Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Mexico

Rootland School is a single-campus program in Mexico City serving children from ages 1 to 12 (Kinder through Primaria). It delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) within a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework grounded in a socio-constructivist approach. Multilingual learning is central, with instruction in English and French and alliances that provide language certifications. The curriculum supports independent thinking and learning through real-life contexts, guided by trained staff and an innovation system. National Geographic Learning resources strengthen science and geography education, and sustainability is embedded in facilities and practice, including solar panels. Galileo's Lab offers robotics as part of the academic program. After-school enrichment extends the day across arts, sports, and STEM, including Chess / Rubik's Cube, basketball, soccer, music, dance, and other activities. The school maintains partnerships with the IB and language-certification bodies, emphasizing environmental care and international perspectives.

The American Institute of Monterrey is a private international school serving students from ages 2 to 18 across Chipinque, Valle, and Huasteca. It offers American and Mexican curricula with NEASC and CIS accreditation and a dual American–Mexican diploma option. The school is United States–affiliated and joined Inspired Education in 2019. Teaching follows the i-PAL Systems approach and, from Grade 6, the APS model (Authentic Products and Services). Four academies—Engineering and Technology, Laboratory and Research, Business and Management, and Arts and Humanities—structure Middle and High School study, with Spanish, English, Science, Social Studies, Technology and Science, and a mandatory third language (French or German) plus Physical Education. Languages offered include English, Spanish, and a third language. Enrichment includes a House System, Model United Nations, robotics, and Inspired network programs. Facilities include classrooms, science labs, libraries, a Fine Arts Center, and sports venues; High School is on the Huasteca campus in Monterrey.

The American School Foundation of Guadalajara (ASFG) is a private, non-profit Asociación Civil offering a PK–12 bilingual, bicultural program. It operates in a secular setting in Mexico, with UNAM validation for the high school program (grades 10–12) and SACS CASI/AdvancED accreditation for pre-K through 12. The curriculum delivers instruction in English and Spanish, and SEJ governs PK–9 under an agreement with UNAM. The campus is LEED Gold certified and designed for project-based learning, with the Learning Garden, solar panels, water-saving sensors, and native pollinator habitats. On-site facilities include a Lower School Library, Upper School Library, and a range of outdoor and indoor spaces for collaboration. Distinctive features include extensive sustainability education, Earth Week, Eco-Race, monarch and pollinator gardens, and a Service Learning program. The school offers a Language Institute with multiple languages and programs such as No Mas Bolsas and Warrior Parent Academy to engage students and families worldwide.

ASFM is a private, secular, nonprofit international day school for ages 3–18. It offers an American Curriculum with AP courses, aligned to Common Core English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, SHAPE America for PE, National Core Arts Standards for music and visual arts, and CASEL for social-emotional learning. The 212,000-square-meter campus in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León serves Elementary, Middle, and High School in distinct spaces, with ongoing renovations. A 1-to-1 laptop program supports learning, and the MSHS Library provides more than 17,483 items plus production studios and digital resources. The school opened in 1928 and now serves about 2,400 students, with a modern campus near Huasteca Canyon since the 1990s. ASFM emphasizes service, averaging over 21,000 hours of community engagement annually (93% of students participate). Extracurricular offerings include Destination Imagination, the National Honor Society, and TEDx Youth ASFM, along with athletics such as soccer, basketball, and track.

The American School of Pachuca serves learners from ages 2 to 18 with preschool through high school programs in Mexico. It follows an American Curriculum blended with SEP standards and international benchmarks, including Common Core, delivering a bilingual program across grade levels. Language distribution by level includes Kindergarten 50% English and 50% Spanish; Elementary 70% English and 30% Spanish; Junior High 80% English and 20% Spanish; and High School 80% English and 20% Spanish. The school provides multilingual, multicultural instruction with teaching staff from many countries. Preschool features two home teachers, one for SEP and one for the international curriculum. The institution is SEP and international accredited and is a founding member of ASOMEX and a Tri-Association member. SIELE certifies Spanish proficiency and Cambridge certifies English. Critical thinking is embedded in learning, and courses align with Common Core standards to prepare students for a global, technology-driven context.

The American School of Durango is a bilingual, multicultural learning community for ages 3 to 18, offering an American curriculum with a bespoke program. English instruction aligns with the Common Core in mathematics, English, and science, while Spanish follows SEP guidelines. The Early Childhood Center uses play-based learning with English immersion and alignment to Cognia and SEP. The Elementary program emphasizes English-language proficiency and aligns math and science with Common Core and NGSS; Spanish is taught under SEP, Makerspace, Art, PE, Music, Dance with assessment. The Middle and High School programs feature United Nations simulations (CADMUN), the Ivy Global Citizen Program, leadership opportunities, plus a Diploma of Unique Accreditation recognized by Cognia and SEP. Technology integration supports students; a Socioemotional Learning program assists daily challenges. The campus includes Early Childhood Center, Elementary, Middle, and High School facilities. In 2019, enrollment was 637, with 100% college acceptance and projected 900 students.

Colégio El Camino is a private, coeducational day school in Mexico offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) along with a bespoke curriculum. The school serves preschool through high school and culminates in the Diploma Programme. The PYP is bilingual, with 50% instruction in Spanish and 50% in English, using six transdisciplinary units of inquiry and integrated specialists in Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, and Technology. The MYP, authorized in March 2023 for grades 7–9, emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary study and Approaches to Learning, with courses offered in both languages. The DP, implemented since 2016, offers six subject groups with Standard or Higher Level courses and core components—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays, and CAS—alongside university guidance for Mexico and abroad. Facilities include classrooms, a library, high-speed internet, interactive whiteboards, an indoor shaded soccer field, a shaded outdoor court, and two playgrounds; a future Art and Athletic Center is planned.

Colegio Inglés is a private, non-religious, fully bilingual, co-educational school for ages 1–18, with two campuses: San Agustín and Encino. It offers American and Mexican curricula. In the Early Years, English language development, pre-reading/writing, music, art, and social/motor skills are supported by an Early Stimulation Center. From Kinder I through Preprimary, learning is thematic; in 1st–6th grades, Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Art are taught in English, while Spanish covers Social Studies, Music, Physical Education, and Critical Thinking, with project-based, real-world connections. 7th–9th grades include Language Arts, STEM, and World History/Geography, with many subjects taught in Spanish. The CI Teaching Method uses Gradual Release of Responsibility, an Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Centers, and Project-Based Learning. The school emphasizes community service projects and connects students to opportunities through English. Campus facilities include Sci-Tech Labs, iPad Lab, libraries, a Community Center, and spaces; Model United Nations is offered in Middle School.

Harmony School is a bilingual IB World School in Saltillo, Coahuila, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades 1–5 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–9, with Early Years for ages 1–3. The campus supports English–Spanish–French language development, with French offered as a third language. Harmony is the only IB-certified school in Coahuila. Facilities include on-site security staff and cameras, psycho-pedagogy and psychology services, on-site nursing, and climate-controlled classrooms. Early Years students have private restrooms and a meal plan. Extended-day programs and on-site extracurricular activities, including SkyHub, broaden learning beyond class through culture, science, and sports. The school emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centered learning within an IB framework, guided by pillars such as community engagement, inclusion, integrity, international-mindedness, sustainability, and health and well-being. Signature initiatives include Compromiso con la Comunidad, the Kindness Challenge, and a Childhood Leadership Seminar. The program fosters global awareness, collaboration, and personal resilience.

Prepa UPAEP Santiago is a campus of the UPAEP preparatory system in Puebla, Mexico offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) on-site high school education. The program provides a bilingual education experience, with English high-performance components, courses taught in English, and French starting in year two, plus English certification options such as English B and TOEFL. Students study in a comprehensive, active, multicultural, and research-based learning environment, connected to UPAEP life and resources. The curriculum includes Expo-Science and STEAM methodology, alongside transformative leadership and an entrepreneurial profile to develop responsible leaders. The arts and creative program advances film, visual arts, and music from year one, with professional formation in later years and a pre-university track in creative sciences. Extracurriculars span Expociencias projects, volunteering campaigns, and leadership academies (ALTUM). The school carries SEP recognition (RVOE) and emphasizes service, language proficiency, and international-mindedness for a globally oriented education. A welcoming, academically rigorous environment.

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.