Colegio Inglés Americano vs Euroamerican School of Monterrey Valle

	C Colegio Inglés Americano Monterrey, Mexico	E Euroamerican School of Monterrey Valle Monterrey, Mexico
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MX$94,550 - 99,100	Fees / year MX$96,400 - 229,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 15 years	Age range 1 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 670	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Av. Pedro Infante 5601, Col. Hacienda Santa Clara, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64346, Mexico. The campus is located in the Santa Clara neighborhood of Monterrey.	Location Monterrey, Mexico, in the Santa María (Valle) area.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Elementary; Jr High	Stages Preschool (ages 1.5–6.5); Elementary (ages 6–13); Middle School (ages 13–16).
School type	School type bilingual and bicultural school	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Mexico	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Inscripción (pago único de ingreso): MXN 9,000–9,200 is the range reported by third‑party school directories; typical listed amount used across directories is MXN 9,100 (this listing is shown for Preescolar, Primaria y Secundaria). Tuition (colegiaturas) — amounts by level - Preescolar: colegiatura mensual MXN 7,400–7,500 (most directory listings show MXN 7,500 per month). - Primaria: colegiatura mensual MXN 7,400–7,500 (most directory listings show MXN 7,500 per month). - Secundaria: colegiatura mensual MXN 7,400–7,500 (most directory listings show MXN 7,500 per month). Notes about the registration/annual charge - Some listings indicate the stated inscripción amount may include the annual registration fee as a single payment; the directories and school profile commonly present the inscripción as a separate, one‑time charge in the amounts shown above. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published figures above are presented by directories as monthly colegiaturas. The school's public pages advertise payment promotions such as “3 meses sin intereses” for initial payments and periodic promotional discounts on inscripción (see next section). Exact billing timetable (number of instalments in the academic year, standard due dates, penalties for late payment, and whether tuition is collected on a 10‑, 11‑ or 12‑month basis) is not published in the school's publicly available materials. Promotions and discounts - Inscripción sin costo for Maternal/Nursery is advertised as a promotion (restrictions apply). - 50% discount on inscripción for Prekínder and Kínder is advertised (restrictions apply). - The school advertises payment promotions such as payments in 3 months without interest for initial payments. Boarding / Residence - Colegio Inglés Americano operates as a day school and does not offer boarding. Optional services such as extended‑day care and cafeteria/comedor are offered for additional cost. Other costs and optional fees - Extended day / estancia (until 4:00 pm): optional service with an additional fee. - Comedor / lunch service: offered as a paid, optional service; weekly menus and a per‑meal or package cost are indicated as additional charges (no fixed price published). - Extra‑curricular activities and clubs: offered and billed separately; specific costs are not published. - Uniforms, textbooks and school supplies: families are responsible for standard uniform and material purchases; no public price list for uniforms or textbooks is published. - Transportation: directories indicate the school does not provide a school transport service; any private transport arrangements would be contracted separately and are not included in the figures above. Refunds and cancellations - No public, detailed refund or reimbursement policy for withdrawal, cancellation of inscripción or unused tuition or services was found in the school's publicly available pages or in the directory summaries. Specific refund terms (deadlines, pro‑rata calculations, administrative fees) are not published. Accepted payment methods - The school's publicly available pages and the directory summaries do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, debit card, cash). The school does advertise interest‑free payment promotions for initial payments. Summary of findings and limits of public information - Directory listings consistently report a one‑time inscripción in the MXN 9,000–9,200 range (commonly MXN 9,100) and a monthly colegiatura around MXN 7,500 for Preescolar, Primaria and Secundaria. - The school's official pages confirm promotional conditions (free or discounted inscripción for specific very early childhood grades, optional paid services such as comedor and extended day, and payment promotions) but do not publish a full fee schedule, detailed billing calendar, exact annual tuition calculation, specific prices for uniforms/materials, refund rules, or an explicit list of accepted payment methods. If you will use these figures in an external database, treat the numeric items above as the publicly reported amounts available for the 2025–2026 period in third‑party school listings, and note that detailed billing terms, refund specifics and itemized optional service prices are not published in the school's public materials.	Fee details Fees — Euroamerican School of Monterrey Valle (Academic year 2026–2027) New student / application fees - New Student Fee (one-time, charged at enrollment): - Toddlers – Pre Nursery: NONE - Nursery – Kinder: MXN 35,000 - Grade 1 – Grade 3: MXN 30,000 - Grade 4 – Grade 6: MXN 25,000 - Grade 7 – Grade 9: MXN 20,000. - Student Profile Assessment (one-time evaluation fee at application): - Toddlers – Kinder: MXN 1,000 - Grade 1 – Grade 9: MXN 1,200. Yearly enrollment (registration) fee - Toddlers: MXN 10,370 (annual). - Pre‑Nursery: MXN 17,950 (annual). - Nursery: MXN 24,050 (annual). - Pre‑Kinder – Grade 9: MXN 34,470 (annual). Tuition fees (billed over 10 months) — amounts shown are monthly and annual totals (10 monthly installments = academic year total) - Toddlers: MXN 9,640 per month — MXN 96,400 per academic year. - Pre‑Nursery: MXN 11,360 per month — MXN 113,600 per academic year. - Nursery: MXN 14,570 per month — MXN 145,700 per academic year. - Pre‑Kinder: MXN 15,280 per month — MXN 152,800 per academic year. - Kinder: MXN 16,740 per month — MXN 167,400 per academic year. - Grades 1 – 3: MXN 18,530 per month — MXN 185,300 per academic year. - Grades 4 – 6: MXN 19,890 per month — MXN 198,900 per academic year. - Grades 7 – 9: MXN 22,950 per month — MXN 229,500 per academic year. Technology, sports and other recurring fees - Technology Fee (annual) for K – Grade 9: MXN 5,110. - Semester Sports Fee (per semester) for PK – Grade 9: MXN 2,430. - Note: Students enrolled in basketball, soccer and/or gymnastics pay this fixed semester fee regardless of number of sports; students enrolled in soccer who contract and pay for the transportation service to Kalcho are exempt from the semester sports fee for the semester in which they use that transport. EPA / family and community fees; small miscellaneous contributions - Family fee (Europarents Association): MXN 1,000 per family (listed as EPA fees). - Coaches Appreciation Fee: MXN 400 per student. - Teachers & Staff Appreciation Fee: MXN 450 per student. What the tuition and standard fees include - Textbooks and lending reading books, selected workbooks; school planner; limited school accident insurance (deductible payable by parent/guardian); 24/7 ambulance service for school and extracurricular activities; nursing services during the school day and after‑school trainings; art and music festivals; safeguarding department; psychologist and educational‑psychologist support assigned by section. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is structured as 10 monthly payments (tuition amounts are presented as a 10‑month schedule). - The Yearly Enrollment Fee, Technology Fee, and similar charges are billed separately on an annual or semester basis as indicated above (enrollment = annual; technology = annual; sports = semester). - Direct debit (domiciliation) for tuition payments is offered and includes applicable benefits. For details about payment scheduling and cashier procedures, the school's Cashier's Office handles enrollment billing and payment arrangements. Refunds / withdrawal - The published 2026–2027 fee document does not set out a specific refund or pro‑rata withdrawal table within the fee sheet itself; refund and withdrawal terms are not detailed on the fee schedule. Inquiries about refund or withdrawal rules are handled by the school's administration/Cashier's Office. Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school for ages 1–15 (Preschool through Middle School); no boarding fees are listed in the fee schedule. Uniforms and where to buy them - Uniforms are provided through PESA Uniforms; the uniform store is located inside the school campus (contact: eurovalle@pesauniformes.com.mx; phone: 81 2559 0242). Uniform costs are not listed on the fee sheet and are charged separately by the uniform supplier. Other optional services and likely extra costs (not all priced in the fee sheet) - The school publishes optional services such as extended care for preschool, after‑school club, and a school lunch program; fees for those optional services are not itemized on the tuition sheet and are charged separately when used. Transportation is offered as a separate service (transport arrangements are referenced in relation to the sports‑fee exemption) and is billed separately. Summary of payment items to expect on admission or annually - One‑time / admission: New Student Fee (if applicable) + Student Profile Assessment (if applicable). - Annual: Yearly Enrollment Fee; Technology Fee (K–9); regular tuition (10 monthly installments = academic year total). - Per semester: Semester Sports Fee (if applicable). - Per family / per student small community contributions: EPA (family) fee, coaches and teachers appreciation fees. (Amounts are those published for the 2026–2027 academic year.)
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms worn on PE days and during special events.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has a School Lunch Program with meals that can be pre-ordered for students who remain at school after regular hours.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is incorporated as Colegio Inglés Americano, A.C.	Governance and ownership The school is part of Affinitas Education, an international network of bilingual and international schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Preschool: Beginning with a Bright Future—the program provides 100% English instruction in a warm, safe, and stimulating environment, with small groups led by a lead teacher and an assistant to ensure personalized attention. From Kindergarten, students have a 1:1 iPad to support personalized learning, and international certifications back the program's quality, including Apple Distinguished School recognition since 2018. Primary program blends high-quality bicultural academics with character development, teamwork, and problem-solving, with English reinforced through contests and presentations and French introduced in Grade 4 as a third language. By the end of Primary, students master both English and Spanish and apply their skills in projects, presentations, debates, and analysis. Secondary strengthens English while continuing French, with a curriculum designed to develop critical thinking, research, and leadership through literature, science, and project-based learning. Daily ICT integration and international trips broaden real-world experiences and prepare students for work and study in a connected world.	Curriculum details The school delivers an international curriculum primarily in English through a language immersion approach. English is the primary language of instruction in Elementary; German is introduced as an additional foreign language beginning in 4th grade. The Middle School program includes electives such as Coding and Entrepreneurship, Journalism and Writing, Art and Music, and uses a Classroom Rotation System inspired by U.S. schools, with a Makerspace supporting hands-on learning. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is integrated across all areas. The school participates in Affinitas Education, connecting to a global network of bilingual and international schools.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2023 Exam Results: 100% of students passed the KID A1 exam; 90% of Accredited Students obtained an Excellent or Good grade; 61% of 2nd Grade Students scored Above Average or Exceeding Expectations in Mathematics.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The Orientation program provides personalized university guidance, supporting students through exploration and the university applications process. The program notes the incorporation of international credentials such as Cambridge IGCSE and A Level to broaden post-secondary options. Graduates advance toward higher education institutions, with guidance designed to build a competitive profile for opportunities in Mexico and around the world.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school focuses on social, emotional, and ethical development and on character formation through values. It promotes citizenship, justice, responsibility, reliability, generosity, and respect; the learning environment is warm, collaborative, and professional, fostering respect, creativity, and curiosity.	Social & emotional learning The school integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) across all areas. Inclusion, equity, and respect are core pillars. Programs such as Caring School Community and Conscious Discipline support students' social and emotional well-being at every stage. A Wellness Coordinator guides families, teachers, and students, and the school maintains a culture of well-being with a zero-tolerance stance on harassment.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language From preschool, instruction is 100% in English in a warm, safe, and stimulating environment with small groups and dedicated teachers; starting in kindergarten, students have a 1:1 iPad learning program supporting personalized progress. Primary programs are bicultural with extensive English instruction, and from fourth grade French is added as a third language; by the end of primary, students speak, read, and write in English and Spanish.	English as an additional language English is the primary language of instruction. Instruction is delivered primarily in English through a language immersion approach, tailored to each student's strengths and interests. Beginning in 4th grade, German is added as an additional foreign language.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Sleep is recognized as essential for wellbeing and academic performance, with emphasis on healthy sleep habits from early years to support attention, skill development, behavior, and learning. The school also notes World Mental Health Day and discusses related topics to promote student wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Well-being is prioritized across the community. The team receives ongoing training to identify and address concerns, and there is a Wellness Coordinator available to guide and support families, teachers, and students. The school promotes a respectful environment with zero tolerance for harassment, and follows strong child protection guidelines.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides an integral privacy notice detailing how personal data is collected, used, stored, and transferred, along with the rights to access, rectify, cancel, and oppose the processing of data. It includes contact details for the Data Protection Department and notes that the notice may be amended.	Safeguarding Clear child protection guidelines are followed; a Wellness Coordinator is available to guide and support families, teachers, and students; a culture of active protection and professionalism guides interactions. The school follows reliable and transparent hiring processes with identity verification, background checks, and professional training to ensure staff meet high suitability standards.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Facilities that Inspire: At CIA, every space promotes learning, well-being, and creativity. The entire campus is designed with purpose: to provide safety, functionality, and a motivating experience so that each student grows as an innovator in training.	Facilities overview Campus supports the preschool-to-middle-school journey with stage-differentiated spaces. A science lab, Makerspace, and a library for early learners support inquiry and literacy. The facility set includes two large gyms, a preschool gym, neuromotor rooms, a soccer field, and outdoor basketball courts. There are three music rooms, two art studios, a mini theater, an auditorium (also a cafeteria), a roof garden for activities, and production spaces such as a podcast room and a Green Room.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Two large gyms serve physical education, with an additional preschool gym. A soccer field and outdoor basketball courts support outdoor activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities A science lab, a Makerspace, and an early-learner library support hands-on learning. Preschool features Project-Based Learning spaces with early English stimulation and STEAM activities in the Euro Playlab. Elementary instruction is English-based with immersion, complemented by Balanced Literacy, a concept-focused math approach, and a strong Spanish reading program; German begins in 4th grade. Middle School offers electives such as Coding, Journalism, Art, and Music, with a Makerspace equipped for laser cutting, sewing, carpentry, and electrical work.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities complement academics and include regular physical assessments with VALD technology. The After-School Club serves Kindergarten through 9th grade, with supervised space after the school day. The program includes basketball, soccer, rhythmic gymnastics, CrossFit, dance, fencing, and chess. The NextGen program for Pre-Nursery focuses on early psychomotor development, and students participate in local, national, and international leagues and tournaments.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History More than 20 years of educational excellence. The Colegio Inglés Americano was founded with a clear mission to offer education of excellence that combines biculturalism with the holistic formation of its students. Since its beginnings, over twenty years ago, it has grown and evolved, adapting to the needs of a changing world while maintaining core values of respect, innovation, and responsibility. Over these two decades, it has formed generations of students who stand out for leadership, empathy, and commitment to society. Today, the school remains proud to be an institution that empowers innovators who transform the world.	History The school is a private international school located in Monterrey, in the Santa María (Valle) area. It serves Preschool through Middle School, with Preschool ages 1.5 to 6.5, Elementary ages 6.5 to 12.5, and Middle School ages 12.5 to 15.5. The educational model blends an international curriculum with active, personalized learning, delivered primarily in English through immersion and enriched by additional languages and Social and Emotional Learning across all areas. It is part of Affinitas Education, an international network of bilingual and international schools, connecting Euroamerican Valle to a global community.
Community	Community Extracurricular activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular classes that complement academic development, enriching knowledge, supporting physical and emotional health, strengthening social skills, introducing new forms of expression, and building confidence. Events: Throughout the school year, students participate in a diverse array of activities and events designed to develop academic, artistic, and athletic skills. Each experience is carefully planned to foster teamwork and create lasting memories. CIA Voices: Our team of professionals shares valuable content on topics of interest to the entire educational community; visit the blog to discover articles, practical tips, and reflections, and share your thoughts. Connections that inspire.	Community The school prioritizes the well-being of the entire community through prevention and care as part of its culture and ongoing staff training. There is a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and a focus on diversity and respectful relationships among students, with a Wellness Coordinator available to support families, teachers, and students. Clear child-protection guidelines and accessible support protocols are in place to guide the community. The mission and values emphasize safety, inclusivity, integrity, compassion, and motivation within a supportive school environment.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Preschool uses Project-Based Learning, early English stimulation, music, and art. It features the STEAM environment of the Euro Playlab with rotating learning centers and Conscious Discipline to strengthen social-emotional development. Elementary is English-first with immersion, Balanced Literacy, a STEAM Makerspace, and a German language option beginning in 4th grade. Middle School offers electives such as Coding and Entrepreneurship, Journalism and Writing, Art and Music, plus a Makerspace; students may earn a German certification and strengthen social-emotional learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Facilities include three music rooms, two art studios, a mini theater, and an auditorium that functions as a cafeteria, plus production spaces such as a podcast room and a Green Room. Electives include Art and Music, and the Makerspace supports hands-on creative projects in the upper grades. The program emphasizes arts integration through performance and visual arts as part of the school culture.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Bicultural Education is part of the program.	Cultural & language English is the primary language of instruction delivered through immersion. German begins in 4th grade as an additional foreign language, with the option to earn a German certification. Euroamerican Valle is part of Affinitas Education, an international network that connects bilingual and international schools.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The extracurricular program spans arts, sports, technology, and innovation, with options tailored to each student's interests. Sports offerings include Dance, Soccer, Chess, Fencing, and Basketball. The After-School club provides a supervised space for Kindergarten through 9th grade, and students pursue a variety of activities beyond classes.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service A culture of care emphasizes prevention and protection, with ongoing staff training and a Wellness Coordinator available to families, teachers, and students. The school follows strong child-protection guidelines and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, promoting a respectful environment with clear protocols.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Electives include Coding and Entrepreneurship, Journalism and Writing, and Art and Music, plus a Classroom Rotation System and a Makerspace inspired by U.S. schools. Students may earn an official German certification while strengthening social-emotional learning. Euroamerican Valle is connected to Affinitas Education, an international network that supports innovation, continuous improvement, and global opportunities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes holistic development, including social, emotional, and ethical skills to face future challenges. Technology for the future is a focus of the program. The school has been an Apple Distinguished School since 2018.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Extended Care for Preschool and an After-School club provide after-school supervision and flexible support. The After-School sports program includes basketball, soccer, rhythmic gymnastics, CrossFit, dance, fencing, and chess, with regular physical assessments using VALD technology to monitor injury prevention and development. Students also participate in local, national, and international leagues and tournaments guided by coaches and meals provided by families.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are English, Spanish and French. English is the primary language of instruction, with Preschool taught 100% in English; from Grade 4, French is introduced as a third language, and by the end of Elementary students master English and Spanish. In Secondary, English proficiency is consolidated while French continues as a third language.	Language provision English is the foundation language of instruction. Spanish is taught through a strong curriculum with a structured reading program. German is introduced in 4th grade and students may earn an official German certification in middle school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is bilingual and bicultural. Preschool is taught 100% in English, and by the end of preschool students can speak, read, and write in English and Spanish. In Elementary, the programs are bicultural with an exclusive English program, and from fourth grade French is introduced as a third language. In Secondary, students consolidate their English proficiency while continuing to study French as a third language.	Bilingual teaching English is the foundation of instruction and is delivered primarily in English through a language immersion approach. A strong Spanish curriculum supports bilingual learning with a structured reading program. Beginning in 4th grade, German is added as an additional foreign language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Preschool is 100% in English, providing complete English immersion. The Elementary and Secondary programs maintain a bicultural approach with strong English instruction and Spanish development, and French is introduced as a third language from Grade 4.	Immersion programs Delivery is primarily in English through a language immersion approach. Preschool includes early English stimulation. Beginning in 4th grade, German is added as an additional foreign language.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2018	Awards —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school has global Cognia accreditation and is part of the CIA family. It is registered with the Nuevo León Secretaría de Educación (SE NL). Preschool is identified as PREESCOLAR with code 19PJN0522Q; Primary is PRIMARIA with code 19PPR0195C; Secondary is SECUNDARIA with code 19PES0305L. For inquiries, contact (81) 8310 7340 or (81) 2745 2950.	Admissions 1. Send us your information. Complete the inquiry form so the admissions team can contact you and begin the admissions process. The inquiry form initiates contact and helps plan the next steps. You may have questions answered during this initial contact. English is the primary language of instruction, with German introduced as an additional foreign language beginning in the 4th grade. 2. Visit the school. Schedule an in-person or virtual visit to the campus to learn about the school, its facilities, and the educational program for the relevant academic stage. The visit provides an opportunity to explore the campus and meet staff. Questions about the program and enrollment options can be addressed during the visit. 3. Submit your application. Submit the admissions application along with the required documents. Schedule the corresponding evaluation to complete the applicant profile. These materials help build the applicant file and prepare for the next step. 4. Review and release of results. The admissions committee conducts a thorough and comprehensive review of each application before sharing the outcome of the process. Outcomes are released to applicants with information about next steps. Applicants can follow up if they have questions about their status.
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