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American and Catholic
Bilingual
Ages 3 to 18

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CityMexico City
CurriculumsAmerican and Catholic
Leaving qualificationsSAT, TOEFL, and PSAT
Languages of instructionEnglish and Spanish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications SAT, TOEFL, and PSAT
Language of instruction English and Spanish
Native English and Spanish teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Spanish)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

This school has more than one campus in Mexico City:
School Campus: Ages 6 to 18

Address: Rinconada de Uranio # 41, Col. Lomas del Pedregal Framboyanes, CDMX 14150, Mexico

Preschool Campus: Ages 3 to 6

Address: Farallón # 125, Col. Jardines del Pedregal CDMX 01900, Mexico

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Number of students

830

Number of nationalities represented in the school

14

Most common nationality

Mexican, USA, Spain, Brazil,

Ratio of local students to international students

85% local - 15% international

Native English and Spanish speaking teachers

Some but not all

Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

French

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Only at preschool

Use of technology in the classroom

We have a 1:1 iPad learning model. Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School. Students use technology to collaborate and create as they build knowledge.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

We've created a learning network between schools around the world to create learning projects that promote global citizenship where students solve problems and promote solutions working remotely with peers from around the world.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

Yes, Catholic

External examinations or assessments available

PSAT, SAT, Collage Board, KET, PET, TOEFL, TKT,

Results in these examinations

Higher level

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Teachers assign homework when needed.

Approximate hours of homework given

Less than 40 minutes.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

99%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

We work together with families, therapists, psychologists and external neurologists to make adjustments to our programs that improve the learning of special cases. We also accept having monitors in the classrooms.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

In the same way that we serve special cases, we also serve students who have developed great skills so that they can develop them to the maximum.

Student access to education psychologist

Each section has an educational psychologist who is attentive to the needs of each of the students.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes, entry examines and assessments are needed

Brief description of entry evaluation required

To enroll your kid in our school, you will require:
- A general application form
- A interview with the parents and child.
- A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Parents ID
- A emergency contact details of the parents or guardians
- A Proof of residency
- A Proof of guardianship and or custody
- A Record of immunizations

In case that you are not enrolling your kid for the first time, but you are transferring them to another school, you will need the above listed document as well as these:

Teacher recommendations
Former school records (grades)

Waiting list

In some grade levels.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

From July to August if places are available

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, if places are available

School start time

Preschool: 8:30 - 9:00 am
Elementary, Middle School and High School: 7:30 am

School finish time

Preschool: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Elementary to High School: 2:30 pm

Supervised care before/after school

At the end of the academic schedules we have cultural and sports academies

School bus service available

Yes, it is optional

School provided lunches

Yes, we have a cafeteria that has a varied menu.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Parents or students can talk to the cafeteria managers in advance to have special foods prepared for them.

Uniform required

Yes.

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Sports activities: soccer, athletics, tkd, basketball, volleyball, acrobatic fabrics.
Cultural activities: Ballet, Jazz, Minichef, chess.

Sports activities included

Soccer, ballet, swimming, athletics, basketball

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Laboratories, library, reading room, dance room, music rooms, tkd room and jazz room

Sports facilities at the school

Soccer fields, basketball and volleyball fields, swimming pool, athletics lanes, jumping pit, tkd rooms, jazz, ballet, fast soccer field,

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

In the pedagogical model of our school, the student is recognized as the protagonist and responsible for their learning process by personalizing teaching to their rhythms and forms and to which new educational trends are continually integrated and responding to the highest international standards.

Teaching approach of the school

Somos un colegio Internacional Católico cuyo objetivo es formar personas íntegras, líderes católicos que inspiren y transformen el mundo que nos rodea.

El amor a Dios, liderazgo, formación en valores, innovación educativa, deporte y seguimiento personalizado pilares de nuestra formación.
Celebramos los talentos de cada alumno, los cuales lo hacen ser quien es, así como los ritmos en los que aprende, se desarrolla y se supera. El alumno es el protagonista de su aprendizaje y toda la comunidad educativa, junto con su familia, le acompaña y guía para alcanzar su mejor versión.

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