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Mexico, Mexico City
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The school teaches English and Spanish across all grades. In Lower School, students in grades 1–5 have two periods of Spanish instruction and access to English-language arts; the Language Learning Center provides ESL and SSL support. The school offers Spanish Immersion and SSL to develop bilingual proficiency and to prepare students for the Mexican Spanish Program.
ASF uses a dual language program of instruction in English and Spanish across all grades. In the Lower School (grades 1–5) two periods of instruction are in Spanish, including Spanish Language Arts and Mexican Social Studies. The Language Arts program follows the IB/PYP philosophy and the CCSS for English Language Arts, with language as the main connecting element across units. The IB Primary Years Programme begins in the ECC and continues into the Lower School, supporting bilingual, internationally-minded learning.
Spanish Immersion is offered as part of the Language Learning Center, alongside Spanish as a Second Language (SSL). The goal of these programs is to prepare students to join the Mexican Spanish Program, and students are placed into regular Spanish classes once language standards are met. SSL is also provided to support Spanish language development and ESL support is available through the LLC.
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.
