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Colegio Altum de México Atlixco

Mexico, Atlixco

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 205
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio Altum de México Atlixco is located in Atlixco, Puebla. It offers Preschool, primary and secondary education with an IB framework (PYP and MYP) alongside a bespoke curriculum. The campus provides Chromebooks and a high‑connectivity infrastructure, and Google Workspace supports collaboration for teachers and students. Cambridge English exams are used as rigorous assessments, and bilingual education is central to the Altum Educational Model, with instruction in English and Spanish and multiple ways to present material. The primary school is a candidate IB World School for the Primary Years Programme and seeks authorization. The learning approach is active‑participatory, student‑directed, experiential, collaborative and flexible, with emergent curricula and strong student agency. The school places character formation at the core of family and school culture to develop virtuous, responsible citizens. It also offers diverse clubs and activities in academics, arts, culture and language to support holistic development. Ideal for international families relocating abroad.

Camino a la Uvera, Colonia San Diego la Blanca, C.P. 74368, Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico

The Essentials

Colegio Altum de México Atlixco has 205 pupils, instruction in Spanish.

Location
Camino a la Uvera, San Diego la Blanca neighborhood, Atlixco, Puebla 74368, Mexico

Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary

Religious affiliation
Catholic (UPAEP network)
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires students to wear the complete school uniform, clean, and without garments or accessories not belonging to the uniform, on class days and during authorized events.

Food Options
Food and beverages must be consumed only in designated areas; on-site sale of foods is prohibited.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by Unidades Básicas UPAEP A.C., the legal entity behind Colegios ALTUM. It operates within the ALTUM network and follows the UPAEP framework for basic education.
Fees
Application / Registration fee
- A non-optional registration (inscripción) fee is required at admission and at re‑enrollment. This fee is mandatory for all students, including scholarship recipients.
- For students who enroll extemporaneously during a semester: if enrollment occurs during the semester's first half they must pay 100% of the registration fee; if they enroll during the Primavera (spring) semester the registration fee is charged at 50% (rules apply according to entry date).

Tuition (colegiaturas) — billing frequency and structure (amounts not published)
- Tuition is charged monthly. There are ten (10) monthly tuition payments per academic year.
- The ten monthly payments are organized as two groups of five payments each:
- Autumn period: five monthly payments covering the months September through January.
- Spring period: five monthly payments covering the months February through June.
- Every month that begins is billed in full.
- The institution publishes tuition and re‑enrollment payment options and any early‑payment discounts; those discounts apply only when the family is current on all payments and are not combinable with other scholarship discounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly tuition payments are due within the first seventeen (17) calendar days of each month.
- A late payment surcharge of 3% per month applies to outstanding balances and cannot be waived.
- If a student accumulates three (3) or more unpaid tuition months, educational services are suspended until the account is regularized.
- Parents/tutors must keep original payment receipts for any payment clarifications or refunds; payment clarifications and disputes are handled at the school offices and require original documentation.
- The school issues invoices (CFDI) automatically when a payment posts; invoices are delivered to the registered email the same day the payment is reflected. To receive invoices in a company name (RFC), families must register RFC and fiscal data through the administrative link provided by the school.
- Payment of registration, annual fees and specified annual charges (insurance, SEP quota, credential, parents' association fee) must be made within the dates indicated by the school's circular of services.
- Payment methods accepted include: bank deposit/transfers, debit and credit cards (when applicable), electronic transfer and other institutional channels.

Boarding fees
- Boarding (internado) services are not applicable for this campus; there is no boarding program published for the Atlixco campus.

Other mandatory and additional costs
- The registration payment includes specific mandatory items such as life‑insurance for tutors, personal accident insurance, SEP quota, student credential, parents' association fee, and any other annual charges specified for the cycle (these are charged as part of registration and are payable at 100% when required).
- Families must purchase the full school uniform; wearing and acquiring the complete uniform is required.
- Textbooks, school supplies, transportation, camps, extracurricular activities and other special programs are not included in tuition/registration and carry separate charges.
- Third‑year students (final year of pre‑school, primary or secondary) pay an additional fee for certificate processing; this fee is included in the registration payment and is charged at 100%.
- Certain administrative services have fees (examples: letter of good conduct, no‑debt letters, study certificates, IMSS identification letter, credential replacement, certification requests); these service fees are communicated at the start of the school year.

Refunds and withdrawals
- Cancellation of registration prior to the start of classes:
- 100% refund of the registration fee if the cancellation is requested at least 60 calendar days before classes begin.
- 50% refund of the registration fee if the cancellation is requested at least 30 calendar days before classes begin.
- No refund of the registration fee once classes have started.
- If a student is withdrawn definitively after classes start and there were prepaid tuition payments, the school will refund the unearned (not yet devenged) portion of prepaid tuition. To process any refund for registration or prepaid tuition the original deposit slips/receipts must be presented and the family must have no outstanding debts with the school.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- Accepted payment channels: bank deposits/transfers, debit card, credit card (when applicable), electronic transfer and other institutional payment methods.
- Invoicing (CFDI) is automatic once payment posts and will be sent to the registered email; families requiring invoices to a company RFC must register fiscal information through the administrative process indicated by the school.
- Payment clarifications for online payments require submission of bank statements or payment confirmations at the campus administrative office.

Note on amounts and year: No specific monetary amounts for application fees, tuition by year group or term, uniform pricing, boarding charges (if any) or other dollar/MXN figures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years are published in the school's publicly available materials; the above is a factual description of the fee types, billing structure, payment methods, refund rules and additional charge categories used by the institution for the current cycle.
Academics

Colegio Altum de México Atlixco teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Preschool, primary, and secondary education are offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pedagogy of the Common Good and Personalism in Education guide the school's approach to student development. Constitutive dimensions are Sensory-Corporeal, Intellectual-Cognitive, Affective-Emotional, Volitive-Executive, and Spiritual-Theological. Pedagogical criteria include acceptance of individual differences, respect for individuality, education for social living, promotion of creative activity, and lifelong learning. The approach emphasizes developing the whole person, with particular emphasis on emotional and social dimensions of learning. The school prioritizes social and emotional competencies as a core part of its educational identity.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Policy on Inclusion addressing students with special educational needs (NEE). Inclusion aims to remove barriers to participation and ensure access to information and appropriate infrastructure. NEE categories include ADHD, Asperger syndrome, communication disorders (stuttering, oral dyspraxia, processing difficulties), hearing and visual impairments, motor disabilities, learning difficulties (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyskalkulia/memory), emotional and behavioral issues, and exceptional abilities. The policy calls for trained teachers, curricular adjustments, appropriate teaching aids, and collaboration with families, alongside coordination among institutions and forums to advance inclusive practices. It upholds the rights to education, equality, no discrimination, and human dignity.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Altum Educational Model includes bilingual education. Cambridge English examinations are used to assess language proficiency. The bilingual program offers learners the opportunity to study the material presented by the teacher in multiple forms. The model emphasizes language development across levels and uses Cambridge English assessments to track progress. Chromebooks are provided for teachers and students, and Google Workspace is fully implemented to support teaching and learning.

Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes social and emotional development as a core aim. This is part of holistic development—physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive—within a safe and welcoming environment. The approach emphasizes the affective dimension and social education within everyday learning. Emotional competencies are developed as part of the regular curriculum.

Safeguarding
The school follows safeguarding protocols described in the UPAEP normative framework, including a School Safety Manual and crisis response procedures. Entry requires a health screening and masks must be worn. If a student is absent or has health issues, a written note from a parent or guardian and, where applicable, a medical excuse is required. Weapons, prohibited substances, and other items that threaten safety are prohibited on school premises. There is a Safe Backpack Operation with parental participation and established safety protocols, and phones are prohibited during the school day; emergency procedures include coordinated safety and continuity of learning.
Parent Experience

Community
In Community, we form people who are good, happy, and committed, with the motto 'Leading to Serve'. The Mission describes a Catholic identity school that, through the Pedagogy of the Common Good, forms integral, happy, and committed people, leaders of the future, agents of change for a better world. The Vision states the school is part of the UPAEP system, recognized for developing transformative leaders through innovative, high-quality education that promotes ethical values, creativity, and the holistic development of each student in a respectful and collaborative environment. Core values include Truth, the human person, social commitment, congruence, respect, and solidarity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Chromebooks are provided for teaching and learning, and there is a high-connectivity infrastructure. Google Workspace is fully implemented for teachers and students to support collaboration and communication. Cambridge English exams are comprehensive assessments, based on rigorous research into effective teaching and learning. Bilingual education is a core part of the Altum Educational Model, offering students options to learn the material presented by the teacher in multiple forms. The school emphasizes character formation as part of family and school culture, helping students develop virtues and become responsible citizens.

Academic Facilities
Chromebooks are provided for teaching and learning, with a high-connectivity infrastructure. Google Workspace is fully implemented for teachers and students. Cambridge English exams are used as comprehensive assessments. The Altum bilingual education model offers students options to learn the material presented by the teacher in diverse forms. The primary school is a candidate IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PEP) and seeks authorization to become an IB World School. The learning approach is active-participatory, student-directed, experiential, collaborative, and flexible, supporting learning through emergent curricula and student agency.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Provide a comprehensive, personalized education that consolidates the foundations of students' formation and develops their abilities in meaningful and constructive ways. The program fosters cognitive and emotional development, promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. It provides a safe and supportive environment; develops foundational skills in communication, reading, writing, mathematics, and problem solving; and instills values such as responsibility, respect, tolerance, solidarity, and justice. It uses an active-participatory, self-directed, experiential, collaborative, and flexible approach that centers on students' interests, with learning experiences defined by emergent curriculum and ongoing reflection on daily work.

Arts & Creative
The school provides cultural and artistic education, fostering creativity and aesthetic sensitivity. Cultural and artistic experiences are integrated into the curriculum to support students' holistic development. Students are encouraged to engage with the arts and cultural expressions, developing creative skills and aesthetic awareness.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual education is central to the Altum Educational Model, with language of instruction in English and Spanish and options for learning the material in multiple forms. English language development is supported through Cambridge English exams, which are comprehensive assessments grounded in robust research on teaching and learning. The bilingual approach aims to sustain continuous progression and language proficiency across grade levels.

Social & Hobbies
The school prioritizes social and emotional development, promoting collaboration, teamwork, healthy communication, and conflict resolution. It supports the development of social skills such as teamwork, effective communication, and conflict management, as well as citizenship and ethical awareness.

Leadership & Professional
Character education is a primary objective, forming students with virtues that provide intellectual and volitional tools for responsible decision‑making. The school centers character formation as part of family and school culture, cultivating virtuous citizens who act with criteria and contribute positively to their communities. The program aims to prepare students for higher education, work, and social participation, while fostering independent learning and civic leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a safe, affectionate environment that supports social and emotional growth. It emphasizes the development of physical and athletic skills and promotes a culture of well‑being and healthy living. The overall approach integrates character education with a supportive community that fosters resilience, reflection, and personal growth.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish and English are taught. Spanish is the language of instruction, and English is taught as a second language from early levels with ESL and CLIL integrated into the curriculum. The policy supports students whose mother tongue is other than Spanish or English with individualized support and language resources. Reading, writing, and language across IB programs are emphasized to foster bilingual competence and intercultural understanding.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual education is part of the Altum Mexico Atlixco educational model. Spanish is the language of instruction, and English is taught as a second language from early levels. The school promotes bilingualism through readings, articles, projects, and sessions in English. The policy recognizes and supports students whose mother tongue differs from Spanish or English.
School Events
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