doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
C

Colegio Americano de Puebla

Mexico, Puebla

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Co-founder & CEO

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
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
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.

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

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

Food Options
Cafeteria on campus.

Governance and Ownership
Fundación Colegio Americano de Puebla governs and owns the school as a private foundation.
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Our bilingual stimulation program is focused on 3 important child development areas: language, psychomotor skills, and social-emotional learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Our bilingual stimulation program is focused on 3 important child development areas: language, psychomotor skills, and social-emotional learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing: More than 10 school counselors specialized in the various stages of development of children and youth.

Safeguarding
A privacy notice explains CAP's collection and use of personal data to provide education and ensure safety, including admissions processing, teaching across levels, health and security; data may be shared with authorities and partner organizations, and with service providers for promotional or educational purposes. It covers sensitive data (health, psychological data) with consent, describes video surveillance on campus, and outlines rights under ARCOP and how to exercise them.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1942 as part of the Puebla American School Foundation. The school has grown for more than 80 years of educational experience. It serves Preschool through High School.

Community
The school community is comprised of more than 40 nationalities. National and international staff participate in ongoing teacher development. Our graduates have been accepted to more than 40 of the best Mexican and international universities. The school hosts a range of happenings and activities, including CAS TRIPS, GCMUN, book presentations, and Husky Spirit Games, with upcoming events such as PASMUN 2026 (January 20–22), Valentine's Day, Husky Day, and Children's Day.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Puebla American School Foundation maintains facilities designed to encourage inquiry, action, interaction, and learning. The school community comprises more than 40 nationalities. Educational technology is used across Preschool through High School. More than 10 school counselors support the mental health and emotional well-being of students. The Puebla American School Foundation has been operating since 1942. Students learn to speak, listen, read, and write in both English and Spanish.

Academic Facilities
The Puebla American School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program, along with AP/Pre-AP and Honors programs. The Diploma Program includes Theory of Knowledge. Education technology creates a 21st century learning environment; Preschool students learn basic programming and robotics; Primary uses a Maker-focused Innovation class with a 3D printer; Junior High has Chromebook classrooms and a Mac-enabled multimedia space; High School provides computer labs, 3D printers, robotics, and a Makerspace. The Media Center provides access to more than 6,000 books and digital resources, and the school is an authorized SAT and ACT test center.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletic and artistic activities are offered across the Puebla American School. Athletic activities include Introduction to athletics, Track, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Flag football, and Goalkeeping. Artistic activities include Ballet, Cheerleading, Regional dance, Drama, Hip Hop, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Marimba, and Orchestra. Starting in Junior High, student groups include Environmental Awareness and Service Association, First Aid, French Club, Math3Matix, Model United Nations Club, Student Council, Service in Action Association, The Curious Minds, and Unity, with additional associations in High School. Service and cultural activities include United Husky Community, American School Special Olympics, PASMUN, and the High School's Creativity, Action, and Service projects, along with field trips such as to the farm, botanical garden, Africam Safari, and Cholula pyramid.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MathCounts, Math Olympics, and Model United Nations (MUN) activities include online simulations and face-to-face conferences in New York, Oxford, and Harvard. Cultural and library visits, science fairs, and events such as Green Expo support global awareness and academic outreach. ASOMEX-sponsored events provide additional academic opportunities.

Arts & Creative
Artistic activities include artistic initiation, ballet, cheerleading, regional dance, drama, hip hop, guitar, piano, violin, marimba, and orchestra. The student can choose from a vast catalog of artistic activities according to their age. Enrollment in each activity is subject to availability.

Cultural & Language
Junior High offers French Club and Model United Nations Club; High School offers Poetry Slam. Field trips and cultural activities begin in Preschool with visits to farms, botanical gardens, and Africam Safari, and continue in Primary with museum, park, and cultural center visits, Arboterra, Africam Safari, and the pyramid at Cholula. High School Model UN simulations occur in Toronto, Washington, D.C., and New York.

Social & Hobbies
Junior High Student Groups include Environmental Awareness and Service Association, First Aid, French Club, Math3Matix, Model United Nations Club, Student Council, Service in Action Association, The Curious Minds, and Unity Team. High School Student Associations include the American School Ecology Committee (ASEC), American School Talent Association (AST), CAP Tech, Honor Society, IMPACT, MediCAP, PASMUN High Command, Poetry Slam, Scientific Society, Social Interaction Committee, SOUTH, Student Council, and Unity.

Community & Service
The school runs service and community programs including United Husky Community and American School Special Olympics. Service in Action projects take place in 7th–9th grades; High School hosts the International Buffet and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) projects.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is fostered through Student Council in Junior High and High School. High School offers leadership-oriented groups such as Honor Society, PASMUN High Command, and Unity, along with CAP Tech and other associations to develop professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports include track, basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, flag football, and goalkeeping. Health services and fully trained school counselors provide age-appropriate support across campuses; more than 10 school counselors specialize in different stages of development.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish, with biliteracy reinforced by the Media Center and broader learning culture. The Puebla American School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program. The Diploma Program requires students to study at least two languages.

Bilingual Teaching
Preschool Biliteracy and Primary School emphasize bilingual education within a multicultural community. Students express themselves in English as well as Spanish. The bilingual stimulation program focuses on language development, psychomotor skills, and social-emotional learning.
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.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Mexico View all schools in Puebla View all schools in Mexico IB curriculum schools in Mexico Open days & tours in Puebla What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools