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American School Foundation of Guadalajara

Mexico, Guadalajara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees MX$175,800 - 261,400
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1908
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Russian, Italian
Typical class size 22
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

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.

C. Colomos 2300, Italia Providencia, 44640 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico

The Essentials

American School Foundation of Guadalajara has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Colomos 2300, Col. Providencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44630, Mexico. The school is located in the Providencia neighborhood of Guadalajara. Contact: +52 (33) 3648-0299.

Stages
Early Childhood (Nursery, Prekinder and Kinder); Elementary School (Prefirst - 4th grade); Middle School and High School (5th - 12th grade).

Type
Private, non-profit Asociación Civil. The school operates in a secular environment.

Pupil Nationality Mix
A vibrant community of 30+ nationalities.

Additional learning support
Learning Support offers a continuum of interventions for students with learning differences, including classroom accommodations and curriculum modifications; psychoeducational evaluations may be used as needed. Learning Support sessions are offered during the school day for pre-first, 1st, and 2nd grades, and may be available before or after school for 3rd and 4th grades. In middle and high school, accommodations are available only for students with a formal diagnosis.

Country affiliation
Mexico-based with UNAM validation for the high school program and SACS CASI/AdvancED accreditation for pre-K through 12th grade in the United States.

Religious affiliation
Secular environment.

School day structure
Main offices operate 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; students should be on campus by 7:50 a.m.; teachers begin classroom instruction at 8:00 a.m. Nursery and pre-kinder classes run 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Kinder runs 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Co-curricular activities run 3:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Bus service
Bus service is available to and from campus from an independent provider. Information, routes, hours and payment plans are available through the security department at bus.service@asfg.edu.mx and on the ASFG site under Bus Service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
ASFG students do not require uniforms for regular classes. For Physical Education, a PE uniform is mandatory for Elementary School and Middle School; for Early Childhood and High School, the PE uniform is optional. Co-curricular sport uniforms are mandatory and can be purchased at the ASFG Uniform Store near Door 2 or online at uniformes.com.mx; store contact 33 2687 3003.

Food Options
ASFG has two cafeterias open to the entire community, offering a wide variety of foods. Parents register to access cafeteria accounts and use the Katu app to manage balances; Drizline enables online recharge and quick pickup. Purchases are made with the student credential and can include allergy and pre-purchase settings.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a nonprofit Asociación Civil. The buildings, land, equipment, and furniture are the exclusive property of the Association; profits are reinvested in the Association and, if dissolved, property would be donated to another nonprofit per the statutes. From early childhood through grade nine ASFG is incorporated with SEJ; for grades ten through twelve there is an agreement with UNAM; the school is fully accredited pre-kinder through twelfth grade by SACS CASI, AdvancED.
Fees

Annual tuition at American School Foundation of Guadalajara ranges from MXN 175,800 to MXN 261,400 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- Application (processing) fee: MXN 1,875.00, non-refundable; payable by personal check, credit card, or bank transfer through the Parents' Portal.

One-time new-admission (first-time students)
- New-admission (one-time) payment charged at first entry; amount depends on number of children in the same family and student grade:
- One child: Pre‑School (Maternal / Pre‑Kinder / Kinder) MXN 131,000; Primary (P1–6) MXN 131,000; Middle (7–9) MXN 66,000; High (10–12) MXN 66,000.
- Two children: Pre‑School MXN 129,000; Primary MXN 129,000; Middle MXN 64,000; High MXN 64,000.
- Three children: Pre‑School MXN 113,000; Primary MXN 113,000; Middle MXN 56,000; High MXN 56,000.
- Four or more children: Pre‑School MXN 103,000; Primary MXN 103,000; Middle MXN 51,000; High MXN 51,000.

Registration (inscripción) and tuition — payment plans, amounts and how they are charged
- Two payment plans are offered for the school-year cost: Plan A (higher up‑front registration payment, lower monthly tuition) and Plan B (lower up‑front registration payment, higher monthly tuition). Both plans split the year into an annual registration payment plus ten monthly tuition payments. Financing plans require a signed promissory note. Late payment interest and financing interest rules apply.

- Payment Schedule A (larger up‑front registration payment):
- Registration (up‑front) payment by number of children: One child MXN 106,000; Two children MXN 104,000; Three children MXN 98,300; Four or more MXN 93,200.
- Monthly tuition amounts (monthly payment shown for the September installment): Early Childhood (M‑PK‑K) MXN 16,670; Primary (P1–6) MXN 20,900; Middle (7–9) MXN 24,330; High (10–12) MXN 24,790.

- Payment Schedule B (lower up‑front registration payment):
- Registration (up‑front) payment by number of children: One child MXN 33,100; Two children MXN 32,500; Three children MXN 29,490; Four or more MXN 27,960.
- Monthly tuition amounts (monthly payment shown for the September installment): Early Childhood (M‑PK‑K) MXN 24,160; Primary (P1–6) MXN 28,390; Middle (7–9) MXN 31,820; High (10–12) MXN 32,280.

- Tuition billing schedule and adjustments:
- Tuition is billed in ten monthly installments (the school's stated monthly cycle) and must be paid by the 10th of each month. Monthly tuition amounts are adjusted monthly using Mexico's National Index of Consumer Prices (INPC). A monthly moratory interest of 4% applies to late payments; financing plans carry specific financing interest on outstanding balances. Families choosing to pay all ten tuition installments in advance by the school's September deadline receive a tuition discount.

Other compulsory costs and common additional fees
- Major medical insurance (collective policy): MXN 14,025.00 per student (tax included); all students must be covered either by the school's collective policy or by a family policy with a release submitted to the school. The policy includes defined coverage limits and terms.

- Other standard additional fees (examples and stated amounts):
- Activities — sports: registration MXN 600.00; Session 1 (Aug–Jan) MXN 4,225.00; Session 2 (Feb–Jun) MXN 2,835.00.
- Daycare (guardería): monthly fee MXN 3,570.00; daily fee MXN 360.00.
- ASAP program (Academic and Socialization Assistance Program): annual fee charged at enrollment MXN 49,585.00.
- Academic support / evaluation: evaluation exam MXN 7,480.00; hourly tutoring/class support MXN 615.00 per hour.
- Revalidation of foreign studies / equivalency: SEP MXN 785.00; UNAM MXN 1,560.00.
- Duplicate certificates / associated procedures: SEP MXN 785.00; UNAM MXN 1,560.00.
- Credential replacement: MXN 165.00.
- Socio‑economic study fee (when applicable): MXN 1,250.00.
- Parents Association voluntary contribution: MXN 370.00.
- Admission/trámites fees listed under “other charges” (already noted above): MXN 1,875.00 for the admission/trámite.

Uniforms, textbooks and materials
- School uniform use is not mandatory; families may agree with the school on uniform use, design, cost and suppliers and are free to acquire required clothing and supplies where they prefer. Textbooks and many academic resources are supplied or loaned at the start of the year; items not returned or returned in poor condition are charged at replacement cost.

Refunds and withdrawal rules
- If an admission/registration payment (or part of it) has been paid and the student will not enter the upcoming school year, the family must provide written notice at least two months before the start of classes to be entitled to a refund of those payments; failure to provide timely written notice generally results in no refund and financed admission amounts must still be settled in full.
- Special case for study‑abroad/temporary leave: a percentage of the registration fee is retained/apportioned (the school applies a fixed portion to guarantee insurance and a portion that may be applied to future registration if the student returns); if the student does not return after one year a portion of the registration payment is not refundable and is allocated to the school's scholarship fund per the school policy.

Payment methods and how to pay
- Accepted payment channels include:
- Parents' Portal — credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard issued in Mexico, and American Express); automatic card‑charge service available when enrolling or at the cashier (cards issued outside Mexico are not accepted for some services).
- Bank payment — BBVA via CIE using the school's agreement number (families must use the student number as reference) and SPEI transfers to the school's CLABE as instructed by the school's cashier.
- School cashier window — checks payable to The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, A.C.; credit/debit cards (no commission). Specific bank account references and CLABE are provided by the school for bank transfers.

Boarding
- There is no boarding program or boarding fees listed for this school; boarding/residency does not apply.

Notes on deadlines, discounts and penalties
- The school offers a discount on the registration payment when the full registration amount is paid during the enrollment period; a discount on tuition is offered if all ten monthly tuition payments are paid in advance by the school's stated September deadline. Financing plan selection deadlines and payment due dates are enforced; late payments incur interest and charge penalties as specified in the school's fee manual.
Academics

American School Foundation of Guadalajara teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school delivers a bilingual, bicultural curriculum for PK–12, with instruction in English and Spanish. The high school program (grades 10–12) is validated by UNAM, while grades PK–9 are incorporated with SEJ. The school is fully accredited pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade by SACS CASI, AdvancED in the United States. The mission emphasizes educating students in a bilingual, bicultural, secular environment, and the learning goals target purposeful learners, critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and community contributors.

Higher Education Progression
Grades 10–12 are UNAM-validated; PK–9 programming is integrated with SEJ. The school holds SACS CASI, AdvancED accreditation for its PK–12 program. These structures support university admissions in Mexico and internationally, and the UNAM validation specifically aligns graduates with Mexican higher education pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a counseling program and staff dedicated to student well-being. The school has a Belonging and Intercultural Competency Plan 2024-2025 to guide inclusive practices. The school has a bilingual, bicultural mission that supports social and emotional development through intercultural engagement. The school has Learning Goals that include being physically, socially and emotionally well-balanced. The school has an Inclusion and Belonging framework with initiatives designed to foster belonging and intercultural understanding. The school has resources for positive parenting and counselors to support families.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in a bilingual, bicultural environment. The ASFG Language Institute offers courses in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Chinese. The Language Institute emphasizes communicative language learning and cultural immersion. The school has SEJ (Mexican education authority) incorporation for early grades and UNAM for high school, with SEP revalidation for higher grades. The school is committed to bilingual education and aims to cultivate global citizenship through language learning. The ASFG site also describes K-12 language development resources accessible to students and families.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's Learning Goals include being physically, socially and emotionally well-balanced. The school provides school counselors to support student well-being. The school offers resources for positive parenting and counselor support for families. The Belonging and Intercultural Competency Plan and Inclusion & Belonging initiatives support emotional and social development through an inclusive culture. The Language Institute fosters global citizenship and cultural understanding, contributing to students' social-emotional growth. The school promotes a holistic approach to education that integrates academic progress with emotional well-being.

Safeguarding
The school has a formal child protection policy and dedicated safeguarding procedures. Staff undergo annual child protection training covering international, federal and state laws. There is a dedicated task force to address suspected cases of sexual, physical and psychological abuse and neglect. The policy references international rights and Mexican laws protecting children and adolescents. The school provides resources for positive parenting and school counselors to support safeguarding and child protection. The school communicates with families about safeguarding practices and encourages collaboration to maintain a safe environment.
Parent Experience

History
ASFG Guadalajara is a non-profit Asociación Civil formed and legally constituted on April 17, 1956. The buildings, land, equipment, and furniture are the exclusive property of the Association, and no member may dispose of them; donations are reinvested in the Association. If the Association is dissolved, all property would be donated to another non-profit organization in accordance with the statutes. From early childhood through grade nine, ASFG is incorporated with the Mexican Secretary of Education of Jalisco (SEJ); grades ten through twelve are served under an agreement with UNAM, with high school revalidated by SEP. The school is fully accredited pre-K through twelfth grade by SACS CASI, AdvancED.

Community
ASFG believes in community. It builds community through the Parent Association, strengthens ties with alumni through events, and invites participation in sustainability initiatives and service-learning projects. Students participate in service-learning projects as part of ASFG's community focus. The Alumni Association was established in 1995 and organizes reunions, events, fundraising, and collaborations to reconnect alumni with ASFG.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Association is a voluntary group that collaborates with school authorities to represent and support parents and students, serving as the communication link for the well-being of the ASFG community. It coordinates cultural, sports, recreational, and social activities to promote student integration and healthy interaction. It works with school authorities to address the needs and issues of the school community. It provides support to families joining ASFG, particularly international families, to facilitate adaptation to Mexican culture. It supports the Mexican Program by promoting Spanish reading and writing, and it supports Service Learning programs. The cafeterias are concessioned through the Parents Association.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ASFG has a LEED Gold-certified campus with a range of indoor and outdoor spaces designed for collaborative, project-based learning. The Learning Garden provides hands-on experiences that connect students to food, nature, and climate change. Solar panels and water-saving sensors reduce the campus footprint and support sustainable operation. The campus preserves native species and pollinator habitats, including campus gardens, and features spaces for quiet study, group work and outdoor learning. The building and grounds serve as a living laboratory for sustainability education.

Sports Facilities
ASFG offers on-campus athletic facilities including an artificial grass soccer field and permeable concrete basketball courts that support physical education and school sports. These spaces enable on-site practice and activities while aligning with the school's environmental goals. The on-campus spaces are designed to accommodate a broad range of PE and athletic programs.

Academic Facilities
ASFG houses the Lower School Library for nursery through 4th grade and the Upper School Library for grades 5–12, both offering extensive bilingual English/Spanish resources. The libraries provide a mix of print and digital materials to support curriculum, inquiry and reading across the grades. The Upper School Library includes a Makerspace, collaborative teaching spaces and lending technology such as Chromebooks and cameras. The libraries work with teachers to promote literacy and learning through a dynamic, student-centered program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Learning Garden provides hands-on experiences connecting students to food, nature, and climate change. Earth Week is celebrated annually with cross-disciplinary explorations and sustainability-focused activities. Eco-Race is hosted annually in conjunction with a Farmer's Market. Monarch Waystation and Pollinator Gardens offer on-campus habitats for education and exploration. No Mas Bolsas is a student group that works with local authorities to reduce plastic bag use in Jalisco. Service Learning and other community activities further connect ASFG students with the wider community.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Co-curricular activities have formative and educational value in broadening outlook, deepening social relationships, and providing a means outside the curriculum for students to gain the satisfaction of superior performance. The scope and variety may vary from year to year. Program continuity is encouraged in the areas of academics, ecology, athletics, and the arts. Co-curricular activities may be scheduled during or after regular school hours, and there is an additional cost for the classes.

Arts & Creative
Arts are included in cocurricular activities. Co-curricular activities may be scheduled after school, with an additional cost. After-school cocurricular activities run 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for early childhood and 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for elementary through high school, with Saturday sessions available.

Cultural & Language
ASFG Language Institute offers courses in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Chinese, tailored for all ages. The languages offered include English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Russian, and Italian. The program emphasizes communicative, action-oriented language learning and cultural immersion.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities broaden social relationships and provide opportunities to pursue interests outside the curriculum. Activities may be scheduled during or after regular hours and there is an additional cost. After-school cocurricular activities run 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for early childhood and 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for elementary, middle, and high school; Saturday cocurricular activities are also offered.

Community & Service
The Service Learning Program develops caring and responsible students with a deep understanding of the social needs of the community and provides opportunities to develop the skills and vision to fulfill those needs. The ASFG Learning Goal of 'Community Contributor' is achieved through service learning, which starts in early childhood and continues through high school.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities include committees, Volunteers & Generation Ambassadors, events & reunions, and the Parent's Association. Warrior Parent Academy is available to support parents' engagement and development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ASFG is a smoke-free campus. After-school sports and cocurricular activities have defined hours, and facilities include a swimming pool with rules and a weight room with set schedules.
Languages

Language Provision
ASFG Language Institute offers courses in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, and Chinese. Programs are available for K-12 students and adults, including private and group lessons, with diagnostic testing. There are specialized offerings such as English for Adults, Intensive Spanish for International Families, and translation and interpretation services. The Language Institute also runs a Language Summer Program open to external participants.

Bilingual Teaching
The school educates students in a bilingual, bicultural environment. ASFG offers special academic programs for students who can't speak English or Spanish. From early childhood through grade nine, ASFG is incorporated with SEJ, and grades ten through twelve are linked to UNAM.

Immersion Programs
The Language Summer Program is conducted entirely in English for children aged 6 to 12. The Language Institute offers courses in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, and Chinese, with private and group classes and services such as translation and interpretation. There are English for Adults programs and Spanish classes for international families.
Admissions

Admissions
ASFG uses a six-step, calendar-driven admissions process. Schedule an information tour or meeting and request more information via email; contact the Admissions Office for details. Step 1: Send Application Form. Step 2: Submit required documentation. An application fee of MXN 1,980 is non-refundable. Submit school grades to date and from previous years (with an equivalency if needed), vaccination record, original and copy of Birth Certificate, CURP (for local students) or FMM (for international students), proof of medical insurance, proof of local Guadalajara address, copies of both parents' official identification, FMM for international parents, and two ASFG family recommendations. Additional grade-level documentation is listed in the documentation packets. Step 3: Evaluations. After documentation is received, evaluations are scheduled. Early Childhood (Nursery, Prekinder, Kinder) are group-evaluated January 22–23, 2026 with a makeup day February 27, 2026; thereafter, individual evaluations by prior appointment. Prefirst, 1st and 2nd begin in December 2025; Prefirst includes a group assessment on January 30, 2026; online evaluations are available for international applicants. Grades 3–12 evaluations have dates announced by appointment, with online options for international applicants. Late admissions applications are possible by appointment and depend on space. Step 4: Family interviews. A 30-minute interview may be scheduled after the evaluation. Step 5: Admissions decisions. The Admissions Committee reviews each file; priority admissions decisions (October 2025 through January 16, 2026) are emailed February 20–23, 2026, depending on space; waitlisted applicants should remain on the waitlist as spaces may become available after the March reenrollment. Step 6: Enrollment. Enrollment for offers received on February 20 or 23 occurs March 2–13, 2026.

Scholarships
ASFG offers scholarship programs through the ESF (Scholarship Foundation) and the DES (Determination Scholarship). A Socioeconomic Study is used as part of ASFG's financial aid considerations.

Waitlist
If spaces are limited, applicants may be placed on a waitlist. Families are encouraged to remain on the waitlist, as additional spaces may become available after the March reenrollment period.
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