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Colegio Arjí

Mexico, Villahermosa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees MX$42,862 - 56,178
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Spanish, English, French
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Arjí is a bilingual school in Villahermosa, Tabasco, located at Av. México No. 2, Colonia del Bosque. Founded in 1978, it pioneered holistic education with a focus on Human Development and Social Service, becoming Tabasco's first bilingual institution. In 1988 it joined the International Baccalaureate Organisation and now offers the IB continuum—from Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 12, through Middle Years Programme, to Diploma Programme. It also includes Cambridge. The Primary Years Programme uses a bilingual English program and core subjects in Spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies, with Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts and Maker Space. The Middle Years Programme includes sciences, languages, design, geography and history, with interdisciplinary projects and Model United Nations. DP provides Groups 1–6 with TOK, Extended Essay and CAS. Cambridge English qualifications PET, FCE and CAE support the English track. The school emphasizes inclusive education and citizenship through CAS and MUN.

Av. México No. 2, Colonia del Bosque, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, C.P. 86160

The Essentials

Colegio Arjí has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school is located in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. Address: Av. México No. 2, Colonia del Bosque. It is in the Colonia del Bosque neighborhood of Villahermosa.

Stages
Preschool through high school. The school offers IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and governed by Colegio Arjí A.C. (Civil Association).
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Arjí ranges from MXN 42,862 to MXN 56,178 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees (Inscripción)

- Preescolar: MXN 2,122.
- Primaria: MXN 2,322.
- Secundaria: MXN 2,988.
- Preparatoria (bachillerato): MXN 3,188.

- Alternative reported figures (different third‑party listing for a later cycle): Primaria MXN 10,740; Secundaria MXN 12,600.

Tuition / Colegiaturas (by level)

- Preescolar: MXN 4,074 per month; annual figure reported MXN 42,862.
- Primaria: MXN 4,074 per month; annual figure reported MXN 43,062.
- Secundaria: MXN 4,999 per month; annual figure reported MXN 52,978.
- Preparatoria (bachillerato): MXN 5,299 per month; annual figure reported MXN 56,178.

- Alternative reported monthly figures (different third‑party listing for a later cycle): Primaria MXN 9,100 per month; Secundaria MXN 10,700 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard payment timing: monthly payments are managed through the school's cash office (Caja) with a regular monthly due schedule.
- Discounts and surcharges:
- 5% discount for payment made within the first 10 days of the month.
- 10% discount for payment of the full school year in advance if paid before the school's specified September deadline (noted as “before the third Friday of September” or similar date on the school's payment page).
- Late payments incur surcharges when payment exceeds the month owed.
- Billing frequency: monthly tuition is commonly presented as a 10‑month or monthly billing structure in third‑party listings; parents should expect tuition to be billed monthly during the academic year.

Payment methods and where to pay

- Payments accepted at the school cash office: cash, cheques, and credit/debit cards (all major cards except American Express are accepted).
- Bank deposit / transfer: Scotia Bank (payments with reference numbers; reference must be requested from Caja).
- Online payments: available via the school's online payment portal for account holders (username/password provided by Servicios Escolares).

Other mandatory or occasional fees and costs

- Cuota familiar (single family entrance fee): MXN 9,000 (reported in third‑party listing).
- Cuota anual de la sociedad de padres de familia: MXN 400 (one child) or MXN 600 (two or more children) (reported).
- Seguro escolar (school insurance): MXN 300 per student (reported).
- Uniforms: uniforms are sold at the school; payment accepted in cash, cheque and credit/debit cards (American Express not accepted for uniform sales).
- Books and school materials: books are sold at the school during July–August (subject to availability); payments accepted in cash, cheque and cards.
- Material and extracurricular charges: some annual or occasional charges (materials, extracurricular activities, trips) may be billed separately; several third‑party listings include an “other fees” line in their annual totals.

Boarding / Residence fees

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed among the school's program and services descriptions; the institution operates as a day school.

Refunds and cancellations

- No explicit public refund schedule for registration, tuition or other fees is published in the school's publicly available regulations and payment pages reviewed. The school's student regulations require families to be current on payments and reference payment obligations, but an explicit table of refundable percentages for canceled registrations is not publicly posted in the materials located.

Important notes (summary of findings and availability of information)

- The school's cash office page specifies billing practices, accepted payment methods, and early‑payment discounts.
- Specific numeric amounts for inscription, monthly tuition and certain annual fees were located in third‑party fee listings and uploaded documents; those listings show two different sets of figures (lower monthly/inscription amounts in an editorial aggregator and larger inscription/monthly amounts in a separate uploaded fee sheet).
- A comprehensive, current public fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year was not found on the school's public pages during review; the numeric figures given above are drawn from the third‑party listings and the school's payment/box office page for payment terms and methods.
Academics

Colegio Arjí teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
The Colegio Arjí offers the International Baccalaureate continuum across all levels: Primary Years Programme for pre-school through 6th grade, Middle Years Programme for secondary through the first year of pre university, and Diploma Programme for the second and third year of pre university. Authorization details include the Diploma Programme in 2009, the Middle Years Programme in 2009 and the Primary Years Programme in 2010. The school is part of the IB world school network and states that it offers all three IB programs in Tabasco and the southeast. Primary level uses IB inspired learning with a bilingual English program; core areas include Spanish, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Studies, Physics and other subjects, with a range of offerings such as Physical Education, Human Development, Music, Visual Arts, Toddle, Tech Innovation, Maker Space, Creativity, Activity and Service CAS, Socioemotional Education, Multiskills, Library and Filmoteca, and Psychopedagogical support. Middle Years Programme subjects include Spanish, Mathematics, English with Cambridge certificates PET and FCE, Sciences including Biology Physics and Chemistry, History, Geography, Civics and Ethics, Socioemotional Education, Physical Education, Visual and Interpretive Arts, Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Projects, Model United Nations, Inclusive Education, Design, Action and Service, Multiskills, and Toddle. The Diploma Programme level covers second and third year of pre university with Groups 1 Language A Spanish A Literature and Language B English, Group 3 Individuals and Societies with History Global Politics Psychology and Economics or Business Management, Group 4 Sciences with Biology Physics and Chemistry, Group 5 Mathematics with Applications and Interpretations or Analysis and Approaches, Group 6 Arts with Visual Arts and Theatre, plus Core components Theory of Knowledge TOK, Extended Essay Monografia and Creativity Actividad y Servicio CAS. The English language track is supported with Cambridge certifications PET FCE and CAE, and the program also emphasizes inclusive education Model United Nations and other IB components.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates completing the Diploma Programme pursue higher education at universities nationally and internationally. The school describes Diploma graduates as leaders in academic settings and professional contexts with opportunities to study and work across national and international universities and markets.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a global mindset and critical thinking, emphasizing empathy, respect for diversity, and leadership with ethical commitments that prepare students to be compassionate and responsible global citizens.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers Cambridge English as part of its program, integrating English mastery and cultural understanding to prepare students for success in a global context.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides programs and practices to support student well-being, with a focus on inclusive, value-driven education that attends to social and emotional development.

Safeguarding
The school maintains safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for students.
Parent Experience

History
The Arjí School was founded in 1978 with an innovative vision to offer Tabasco society a holistic education through a pioneering program in Human Development and Social Service, becoming the first bilingual institution in the State of Tabasco. In 1988, we joined the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, adopting the Diploma Programme for second- and third-year high school students. Currently, we are the first school in Tabasco and in southeastern Mexico to offer all three IB programmes, and we are part of a select group of 22 national schools out of 150 certified to offer all three IB programmes worldwide. With more than 45 years of service to the community, we are guided by our motto “Know thyself”, establishing ourselves as the best educational option in the State of Tabasco.

Community
Building community defines the Arjí experience. The Arjí family is central to our culture, with sections for News and Events and an Ex-Arjí (alumni) area. The school takes pride in its educational community, dedicated to academic excellence, holistic development, and a solid formation in values.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students aged 3 to 12. It centers on six transdisciplinary themes that guide learning across six subject areas: Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Sciences, and Personal, Social and Physical Education. The program emphasizes learning through inquiry and aims to develop independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning in a global context. From age seven, students have the opportunity to learn more than one language.

Arts & Creative
Arts is one of the six disciplinary areas within the IB Primary Years Programme. The curriculum supports creative expression and engagement through inquiry-based learning across disciplines.

Cultural & Language
IB programs deepen understanding of languages and cultures. Students have the opportunity to learn more than one language from age seven. The school offers Cambridge English certification through its authorized center, with teachers who serve as oral examiners for Cambridge. Preparation follows Cambridge English Language Assessment guidance and spans two school cycles to certify each level. Exams are KET in fifth grade; PET in first year of secondary; PET/FCE in third year of secondary; and FCE/CAE in second year of preparatoria.

Social & Hobbies
The Colegio Arjí offers extracurricular activities, including a Model United Nations program organized by the school.

Community & Service
Creatividad, Actividad y Servicio (CAS) is part of the IB program.

Leadership & Professional
The Model United Nations program (MUN ARJÍ) has been organized by Colegio Arjí for many years, contributing to holistic education and global citizenship and fostering leadership and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The IB Primary Years Programme emphasizes the well-being of students—academic, social, and emotional. The school describes its community as dedicated to academic excellence, holistic development, and values.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught through the Cambridge English program, which develops English proficiency and cultural understanding. The school is authorized to certify Cambridge English levels, with teachers trained as Cambridge oral examiners. Exams are offered at KET (5th grade), PET (1st year of secondary), PET/FCE (3rd year of secondary), and FCE/CAE (2nd year of high school). The International Baccalaureate programs are offered: Primary Years Programme for kindergarten through 6th grade, Middle Years Programme for 7th through 10th grade, and Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th grade.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual. The Cambridge English program certifies English language levels through an authorized Cambridge center. Teachers are Cambridge oral examiners trained and endorsed by Cambridge. The program prepares students for each English level during two school cycles, with exams at KET in 5th grade, PET in 1st year of secondary, PET/FCE in 3rd year of secondary, and FCE/CAE in 2nd year of high school.
Admissions

Admissions
The school has an admission and enrollment process with three main steps. Admission comprises: 1) Admission application: Fill the online admission application, the psychopedagogical form, and present documents for integration. Documents to submit include: the online admission application; the online psychopedagogical form; an updated birth certificate; the most recent grades; the original evaluation report from previous grades; a certificate of good conduct; a certificate of no outstanding debt; an updated CURP; the ID of the mother, father, or guardian; a color child‑size photo; the certificate of tax identification; a psychopedagogical diagnostic report (optional); the ID of both parents and a close relative (Preschool only); the vaccination record (Preschool and Primary only); the certificate of 6th grade from primary (Secondary only); the certificate of 3rd grade of secondary (Preparatoria only). 2) Admission evaluation: Present the admission evaluation and an interview with the Academic Director and the Psychopedagogical Department. 3) Payment of enrollment and fees: Enrollment is confirmed and the corresponding enrollment and fees are paid. How to apply to Colegio Arjí: 1) Complete the application: Request and schedule an Admission Exam and a psychometric study. 2) Evaluation of application: The potential and abilities are identified to provide the results. 3) Choose your program: If the student is accepted, the parents or guardians have an appointment with the director for details. 4) Payment of enrollment: Enrollment is confirmed and the file is integrated into the institution. Schedule an appointment with us.
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