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American Institute of Monterrey

Mexico, Monterrey

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1270
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Mexican Curriculum
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Introduction

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.

www.aim.edu.mx

Ave, Humberto Junco Voigt 2305, Valle Oriente, 66260 San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico

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The Essentials

American Institute of Monterrey has 1,270 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The American Institute of Monterrey operates three campuses in the Monterrey metropolitan area. Chipinque Campus is located in San Pedro Garza García at Perseverancia 100, Col. Balcones del Valle. Valle Campus is at Ave. Humberto Junco Voigt 2305, Col. Valle Oriente, San Pedro Garza García. Huasteca Campus is in Santa Catarina at La República 300, Col. La Aurora. All three campuses offer facilities for academics, sports, and the arts.

Stages
Chipinque Campus: Preschool to Grade 5. Valle Campus: Preschool to Grade 9. Huasteca Campus: Middle School to High School.

Type
Private international school; bilingual education; dual Mexican and American diploma; US-accredited education (NEASC) and CIS accreditation.

Country affiliation
United States-affiliated

Bus service
Bus transport is provided. Grupo SIR serves the Huasteca Campus routes with pickups at multiple stops and to the AIM Chipinque Campus and soccer fields. Direct transportation from home to all three campuses is available via LOGO Transportes.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application & Admissions Fees

- Admissions assessment / entrance testing fee (new applicants): MXN 1,000 per student for Pre‑Nursery to Grade 5.
- Admissions assessment fee (new applicants): MXN 1,500 per student for Middle School and High School.

One‑time New‑Student Registration / Entrance Fees (paid on first admission)

- Pre‑Nursery 1 & 2: MXN 16,000.
- Exploratory (Nursery, EI, EII): MXN 52,000.
- Development / Grades 1–5: MXN 42,000.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): MXN 37,000 (integrated fee for new entrants).
- High School Grade 9: MXN 37,000 (integrated fee for new entrants).
- High School Grades 10–12 (entry): MXN 10,000 (this amount is applied/credited to the first tuition payment for those grades).

Tuition — monthly amounts, and equivalent annual totals (tuition paid over 10 months: September–June)

- Pre‑Nursery (monthly): MXN 10,515 → Annual (10 months): MXN 105,150.
- Preschool / Exploratory (N, EI, EII) (monthly): MXN 16,078 → Annual: MXN 160,780.
- Primary Lower (Grades 1–3) (monthly): MXN 18,948 → Annual: MXN 189,480.
- Primary Upper (Grades 4–5) (monthly): MXN 18,948; additional technology fee (monthly) MXN 950 → Combined monthly MXN 19,898 → Annual combined: MXN 198,980.
- Middle School Grade 6 (monthly): MXN 20,488; technology fee (monthly) MXN 833 → Tuition annual MXN 204,880; tech annual MXN 8,330; combined annual MXN 213,210.
- Middle School Grades 7–8 (monthly): MXN 24,381; technology fee (monthly) MXN 950 → Tuition annual MXN 243,810; tech annual MXN 9,500; combined annual MXN 253,310.
- High School Grade 9 (monthly): MXN 24,381; technology fee (monthly) MXN 833 → Tuition annual MXN 243,810; tech annual MXN 8,330; combined annual MXN 252,140.
- High School Grades 10–12 (monthly): MXN 24,381; technology plan optional (monthly) MXN 1,372 if the school technology plan is chosen → Tuition annual MXN 243,810; optional tech annual MXN 13,720; combined annual if on tech plan MXN 257,530.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as 10 monthly payments covering September through June. Technology fees for applicable grades are charged monthly alongside tuition.
- The New‑Student Registration / Entrance Fee includes the registration charge for the first school year and is payable at first admission. Materials fees are published in June and are due in September.
- Third‑child family discount: a 25% reduction applies to the tuition of the third (and fourth) child provided three children are enrolled at the school; this discount does not apply to technology fees.

Boarding

- The school's published fee documents do not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; no boarding charges are published.

Other recurring and one‑off costs

- Annual/one‑off additional charges (examples by stage):
- Educational insurance (annual): amounts vary by grade (examples: MXN 3,910 / MXN 3,400 / MXN 2,650 / MXN 2,600 shown across early years; Middle and High School values also listed per grade).
- Materials fee (approximate): amounts are published annually (examples shown: MXN 5,800, MXN 6,200, MXN 5,900, MXN 5,000 depending on grade). Materials fee is published in June and payable in September.
- Parent Association (PA) fee (annual): commonly MXN 2,600 per family (values shown per stage).
- Re‑registration / annual registration fee (subsequent years): MXN 28,500 shown for several stages.
- Uniforms: supplier PESA Uniformes; approximate cost for a new student's uniform set: MXN 5,000.
- Accident / medical insurance (annual, optional if family coverage used): approximately MXN 900–1,200.
- Extracurricular / activity fees (examples):
- Sports registration annual fee: MXN 1,500; semestral team fees shown (examples): Basketball/Volleyball/Athletics/Ping Pong semestral MXN 3,165; Soccer semestral MXN 3,692; Chess semestral MXN 2,420. Jiujitsu monthly fees and fine‑arts academy fees vary by grade and offering. Fine Arts Academy registration MXN 4,700 and monthly class fees MXN 1,100 (options vary). Suzuki & instrumental music registration MXN 2,800; monthly fees MXN 1,100–2,400 depending on option.

Refunds and credits

- For students entering Grades 10–12 the registration/inscription amount (MXN 10,000) is credited against the first tuition payment; if the student decides not to enroll, that registration amount is non‑refundable. No other general refund policy language is published in the fee documents reviewed.

Fee payment methods (credit card / bank transfer / other)

- The published fee documents and fee pages do not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.).

(End of fee summary for the 2026/2027 admissions and fee materials published for AIM. Key numeric entries above are taken from the school's published fee tables and PDFs for Pre‑Nursery–Grade 5, Middle School and High School.)
Academics

American Institute of Monterrey teaches American Curriculum, Mexican Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
i-PAL Systems approach; APS educational model (Authentic Products & Services) from Grade 6; four academies Engineering & Technology, Laboratory & Research, Business & Management, Arts & Humanities; Middle School subjects include Spanish, Math, English, Science, Social Sciences, Technology Science, 3rd Language French or German, Physical Education and the four Academies; academies start in Grade 7; languages include English, Spanish and a third language; enrichment activities include House System, Model United Nations, robotics, international programs and more.

Exam Results
Middle School assessments are termly; some subjects are graded on a 1–100 scale, others use letter grades U NI G E; MAP Growth standardized tests from NWEA assess Math, Language Usage, Reading and General Sciences to map student progress.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates can earn either the Mexican Diploma or a dual Mexican and U.S. High School Diploma, with NEASC accreditation; college counseling guides graduates to over 120 universities worldwide, including Ivy League schools; AP courses are available; language certifications in French or German; access to international exchange experiences via Inspired Education Group.

Gifted and Talented
SAT preparation as an elective; official French and German certifications; electives and enrichment through the four APS Academies; participation in Model United Nations, world politics, robotics and other co‑curricular programs.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry Form. To learn more about AIM, the school invites you to send an inquiry or book an Informative Session. Informative Sessions provide details about AIM's educational philosophy and include a campus tour. The Admissions Team will get in touch after you submit your inquiry.

2. Application Form. To continue the admission process, complete the Application Form and provide the documents required in the checklist. If you have questions, the Admissions Team will assist you every step of the way.

3. Evaluation & Student Profile. After payment for the application and student evaluation is confirmed, an email with a schedule for evaluations and profile assessments will be sent by the Admissions Office.

4. Interview & Results. Approximately two weeks after the assessments, the AIM Director will conduct an admissions interview; at least one parent or legal guardian should attend. Applicants in Grade 7 to Grade 12 also attend the interview.

5. Registration. The final step is enrollment; successful applicants receive instructions regarding enrollment and payment information. Welcome to the AIM family!

Scholarships
The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend Inspired schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The program aims to expand the AIM community and empower children from diverse backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports, the arts, and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin in recognition of Nadim Nsouli's heritage and Inspired's commitment to inclusivity.
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