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Colegio Alerce Formación Integral

Mexico, Hermosillo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 4342
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Located at Blvd. Juan Navarrete 631 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Colegio Alerce Formación Integral offers a complete K12 trajectory in a bilingual, IB-enabled learning environment. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for secondary years, complemented by a bespoke curriculum. The language of instruction is English and Spanish, with a high-level, multicultural, and trilingual approach in Middle and High School. The IB World School designation dates from July 7, 2022. A 30-year legacy supports students who develop strong values, leadership, and innovation. The campus features a strong STEM program grounded in mathematics, science, programming, and technology, and emphasizes thinking across disciplines. After-school activities include soccer, dance, Taekwondo, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and art. Distinctive elements include TAC: Learning and Knowledge Technologies and the High-Performance Sports Model (ADD), promoting project leadership and well-being. for global-minded students and lifelong learners.

Blvd. Juan Navarrete 631, Col. Obispo Residencial, 83223 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

The Essentials

Colegio Alerce Formación Integral has 4,342 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish, French.

Location
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The campus is at Blvd. Juan Navarrete 631, Col. Obispo Residencial, Hermosillo, Sonora 83223. The school provides education from kindergarten through bachillerato and offers bilingual education.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato (high school).

Country affiliation
Mexico
Fees
Application fees
- No fixed application or enrollment fee amount is publicly posted by the school. Families must contact the school directly to obtain the current application/enrollment fee amount and the steps required to begin admission.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly accessible pages. Specific tuition figures for each level (Kindergarten, Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato) are provided to families on request rather than as an openly listed table. To obtain exact per-term or annual tuition for a given year group, contact the school using the published contact channels.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly available information specifies the billing schedule (monthly/termly/annual), payment deadlines, or formal payment terms. The school provides payment terms and billing schedule details directly to enrolled families or prospective families upon request.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school (no boarding program). There are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniform, materials, activities, transport, extracurriculars)
- No public fee schedule lists uniform, book/material, extracurricular, transportation, or activity-specific charges. While the school describes programs such as after-school activities, costs for uniforms, books, optional programs, or transportation are not published and must be requested directly.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or schedule of refundable/non-refundable fees on the publicly accessible pages. Refund rules for deposits, enrollment, or tuition must be requested from the school's administrative office.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, other)
- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods or banking details. Accepted payment methods and instructions (credit/debit card, bank transfer, cash, payment portals) are provided by the school when issuing the official fee schedule or invoice. Contact the school to confirm current payment options.

How to obtain a current, detailed fee schedule
- A request is required to receive the school's detailed fee schedule and current amounts; the site presents a ‘‘Conoce nuestras colegiaturas'' prompt for prospective families and provides contact channels (email, WhatsApp, phone) for direct inquiry. Use the published contacts to request the full fee breakdown for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26 if 2026/27 is not yet issued).

Summary of findings
- Publicly accessible pages do not publish numerical values for application fees, tuition by year group, billing cadence, uniforms, refundable policies, or accepted payment methods. The school is identified as a day school (no boarding). For precise amounts and formal terms (application fees, per-term and per-year tuition per level, billing schedule, uniform costs, refund rules, and payment methods), contact the school using the published email or telephone/WhatsApp contact channels.
Academics

Colegio Alerce Formación Integral teaches IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The educational spectrum is a complete K12 trajectory spanning 15 key years from early childhood education through high school. Levels include Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (high school). Bilingual education emphasizes thinking in another language rather than simply learning another language. STEAM skills are developed to foster creativity and collaboration to shape the future. Evaluation and teacher development focus on learning, innovating, and teaching with quality. Mathematical thinking goes beyond numbers, strengthening logical thinking and problem solving.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is an IB World School certified in the Primary Years Programme. Its vision goes beyond a traditional bilingual program; it offers a transdisciplinary educational model in preschool and primary, focused on meaningful learning and the success of students in their future projects. The education is student-centered: the student is the subject of education, and learning is a dynamic process rather than simply transmitting a list of contents or producing standardized behaviors. The school develops life skills such as solving problems, communicating, and collaborating, which are the foundation for lifelong learning. The school embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring every student learns with respect and opportunities, including attention to learners with diverse needs. It fosters a culture of peace and belonging, where respect and empathy strengthen the community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Diversity and Inclusion fosters an environment where every student develops with respect and opportunities to learn, including attention to divergent learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual program. Students master several languages.

Mental Wellbeing
It fosters a culture of peace and belonging, where respect and empathy strengthen the community.
Parent Experience

History
With more than 30 years of experience, Colegio Alerce has established itself as a quality and accessible educational institution, forming graduates with strong moral values, capacity for innovation, and leadership. It is an IB World School and certified in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

Community
We foster a culture of peace and belonging, where respect and empathy strengthen our community. We foster creativity and talent for holistic development through arts and sports. We promote diversity and inclusion, with attention to diverse learners. The school is socially responsible and environmentally committed, and it supports families through Escuela de Padres and the Parent Portal.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent School (Escuela de Padres) to strengthen the school–home connection.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Language of instruction: English and Spanish. IB World School since July 7, 2022. Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 11 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for secondary years. In Middle School and High School, the education is high-level, multicultural, and trilingual. The curriculum includes a strong STEM program based on mathematics, science, programming and technology.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities include soccer, dance, Taekwondo, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and art. Soccer runs Monday through Thursday 4:30–6:00 pm with mixed and age-group categories. Dance sessions run Monday through Thursday: Preschool 4:00–5:00 pm and Primary 5:00–6:00 pm. Taekwondo offers multiple time slots: 4:00–5:00 pm (4–6 years), 5:00–6:00 pm (7–9 years), and 6:00–7:00 pm (10+). Basketball, volleyball, baseball and art run on weeknights with age-structured groups; basketball 4:30–6:00 pm and 6:00–7:30 pm; volleyball 4:30–6:00 pm; baseball 4:30–6:00 pm; art 4:30–6:00 pm and 6:00–7:30 pm.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a student-centered academic model where the student is the subject of education. Education is a dynamic, ever-changing process that develops independent thinking and autonomous learning rather than merely memorizing a fixed set of contents. The school emphasizes academic innovations and TAC: Learning and Knowledge Technologies to help students construct knowledge, collaborate, and create solutions. Students are prepared for future projects and leadership opportunities.

Arts & Creative
Arts and sports are integral to development. The school promotes creativity and talent through Art and Dance as part of holistic growth. Art is offered after school for Preschool and Primary, with sessions from 4:30 to 6:00 pm for Preschool and Lower Primary and 6:00 to 7:30 pm for Upper Primary and Secondary.

Cultural & Language
The school is an IB World School, certified for the Primary Years Programme. It uses a transdisciplinary model in pre-school and primary. Students master several languages and develop global awareness and empathy.

Social & Hobbies
Diversidad e Inclusión: We foster an environment where every student develops with respect and opportunities to learn, including support for diverse learners. Convivencia Sana y Pacífica: We promote a culture of peace and belonging, where respect and empathy strengthen our community.

Community & Service
Escuela Socialmente Responsable: We form leaders with social responsibility and environmental commitment.

Leadership & Professional
Escuela de padres: We accompany families to strengthen the home-school partnership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Convivencia Sana y Pacífica: We foster a culture of peace and belonging where respect and empathy strengthen our community. The High-Performance Sports Model (ADD) emphasizes healthy habits, discipline, teamwork, and long-term well-being beyond competition.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Spanish, and French. Students develop proficiency in multiple languages across the program, with levels spanning preschool through Bachillerato. The school emphasizes multilingual proficiency as part of its global mindset.

Bilingual Teaching
We are an IB school. Colegio Alerce is certified in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Our vision goes beyond a traditional bilingual program; we offer a transdisciplinary educational model for preschool and primary. Students develop proficiency in several languages and are prepared to face the world with leadership and empathy.

Immersion Programs
Secondary provides immersion in English, Spanish, and French, strengthening oral and written communication. The program uses flipped classroom approaches and STEM platforms. Teachers act as mentors in dynamic scientific environments as students develop skills in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a visit to see the facilities. 2. Schedule your admission exam. 3. Receive the results of the admission exam. 4. Submit the required documents. 5. Complete the enrollment payment. 6. Welcome to the ALERCE family.
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