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Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca

Mexico, Cuernavaca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 453
Type Co-educational
Opened 1976
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 22
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca delivers the International Baccalaureate across all levels—PYP, MYP and DP—from Preschool through Preparatory. Instruction is given in Spanish, with English available from Pre-Kinder to Preparatory and French from 4th grade through Preparatory. The school is a Cambridge English Preparation Centre, certifying PET, FCE, CAE and CPE under MCER standards, and it also awards DELF certificates in French from Primary through Preparatory. A defining feature is inclusive education with 100% personalized instruction supported by a Learning Support Department that identifies strengths and barriers and tailors the program. International exchanges broaden students' global perspectives, and Multilingual opportunities are embedded through Intercambios Internacionales and Model UN experiences. The campus emphasizes language development and intercultural awareness, complemented by Extended Day activities in Arts and Sports and by a robust arts program. The school defines itself as Mexican and international, with a long-standing family leadership tradition guiding its mission today globally.

www.cwc.edu.mx

Luna 32, Jardines de Cuernavaca, 62360 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico

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The Essentials

Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca has 453 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The Infant to Prekindergarten levels are at Paricutín No. 10, Los Volcanes (postal code 62350). The Primary, Secondary and Preparatoria facilities are at Luna No. 32, Jardines de Cuernavaca (postal code 62360).

Stages
Infants, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, Preparatoria (high school).

Additional learning support
Inclusive education is offered.

Country affiliation
Mexico

School day structure
Hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Admission fee
- Admission exam fee (Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca campus): MXN 400 (admission exam cost as listed for scheduled admission evaluations).

Annual registration / inscription fees (per level) — academic cycle 2025–2026
- Preescolar (annual inscripción): MXN 16,346.
- Primaria (annual inscripción): MXN 16,272.
- Secundaria (annual inscripción): MXN 26,940.
- Bachillerato / Preparatoria (annual inscripción): MXN 27,046.

Tuition (monthly and annual) — stated schedule (10-month calendar) for 2025–2026
- Preescolar: MXN 11,024.80 per month (10 monthly payments); stated total annual amount MXN 126,594.
- Primaria: MXN 14,383.60 per month (10 monthly payments); stated total annual amount MXN 160,108.
- Secundaria: MXN 17,495.20 per month (10 monthly payments); stated total annual amount MXN 201,892.
- Bachillerato / Preparatoria: MXN 17,636.80 per month (10 monthly payments); stated total annual amount MXN 203,414.

Other recurring and ancillary fees
- School-transport (stated amounts): MXN 3,298 (one trip) and MXN 3,613 (two trips) as published in the tuition/fees brochure. These transport figures are listed alongside the colegiaturas.
- Language / course-specific fees and certification-related charges: listed items in material/entry lists include a French fee, an English fee, and a community fee for certifications for new entrants in Preparatoria; exact monetary amounts for these curriculum-specific charges are published in level-by-level materials lists but not itemised as single prices in the campus materials PDF.
- School materials and book lists: level-specific lists show required items such as books, platform subscriptions, a graphic calculator for some grades, and optional items (for example an optional ecological bag). These are additional, one-time or per-year material costs.
- Field trips / program trips: the general tuition brochure shows separate line items for one or two trips in relation to levels; individual trip charges are listed as separate entries in the brochure.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing calendar: Tuition is billed on a 10-month schedule for the published academic cycle (month-by-month entries are shown for September through June).
- Due date and late payment: Monthly tuition and monthly transport fees must be paid within the first ten calendar days of each month. Payments received from the 11th day onward incur moratory charges; the brochure states a moratory charge of 6.96% per month (VAT included) on late payments.
- Returned-check and related charges: Any returned cheque will incur a charge of 20%.
- Non-payment consequences: The published payment terms state that failure to pay three months of tuition relieves the school of the obligation to continue providing the educational service (i.e., the school may suspend or terminate enrolment for non-payment).

Payment methods and instructions
- Accepted payment methods listed in the tuition brochure: bank transfers via SPEI, STP, payment by cheque in Mexican pesos (made out to the legal name shown in the brochure), and credit or debit card payments. The brochure explicitly states that cash is not accepted. Specific payee/legal name for cheque listed in the brochure is Arturo C. Williams Rivas, S.C.

Boarding / residence (internado)
- Boarding is not listed as a service or fee for the Cuernavaca campus; available campus pages present the school as a day-school with levels and schedules rather than an internado. No boarding fee schedule was published for the Cuernavaca campus in the available materials.

Uniforms, extras and one-off charges
- Uniforms: specific uniform prices are not itemised in the publicly available materials lists and tuition brochure; uniforms are referenced as part of general requirements for students but no campus price list for uniforms was published in the documents reviewed. Level-specific materials and book lists identify required items but do not attach uniform price totals in the campus PDFs.
- Certification and examination fees: the materials list for Preparatoria new entrants shows a community fee for certifications; the general Williams brochure also shows an exam/administrative fee entry (see Admission / exam fee above). Exact certification-item prices may appear on level-specific lists.

Refunds and cancellation
- No comprehensive, itemised refund policy for tuition or registration fees was published in the tuition brochure or the campus-level materials that were available. The brochure does specify returned-check penalties and non-payment consequences; it does not include an explicit, itemised refund schedule for tuition/registration in the publicly available fee documents. For questions about refunds of registration, deposits, or pre-paid services, the school's payment terms and the enrolment contract would be the controlling documents.

Brief note on the fee schedule year and document scope
- The numbers above are drawn from the published tuition/fees brochure and campus admission materials for the 2025–2026 academic cycle (the campus homepage and brochure links indicate where the campus posts its fee download and admission-process pages). For the 2026–2027 cycle, the broader Colegio Williams network pages advertise colegiaturas 2026–2027 and offer campus-specific fee details on request, but a campus-specific 2026–2027 fee schedule for Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca was not published in the publicly available materials reviewed here.

Summary of items not itemised in available fee documents
- The publicly posted documents reviewed did not contain per-item prices for school uniforms, detailed per-course or per-certification price lines for every level, nor a standalone, itemised refund/returns policy. Level-by-level materials lists reference language fees, certification/community fees, and required materials but do not attach firm public prices for every one-off item in the same documents that list tuition and registration.
Academics

Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) across all levels from preschool through preparatoria, and is the only Cuernavaca school that offers all three IB programs. The language of instruction is Spanish, with English offered from Pre-Kinder to Preparatory, and French taught from 4th grade through Preparatory. The English program includes Cambridge English exam preparation, with certifications at PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE levels under international standards (MCER). The French program provides DELF certifications at multiple levels, including DELF Junior A1, A2, and higher levels, from Primary through Preparatory. The school emphasizes inclusive education with 100% personalized instruction from Preschool to Preparatory, supported by a Learning Support Department that identifies strengths and barriers and tailors the program; there are also international exchanges to broaden students' global perspectives.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni have gone on to universities such as the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and, in at least one case, Harvard University (an alumnus is pursuing a Doctorate in Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health).

Gifted and Talented
Education is 100% personalized from Preschool to Preparatory, with a Learning Support Department to identify strengths and barriers and tailor instruction; the school also offers intercambios internacionales (international exchanges) to broaden students' perspectives.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Choose a date for an initial interview (a 15‑minute video call via Google Meet). The interview explains our educational model. If desired, you can schedule the admissions exam during this call or arrange a campus tour for a detailed explanation and to discuss your family's needs.

2. After scheduling the exam, the date and requirements to present it are confirmed. You receive a clear outline of what is needed for the exam. The confirmation provides the date and the required documentation.

3. It is time to take the admissions exam. The exam is scheduled on the confirmed date. The admissions team coordinates the logistics to ensure the test takes place as planned.

4. You will receive the results of the admissions evaluation from the director of the corresponding level. The results indicate whether the applicant meets the school's admission criteria. The results are communicated as part of the admissions decision.

5. Fill out and sign the following documents (in person): Administrative Regulations, the student's medical history, and the "Integral Protection for the Student" program. The documents are completed on site. The forms ensure that administrative, medical, and safety information is on file.

6. We will email all information to make the enrollment payment. The email includes payment instructions and links. Families should follow the instructions to complete the payment.

7. After payment is credited, your child will be officially enrolled at Colegio Williams de Cuernavaca. Enrollment is finalized and a confirmation is sent to the family. The enrollment is recorded in the school's system.

Scholarships
Becas y apoyos: Apply to our scholarships that do not require a socio-economic study.

Alumni scholarship: Applies to children of alumni of our Colegio Williams or the Williams schools in Mexico City.

Beca por convenio: Applies for children of employees of public or private institutions with which we have an agreement.

Becas por mérito académico: For students with excellent academic performance (9.8 or higher) and good conduct, who also present an outstanding admissions evaluation, at the discretion of the General Directorate. Applies to Secondary and Preparatory only. Maximum of four scholarships per originating school.

Becas de apoyo económico: We offer economic‑support scholarships for families with financial need; apply online.

Para quién aplica la beca de apoyo económico:
- Economically: Supports families who have difficulty paying tuition but want a school that supports their children.
- Compromiso: Parents and students must be committed to academic and conduct excellence.
- Participación: Involvement in academic, social, artistic, and athletic activities by both parents and students is important.
- El otorgamiento de una beca no acredita la admisión del alumno; completar el proceso de admisiones a tiempo según nuestro protocolo es esencial.
- Todas las becas se rigen por la política de becas del Colegio y nos reservamos el derecho de modificar sus términos y condiciones.

Proceso para aplicar a beca de apoyo económico en línea:
1) Para Primaria, Secundaria y Preparatoria, solicitar valoración por WhatsApp. Para Preescolar, Lactantes y Prekinder, solicitar una visita de valoración por WhatsApp.
2) Llenar el formato de beca de apoyo en línea y adjuntar los siguientes documentos: comprobante de ingresos del padre/madre o tutor, comprobante de domicilio, comprobante de pago de colegiaturas de los últimos 2 meses en el colegio de procedencia, copia de IFE/INE/pasaporte del padre/madre o tutor, carta de no adeudo del colegio de procedencia, última boleta interna de calificaciones de español e inglés de cada hijo interesado.
3) Enviar.

Becas SEP: Para solicitar la beca SEP, el alumno debe: realizar nuestro proceso de admisión y estar inscrito administrativamente en el colegio; cumplir con un promedio mínimo de 9.0 y buena conducta; llenar nuestro estudio socioeconómico.

El otorgamiento de una beca no acredita la admisión del alumno, por lo cual es indispensable realizar el proceso de admisiones en tiempo y forma de acuerdo a nuestro protocolo de admisión. Todas las becas se rigen por la política de becas del Colegio, por lo que nos reservamos el derecho de modificar los términos y condiciones de las mismas.
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