benito Juárez, Mexico City, 03100, Mexico. It is in the Colonia Del Valle neighborhood of Mexico City. The campus is part of Colegio Suizo de México, which operates other campuses in Cuernavaca and Querétaro. Contact: cdmx.info@csm.edu.mx; +52 (55) 55 437 862.
- Re‑enrollment fees (extended schedule): - Maternal: MXN 10,210.00. - Kindergarten: MXN 30,370.00. - Preprimaria: MXN 33,290.00. - Primaria: MXN 34,440.00. - Secundaria: No se ofrece (extended schedule not offered). - CCH: No se ofrece (extended schedule not offered).
Tuition (colegiatura) — monthly and annual (by year group)
Notes: Monthly amounts are billed as ten installments per academic year (no payment in July and August). Annual totals shown equal the monthly fee × 10 installments.
- Tuition is billed as ten monthly installments per school year (no payments in July and August). - Admission and application-related payments (observation/exam fees, admission fee) are paid at the time requested in the admissions instructions; the school's published admissions documents instruct that those payments are made by bank transfer to the account/CLABE supplied at the time of enrollment. - Electronic banking and interbank transfer (STP/CLABE) channels are listed among the school's payment arrangements; an online e‑services payment portal is used for administrative transactions.
Boarding / residence fees
- Boarding is not provided as a feeed service for the CDMX campus; the school operates as day campuses (no boarding tariffs are published).
Other costs and fees
- Books, basic school supplies, the first annual enrollment, language certification exam fees, excursions and intercampus event participation are listed as included in the one‑time admission fee. - Extended‑hours option carries a higher monthly fee and expressly includes lunch for the extended schedule. - Additional charges that may apply in the admissions process include entrance/exam fees and observation/evaluation fees noted above. - Uniform-related charges: at least one campus explicitly states that no school uniform is used; uniform charges are not presented as a standard fee on the CDMX fee pages.
Refunds and withdrawals
- A general, published refund schedule for tuition, admission or re‑enrollment fees is not stated in the school's public fee notices; specific administrative procedures apply for particular cases (for example, procedures for processing a withdrawal related to an approved exchange/estancia). Families should follow the school's published administrative instructions for withdrawals and associated billing steps.
Accepted payment methods
- Bank transfer to the school's designated CLABE account is the required method for admissions and entrance-exam payments as specified in the admissions instructions. - The school publishes electronic banking / interbank (STP) options and refers to an online e‑services payment portal for administrative payments. Credit‑card acceptance is not listed explicitly in the admissions payment instructions; electronic bank transfer and the school's e‑services channels are documented methods.
Summary (what parents should expect to pay up front)
- Application/exam/observation fees (if applicable) are charged during the admissions process and must be paid as instructed (examples above). - New‑student admission fee (one‑time) is charged upon acceptance. - Re‑enrollment (reinscripción) is charged annually according to the schedule above. - Regular tuition is collected in ten monthly installments (no payment in July and August).
Academics
Schweizerschule Mexico teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Academic levels: Maternal/Kindergarten I + II; Pre-Primary; Primary; Secondary; CCH (UNAM) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Languages: German, Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Certificates: UNAM high school diploma and IB (International Baccalaureate Diploma).
Higher Education Progression
Campus CDMX offers CCH (UNAM) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, providing pathways to universities in Mexico and internationally.
Gifted and Talented
Different learning styles and individual needs are addressed through differentiated and individualized instruction, with ongoing feedback and an emphasis on multilingual development to enable students to continue their studies worldwide.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school respects all people regardless of cultural, religious, or political beliefs, or sexual orientation and gender identity, and fosters a positive learning climate. It promotes intercultural understanding and collaboration among students and families. It opposes harassment of any kind and does not tolerate violence or discrimination, protecting students' safety and integrity. Gender-sensitive and inclusive language is used across the four languages of instruction. Personal competencies include self-regulation, resilience, and proactivity, and the school emphasizes the development of socio-emotional skills and the ability to collaborate with others; it also highlights dialogue and mutual respect among students, families, and teachers to support a healthy, inclusive learning environment.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides differentiated support for students and offers a pilot tutoring program to guide learning. It emphasizes equity of opportunities and differentiated support to help students develop academically and personally. The school has a psychopedagogical department to support student development and well-being. It maintains inclusive practices and employs specialists to support diverse learning needs, including ongoing staff development in inclusion. For students entering with language barriers, the school provides accommodations such as flexible scheduling and targeted Spanish instruction to support inclusion.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Spanish is the language of instruction across primary, secondary, and CCH levels. German is taught from early years, and English is introduced from the fifth year of primary school and is used in some subjects in secondary and CCH. French begins in secondary, and Mandarin begins in CCH. English is taught at two levels, with advanced English components and language examinations (including elevated levels in the IB program). The school notes language examinations and proficiency progression for foreign languages, with some information published in Spanish and translations available in German. For new arrivals with no Spanish, the school allows a flexible schedule and private Spanish sessions to support inclusion.
Mental Wellbeing
The school defines personal competencies such as self-regulation, resilience, proactivity, and global awareness as central to well-being and personal development. It promotes a culture of dialogue, respect, intercultural understanding, and a positive climate to support mental well-being. The curriculum includes socio-emotional competencies and explicit attention to emotional and social learning. Feedback processes involve students and families to support ongoing personal and academic development. The inclusion policy cites programs for preventing harassment and a suicide-prevention protocol, with ongoing campaigns to promote cultural inclusion and awareness of human rights.
Safeguarding
The school explicitly opposes harassment of any form and does not tolerate violence or discrimination, protecting students' safety and dignity. It maintains a convivencia ethics agreement and clear guidelines to ensure safe, respectful behavior among staff and students. There are protocols and programs for the prevention of school harassment, and a suicide-prevention protocol is in place. The school encourages open dialogue and respectful interaction, with defined channels for reporting concerns and a secular but values-driven approach to safeguarding.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Applicant profile: Our students require a family-like environment that actively values and fosters transcultural and multilingual education. The Colegio Suizo de México respects all people regardless of cultural, religious, political beliefs, or sexual orientation. It promotes a positive learning climate that supports students' development. The school aims to prepare students for a multilingual, globally oriented educational experience. 2. Admissions scope for 2026-2027: Admissions cover Maternal and Kindergarten I and Secundaria Trilingüe (entry without knowledge of German). Admission to the desired group is subject to space availability. The admissions process is aligned with the grade level and linguistic needs of the applicant. 3. Evaluation: The grade level and linguistic ability are assessed through trial classes and/or an admission exam. The admissions process for Secondary and Preparatoria includes a psychometric exam. During the trial classes, students are observed by the school psychologist. The evaluation uses subject-specific assessments and professional judgments to determine fit. 4. Admission decisions and timeline: The final admission decision is made by the Campus Directors based on recommendations from experts. Applicants receive the admission result no later than one week after testing; the result is either admitted or not admitted, and no detailed per-subject results are provided. The school's decision is final. 5. IB Diploma alignment: All students admitted to the second year of Preparatoria are automatically enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. They are required to meet all IB program requirements. This automatic enrollment ensures continuity with the IB diploma pathway. The school expects adherence to all program requirements.
FAQs
What curriculum does Schweizerschule Mexico follow?
Academic levels: Maternal/Kindergarten I + II; Pre-Primary; Primary; Secondary; CCH (UNAM) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Languages: German, Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Certificates: UNAM high school diploma and IB (International Baccalaureate Diploma).
What age range does Schweizerschule Mexico cater to?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18. Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary; Preparatory (high school).
What are the tuition fees at Schweizerschule Mexico?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately RM142,560 to RM241,300. **Application / Admission fees**
- New-student admission (one-time) — Maternal through Pre-primaria: MXN 38,500.00.
- New-student admission (one-time) — Primaria through CCH: MXN 44,500.00.
- Admis
Where is Schweizerschule Mexico located?
Campus CDMX is located at 917 Nicolás San Juan, Colonia Del Valle, Benito Juárez, Mexico City, 03100, Mexico. It is in the Colonia Del Valle neighborhood of Mexico City. The campus is part of Colegio Suizo de México, which operates other campuses in Cuernavaca and Querétaro. Contact: cdmx.info@csm.e
Does Schweizerschule Mexico provide additional learning support?
The school provides differentiated support for students and offers a pilot tutoring program to guide learning. It emphasizes equity of opportunities and differentiated support to help students develop academically and personally. The school has a psychopedagogical department to support student devel
What languages are taught at Schweizerschule Mexico?
Languages taught include German, Spanish, English, French and Mandarin Chinese. The Secondary program is trilingual.
How do I apply to Schweizerschule Mexico?
1. Applicant profile: Our students require a family-like environment that actively values and fosters transcultural and multilingual education. The Colegio Suizo de México respects all people regardless of cultural, religious, political beliefs, or sexual orientation. It promotes a positive learning
How many students attend Schweizerschule Mexico?
The school has approximately 905 students.
What wellbeing support does Schweizerschule Mexico provide?
The school respects all people regardless of cultural, religious, or political beliefs, or sexual orientation and gender identity, and fosters a positive learning climate. It promotes intercultural understanding and collaboration among students and families. It opposes harassment of any kind and doe
Does Schweizerschule Mexico offer English language support?
Spanish is the language of instruction across primary, secondary, and CCH levels. German is taught from early years, and English is introduced from the fifth year of primary school and is used in some subjects in secondary and CCH. French begins in secondary, and Mandarin begins in CCH. English is t
