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Colegio Americano de Puebla

Mexico, Puebla

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees MX$1,580 - 360,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1942
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Americano de Puebla is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs, with AP options. It serves Preschool through High School (ages 1–18) in Mexico, hosting a diverse community of over 40 nationalities. The Diploma Program emphasizes breadth and depth and requires study in two languages; many DP courses are taught in English, and graduates receive a High School Certificate (BUAP) in addition to the DP. The Diploma Plan (Plan 06) includes 10th-grade courses in Arts and Design, Psychology, French, Anthropology, World History, German, Film, Geography, and Theater; 11th–12th grades include AP Biology, European History, AP Government and Politics, with electives across humanities, language, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences. The school integrates technology across campuses. Preschoolers explore programming and robotics; Primary features a Maker-focused Innovation class with a 3D printer; Junior High uses Chromebooks and Mac-enabled spaces; High School has computer labs, 3D printers, robotics, and a Makerspace. The Media Center houses 6,000+ books and digital resources, and the campus hosts a SAT/ACT center.

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Diagonal de la 19 Pte. 3310, Centro Comercial Galería las Animas, 72400 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico

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The Essentials

Colegio Americano de Puebla has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The Puebla American School is located in the Las Ánimas and La Paz neighborhoods in Puebla and has two fully equipped campuses.

Stages
Levels include Bilingual Stimulation, Pre-kinder, Preschool, Primary School, Junior High School, and High School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 40 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Mental health and emotional well-being support is provided, with more than 10 school counselors.

Country affiliation
Mexico
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Americano de Puebla ranges from MXN 1,580 to MXN 360,000 for 2026/27.

Application and assessment fees
- Assessment (diagnostic) fee: MXN 700. This fee is applied to the first monthly tuition payment if the candidate is accepted and is non‑refundable.
- Regular admissions process / application fee (High School reference): MXN 880.

Tuition fees by school level (amounts shown as monthly and annual where available)
- Bilingual Stimulation / Maternal: Inscription and monthly rates reported in published school-cost summaries; typical private‑school range for the institution is within the amounts listed for other early years below.
- Pre‑school (Preescolar): MXN 23,850 per month; inscription fee reported as MXN 23,850; annual cost reported approximately MXN 262,350.
- Primary School (Primaria): MXN 28,900 per month; inscription fee reported as MXN 28,900.
- Junior High School (Secundaria): MXN 29,150 per month; inscription fee reported as MXN 29,150.
- High School / Preparatoria: MXN 30,000 per month; inscription fee reported as MXN 30,000; annual cost reported approximately MXN 330,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates an accounts/payments system that supports online payment plans and recurring billing via a school payment platform. Families are able to view and settle invoices through the school's parent portal and designated online payment channels. Specific plan options, due dates, and any early‑payment discounts are managed through the school's billing office.

Boarding / residential fees
- The institution is organized as day campuses with no published boarding (internado) program or boarding fees. No residential fee schedule is listed for the school's campuses.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms: Uniform items are charged separately; preschool communications in cost summaries note inclusion of select uniform pieces (for example, two sports shirts in preschool packages) while full uniform sets are an additional family expense.
- Meals / cafeteria: Cafeteria/meal service is available; some published annual cost summaries indicate that cafeteria food is included in certain annual fee calculations for some levels, while families may still incur extra costs for special menus or external catering.
- Insurance and maintenance: A school insurance policy and maintenance charges are commonly included in the annual fee structure as reported in published cost summaries for several levels.
- Extracurricular activities, field trips, exam fees, special programs, and school‑supplied textbooks or materials may be charged separately according to the activity or program. Parents should expect periodic additional charges for optional activities and external exam registrations.

Refund information
- The diagnostic/assessment fee of MXN 700 is non‑refundable; when a candidate is accepted, that payment is applied to the first monthly tuition. (This is stated for the assessment process.)

Fee payment options
- Online payments via the school's parent portal / payment platform (the school uses a platform that supports online payments and recurring charges).
- The payment platform used by the school provides multiple common methods: credit and debit card (major card networks), electronic bank transfers (SPEI/STP), cash payments through authorized outlets, and recurring card payments where enabled by the family. These payment‑method capabilities are provided by the school's payment service provider.
- In‑person payment and the school's billing office (caja / cobranza) are available for families who prefer to pay at the school's payment window or arrange alternative payment plans directly with the billing office. Contact addresses for the school's caja and cobranza offices are published in school contact materials.

If you require any clarification of the numeric items, please use the billing office contacts provided by the school's administrative listings.
Academics

Colegio Americano de Puebla teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is an official IB World School authorized to implement the Diploma Program (DP). The DP emphasizes breadth and depth of knowledge and requires students to study at least two languages. The school also offers an Honors Program that integrates the Diploma Program with Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In addition to the DP, the High School awards a High School Certificate (BUAP). The Diploma Plan (Plan 06) lists 10th-grade courses in Arts and Design, Psychology, French, Anthropology, World History, German, Film, Geography, and Theater; 11th–12th grades include AP Biology, European History, AP Government and Politics, and other electives across Humanities, Language, Mathematics, Sciences, and Social Sciences, with many courses taught in English. This curricular framework is described on the High School page and in the Diploma Plan PDF.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates may study at leading national and international universities. They demonstrate university- and professional-level English and Spanish skills and fluency, and achieve high TOEFL, CENEVAL, and SAT scores. The school lists direct admissions and scholarships for CAP graduates at universities such as UDLAP, Universidad Anahuac Puebla, Universidad de Monterrey, and others, reflecting strong higher-education progression.

Gifted and Talented
The Honors Program, developed by CAP, integrates the Diploma Program with Advanced Placement (AP) courses for advanced students. The DP also offers combined courses with AP, providing opportunities for rigorous coursework. Student groups and clubs (e.g., CAP Tech, PASMUN, Unity, and other societies) support talented students in leadership, research, and service activities.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are processed online. All new admissions candidates must complete an assessment. To schedule a guided tour or assessment, click to begin the admissions process. The regular admissions process fee is MXN 880.00. The High School offers the Diploma Program (DP) and the IB Diploma Program, with subjects taught in English. Upon graduation, students can obtain a national certification and two international diplomas.

Scholarships
CAP lists university admission options and scholarships at partner universities. Examples include UDLAP: direct admission with a 7.5 GPA, exemption from the admission exam and fee, and a 100% Academic Excellence Scholarship for the top GPA; a 50% Medical Surgeon Scholarship; UDLAP-CAP Scholarship of 25% for students with a high school GPA of 7.5 or higher (exclusive to CAP graduates). UPAEP offers direct admission for students with an 8.5 GPA (8.5 for Medical-Surgeon) and scholarships ranging up to about 60%–70% depending on GPA; Universidad Anáhuac Puebla offers Best Student Scholarship up to 70% (and related high-GPA awards); other partner universities are listed with various scholarship percentages. The regular admissions process fee is MXN 880.00.
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