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Mexico, Mexico City
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The school invites applications from students and families who share its mission. Applicants should have demonstrated good character, conduct and academic performance. The school welcomes children of all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. The Admission Office and the Financial Aid Office can be contacted for information.
The school offers financial aid to students from kindergarten through grade 12. Financial aid includes discounts and scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid Committee based on demonstrated financial need. The Financial Aid Application Process for the 2026–2027 school year opens on October 27, 2025 and ends January 30, 2026; new admissions must complete by December 16, 2025. A nonrefundable Socioeconomic Study fee of 1,210 pesos is charged. Families complete an online financial aid application after paying the fee; a one‑on‑one home interview is conducted by Riskana (Estudios Financieros) as part of the socioeconomic study. The Financial Aid Committee makes decisions based on the completed application, and for new admissions the decision is informed upon acceptance; for other applicants, decisions are communicated by June 1, 2026. A Supplementary Financial Aid Program is also available.
The American School Foundation (ASF) in Mexico City is a non-profit independent school accredited outside the United States. Founded in 1888, ASF serves Pre-K through 12 and educates 2,500 students with 220 teachers. The school awards a United States high school diploma and offers multiple pathways for study, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the Mexican Program. The IB Primary Years Programme is available in the Early Childhood Center through Lower School, with the DP for Grades 11–12; the Mexican Program provides SEP validation for entry to Mexican universities and UNAM certification for Grades 10–12. Services for Academic Inclusion (SAI) deliver inclusive education and tailored support. The campus houses the ECC, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, and on-site athletic facilities such as a weight room, cardio room, pool, track and tennis courts. Extended Learning provides 25+ after-school activities across athletics, arts and brain activities.
