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Colegio ALTUM de México San Pablo

Mexico, Santa Ana Chiautempan

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
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Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio ALTUM de México San Pablo is located in Tlaxcala. The school teaches bilingual education with Cambridge English exams, and its pedagogy is active-participatory, self-directed, experiential, collaborative and flexible, guided by student interests. Preschool uses an emergent curriculum with learner agency and is on the path to HighScope certification. Primary offers a holistic, personalized education that builds foundational knowledge while fostering curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, and it is pursuing authorization as an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Secondary program provides a personalized pathway that blends intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development and emphasizes inquiry, autonomous learning and character formation. The school uses Chromebooks and Google Workspace to support teaching and learning, with language immersion through bilingual programming. The Altum Educational Model centers on academic excellence and character formation, involving families as partners in dialogue and guidance. Cambridge English examinations underpin its assessments and international dimension for families abroad.

Av. Matlalcueyetl No. 1, San Pablo Apetatitlan, Tlaxcala. C.P. 90600, Mexico

The Essentials

Location
The San Pablo campus of Colegio ALTUM de México is located in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Address: Av. Matlalcueyetl No. 1, San Pablo, Apetatitlán, Tlaxcala, 90600. The campus serves Preschool, Primary, and Secondary levels. For inquiries, call (246) 464 5202 or email plantel.sanpablo@colegiosaltum.mx.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires the official school uniform to be worn in full and kept clean on designated days, respecting the right to the free development of personality and following the neutral/inclusive uniform guidelines issued by the education authorities. Students attend all activities wearing the school uniform, neat and hygienic. Male students should have short hair and should not wear ponytails or buns, decorations or engravings; tattoos or piercings should be covered. Men are advised not to wear earrings. Footwear must meet the uniform requirements and the uniform should be worn during academic and formative activities as required by the school.

Governance and Ownership
Unidades Básicas UPAEP, A.C. is the legal entity that holds the operating rights for Colegios ALTUM and Colegios UPAEP, including Colegio ALTUM de México San Pablo.
Fees
Application / Registration fees

- The school requires an annual inscription (registration) payment for new admissions and for re-enrollment. This registration payment typically covers items such as life insurance for the responsible guardian, personal accident insurance, the SEP quota, student ID/credential issuance and the annual parents' association fee.

- No campus-specific numeric amount for the application/registration fee for Colegio ALTUM de México — San Pablo was published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year; numeric values are therefore not included here.

Tuition (colegiaturas) by year group and term

- Tuition is charged as monthly colegiaturas. The institution uses a 10-month colegiatura structure for the regular school year (10 monthly payments for the school-year modality). The colegiaturas are organized into two periods: five monthly payments for the Fall period (September–January) and five monthly payments for the Spring period (February–June). Every month that a student attends is charged in full (every month or partial month started is payable as a full month). Payments for students who enroll mid-term are charged starting from the first month of the current quarter.

- Specific tuition amounts (per month, per term or per grade/year group) for the San Pablo campus were not published for the 2026/27 academic year and were not available for 2025/26 on the campus pages or public documents reviewed; therefore numeric tuition figures by grade or term are not provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Monthly payments (colegiaturas) must be made within the first seventeen (17) natural days of each month. A full monthly charge applies for any month started. The payment schedule is split into the two five-month periods noted above (Sep–Jan and Feb–Jun). For students who enroll extemporaneously during a quarter, required colegiaturas for that quarter must be paid from the first month of the quarter.

- Late-payment policy: overdue colegiaturas incur penalties. The institutional regulations for the 2025/26 cycle indicate a monthly late charge (example: 3% monthly on outstanding balances in the 2025/26 normative document); earlier operational guidance in the payments manual references a progressive penalty model (initial recargo and incremental increases). Parents should expect that late payment will generate an automatic surcharge and that prolonged nonpayment may lead to suspension or administrative action per the regulations.

- Payment application and consequences: colegiaturas not paid on time can affect a student's right to participate in evaluations and activities, and outstanding balances are applied to oldest unpaid periods first. Accumulation of several missed payments may trigger suspension or withdrawal processes described in the institutional regulations.

Boarding / residential fees

- Boarding (internado) services are not listed as part of the San Pablo campus offering. The San Pablo campus programs are presented as Pre‑school, Primary and Secondary; no boarding program or boarding fees were published for this campus.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Items commonly charged in addition to inscription and colegiaturas include: transport/transportation (if arranged separately), textbooks and school supplies, camps and extracurricular activity fees, school materials or platform access fees, uniform purchase, and other event or program fees. The institution's regulations explicitly note these items are usually charged separately and not included in the inscription or colegiaturas.

- Uniforms: carrying and wearing the required uniform is an institutional obligation and uniforms must be purchased by families; the cost of uniforms is not published as a standard numeric amount.

- Special annual or grade-end certificate fees: for students finishing certain years (e.g., final year of pre‑school, primary or secondary), an additional fee for certificates or related proceedings may be applied as part of registration or certification processing.

Discounts, scholarships and family/employee supports

- The school operates a financial-aid and scholarship framework that can reduce inscription and/or colegiatura amounts for qualifying students. Scholarship types include ordinary academic scholarships (percent reductions on colegiaturas, e.g., 25% or 50% for eligible students) and family discounts for households with multiple enrolled children (examples given in the policy: 2nd child 20% off inscription and 10% off colegiatura; 3rd child 20% off inscription and 20% off colegiatura; 4th child 20% off inscription and 25% off colegiatura). Such supports are governed by a formal committee and require application and documentation.

- Discounts for early full payment of the school year are provided at the discretion of each campus (a discount for prepayment of the full cycle is offered when paid within specified dates), but early‑payment discounts normally do not combine with other scholarships or supports.

Refunds and cancellations

- Registration (inscription) refund rules: a 100% refund of the registration fee is available if cancellation is requested at least 60 calendar days before the start of classes. A 50% refund of registration applies if cancellation is requested at least 30 calendar days before the start of classes. No registration refund is available once classes have started.

- Tuition refund on definitive withdrawal: if a student withdraws definitively before the end of the academic period and prepaid colegiaturas exist, the school will refund the portion of colegiaturas not yet earned up to the moment of withdrawal; original payment receipts are required for processing. For account credit balances or overpayments, parents must present original deposit receipts to request and process refunds within the current school year.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment details

- Online card payments: Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted via the institution's Multipagos BBVA payment gateway (payments initiated in the parents' payment portal redirect to the bank gateway). The school issues electronic payment receipts (CFDI) when fiscal data are supplied. Minimums and transactional requirements for some cards (for example, AmEx minimums) may apply per the payment gateway rules.

- Interbank transfers and payment slips: the payment platform generates a one‑day valid interbank payment reference (personalized payment slip) for BBVA and Santander transfers (ficha de pago with CLABE and a personalized reference). Parents may use online banking or branch deposit using that personalized reference. Transactions should be retained as proof (screenshots or printed slip) for any clarifications.

- In‑branch deposits, cash and checks: the institution accepts in‑branch/bank deposits, cash and checks payable to UNIDADES BÁSICAS UPAEP A.C.; instructions advise writing the reference/convenio on the back of the check and retaining deposit receipts. Payment posting times and reference validity rules are noted in the payments manual.

- Mobile/App payments and account management: a parents' payment portal / app is used to view account status, generate payment references, request invoices and make online payments through the accepted gateways. The portal shows due dates, pending items, options for advance payments and generates the fiscal receipt when requested.

Important operational rules to note

- Ten monthly colegiaturas are charged per school year in the normal schooling modality; any month started is payable in full. Late payments carry automatic surcharges and may affect participation in academic evaluations and activities; extended nonpayment can lead to suspension or administrative action.

Summary regarding numeric fee amounts

- The school's public pages and institutional payment documents provide the structure of fees (types of fees, billing schedule, payment terms, penalties, refund rules, financial‑aid framework and accepted payment methods) but do not publish campus‑specific numeric tuition or registration amounts for Colegio ALTUM de México — San Pablo for the 2026/27 academic year (and no definitive 2026/27 numeric schedule was found); therefore this overview provides the mandatory fee categories, schedules and policies but does not include per‑grade or per‑term numeric fee figures.

- For any numeric fee entry required in your external database, use the school's admissions or finance contacts to obtain the official fee schedule for the specific academic year and grade; the campus contact details are available on the San Pablo campus information page.
Academics

Curriculum
The school teaches bilingual education with Cambridge English exams. The pedagogy is active-participatory, self-directed, experiential, collaborative and flexible, guided by student interests. Preschool uses an emergent curriculum with learner agency and is on the path to HighScope certification. Primary offers a holistic, personalized education that builds foundational knowledge and skills, fosters curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, and prepares children for secondary education and life in society. It pursues IB accreditation as a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme, with an emergent curriculum and learner agency. Secondary forms adolescents through a personalized program that integrates intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development, develops knowledge, values and virtues, and prepares students for upper secondary education and adulthood. It emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking and autonomous learning, and physical development; the learning approach remains active, participatory and flexible, with a strong focus on character formation. The school uses Chromebooks and Google Workspace to support teaching and learning and provides language immersion through bilingual programming.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The family is a fundamental pillar of emotional and motivational support for the student. The school seeks to strengthen the bond between parents, students, and teachers through dialogue and ongoing accompaniment. The educational project centers on values, character formation, and a firm commitment to promoting the common good. Emotional and relational well-being is integrated into the student experience through close collaboration among families and school staff. Families are engaged as partners in care and guidance to support students' development.

Mental Wellbeing
The school recognizes the critical transition from puberty to adolescence and provides emotional and motivational support through family involvement and ongoing dialogue between parents, students, and teachers. The educational approach focuses on emotional well-being and character formation as part of student development. The family plays a central role in supporting students' mental well-being as part of the overall educational experience. The approach emphasizes collaboration among families and staff to support students during this stage of growth.
Parent Experience

Community
Verónica Hidalgo Baleón is the Director of Colegio Altum de México Secundaria San Pablo. She has a solid background in Psychology and a Master's in Administration from UPAEP and has dedicated 23 years to education. The school recognizes the transition from puberty to adolescence as a pivotal stage and pursues a model that combines academic excellence, character formation, and a commitment to the common good. The family is a fundamental pillar of emotional and motivational support, and the school strengthens the bond between parents, students, and teachers through dialogue and ongoing guidance, welcoming families to join the community and offering support at every step.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Chromebooks are available for teachers and students, with a high connectivity infrastructure. Google Workspace is fully implemented for teachers and students. There are Google Certified Innovators among the teaching staff, and the school maintains the required percentage of teachers certified at Level 1 and Level 2. Cambridge English examinations are comprehensive assessments grounded in rigorous research into effective teaching and learning, and bilingual education in the Altum Educational Model offers students multiple ways to learn the material presented by the teacher. Preschool is on track to receive HighScope certification, and Altum de México Primary is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and aims to obtain authorization to become an IB World School.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Altum Educational Model emphasizes academic excellence and character formation. The school is pursuing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PEP) and seeks authorization to be an IB World School. The school provides bilingual education as part of the Altum Educational Model, with options to learn the material presented by the teacher in diverse forms. Cambridge English exams are used for language assessment.

Cultural & Language
The school provides bilingual education as part of the Altum Educational Model, offering options to learn the material presented by the teacher in diverse forms. The school is pursuing the IB Primary Years Programme (PEP) and seeks authorization to be an IB World School. Cambridge English exams are used as language assessments.

Community & Service
Character education and the promotion of the common good are central to the school's educational model. The family plays a fundamental role as a pillar of emotional and motivational support, and the school seeks to strengthen the bond between parents, students, and teachers through dialogue and guidance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Social and emotional development is a core focus of the student experience. The school fosters citizenship and ethical formation and provides cultural and artistic education to cultivate creativity and aesthetic sensitivity. It promotes physical development and sports. Family involvement is central to well-being, and the school engages parents in dialogue and accompaniment.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is the language of instruction; English is taught as a second language from early levels with a communicative, academic, and cultural focus. The policy supports students whose mother tongue differs from Spanish or English and provides individualized support to maintain linguistic diversity. Resources are provided in Spanish and English in print and digital formats, including the library and online platforms. The program aligns with international education through the IB Primary Years Programme (PEP) and integrates language across IB programs.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual education in Spanish and English. Spanish is the language of instruction, and English is taught as a second language from early levels, with a communicative, academic, and cultural focus.

Immersion Programs
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is used across core subjects, including ESL and CLIL for Math, Science, Art, and Technology. Language instruction totals 13 hours per grade per week across ESL and CLIL subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
Altum Primary School awaits you. Verónica Hidalgo Baleón, the Director of Colegio Altum de México Secundaria San Pablo, welcomes families to the exciting new stage of life: the secondary school. The school emphasizes a solid Educational Model that encompasses academic excellence, character formation, and a firm commitment to promoting the common good. In the educational project, the family occupies a fundamental place as emotional and motivational support for the student, and the school aims to strengthen the connection between parents, students, and teachers through dialogue and guidance. Location: Av. Matlalcueyetl No. 1, San Pablo Apetatitlán, Tlaxcala, CP 90600. Phone: (246) 464 5202. WhatsApp: 2221516907. Advisor: Emily Ruíz Juárez. Campus email: plantel.sanpablo@colegiosaltum.mx. For greater information about admissions, contact admisiones@colegiosaltum.mx. More information on tests.
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