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Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro

Mexico, Querétaro

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Spanish, English, French
Fees MX$134,920 - 231,200
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1494
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, Spanish, English, French, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio Suizo de México – Campus Querétaro is a private, Swiss-affiliated school offering an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Located in Querétaro, the campus provides maternal and K1 through preparatoria, with primary and secondary education incorporating elective courses. The school follows a European-informed approach, drawing on Swiss, Mexican and other cultures, and aims to form multilingual, capable learners prepared to engage with a global community. The IB DP is delivered during the final two years of upper secondary and is complemented by a language program that includes Spanish, German, French, English and Mandarin Chinese. CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) sits at the heart of student life, linking artistic activity, physical engagement and community service. The Diploma is recognized by more than 2,000 universities. Since its founding in Querétaro in 2007, the campus has grown within the Swiss-school tradition established in 1964.

Circuito la Cima 901, Fracc. La Cima, Km. 8 Anillo Vial Fray Junípero Serra, 76146 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

The Essentials

Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro has 1,494 pupils, instruction in German, Spanish, English, French.

Location
Campus Quere9taro is located at Circuito La Cima 901, Fracc. La Cima, Km 8 Anillo Vial Fray Junedpero Serra, 76146 Quere9taro, Me9xico. It is in the La Cima area of Quere9taro. The campus can be reached at qro.info@csm.edu.mx or +52 (442) 254 3390.

Stages
Maternal/Kindergarten I & II; Pre-primary; Primary; Secondary; Preparatoria (SEP) and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Type
Private school with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program.

Additional learning support
Differentiated and individualized instruction to accommodate different learning styles and individual needs.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Switzerland; sponsor canton Zurich.

School day structure
Schedules Campus Quere9taro by level: Maternal and K1 9:00

13:00; Kindergarten II 8:30

13:00; 13:00

13:45; 13:00

15:00; Preprimaria to Primaria 4º 7:30

13:20; 13:30

14:30; Primaria 5o06 7:30

14:20; 14:30

15:30; Secundaria 7:30

14:20; 14:30

15:30; Preparatoria 7:30

14:20; 14:30

15:30. Entrance is 5 minutes before start of classes.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is no school uniform.

Governance and Ownership
Governing body: Board of Directors; Sponsor Canton: Zürich; Campus Querétaro Director: Sandra Stauffer; Director General: Jörg Wiedenbach; Board President: Rudolf Plüer.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro ranges from MXN 134,920 to MXN 231,200 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission exam fees

- Kindergarten (examen de admisión): MXN 1,200.
- Pre-Primaria (examen de admisión): MXN 1,700.
- Primaria a Preparatoria (examen de admisión): MXN 2,200.

One-time admission fee (Cuota única de admisión) — nuevo ingreso

- Maternal, Kindergarten y Pre-Primaria: MXN 37,400 por alumno. (Esta cuota incluye la primera inscripción anual, todos los libros y útiles escolares del primer año, los exámenes de certificación de idiomas, excursiones y eventos intercampus; no se utiliza uniforme escolar).
- Primaria, Secundaria y Preparatoria: MXN 43,300 por alumno. (Incluye los mismos conceptos señalados arriba).

Reinscripción anual (se paga en junio) — ciclo 2025/26

- Kindergarten: MXN 19,120.
- Pre-Primaria: MXN 21,680.
- Primaria: MXN 23,440.
- Secundaria: MXN 29,550.
- Preparatoria: MXN 35,100.

Monthly tuition (Colegiatura mensual) and annual total (academic year = 10 payments; no pago en julio ni agosto)

- Maternal y Kindergarten: MXN 11,580 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 115,800. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
- Pre-Primaria y Primaria: MXN 13,230 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 132,300. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
- Secundaria: MXN 15,700 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 157,000. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
- Preparatoria: MXN 19,390 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 193,900. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic-year tuition is collected as 10 monthly payments corresponding to the school year (payments cover September through June); no tuition is charged for July and August. Reinscriptions are charged in June.
- The school maintains a cash office (caja) with set hours for in-person payments.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable for Colegio Suizo de México — Campus Querétaro (no boarding/hostel fees are listed).

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: The campus does not use a school uniform. The one-time admission fee for new students covers first-year books and supplies and language certification exams, as well as included excursions and intercampus events.
- Additional optional or occasional charges (for items or services beyond those explicitly listed as included in the admission fee) are not itemized in the general fees summary; parents should expect possible extra, activity-specific charges when applicable.

Refund information

- The school's published admissions and fees documents for Campus Querétaro do not provide a detailed public refund policy within the same admissions/fees summaries. No specific, itemized refund schedule for admission, reinscription or monthly tuition (for mid-cycle withdrawals) is published in the campus fee notices and admission policy documents available for the 2025/26–2026/27 materials. Parents should note that explicit refund conditions are not stated in those documents.

Fee payment options

- Electronic bank transfers and STP electronic banking with a wide set of Mexican banking partners are available for payments; the campus lists several supported institutions (examples include Banamex, Bancomer/BBVA, Banorte, Santander, HSBC, Inbursa, Banregio, Scotiabank, Banco Azteca, IXE, CI Banco and Multiva).
- In-person payment at the school's caja (cash office) during posted hours is an option.

Notes on effective year and updates

- The figures above are the campus fee figures published for the immediate 2026/27 information packet (and the 2025/26 fee schedule shown within those campus materials). The campus documents indicate that tariffs were scheduled for updating in March 2026. Parents should treat the numeric amounts above as the published campus fees for the 2025/26–2026/27 period.
Academics

Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a high-level academic education within a European educational system that will open doors to the world. The mission is to form competent and multilingual individuals through innovative, multicultural, and excellence-inspired education drawn from the best of Swiss, Mexican, and other nations' cultures, to develop students' full potential and impact the world. At Campus Querétaro, education runs from Maternal and K1 through Preparatoria, including Primary and Secondary levels with elective courses. Secondary and Preparatoria are offered under the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Gifted and Talented
The school accommodates different learning styles and individual needs with differentiated and individualized teaching, always providing ongoing feedback and the opportunity to be multilingual so that students can continue their studies anywhere in the world as people committed to their environment.
Parent Experience

History
The Swiss School of Mexico began with the Swiss community arriving in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and was established as the first Swiss School of Mexico on August 5, 1964, opening in February 1965 with 135 students from kindergarten through early primary. From a rented house on Avenida Eugenia, demand led to the construction of what is now the CDMX campus in 1971. In 1992 the Cuernavaca campus opened, and in 2007 the Querétaro campus followed. German, Spanish, English, French and Mandarin Chinese are taught. Since 2010 the school has offered the International Baccalaureate program, with the previous year's Diploma awarded, and annual cultural celebrations such as Laternenfest, Fastnacht, Schwimmfest, Sportag and the Navidad Bazaar organized by the Swiss Ladies (Damas Suizas).

Community
The school's ideal pedagogy provides a high-level education within a European system. The community is oriented around honesty, freedom, and responsibility, with values such as respect for people, materials, and facilities; leadership with an international mindset; and emphasis on order, cleanliness, punctuality, diligence, and perseverance. The relationships among students, families, and faculty are based on mutual trust, with transparent academic information shared with parents. Faculty collaborate in ongoing professional development to uphold the school's mission.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Damas Suizas (Swiss Ladies) organizes the campus's major cultural events, including Laternenfest, Fastnacht, Schwimmfest, Sportag and the Navidad Bazaar, reflecting the Swiss‑Mexican community at the Querétaro campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Campus Querétaro offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for the final two years of upper secondary. The Diploma comprises six subject groups and a core that includes the Extended Essay (Monografía), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS). Students study six subjects across the groups, typically three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, including Group 1: Language A: Spanish, language and literature; Group 2: Language B: German and French; Group 3: Individuals and Societies: Economics or Psychology or Geography; Group 4: Sciences: Biology or Physics; Group 5: Mathematics; Group 6: Second Language B: English or Visual Arts or Chemistry or French. The Diploma is recognized by more than 2,000 universities worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) is a core component of the IB Diploma at Campus Querétaro. CAS invites students to participate in artistic activities, sports, and service to the community, fostering knowledge and self-reflection. Participation in CAS supports the development of creativity, physical engagement, and social responsibility. The Diploma Programme thus combines arts and activities with academic study across the six subject groups.

Cultural & Language
The Diploma Programme offers six subject groups including Group 1: Language A: Spanish, language and literature; Group 2: Language B: German and French; Group 3: Individuals and Societies: Economics or Psychology or Geography; Group 4: Sciences: Biology or Physics; Group 5: Mathematics; Group 6: Second Language B: English or Visual Arts or Chemistry or French. Campus Querétaro, along with Campus CDMX and Campus Cuernavaca, is recognized as an IB World School.

Social & Hobbies
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) invites students to participate in artistic activities, sports, and service to the community. CAS encourages engagement in hobbies and collaborative projects beyond academics and promotes knowledge and self-reflection. It supports teamwork, initiative, and personal growth through experiential learning. These experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
CAS includes service to the community; students undertake activities that benefit others and reflect on their impact. The program emphasizes real-world social engagement and opportunities to contribute to the wider community. Through service projects, students develop empathy, civic responsibility, and collaborative skills. These experiences connect academic study with meaningful community involvement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) includes participation in sports and other physical activities, supporting wellbeing and teamwork. It also covers artistic pursuits and community service, contributing to a balanced lifestyle and personal development. These activities promote physical health, discipline, and social collaboration, complementing academic work. They reinforce a holistic approach to student growth.
Languages

Language Provision
The school does not grant academic or athletic scholarships, except in cases approved by campus leadership and only to students with a history at the institution. It accommodates different learning styles and individual needs with differentiated and individualized teaching, always providing ongoing feedback. It provides the opportunity for students to become multilingual young people who can continue their studies anywhere in the world as individuals committed to their environment.
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