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Cumbres International School Cancún

Mexico, Cancún

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
Cumbres International School
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Primary School, Preschool, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Cumbres International School Cancún offers a bespoke, bilingual Catholic education in Mexico. The Semper Altius Educational Model centers the student, personalizing pace and style to develop essential competencies for today's world. Learning blends project- and problem-based approaches, case studies, experiments, and collaborative centers, with technology and STEAM woven across levels. English is embedded as more than a subject, with opportunities to earn international certificates and high proficiency in usage. The program emphasizes integral formation, faith, leadership, intercultural citizenship, creativity, and healthy affectivity, delivered in a safe, supportive environment with strong family partnership. The school is part of the Semper Altius Network—a Catholic, bilingual network with ~70 years' experience across 19 countries; in Mexico there are 55 schools serving thousands of students. On campus, facilities include a swimming pool, chapel, cafeteria, basketball/football/tennis courts, an Active Learning Environment, a STEAM Makerspace, and a psychomotor room to support academics, sport, and development.

This campus is part of Cumbres International School

Monte Vinson esquina Av. Cumbres Mza 8, Av. Cumbres Mza 8, Supermanzana 310, 77560 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

The Essentials

Cumbres International School Cancún has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The school is located in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Address: Monte Vinson corner Av. Cumbres, Mza. 8 Lt. 3, SM 310, 77560 Cancún, Quintana Roo. The campus is accessible by local roads in the Cancún area.

Stages
The school offers Baby Bambolino, Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (High School) levels.

Type
The school is an international Catholic school.

Country affiliation
Mexico

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of the Red de Colegios Semper Altius, an international network of Catholic bilingual schools that implement the Regnum Christi educational model in 19 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Fees
Application fees

- No specific application or registration fee amount is publicly posted for Cumbres International School Cancún for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The admissions process includes a downloadable application form and an assessment stage, but no definitive numeric application fee is published.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- The school does not publish a public tuition fee schedule that lists fees per year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its public admissions or main pages. No per-term or per-year numeric tuition amounts are available in the school's publicly accessible admissions information.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A promotional condition is published: a 6% discount is offered for payment of the annual tuition (promotion referenced on the admissions information). Beyond that promotion, the school does not publish a regular billing schedule (for example, number of installments, due dates, or penalties for late payment) in the publicly available admissions materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding/boarding-program information or boarding fees are listed. The school presents itself and its facilities as a day school; no boarding program or related fees are published for Cumbres International School Cancún. Therefore, boarding fees do not apply based on the publicly available material.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, transport, meals, extracurriculars, assessment fees, insurance, etc.)

- There are no published lists or amounts for additional costs such as uniform fees, textbook or materials fees, school lunch/meal fees, transport/bus fees, extracurricular activity fees, annual insurance fees, or assessment/exam fees in the school's publicly accessible admissions and main pages. No specific numeric extra-cost items are available publicly.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy, reimbursement schedule, or written terms describing refunds for deposits, tuition, or other fees is available in the school's publicly available admissions materials.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, installment plans, third‑party payment platforms)

- The school's publicly available admissions pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or other payment channels) or the technical/payment provider details. Contact information for admissions is published and can be used to request the school's accepted payment methods and billing paperwork. The school's public contact phone number is 998 734 7707 and the admissions email is informes@cumbrescancun.com.

Brief summary of findings and gaps

- A full, itemized fee schedule (application fee amounts, tuition by year group and per term, billing schedule, boarding fees, itemized additional costs, refund rules, and payment channels) is not publicly posted on the school's main or admissions pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The admissions information does note a 6% discount for annual tuition payments and provides an application form and contact channels, but numeric fee details and formal billing/refund terms are not available in the publicly accessible materials.
Academics

Cumbres International School Cancún teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Cumbres Cancún uses the Semper Altius Educational Model. The model centers the student as protagonist and personalizes instruction to each learner's pace and style, aiming to develop the competencies needed to navigate the modern world. It emphasizes integral formation, excellence, innovation, and partnership with families, with safe formative environments. It integrates project-based and problem-based learning, case studies, experiments, and collaborative centers, and leverages technology and STEAM across levels. Bilingualism is a core component, with English considered more than a subject and opportunities to earn international certificates. The profile of exit outcomes includes faith, personal care and character formation, the pursuit of truth, healthy affectivity, creativity, leadership, and intercultural citizenship.

Higher Education Progression
Most graduates embark on exciting university studies after graduation, reflecting the school's focus on integral formation and preparation for higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops leadership with Catholic values and emphasizes happiness and personal growth. Students enjoy their school experience while cultivating healthy relationships and strengthening their abilities. Each student is recognized as unique and talents are celebrated as part of guiding them toward their best version. The model focuses on preparing students for life with an emphasis on values, collaboration, and leadership.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Our students learn in two languages and achieve a high level of language proficiency that enables them to study and work professionally in a second language.

Mental Wellbeing
The environment fosters happiness and personal growth. We form happy children and young people who enjoy their school experience while cultivating healthy relationships. The school supports students' social development and well-being through a caring, values-driven approach.

Safeguarding
The school, as part of the Semper Altius network, recognizes the responsibility to protect the integrity and dignity of every student. The Safeguarding Environments Policy establishes principles, norms, and procedures to guarantee a safe environment and prevent abuse. There is a Code of Conduct for all people who interact with minors, and a clear procedure to report and address violations. A Safeguarding Officer is designated at each school to oversee policy implementation, with ongoing training and supervision from the network. All staff are trained in the policy and follow clear procedures in case of abuse reports; abuse is reported to civil authorities as required. Abuse is rejected and not covered up.
Parent Experience

History
The school is part of the Semper Altius Network, an international Catholic and bilingual network that implements the Regnum Christi movement's educational model in 19 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The network has around 70 years of experience and more than 70,000 graduates. It includes 55 schools in Mexico and operates in 19 countries, educating thousands of students from preschool through postgraduate levels. The mission is to form integral people, Christian leaders who renew society, and students learn in two languages with high proficiency.

Community
Our students learn in two languages and achieve high language proficiency enabling study and work in a second language. We are part of an international educational group with thousands of families across 19 countries. The community participates in events such as a Week of Inclusion and Awareness about neurodiversity, as highlighted in our blog. Graduates are celebrated for achievements such as LiderA 2025 awards and university acceptances to Universidad Anáhuac.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cumbres International School Cancún has a campus with a swimming pool, a cafeteria, and on-site sports facilities. The grounds include a basketball court, a football pitch, a tennis court, and a chapel for community and reflection. Learning spaces include a psychomotor room, an Active Learning Environment (ALE), and a STEAM Makerspace. These facilities support a program that combines academics, sport, and personal development. They are arranged to foster collaboration, physical well-being, and hands-on learning.

Sports Facilities
Basketball court, football pitch, and tennis court are available on campus to support team and individual sports. The on-site swimming pool provides facilities for aquatic activities as part of physical education. The facilities enable regular PE classes and opportunities for school sports activities. Sports areas are located within the campus to integrate physical activity with daily routines. Safety and supervision accompany athletic programs.

Academic Facilities
Active Learning Environment (ALE) room supports collaborative and experiential teaching. STEAM Makerspace provides hands-on exploration across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Psychomotor room supports development of motor skills and coordination as part of overall learning. Cafeteria supports daily meals that sustain learning. Swimming pool supports physical education as part of the academic program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a high academic level. It develops leadership with Catholic values to help students face life's challenges and contribute to their communities. Integral development, love of God, educational innovation, sport, and personalized guidance are the pillars of formation. Learning uses project-based, problem-based, case studies, experiments, and collaborative centers to build organized thinking, creativity, and communication.

Arts & Creative
The school has a strong emphasis on sport, art, and culture as part of holistic development. Arts education helps students develop critical and creative thinking and emotional skills. Expressing themselves through art fosters collaboration and connects them with their senses.

Cultural & Language
The school views English as more than a subject. The bilingual approach yields high English proficiency, enabling study and work in a second language, and students can obtain international certificates. Standardized tests certify English levels and are internationally recognized.

Social & Hobbies
Sports, art, and culture are integral to development. Sports build physical coordination, perseverance, teamwork, and character. Art and culture exposure develops critical and creative thinking and emotional skills. The Torneo de la Amistad is a major inter-school event that brings together thousands of athletes and families from Semper Altius schools.

Community & Service
Social responsibility and interculturality are core to the graduation profile. The program guides students to act as responsible global citizens and to engage with diverse cultures. Christian leadership of service is emphasized, guiding students to live values and renew their families, communities, and society.

Leadership & Professional
Christian leadership of service is a defined objective. Students live and promote values and commit joyfully to renewing family, community, and society.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Socioemotional wellbeing is valued. The school fosters positive interaction among all members of the school community. Students learn to identify and manage their emotions and develop key socioemotional competencies such as empathy, responsibility, solidarity, and teamwork. The environment supports healthy academic, emotional, and social growth.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as a second language from preschool through high school. The school is part of the Semper Altius Network, an international Catholic bilingual network. The network offers international certifications such as IELTS and The College Board, and more than 70% of graduates reach the C1 level in English.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual.
Admissions

Admissions
Download the admissions application and complete it. Schedule an online or in-person information session with the admissions team to learn about the requirements, costs, and availability of places for the desired grade. Submit the required documents at each stage of the admissions process. Complete the psychopedagogical and academic evaluation in-person or online, as applicable to the grade. Finalize the process with the interview in person or remotely with the leadership team.
School Events
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