Mexico, Mexico City
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The Wingate School welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds who fulfil our academic profile and contribute to the school ethos and community. It is a Cambridge International School and an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The curriculum follows a structured progression from the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) through Lower Cambridge, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English by highly qualified teachers, and a pathway to the IB Bilingual Diploma is available through Spanish as a language option. Main classroom teachers are native English speakers. The school offers online and flexible admissions processes as well as transition support for families relocating to Mexico City. Information sessions for the 2023-2024 Academic year were held on October 8, November 26, and January 28. The admissions process consists of an interview with the parents and an evaluation of the pupil. To apply, complete the online application form; details of what to expect, timings, refunds, and notifications are included on the form. A registration for information sessions is available, and a virtual tour is offered. Mid-year admissions are possible provided places exist; please contact the School Office to verify availability and next steps. Applicants from abroad can arrange long-distance interviews and submit electronic documents. The Wingate School has over 520 students, more than 75 academic teaching staff, and about 30 nationalities in the school community. 100% of primary students learn to play a musical instrument.
Our school has waiting lists in several year groups; therefore, we recommend that parents begin the application process in November prior to entry when the admissions process opens.
The Wingate School is a private British international school in Huixquilucan, Mexico City, educating students aged 3 to 18 in English with SEP Spanish to support bilingual proficiency. The curriculum follows a progression from the IEYC and IPC to Lower Cambridge, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Forms 4 and 5, with the first cohort in 2024. The Secondary section opened in 2019 and has grown. It is accredited as a Cambridge International School and authorised IB World School. It is part of Inspired Education, offering exchanges and holiday camps. The campus covers 40,000 square metres across two blocks, with facilities for academics, sport, arts and outdoor learning. Instruction is in English, with SEP Spanish subjects supporting bilingual development; the school emphasises art, music, drama and sport, plus character education. The campus also offers outdoor learning, equestrian activities and a robust co-curricular programme.