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Colegio El Camino

Mexico, Los Cabos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 380
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colégio El Camino is a private, coeducational day school in Mexico offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) along with a bespoke curriculum. The school serves preschool through high school and culminates in the Diploma Programme. The PYP is bilingual, with 50% instruction in Spanish and 50% in English, using six transdisciplinary units of inquiry and integrated specialists in Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, and Technology. The MYP, authorized in March 2023 for grades 7–9, emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary study and Approaches to Learning, with courses offered in both languages. The DP, implemented since 2016, offers six subject groups with Standard or Higher Level courses and core components—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays, and CAS—alongside university guidance for Mexico and abroad. Facilities include classrooms, a library, high-speed internet, interactive whiteboards, an indoor shaded soccer field, a shaded outdoor court, and two playgrounds; a future Art and Athletic Center is planned.

Del Jorongo 210, Pedregal, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico

The Essentials

Colegio El Camino has 380 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school is located in El Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The campus sits overlooking Cabo San Lucas Bay. The physical address is Camino del Colegio, in front of Entrance #3 of the El Pedregal development. Colonia El Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico.

Stages
Nursery through Grade 12 (K-12) private, coeducational day school.

Type
Private, coeducational day school offering the International Baccalaureate program.

Additional learning support
A school psychologist is available for student support (contact Martha Ramirez for more information).

Country affiliation
Mexico

School day structure
Nursery and Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.–1:50 p.m.; Elementary: 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. It was created in the 1980s by the Diaz Rivera, Parr and Coppola families as a nonprofit to build the first classroom, and it reinvests tuition to support the school. The school has IB accreditation for High School.
Fees
Application / admission fee

- An admission fee is required when applying and registering a new student. Exact amount is not published in the school's public materials; parents are required to pay the admission fee as part of the admissions process.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)

- The school does not publish a publicly available, grade-by-grade tuition schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Exact tuition amounts per term or per year group are therefore not available here. Parents receive the specific tuition figure for their child at registration or through the school's admissions/administration offices.

Typical fee categories that will appear on your invoice

- Registration/admission fee (required at time of application/registration).
- Annual or periodic tuition (amount varies by grade; schools typically invoice tuition as an annual sum payable by term or monthly instalments — the school's exact billing cadence and amounts are not publicly posted).
- Supplementary program fees (examples listed by the school include after‑school ESL/CLASP classes that carry an additional cost, and monthly sports programs with separate pricing).
- Cafeteria/meals (served by an external provider; purchases are charged separately to the family's account or via the provider app).
- Uniforms, books and school supplies (sold through outside providers at the start of the school year; costs charged to parents separately).
- Any other incidental charges (special excursions, optional activities, or vendor charges) are billed separately when applicable.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Specific billing cycles (for example, number of monthly instalments or term dates for payment) are not published in public materials. The school handles payments through its administration; parents receive exact billing dates and terms directly from the school at registration or in the family account.

Boarding fees

- No boarding program is listed in the school's publicly available descriptions; therefore there are no published boarding fees. The school operates as a day school (no bus service is provided).

Other costs and recurring extras

- ESL/CLASP support: in‑class language acquisition support is included in tuition, but some ESL/SSL classes (after school) are identified as carrying an additional cost.
- Extracurricular and sports programs: after‑school sports programs and certain academies have separate monthly fees or special pricing (e.g., golf arrangements through outside providers).
- Cafeteria: meals are provided by an external supplier; families may be billed through the cafeteria system or use the NUZO app for orders and payments.
- Uniforms and books: sold through outside providers at start of year; families pay those vendors directly.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or specific refund amounts are published in the school's public materials. The school maintains its policies and school regulations in its digital family resources (LMS/Toddle); detailed refund, withdrawal and contract terms are handled through those policies and the school's service contract. Parents should review the school's policies provided on enrollment for the official refund/withdrawal rules.

Fee payment options (accepted methods)

- Payments may be made in cash or by check at the administration office teller.
- Debit and credit cards are accepted at the administration office.
- Wire transfer or bank deposit is available.
- The school also accepts payments through its Comet Web platform.
- For cashier and administration contacts see the school's admissions and administration contacts.

Data availability note (summary of what was found and limits)

- Public materials available from the school (admissions information, FAQ, homepage and calendar) confirm the required fee categories (admission fee, tuition, additional program fees, uniforms/books, cafeteria) and list accepted payment methods, but do not publish numerical tuition, term/instalment breakdowns, or a public refund schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Because the school's public pages do not include a grade‑by‑grade fee schedule or published numeric amounts, exact per‑term or per‑grade figures cannot be provided here.
Academics

Colegio El Camino teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: Primary Years Program (PYP) for preschool through grade 6, Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 7–9, and the Diploma Program (DP) for high school. The PYP is bilingual, with classes conducted 50% in Spanish and 50% in English, and uses six transdisciplinary units of inquiry; specialists in Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, and Technology are integrated into the program. The MYP, officially authorized in September 2023, serves grades 7–9 and includes courses such as Visual Arts, Music, Mathematics, English Language Acquisition or English Language Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, Design, Physical and Health Education, Science with Laboratory, History/Geography, Ethics, and Well-being; some courses are offered in Spanish and others in English to provide a balanced, bilingual experience; there is a focus on inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary study, and the development of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, with student-led conferences and mentoring support. The Diploma Program (DP) has been implemented since 2016 and allows students to pursue the Diploma while completing high school within the national education system; six subject groups are offered (Group 1: Language and Literature in English or Spanish, Group 2: Language Acquisition in English or Spanish, Group 3: Individuals and Societies in Philosophy or Business Management, Group 4: Sciences in Biology, Chemistry, or Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Group 5: Mathematics in Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches, Group 6: The Arts in Film or Visual Arts); courses can be taken at Standard Level or Higher Level; core components include Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays, and CAS; several graduates achieve outstanding scores in Extended Essays; the program provides university guidance for Mexico and abroad.

Exam Results
Several graduates achieve outstanding scores in the Extended Essay component.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Program provides guidance in university selection and applications in Mexico and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Psychology and Counseling Department addresses the socio-emotional needs of students and any learning barriers through brief psychological interventions with pedagogical resources and strategies. If needed, students may receive extra support from licensed educational psychologists or neuropsychopedagogists, working with students and families to ensure appropriate steps are taken. The school creates an inclusive environment and develops action plans to help students develop skills and multiple intelligences; an individual educational plan may be developed as needed. In High School, career counseling is provided, including guidance on choosing careers, applying for scholarships, getting into college, and analyzing data.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An individual educational plan (IEP) may be developed to support students with learning barriers. The department coordinates with teachers and families and, when needed, involves licensed educational psychologists or neuropsychopedagogists to support learning and development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language Acquisition Support Program (CLASP) provides three levels of language support to help students become proficient in their second language. Level 1 offers 2–3 hours per week of in-school ESL/SSL support; Level 2 provides conversational electives in English and Spanish for 1 hour per week; Level 3 offers private ESL and SSL classes after school (two one-hour sessions weekly) for more intensive language study. Levels 1 and 2 are included in tuition, while Level 3 requires an additional fee. The program encourages parents to enroll students in all three levels to maximize language acquisition.

Mental Wellbeing
Educational psychology services support students academically and in daily life, encouraging them and providing activities to develop IB learner profile attributes. Teachers and coordinators work with the psychologists to support students in individual education plans (IEPs) that support growth through planned teaching and learning approaches. Prevention through informed decision-making is a key strategy to safeguard each student's cognitive and socio-emotional wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe and caring environment for students, supported by trained and licensed staff of multiple nationalities.
Parent Experience

History
The name 'El Camino' draws inspiration from a line in a poem by Antonio Machado: 'Walk where there is no road, for you create the road by going.' The school was founded in 1983 by the Diaz Rivera, Coppola, and Parr families, with Manuel Sierra Rosales as the first director and a team of six educators, starting with fewer than 10 students. The middle school was established on September 22, 1986, and the first high school opened in September 1989, duly registered with SEP. From 1999 to 2008, new educational programs were designed and integrated with Almaguer Asesores to strengthen bilingualism, leadership development, and social responsibility. In 2014, the IB Diploma Program was authorized; in 2017, the IB Primary Years Program accreditation followed; on March 1, 2023, Colegio El Camino became an IB Continuum School with authorization for the Middle Years Program; the 40th anniversary was celebrated on October 4, 2023.

Community
Colegio El Camino is an IB bilingual private school in Cabo San Lucas. It is a non-profit institution governed by a board of governors including members from founding families and esteemed community leaders, and it is one of only 25 schools in Mexico offering the full IB Continuum program. The school has a diverse student body of about 380 students representing more than 20 nationalities. It is accredited by Cognia and the IB Organization, and is among 41 Cognia-accredited schools in Mexico and 117 IB World Schools in Mexico.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Society is a vital partner in school improvement projects, working with the College, the Student Council, and the staff. In 2016–2018, it donated resources including 30,000 pesos to library shelves, roofing for the primary playground and for the secondary/high school areas, two ping pong tables, 8,447 pesos to the future Center of Arts, and 4,538 pesos for mathematics materials. A new Parents Society began for 2018–2020, with officers: President Dulce Karina Garnica Gomez, Vice President Ivonne Villalpando Cortes, Treasurer Adriana Aguilar, and Secretary Suhey Aldaba Nevarez.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has air-conditioned classrooms with high-speed internet and interactive electronic whiteboards. The campus includes an indoor shaded soccer field with synthetic grass and a shaded outdoor basketball/volleyball court with restrooms in public areas. There is a newly constructed library with an adjacent outdoor reading area and two playgrounds (one for Kindergarten and one for Elementary School). The cafeteria provides healthy meals, and lunches may be brought from home. A future Art and Athletic Center is planned.

Sports Facilities
The school offers afternoon sports academies including football (soccer), basketball and volleyball, organized by age and sometimes by gender. The training focuses on developing physical, technical and tactical skills, with time allocated accordingly to each group. The school aims to participate in two fixed tournaments per school year for each team, with opportunities to compete in national tournaments for top performers. A dedicated sports staff coordinates the programs and includes coaches for football, basketball and volleyball.

Academic Facilities
The school has a newly constructed library with an adjacent outdoor reading area. Every classroom is air conditioned and has high-speed internet access. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. The facilities include an indoor basketball/volleyball court and a synthetic grass soccer field, with restrooms in public areas. The cafeteria provides healthy meals, and lunches may be brought from home. A future Art and Athletic Center is planned.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school runs afternoon sports academies in football (soccer), basketball and volleyball as after-school activities. Teams are organized by age and, in some cases, by gender. The programs emphasize physical, technical and tactical development and include two fixed tournaments per school year for each team, with national tournament opportunities for top performers. The program is supported by a sports coordinator and coaches for football, basketball and volleyball.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for K–12 students. The PYP runs from preschool through sixth grade in a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with six themes. Instruction is bilingual—50% Spanish and 50% English in the early years, with balanced bilingual delivery in the middle years. In the Diploma Program, implemented since 2016, students choose six subject groups and complete core components—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays, and CAS.

Arts & Creative
Arts are integrated at all levels, with Visual Arts, Music, and Technology available in the PYP/MYP. In elementary, Dance is offered in lower elementary and Theater in upper elementary, alongside Art classes. In the Diploma Program, The Arts is a subject group with options in Film or Visual Arts.

Cultural & Language
Classes are conducted bilingually, with 50% instruction in Spanish and 50% in English in the PYP. In the Diploma Program, a multilingual approach offers courses in English and Spanish to meet program requirements. Students can choose English or Spanish for Group 1 Language and Literature and Group 2 Language Acquisition.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include Academic Academies in Art, English, and Spanish, with optional programs from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Afternoon athletics include soccer, basketball, and volleyball, with golf opportunities at the Los Cabos Country Club. The program also includes sports teams and other extracurriculars as part of student life.

Community & Service
In the Diploma Program, CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) enables students to lead initiatives such as supporting animal rescue and welfare organizations, literacy projects in local schools, recycling and permaculture initiatives, and dialogues on equal rights. The MYP emphasizes service learning, including a final community project in grade 9. Students engage in service and community actions as part of the IB framework.

Leadership & Professional
A mentor teacher supports each student, and advisors assist each Diploma component. A pedagogical leadership team seeks student and parent input in critical decisions, including university planning. Psychology and language development support staff are available to help students develop academically and personally.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is integrated through a dedicated Wellbeing course, language and psychology support, and access to a school clinic and counseling services. Students benefit from ongoing mentoring and language development support, with a focus on personal growth and self-management. The school emphasizes a caring, inclusive community with student-led conferences and wellbeing resources.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Spanish. It offers the Camino Language Acquisition Support Program (CLASP) with bilingual teachers to support language acquisition in both languages. ESL/SSL classes are available after school (additional cost).

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a bilingual private IB World School offering instruction in English and Spanish within the IB continuum.
Admissions

Admissions
New Student Admissions Process: If you are interested in starting admissions at Colegio El Camino, contact the Admissions department to request an informational meeting, noting that admission is subject to space availability. You will learn in detail about the educational programs, the admissions and enrollment processes, the documentation required, and the costs. Step 2: Schedule an appointment for the admissions exam. You must fill out an admissions form, providing information for the evaluator. The form collects data to support the evaluation. Step 3: The psychologist will deliver the results of the admissions exam during a pre-scheduled appointment. Step 4: If the admissions process is completed satisfactorily, enrollment will begin. To enroll, fill out the enrollment form, submit the documentation previously requested, make the payments, sign the School Regulations, Policies and Service Contract, and receive information about supplies and uniforms. In addition, usernames and passwords for the platforms and cafeteria will be generated. Documentation includes a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the CURP, a copy of the vaccination card, four passport-sized photographs, a letter of no debt from the previous school, and SEP report cards (which vary by grade level). For further information, the Cabo San Lucas location is Callejón del Jorongo #210, Col.

Scholarships
Scholarships: The school offers several types of scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, the student must be enrolled and the parents must complete an application; scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum average of 8.0 or better academically and 8.5 in conduct. A Scholarships Committee meets annually to review scholarship applications. The school also maintains university partnerships that provide automatic admission or scholarships based on GPA and other criteria, including: Universidad Anáhuac — automatic admission with a 300% scholarship for GPA 9.0 (percentage determined by results); Universidad de Tijuana — automatic admission with 30% scholarship for GPA 9.5+, 25% for 9.0–9.4, 15% for 8.0–8.9; Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO) — automatic admission for GPA 8.5+, scholarships up to 50% or 90%; Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) — automatic admission, up to 80% scholarships, direct admission for final grade 8.0, library access; Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) — scholarships for GPA 9.0+ in Engineering at 50% or 70%; Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) — automatic admission for GPA 8.5 between 1st and 5th semesters (or at the end); Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) — minimum GPA 9.5 on the 5th semester and minimum entrance score 1,200; 90% scholarship for Artistic Talent (portfolio required); Universidad de Las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) — automatic admission with GPA 8.0 and no admission fee; 10% scholarship on tuition.
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