British American School and Colegio Atid are both in Mexico City, about 8 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. British American School also offers Bespoke, and Colegio Atid also offers IBCP. Published annual fees are MX$118,320 - 208,100 at British American School and MX$101,400 - 1,014,000 at Colegio Atid, which puts Colegio Atid roughly 242% higher. Both take pupils from 2 to 18. Colegio Atid is the larger school, with around 800 pupils to British American School's 114. Both keep typical class sizes around 8.
Fuente del Niño 16, Lomas de Tecamachalco, Naucalpan, Estado de México. Naucalpan is part of the Mexico City metropolitan area. The campus sits in the Lomas de Tecamachalco neighborhood and is accessible by local bus routes.
Location
Mexico City, Cuajimalpa, Colonia Vista Hermosa. Address: Av. Carlos Echanove #224, Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuajimalpa 05100. The campus serves Preschool through High School on a single site in the Vista Hermosa area of Cuajimalpa.
Stages
Stages
Preschool, Elementary school, Middle school, High school
Stages
Preschool/ELC; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.
School type
School type
Bilingual program with the IB framework from the early years, integrating SEP and UNAM curricular subjects.
School type
IB Continuum school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Usually 12–18 different nationalities represented.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Inclusive Education; management coordinates with teachers and relevant specialists to commit to inclusion.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Mexico
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Judaism (Mexican-Jewish identity; strong connection to Israel)
School day structure
School day structure
School hours are 8:00 am to 2:30 pm; extended schedule runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Preschool and elementary have half-day English and half-day Spanish.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Transportation is available but not mandatory; there are 12 routes in a limited area.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and Initial Fees New students are subject to a one-time Admission Test fee of MXN 1,200. Upon acceptance, new arrival registration fees are paid in two installments (February and May) totaling MXN 33,432 for Pre-Kinder through Kinder 2; MXN 38,054 for Kinder 3; MXN 40,320 for Elementary; MXN 40,553 for Junior High; and MXN 41,842 for High School. Returning students pay a reduced re-enrollment fee ranging from MXN 25,461 to MXN 34,522 depending on the level. An annual Parent Association (P.T.A.) fee of MXN 1,000 is required per family.
Tuition Fees by Year Group
Tuition is billed monthly. For Preschool through Junior High, there are 12 payments (August to July). High School consists of 10 payments (August to May).
Pre-Kinder and Kinder 1: MXN 8,874 monthly / MXN 106,488 annually.
Kinder 2: MXN 9,766 monthly / MXN 117,192 annually.
Kinder 3: MXN 12,121 monthly / MXN 145,452 annually.
High School: MXN 18,729 monthly / MXN 187,290 annually.
Additional CostsHigh School students incur UNAM incorporation fees of MXN 10,150, an ID fee of MXN 500, and an anti-doping fee of MXN 1,500. Optional school transportation is MXN 2,565 monthly. Parents are also responsible for uniforms, digital platforms, books, and school supplies.
Payment Terms and RefundsA 10% discount applies to monthly tuition if paid within the first 10 days of the month. An 8% discount is available for full annual tuition paid by September 10th. Late payments after the 10th incur a 3% cumulative monthly interest charge. Payments can be made via bank transfer, check, or the CRI online system (Visa/Mastercard). Registration fees are only refundable if requested before May 30th; no refunds are provided once classes have commenced
Fee details
Application / Registration fee
- Registration (inscripción): MXN 10,000 (one-time, charged at enrollment).
Tuition fees by school level (per month and annual illustration)
- Nursery / Maternal / Guardería: Monthly tuition MXN 8,450; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees reported MXN 350 (where applicable). Annual cost calculated from monthly rate is consistent with the school's published level listings.
- Secondary (Secundaria): Monthly tuition MXN 12,410; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees MXN 350. Reported annual cost example for secundaria: MXN 165,470 (annual total as shown by the same fee compilation source).
- High School / Preparatoria (Bachillerato): Monthly tuition MXN 14,456; registration MXN 10,000; approximate additional fees MXN 350 (where applicable).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The publicly available fee summaries list registration as a one-time enrollment charge and state monthly tuition amounts by level. Specific published billing schedules (for example: exact invoice dates, whether tuition is billed monthly, by term, or annually, penalties for late payment, or available discounts for full-year prepayment) are not published in the sources consulted. Parents are typically charged the registration fee at enrollment and the tuition amount on a regular schedule consistent with the monthly figures above.
Boarding / Residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable; Atid operates as a day school (Preschool through High School) with no residential/boarding program listed in the school's public descriptions of its levels and programs.
Other costs and recurring extras
- Meal service (comedor / food): available as an additional paid service; costs are charged separately from base tuition.
- School insurance: listed as an additional cost in fee summaries.
- Uniforms and school supplies: families should expect separate charges for uniforms and school supplies; specific uniform prices are not published in the referenced fee listings.
- Extracurricular activities / after-school programs: may carry their own fees in addition to tuition.
Refund information
- No publicly posted, itemized refund policy (for registration, tuition prepayments, or withdrawal) was found in the consulted public fee summaries and admissions material. Specific terms for refunds, tuition adjustments on mid-term withdrawals, and related administrative refunds are not published in the available sources.
Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods accepted (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, or in-person payments) are not detailed in the publicly available fee summaries or admissions pages consulted. Typical practice at comparable private schools is to offer bank transfer and card payment options, but no definitive, published list of accepted payment methods for Atid was found in the sources reviewed.
Academic year and source note
- The numeric fee figures above derive from the most recent publicly compiled fee summaries located during the review; those summaries were compiled externally and reflect published monthly tuition and registration figures. The school's own admissions pages list grade levels and contact details but do not publish a full, itemized fee schedule and billing terms online. Because a current, school-published 2026/27 or 2025/26 official fee schedule was not available in the public materials consulted, the amounts above reflect the most recently available public fee data compiled for the institution.
If you require these numbers displayed in a specific format for your database, they are provided above in MXN amounts as published in the available public fee summaries.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
Uniforms are supplied by Arlin Sport.
Food options
Food options
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Food options
School cafeteria services are provided by Cafetería Escolar / JONATHAN WEINTRAUB KAHAN.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Maguen David Community. Preschool: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09050409; Elementary School: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09010075; Middle School: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09030112; High School: UNAM Agreement Nº 02/06.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Combines the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from the early years with the SEP and UNAM curricula across preschool through high school. The school uses a constructivist and humanist methodology with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units of learning that integrate critical thinking, art, technology, and world exploration. The environment is bilingual and learning is delivered through project-based experiences across levels. The high school pathway includes an IB-endorsed entrepreneurship program and international certifications such as TOEFL and DELF, supported by digital tools. The school maintains university partnerships and scholarships for academic excellence with Universidad Anáhuac and UPAEP.
Curriculum details
Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum with four programs: Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP). Language of instruction is English and Spanish; Hebrew is the language of identity. The school emphasizes a Judeo-Zionist identity.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The school has university agreements and scholarships for academic excellence with Universidad Anáhuac and UPAEP.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Socioemotional Program accompanies students from preschool through high school, promoting emotional and social well-being. It fosters recognition and management of emotions, empathy, and healthy relationships. It develops social skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork. It promotes self-esteem and resilience to help students adapt to challenges. It teaches respect for others and understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and opinions. It includes prevention campaigns and programs such as PESI (Comprehensive Sexual Education Program), Escudo de la Dignidad (Prevention Program against child abuse and mistreatment) and the School Coexistence Program created by the Ministry of Public Education.
Social & emotional learning
The school fosters social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of the ELC experience. Every child is considered unique, and educators support and guide these differences while respecting each child's identity. Learning goes beyond academics to develop abilities that help students resolve daily situations through reflection, self-control, and an awareness of how people relate to one another. The IB Continuum is used to develop five significant abilities—social, thinking, communication, investigation, and self-management—across Language, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, the Arts, and Personal, Social, and Physical Education. The teaching staff are highly qualified and receive ongoing professional development to implement and enrich the program. Collaboration with parents and teachers builds a cutting-edge learning community to help students reach their full potential and engage responsibly with a global world.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
The school provides an early English immersion program and Hebrew as the language of identity. Spanish is the home language and English is used as a language of instruction, with Hebrew taught as an identity language. The program is trilingual, teaching in Spanish and English with Hebrew as identity language. It follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) through inquiry projects that integrate five significant abilities: social, thinking, communication, investigation, and self-management. Technology is an essential tool for learning, and Hebrew is introduced as part of identity education.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
The school provides a Socioemotional Program that accompanies students from preschool through high school to support their emotional and social well-being. It aims to help students recognize and manage their emotions, develop empathy, and build healthy relationships. It fosters social skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork. It supports self-esteem and resilience to help students adapt to adverse situations. It promotes respect for others and understanding of diverse cultures, beliefs, and opinions. It includes prevention campaigns and programs such as PESI, Escudo de la Dignidad, and the School Coexistence Program.
Mental wellbeing
The After School Program strengthens social, emotional, and physical well-being in a respectful environment, providing space to develop talents in sports, arts, and technology and fostering a sense of belonging to the school through representation. The program is multidisciplinary and builds partnerships with other institutions to support holistic development. It also offers workshops such as Healthy Kitchen, Atid E-Motion, and a Book Club to strengthen and complement academic learning. Academic trips and Atidiada projects reinforce learning and Jewish cultural identity.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The school emphasizes safeguarding and a safe, respectful learning environment oriented toward the integral development of each student. It describes prevention campaigns that help students identify risks, establish limits, and recognize values such as honesty and respect. It includes Escudo de la Dignidad (Prevention Program against child abuse and mistreatment), PESI (Comprehensive Sexual Education Program), and the School Coexistence Program established by the Ministry of Public Education.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
Atid School provides a personalized, trilingual and international education, assisted by technology. Spanish is the home language and English is taught as a second language, with instruction in both languages, and Hebrew is the language of identity. The school is an IB World School, offering the IB Continuum, with global experiences including international travel. Technology supports learning, and there is preschool e-learning designed to reinforce early education through videos, activities and books.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
After-school programs include Chess, Football, Lima lama, Art, Cooking, Flag football, Homework, Robotic, Mathematics Lessons, and Spanish lessons. Basmun provides diplomacy and leadership development, Entrepreneurship invites students to explore entrepreneurship, and Technology focuses on coding in programming languages and solving complex problems.
Extra curricular facilities
The After School Program provides the Atid community with a space to develop and enhance talents in sports, the arts and technology, promoting social, emotional and physical well-being in a respectful environment. It also offers workshops such as Healthy Kitchen, Atid E-Motion, and a Book Club to strengthen and complement the academic learning in a participatory and supported way. The program aims for the integral development of students through multidisciplinary activities and partnerships with other institutions.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Founded in 1976. The British American School operates two campuses: Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. It has earned four international certifications. It has a diverse student body with more than a dozen nationalities represented, and 2,349 graduates have completed the program since 1976.
History
Atid School was established in 1993 within the Jewish-Mexican community as part of the Maguen David Community. It offers an English-priority option within a Jewish context and serves students from Preschool through High School. The school recognizes a complex, changing world and aims to form global citizens who respond to future challenges. It promotes an international education with trilingualism: Spanish as the home language, English as a second language (instruction in both), and Hebrew as the language of identity.
Community
Community
The school emphasizes a close-knit community where each student's potential is nurtured in a supportive environment. It follows a humanistic approach guided by a constructivist methodology. Community engagement is central, and the voice of students and parents is valued to enrich school life. The school offers extended activities and after-school programs, including sports, arts, technology, and robotics clubs.
Community
The Atid School community is rooted in a Jewish-Mexican identity and international collaboration. It maintains alliances with national and international institutions to support its educational model, including SEP (Preschool and Elementary), UNAM, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Apple, and BTEC, along with university partners such as UDLA Mexico, Universidad Iberoamericana, and Westhill. Atid is an Apple Distinguished School and offers the four IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), reflecting its international orientation. The school emphasizes strengthening belonging to both Mexico and Israel and fosters an international education through interactions with partners from diverse cultures.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
The Parent Section strengthens family-school partnerships. Open communication and collaboration between families, teachers and staff are central to the school experience. The Parent Section includes a School for Parents designed by UNAM, offering Spanish-language videos for parental support and learning opportunities. Parents can access resources and updates through the section, and there are opportunities to schedule meetings and contact the school for admissions and program inquiries.
Parent teacher association
Through the Atid Parent Association (APA), parents participate in the education of their children and contribute to a complete and joyful school life through activities aligned with the institution's teachings. The APA develops unique activities and experiences for families. The association organizes several academic, sports, artistic, and recreational events that focus on students' holistic development. APA involvement supports social conscience and community service initiatives; students participate in social action projects, sometimes led or supported by the APA.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Finance class teaches budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit. Technology programs teach coding in various programming languages and solving complex problems. Mathematics lessons strengthen problem-solving skills, and a Robotic program introduces practical STEM applications after school.
Academic & intellectual
IB programs are offered across the full continuum: PYP, MYP, DP, and CP. IB education emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, reflection, and meaningful action to develop internationally minded learners. The school offers a Math Program and Chess Lessons as part of Special Programs to build reasoning. High School provides College Guidance with internships, professional workshops, university fairs, and engagement with universities; it also offers BTEC certifications in Sport, Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, and Engineering.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Art classes enable self-expression and imagination. They foster creative exploration through hands-on activities. The program helps students develop their personal artistic voice.
Arts & creative
Linguistic and Communication Skills are developed through Oratory, Declamation and Debates; Plays, Presentations and Staging; and Reading and Reflection Projects in English, Spanish and Hebrew. There are plays and performances across grades, with the annual grade play. High School student life includes a Talent Show and other events such as AtidMUN and the Atid Olympics.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
French is offered as part of the language program, and the school emphasizes multilingualism as essential in today's global society. Spanish lessons are available through after-school workshops to enhance communication. The language offerings support cross-cultural understanding through these activities.
Cultural & language
The school promotes trilingualism with Spanish as the home language, English as the second language, and Hebrew as the language of identity. A Jewish-Mexican identity is promoted through Hebrew language study and connections with Mexico and Israel. Learning through three languages is integrated across curricula, including Hebrew language study and English/Spanish instruction.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Chess is offered in the after-school program. Football and flag football provide team sports and physical activity. Additional activities include art, cooking, robotics, and mathematics lessons.
Social & hobbies
Social Skills (Community) programs include Community Class, Anti-Bullying Prevention, and Socialization and Community Building, with the annual Atidiada field trip. Reasoning Skills include a Math Program and Chess Lessons to develop problem solving and strategic thinking. Sports Events and Movement Workshop provide opportunities to participate in sports and develop psycho-motor skills.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
Meaningful Social Projects are part of Atid High School, providing service to communities and developing personal and social skills. Action and Service includes Social Action Projects led by the Atid Parents Association and Campaigns and Fund-raising Programs. In High School, students engage in service learning and international experiences.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Basmun (Model United Nations) develops leadership skills through diplomacy, debate, and engagement with global issues. Entrepreneurship programs invite students to explore entrepreneurship, with emphasis on risk, decision-making, creativity, and innovation. These programs prepare students for leadership and professional settings.
Leadership & professional
College Guidance Program helps students with internships, professional workshops, university fairs, and engagement with universities. BTEC Certification offers Level 3 qualifications in Sport, Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, and Engineering. Student leadership is cultivated through Student Council activities such as Talent Show, AtidMUN, and Atid Olympics.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
After-school activities promote physical fitness and teamwork through sports such as football and flag football. The program includes creative and practical activities like art and cooking that support wellbeing and balance. Robotics and mathematics sessions extend learning beyond the classroom and foster focus and resilience.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sports Events provide opportunities to participate in multiple disciplines, strengthening psycho-motor skills and wellbeing. Movement Workshop develops psycho-motor, postural and spatial abilities. Through these activities, the school promotes physical and mental wellbeing as part of a holistic education.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Languages taught include English and Spanish as the core languages of instruction, with a dedicated French language program for students from elementary to high school. Programs run from preschool through high school, spanning preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Spanish language lessons are offered as part of after-school programs, and French is available as a third language from elementary to high school.
Language provision
Spanish is the home language and English is the second language, with instruction in both. Hebrew is taught as the language of identity. The school uses a trilingual model with Spanish and English as languages of instruction and Hebrew as the language of identity.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
Preschool is provided in a bilingual environment that encourages students to develop an international mindset while nurturing their national identity. Primary education uses a 100% bilingual model that supports English language mastery. The school is IB-accredited and implements the Primary Years Programme in the primary grades. English and Spanish teachers teach all disciplines, reinforcing bilingual, cross-curricular instruction.
Bilingual teaching
Spanish is the home language and English is the second language, with instruction in both. Hebrew is taught as the language of identity. The school uses a trilingual model with Spanish and English as languages of instruction and Hebrew as the language of identity.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English immersion is a core feature across the school, supporting language development in an English-dominant environment. The bilingual approach means both English- and Spanish-speaking teachers teach all disciplines in the classroom. The school's IB accreditation underpins inquiry-based learning across preschool through high school.
Immersion programs
Atid ELC offers an early English immersion program and follows the IB Primary Years Programme through inquiry projects that integrate five significant abilities: social, thinking, communication, investigation, and self-management. Hebrew is taught as the language of identity, initiated at this stage.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
IB Program (Primary Years Programme) plus ISO certifications and Mexican education system alignment
Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Begin the admission process by completing and submitting the Student Admission Application Form. The form collects information about the student and the family, including the student's name, contact details, gender, grade of interest, and prior school information. After submission, the admissions team will guide the next steps in the process. The form is part of the initial enrollment process.
Schedule an interview with one of our admissions staff members. The interview allows staff to assess fit and answer questions. Families should use this opportunity to learn about the program and expectations. The interview is a key step in the admission process.
Schedule the admission tests and observation, which consist of two days at our school. The assessments evaluate readiness for the bilingual IB environment and give the staff a sense of student needs. The two-day observation helps staff understand how the student engages in on-site activities. Plan for on-site days as part of the process.
Pay the admission test fee of MXN 1,100.00 with a credit or debit card, or via bank transfer. Payment confirms testing and observation schedules. Keep the payment receipt for your records. Incomplete payments may delay testing.
Once you receive the acceptance letter, submit the required documents. The documents finalize enrollment and update school records. Prompt submission helps avoid delays in enrollment. The acceptance letter indicates readiness to proceed to the next steps.
Pay the registration and monthly fees, fill in the information form to ensure the correct information in our database, register in our institutional mail and follow us on social media. This completes the enrollment records and ensures effective communication. Keeping contact details current helps the school reach families. Following the school on social media provides updates and resources.
Admissions
1. Initiation and guidance. The admissions process is guided by the school. It is a pleasure for the admissions team to assist families through the enrollment steps. The school provides information to help families understand options and next steps. The aim is to support families as they consider joining Atid. 2. Start of the process. Complete the admissions form so the school can contact you to provide the information you need. The form collects essential contact details and a message. This initial contact allows staff to tailor information to the family. The form is the primary starting point for enrollment. 3. Contact options. Alternative contact options provide direct access to admissions staff. 1050 to request information. Staff respond with information about documentation, timelines, and next steps. Timely responses help families plan enrollment. 4. Location and incorporation. The address is Av. Carlos Echanove #224, Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuajimalpa, 05100 CDMX. Incorporation numbers are Preschool: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09050409; Elementary: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09010075; Middle: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09030112; High School: UNAM Agreement Nº 02/06. These numbers indicate the SEP/UNAM agreements under which each division operates.
