Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Educación Bilingüe (CIDEB)

Mexico, Monterrey

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The school at a glance

Fees MX$10,700 - 12,700

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English

Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Cultural and Language

Stages Senior Secondary School

Introduction

CIDEB is a preparatory high school unit of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) in Monterrey, Mexico, offering bilingual and IB pathways across three Monterrey-area campuses: Unidad Mederos, Obispado, and Apodaca. The school delivers three programs: Bachillerato Bilingüe, a four-semester high school with mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and ICT taught in English to broaden postsecondary opportunities; Bachillerato Internacional (IB) for the International Baccalaureate; and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo, started in 2007, teaching English through content-based instruction. The program aligns with UANL standards, emphasizing multilingual formation and ethical leadership with a STEM focus across subjects. CIDEB began in 2000 and serves high-performing students, alongside a center for research, with morning and afternoon sessions and a faculty of more than sixty. Facilities include a library and spaces for clubs; student life features robotics and sustainability projects, cultural diffusion, and welfare services. The Diploma Programme is implemented alongside the bilingual options described above here.

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Unidad Mederos: Av. Lázaro Cárdenas ote., Unidad Mederos, Monterrey, N.L. C.P. 64930; Obispado: Matamoros y José Benítez, col. Obispado, Monterrey, N.L., C.P. 64060; Apodaca: Hidalgo y Elías Flores s/n, centro, Apodaca, N.L., C.P. 66600; García: Pendiente

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The Essentials

Location

CIDEB has campuses in the Monterrey metropolitan area: Unidad Mederos (Av. Le1zaro Ce1rdenas East, Monterrey, NL 64930), Obispado (Matamoros y Joseene9tez, Monterrey, NL 64060), and Apodaca (Hidalgo y Eledas Flores s/n, Centro, Apodaca, NL 66600). Garcia campus is listed as pending.

Stages

CIDEB offers three upper secondary programs: Bachillerato Bilingüe (Bilingual High School) with four semesters; Bachillerato Internacional (International Baccalaureate Diploma) integrated with the International Baccalaureate Organization; and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo (Bilingual Progresivo) introduced in 2007 with English taught through content. In the Bilingüe track, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and ICT are taught in English to promote internationalization and preparation for higher education.

Type

Preparatory high school under the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL); offers bilingual programs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Additional learning support

CIDEB provides inclusive education and supports for students facing barriers to learning. It provides tools and training for teachers to implement inclusive practices, identifies barriers to learning, and refers students to professional support when needed.

Country affiliation

Mexico

School day structure

Classes run in two daily shifts: morning 07:000:13:10 and afternoon 13:300:19:40.

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Fees

Application / Admission fees

- There is no separate commercial "application fee" listed for CIDEB; admission and enrollment-related receipt concepts are processed through the university tesorería as part of the enrollment/inscription charges.

Tuition and compulsory academic fees (by programme and student status)

- CIDEB — Bachilleratos bilingüe and bilingüe progresivo: MXN 5,350.00 per enrollment period.

- CIDEB — Bachillerato Internacional (IB): MXN 6,350.00 per enrollment period.

- UANL standard breakdown for a Preparatoria Bilingüe shows how the enrollment total is composed (useful to understand line‑item charges that make up the total): for Primer Ingreso a Preparatoria Bilingüe the components are — Bono deportivo MXN 197.00; Cuota escolar MXN 620.00; Proyecto bicultural MXN 2,387.00; Inscripción MXN 1,115.00; Servicios para la enseñanza MXN 1,200.00; Servicio inicial en plataformas digitales MXN 146.00 — total MXN 5,665.00 (this is the Rectoría table breakdown for Preparatoria Bilingüe). For Reingreso the typical total and component amounts are listed separately in the same schedule.

Tuition by term / billing frequency and how the figures apply by year group

- Billing is handled on an enrollment/semester basis through the university tesorería system (recibo interno de servicios académicos y escolares). The programme-level totals listed for CIDEB (MXN 5,350.00 for bilingual/bilingüe progresivo and MXN 6,350.00 for IB) are internal receipt amounts applied at the time of inscription/re-ingreso. The UANL consolidated table shows first‑entry and re‑entry semester amounts and the component items noted above.

- For academic planning: CIDEB follows the standard bachillerato semester structure (students progress by semester; fee charges correspond to the enrollment period/semester). Specific per‑semester invoicing is managed at registration/inscription.

Other compulsory and transactional fees

- Certificate / Kardex (documento de trayectoria académica): MXN 150.00 per issuance. The same MXN 150.00 applies to letters of constancia (constancias) and similar quick document services, payable at Tesorería. Payments accepted at campus Tesorería include cash, debit card or credit card in the indicated ventanillas.

- Educación Continua (short courses / language levels): MXN 4,000.00 per level/semester for continuing-education English courses offered by CIDEB. These are charged separately from regular bachillerato enrollment.

- Fees for evaluation opportunities (extraordinary or make‑up exam opportunities) are charged per subject/opportunity and must be paid at Tesorería prior to taking the exam.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payments are processed through the university tesorería and the CIDEB internal Tesorería (ventanillas 1 or 3). Accepted methods at these windows: cash, debit card, or credit card.

- Facturación / invoicing: internal receipts for services escolares can be requested via the university services portal; invoices related to Rectoría services are issued if requested in the month of payment and the university invoice process typically delivers the factura to the university e‑mail within approximately 3 business days; for preparatoria internal receipts the request for factura must be made within the first 15 days after payment.

Boarding / Accommodation fees

- CIDEB operates as an urban preparatory centre with multiple campus units; no boarding or residential accommodation charges are listed for CIDEB. Students attend during scheduled academic hours at the assigned unit locations.

Uniform and other recurring student costs

- The CIDEB student regulations specify mandatory attire and sports clothing (polo shirts, pants, sports pants and playera deportiva for PE), but a specific uniform purchase price is not listed. Parents are required to supply the stated uniforms for daily attendance and for PE.

- Additional possible costs that appear in the broader UANL preparatoria fee structure and that families should expect include sports/insurance/administrative components (examples: bono deportivo, cuota escolar, proyecto bicultural, inscripción, servicios para la enseñanza). These components are part of the per‑enrollment total and are shown in the UANL fee schedule.

Refunds and withdrawal

- A student may request a voluntary withdrawal (baja voluntaria) within thirty calendar days after the start of the course. The student status and academic consequences of withdrawal are defined in CIDEB policies. The site does not provide a separate, detailed public formula for monetary refund calculations tied to withdrawal; any financial adjustments or reimbursements are managed by Tesorería under the University rules and the applicable administrative procedures for enrollment cancellations and documentation.

Fee payment options and how to pay

- Payment locations and methods: payments may be made in cash, by debit card, or by credit card at the CIDEB Tesorería windows (ventanillas 1 or 3). Many administrative receipts and invoicing steps are handled through the university online services portal (SIASE / Servicios en Línea) in coordination with the local Tesorería. Requesting official invoices (facturas) follows the university procedure and timing described above.

Short summary of the most important numeric figures

- CIDEB (Bachilleratos bilingüe / bilingüe progresivo): MXN 5,350.00 (per enrollment period).
- CIDEB (Bachillerato Internacional): MXN 6,350.00 (per enrollment period).
- Typical component breakdown for a Preparatoria Bilingüe Primer Ingreso (UANL table): Bono deportivo MXN 197.00; Cuota escolar MXN 620.00; Proyecto bicultural MXN 2,387.00; Inscripción MXN 1,115.00; Servicios para la enseñanza MXN 1,200.00; Servicio inicial digital MXN 146.00 — total MXN 5,665.00.
- Document services (kárdex / constancias): MXN 150.00 each.
- Educación continua courses (per level/semester): MXN 4,000.00.

Brief note about missing explicit items

- Boarding/residential fees and a specific numeric uniform price are not listed among the CIDEB fee items; voluntary withdrawal is allowed within 30 days but public details for a precise monetary refund formula are not published in the student manual and are handled administratively by Tesorería. For precise, binding billing statements and any case‑specific questions (scholarships, discounts, or special billing arrangements), Tesorería and the School's Departamento Escolar are the official administrative units that issue receipts and manage refunds and facturación.

Academics

Curriculum

The CIDEB offers three programs: Bachillerato Bilingüe (Bilingual High School) is four semesters long, with mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and information and communications technology taught in English to promote internationalization and broaden post-secondary opportunities. The Bachillerato Internacional (International Baccalaureate) is implemented as part of the IB program, and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo (Progressive Bilingual) began in 2007, teaching English through content-based instruction. The model aligns with UANL standards, prioritizing integral and multilingual formation and the development of competencies to foster ethical leadership and social responsibility, with a STEM-focused approach extended across the curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio

Initially CIDEB started with 175 students in the Bilingual program. The school has a teaching staff of more than 60.

Exam Results

CIDEB admits students with high averages from the three years of secondary education who have achieved high scores on TOEFL and knowledge exams.

Higher Education Progression

Students graduate with solid academic preparation, multilingual skills and clear international projection, enabling entry to the best universities in Mexico and worldwide. The presence of the International Baccalaureate program and the emphasis on STEM contribute to this international orientation.

Gifted and Talented

The CIDEB selects outstanding students for its programs, with the Bilingual, International and Progressive Bilingual tracks formed by inviting high-achieving students from public secondary schools; the program emphasizes leadership, critical thinking and a rigorous bilingual (and multilingual) education.

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FAQs

Where are CIDEB's campuses located?

CIDEB operates three Monterrey-area campuses: Unidad Mederos, Obispado, and Apodaca. The Garcia campus is listed as pending. CIDEB functions as a unit of UANL's Academic Secretariat and runs classes in two shifts: morning (07:00–13:10) and afternoon (13:30–19:40).

What programs does CIDEB offer and how are they structured?

CIDEB offers Bachillerato Bilingüe (a four‑semester bilingual high school with English-language instruction for maths, physics, chemistry, biology, and ICT), Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma), and Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo (English‑through‑content instruction). The programs align with UANL standards and emphasize multilingual formation, ethical leadership, social responsibility, and a STEM focus across the curriculum.

What are the tuition fees for CIDEB's programs?

Tuition is 5,350 MXN per enrollment period for the Bilingüe and Bilingüe Progresivo tracks, and 6,350 MXN per enrollment period for the International Baccalaureate track. There is no separate application fee published; billing is processed through the university tesorería at registration.

Are there any additional fees beyond tuition, and how are payments handled?

Additional charges include sports bono, cuota escolar, proyecto bicultural, inscripción, servicios para la enseñanza, and servicio inicial en plataformas digitales; certificate requests cost 150 MXN and continuing English courses cost 4,000 MXN per level/semester. Payments are made in cash, debit, or credit at CIDEB's tesorería windows, with invoices issued via the university online portal.

What languages are used in CIDEB's bilingual tracks?

In the Bachillerato Bilingüe track, core subjects such as math, physics, chemistry, biology, and ICT are taught in English. The Bachillerato Bilingüe Progresivo uses an English-through-content approach to teach English, while the IB program offers an internationally oriented curriculum with its own language structure.

What are CIDEB's admissions criteria and expected outcomes?

CIDEB admits students with high averages from secondary education who have achieved high TOEFL and knowledge exam scores. Graduates leave with solid academic preparation, multilingual skills, and clear international projection, supporting entry to top universities in Mexico and worldwide.

What facilities do CIDEB campuses offer?

CIDEB operates three Monterrey-area campuses with a library and spaces for clubs and cultural activities. The student life program includes robotics and sustainability clubs, plus welfare services to support students.

What sports and academic facilities are available?

After-school sports include athletics, basketball, American football, soccer, cheerleading, swimming, flag football, and volleyball across the campuses. CIDEB also provides spaces and resources to support the three programs and language-integrated learning.

What extracurricular clubs does CIDEB offer?

Student life includes a Robotics Club, Sustainability Club, Creativity, Action and Service, Formation and Wellbeing, Tutoring, and Cultural Diffusion programs.

Are there leadership or community-service opportunities?

CIDEB emphasizes leadership and social responsibility as core parts of its model. While specific leadership programs aren't detailed, activities like Creativity, Action and Service and Welfare services provide meaningful opportunities to lead and serve.

Does CIDEB provide inclusive education and learning support?

Yes. CIDEB offers inclusive education with teacher training to implement inclusive practices, identifies barriers to learning, and refers students to professional support when needed.

What safeguarding or wellbeing supports exist?

The student-life program includes Formation and Wellbeing and welfare services. Specific safeguarding policies or mental-health programs aren't detailed in the available information.

Is CIDEB a boarding school?

CIDEB operates as an urban preparatory center with multiple campus units and no listed boarding or residential accommodation; students attend during scheduled academic hours.

Is there a uniform requirement?

A mandatory uniform is required, including polo shirts, pants, sports pants, and a PE shirt; the exact price of the uniform isn't published.

Does CIDEB have IB accreditation or affiliations?

CIDEB was among the first in Nuevo León to adopt the International Baccalaureate and is part of the World IB Organization; no other accreditations are listed in the provided information.

How does the IB program affect CIDEB's reputation?

The IB track provides an internationally oriented curriculum and supports strong university access prospects worldwide, complementing CIDEB's STEM-focused bilingual tracks.

Which languages are taught and how is English integrated?

English is used for core subjects in the Bilingüe track; CIDEB uses an English-through-content approach in Bilingüe Progresivo, and the IB track follows its own internationally oriented language framework. This multilinguistic approach aligns with UANL standards.

Are there English-language continuing education options?

Yes. CIDEB offers Educación Continua English courses at 4,000 MXN per level/semester, separate from regular bachillerato enrollment.

What is CIDEB's history and relationship with UANL?

CIDEB was approved in May 2000 by the H. Consejo Universitario and operates under UANL's Academic Secretariat to promote bilingual upper secondary education and research. The IB program was added in 2004 and the Bilingüe Progresivo program in 2007.

How does CIDEB involve families and the community?

The CIDEB community comprises teachers, students, families, and collaborators; the school emphasizes leadership, ethics, and social responsibility, with technology integrated to support learning and aligned with UANL standards.

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