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Colegio Nuevo Continente Cuernavaca

Mexico, Cuernavaca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 900
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Part of
NC School
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Cuernavaca, NC School Cuernavaca (Colegio Nuevo Continente Cuernavaca) sits on two hectares of green spaces and spacious facilities for Toddlers through Secundaria. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula delivered through a bilingual, experiential learning model. English and Spanish are balanced as about 75% English and 25% Spanish, with First English and Preschool emphasizing immersion and a multicultural Primary program that builds Cambridge foundations and introduces French in the middle grades. Secondary students pursue Cambridge certifications, including PET and FCE, while primary students work toward KET. The campus features technology-enabled classrooms, a library, and a Ludoteca, supporting interdisciplinary projects and close contact with nature. A broad after-school program includes visual arts, theatre, music ensembles, and a range of sports such as football with the Pumas, basketball, taekwondo, and tennis. The school emphasizes collaboration with families and values-based approach to develop creativity, problem solving, and responsible leadership.

This campus is part of NC School

Junto Al Río 28, Junto al Rio, 62489 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico

The Essentials

Colegio Nuevo Continente Cuernavaca has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca is located in Cuernavaca, Morelos. It is a community in which collaborative work between the school and families is consolidated. The campus is a safe, tree-lined and spacious environment.

Stages
Toddlers & Babies; Preschool (Kinder I–III); First English; Primary; Secondary

School day structure
Class hours by level: Toddlers/Babies, Preschool, First English, and Primary run 8:00–14:00; Secondary runs 7:30–14:45. After-school programs operate until 19:00; Kinder III and First English aftercare runs 14:45–16:15 with 14:15–15:00 cafeteria service.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Cafeteria service is available during school hours.
Fees
Application fees

- Inscripción (registro/cuota de nuevo ingreso): charged once at enrollment and varies by level. Reported amounts (MXN) by level: Toddlers MXN 9,509; Preescolar (Kinder I/II/III) MXN 14,431; Primaria MXN 19,379; Secundaria MXN 20,724; Preparatoria MXN 22,330.

Tuition fees (colegiatura) by school year / level — per month and typical annual total

- Toddlers (maternal / earliest level)
- Mensualidad (monthly tuition): MXN 5,643.
- Costos anuales indicados: Mensualidad × 10 = MXN 56,430. Inscripción adicional as listed above.

- Preescolar (Kinder I, II, III / First English input levels)
- Mensualidad: MXN 7,387.
- Costos anuales indicados: Mensualidad × 10 = MXN 73,870. Inscripción adicional como indicado arriba. Otras cuotas registradas (BENCO) appear for some preescolar grades (example: MXN 2,691 or MXN 2,530 depending on grade).

- Primaria (elementary)
- Mensualidad: MXN 9,535.
- Inscripción: MXN 19,379 (one-time, annual).
- Otras cuotas: BENCO reported MXN 2,285 (concept listed as "otras cuotas").
- Costo anual de escuela (inscripción + 10 mensualidades) reported: MXN 114,729.

- Secundaria (lower secondary)
- Mensualidad: MXN 10,313.
- Inscripción: MXN 20,724 (one-time, annual).
- Otras cuotas: MXN 1,835.
- Costo anual de escuela (inscripción + 10 mensualidades + otras cuotas as listed): MXN 125,689.

- Preparatoria / Bachillerato (upper secondary)
- Mensualidad: MXN 11,787.
- Inscripción: MXN 22,330 (one-time, annual).
- Otras cuotas: MXN 1,292.
- Costo anual de escuela (inscripción + mensualidades + otras cuotas as listed): MXN 141,492.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published fee summaries show tuition presented as a monthly colegiatura with the annual total calculated from ten monthly payments (mensualidad × 10) plus the inscripción and listed "otras cuotas" where applicable; this indicates standard billing over ten installments per academic year. Exact billing months, due dates and late-payment penalties are not published in the fee summaries consulted.

Boarding (internado) fees

- No boarding or residential program is listed for the Cuernavaca campus; the school operates as a day school with standard daytime instructional hours and afterschool/estancia vespertina options. There are no boarding fees published.

Other costs and fees (examples recorded in publicly available fee summaries)

- Otras cuotas / conceptos adicionales: reported amounts vary by level and may include items listed as "BENCO" or similar service charges. Examples: BENCO for Primaria MXN 2,285; BENCO for some Preescolar grades MXN 2,691 or MXN 2,530; other one-off charges for Secundaria MXN 1,835 and Preparatoria MXN 1,292. These appear as separate line items in the published fee summaries.

- Afterschool / estancia vespertina and comedor (meal service): offered as paid services; costs for specific afterschool activities and cafeteria food are reported as dependent on the activity and not listed as a single fixed amount in the public fee summaries.

- Uniforms and supplies: the school requires uniforms but no fixed national price list for uniforms was available in the public fee summaries for the Cuernavaca campus; uniform costs are typically charged separately through the school's approved supplier and, when published elsewhere, are treated as an additional family expense.

Refund information

- No publicly posted, detailed refund policy for inscripción, colegiaturas or other fees was found in the fee summaries consulted. Refund and cancellation terms (for withdrawal before or after classes begin, or for partial-term attendance) are not published in the publicly available fee summaries.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The standard public fee summaries consulted do not list a specific, itemized set of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cheque, cash) for the Cuernavaca campus. Payment method details and invoicing arrangements are handled by the school's admissions/finance office and are not printed in the fee summaries reviewed. Contact details for the Cuernavaca campus are listed for direct inquiries.

Search notes (brief):

- The numeric fee amounts above come from publicly posted school-profile fee summaries and cost pages for Colegio Nuevo Continente that list inscripción, mensualidad, otras cuotas and an annual cost total. Those summaries present annual totals calculated from a 10-payment tuition model plus inscripción and listed additional fees. Specific operational details that are not published in those summaries — exact monthly billing dates, accepted payment instruments, a formal written refund policy, and a current uniform price list for the Cuernavaca campus — were not available in the sources consulted.
Academics

Colegio Nuevo Continente Cuernavaca teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 2 to 15.

Curriculum
NC School Cuernavaca provides education across Toddlers & Babies, Preschool, First English, Primary, and Secondary. Education is based on social and cognitive competencies, and through creativity and problem-solving workshops, students develop strong skills and logical-mathematical thinking at each learning stage. Interdisciplinary projects, new technologies, and contact with nature are the main tools for holistic, values-based learning. First English strengthens English as a second language, with about 75% English and 25% Spanish; Preschool uses a bilingual approach with 75% English and 25% Spanish; Primary emphasizes a multicultural program with Cambridge certifications and solid foundations in French; Secondary features a high-performance program with Cambridge PET and FCE certifications. The school also offers after-school activities and Cambridge Workshops.

Exam Results
Academic and cultural recognitions at national and international levels support high performance. Notable examples include the Tec de Monterrey Talent Scholarship for talented students, and first places in state-level competitions, as well as interschool sports medals and SEP recognitions.

Gifted and Talented
The Tec de Monterrey Talent Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students. The school's students are recognized in national competitions and have a track record of achievement in academics, sports, and the arts.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca educates students through holistic, experiential education. Interdisciplinary projects, new technologies, and contact with nature are the main tools to develop holistic learning with values. The philosophy centers on self-knowledge and emotional–social development within a culture of respect, responsibility, and honesty. The school offers a values program and a socio-emotional development program as integral parts of its curriculum. The well-being of students is supported by reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, and critical thinking. After-school activities and collaboration with families contribute to social-emotional growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Education is delivered in two languages with a pragmatic bilingual approach. Toddlers and Pre-school programs use 75% English and 25% Spanish. The First English program uses 75% English and 25% Spanish for core subjects. Primary classes are taught 100% in English. French begins in 1st through 3rd grade and is developed through 4th to 6th grade, with Cambridge certifications. The program emphasizes acquiring English through natural listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and includes a strong French foundation.

Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes emotional and physical wellbeing of students. It emphasizes reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, and critical thinking. The socio-emotional development and values programs are integral parts of the wellbeing approach. The campus environment is safe, friendly, tree-lined, and spacious. After-school and cultural activities support holistic wellbeing and personal growth.

Safeguarding
Safe, friendly, tree-lined, and spacious environment. The NC School Cuernavaca community emphasizes collaboration with families. Values of honesty, responsibility, and respect are central to school life. The approach includes reflection, self-awareness, consciousness, and critical thinking as part of safeguarding and personal development. The school provides a structured environment that supports student safety and wellbeing.
Parent Experience

Community
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca is a community where collaboration between the school and families is consolidated. NC Day is an annual event held at Six Flags to foster greater integration among community members across all seven NC campuses; the park is closed to the general public for attendees, with the facilities and staff available exclusively to attendees and the school staff also present. Cultural Week promotes culture and the arts throughout the school year; activities across all sections include a book fair, storytelling, theatre performances in English, music concerts, art and painting exhibitions, a talent show, a poetry contest, a dance competition, and conferences for adolescents and parents. Social participation in education requires the systematic collaboration of parents, parent association representatives, teachers, school leaders, alumni, and other community members; it focuses on planning, monitoring, and accountability to improve school services.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The School for Parents offers the opportunity to share experiences, learning from the opinions and observations of other parents and mothers; and from the contributions of professionals who study the development of children and adolescents. It offers conferences, courses, and workshops free of charge throughout the school year for parents of all sections.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca is a bilingual campus focused on experiential learning within an integrated education model. It emphasizes a high-performance bilingual environment with strong sports and cultural offerings. The community is built on close collaboration between the school and families. The campus features spacious, beautiful facilities in a natural, safe, and stimulating setting. It offers Toddlers & Babies, Preescolar, First English, Primaria, and Secundaria, and sits on two hectares of green areas and playgrounds.

Sports Facilities
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca provides athletic opportunities through its after-school programs and school activities. Football with Pumas, basketball, taekwondo, and tennis are among the sports offered. The school emphasizes participation in competitive sports through its state-level teams and affiliations. The grounds include two hectares of green spaces and play areas to support outdoor activity. After-school programs are delivered with professional coaches and specialists in sports and culture.

Academic Facilities
Education is based on social and cognitive competencies, with creativity and problem-solving workshops developing essential skills and logical-mathematical thinking. The pragmatic bilingual system uses roughly 75% English and 25% Spanish. The Multicultural program provides Cambridge certifications and solid foundations in French. Classes are conducted in small groups by specialized teachers who receive ongoing training. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, a library, and a Ludoteca to support learning, and the school serves Toddlers & Babies, Preschool, First English, Primary, and Secondary, with interdisciplinary projects and exposure to nature.

Extra Curricular Facilities
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca offers a broad set of extracurricular activities. Visual arts, football with the Pumas, the NC Rock Band, Theatre Workshop, and Cambridge Workshop are among offerings. Pre-swimming, psychomotor development, taekwondo, tennis, bars, basketball, and chess are also available as after-school activities. The After School program includes Spanish, English, and mathematics tutoring led by specialized teachers.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca offers an education based on social and cognitive competencies. Through creativity and problem-solving workshops, students develop strong skills and logical-mathematical thinking at each learning stage. Interdisciplinary projects, new technologies, and contact with nature are the primary tools used to foster holistic learning with values. The school holds academic and cultural recognitions at national and international levels, including the Tec de Monterrey Talent Scholarship, top finishes in state competitions, interschool sports medals, and SEP recognitions.

Arts & Creative
Students engage in artistic experiences such as visual arts, participation in the NC Rock Band, and Theatre Workshop, along with a Cambridge Workshop. After-school offerings emphasize arts and performance, including the NC Theatre Company and related programs. Visual arts and music are integrated through both in-school and after-school activities to support creative expression and performance.

Cultural & Language
The bilingual program is pragmatic and advanced: 75% English and 25% Spanish. First English strengthens the second language during a crucial neurodevelopment stage, with 75% English and 25% Spanish emphasis. English classes in Primaria are 100% in English, and students earn a Cambridge certification (KET) by the end of primary. French is introduced from 1st to 3rd grade to structure knowledge formally in 4th to 6th grade, supported by Cambridge certifications within the multicultural program.

Social & Hobbies
The school prioritizes cultural and sports development. Afterschool offers a wide range of activities, including NC Band, plastic arts, tennis, basketball, Taekwondo, chess (ESNAJ), and football with the Pumas school, among others. Students can join Pumas football teams, participate in theatre projects, and engage in music and other performance activities.

Community & Service
The values program anchors student formation with a cross-curricular focus on socio-emotional development. Core values include Responsibility, Respect, and Honesty, fostering self-awareness and social responsibility throughout the school community.

Leadership & Professional
Students are described as highly independent, collaborative leaders and agents of change. The multicultural program supports high performance with Cambridge certifications (PET and FCE), reflecting a commitment to leadership development and academic growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a safe, welcoming environment that supports emotional and physical well-being. It emphasizes reflection, self-knowledge, awareness, and critical thinking, with clear channels of communication among students, families, and staff. A balanced offering of academics, sports, and arts contributes to overall wellbeing and personal development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Spanish, and French. English is emphasized across programs, with 75% English in early years and 100% English in Primaria's English classes. French begins in 1st–3rd grade and continues through 6th grade, with A2 level offered in Secundaria. Cambridge certifications are available in Secundaria (PET and FCE).

Bilingual Teaching
NC SCHOOL Cuernavaca offers bilingual education in English and Spanish from Toddlers/Babies through Primary. In Toddlers/Babies and Preschool, subjects are taught in both languages, with 75% English and 25% Spanish. First English uses 75% English and 25% Spanish, while Primaria provides 100% English in English classes and introduces French in 1st–3rd grade, with formal study in 4th–6th. Secundaria has a multicultural program with Cambridge certifications (PET and FCE) and French at the A2 level.

Immersion Programs
First English provides a language-exposure track with 75% English and 25% Spanish. Toddlers/Babies and Preschool use a bilingual approach with 75% English and 25% Spanish. Primaria offers 100% English in English classes. French begins in 1st–3rd grade and becomes formal in 4th–6th.
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