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Cumbres International School Guadalajara

Mexico, Guadalajara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
Cumbres International School
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Cumbres International School Guadalajara is a private bilingual Catholic school located in southern Guadalajara. It belongs to the Red de Colegios Semper Altius network and offers Preschool through Bachillerato. The bilingual program provides English instruction across all levels, with French introduced as a third language from 7th grade and Cambridge international certifications supporting language assessment. The curriculum emphasizes STEAM, technology integration, and robotics, and it follows CAR (cooperative, active and reflective) learning to develop ten life-competencies. The school is accredited by Cognia and is a Google Reference School, underscoring international standards and digital innovation. Campus facilities include a swimming pool, basketball and other outdoor sports courts, an auditorium, science and computing labs, a preschool farm and garden, a music room, and quiet oratory spaces. Extracurricular academies in sports and the arts complement classroom study, with student participation in regional competitions and talent showcases. It fosters a community that values service.

This campus is part of Cumbres International School

Cto. de las Flores Nte. 2137, Bugambilias, 45238 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico

The Essentials

Cumbres International School Guadalajara has 150 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in the southern part of Guadalajara, in the Bugambilias area of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Address: Cto. de las Flores Nte. 2137, Bugambilias, 45238 Zapopan, Jalisco. South Zone – Bugambilias. The school is part of the Semper Altius network.

Stages
The school offers four educational levels: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School (Bachillerato).

Type
Private bilingual Catholic school located in southern Guadalajara. It is part of the Semper Altius network.

Country affiliation
Mexico

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Private; part of the Semper Altius School Network.
Fees
Application fees

- Application / registration fee: No fixed numerical application or registration fee is published in the school's public admissions materials. There is a promotional discount: 5% off the inscripción (registration) for families who are alumni of the Red de Colegios Semper Altius or the Red de Universidades Anáhuac.

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

- Specific tuition amounts (colegiaturas) by year group and by term are not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials. No per-term or per-year fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) is publicly listed. Parents must request the current numeric fee schedule directly from admissions.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The billing schedule (annual, semestral, monthly, number of payments) and detailed payment terms (due dates, late fees, discounts for early payment) are not specified in the school's public admissions information. The admissions process indicates families will be provided information on costs and availability during the admissions session.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered; Cumbres International School Guadalajara operates as a day school. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, extracurriculars, exam fees, etc.)

- No itemized list of additional fees (uniforms, textbooks/materials, extracurricular program charges, transportation, lunch plans, exam fees, technology or activity fees) is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials. It is common for schools to charge some or all of these items separately, but no specific prices are provided in the school's public materials.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or published rules on refunds for withdrawal, cancellation of enrollment, or overpayments is available in the school's public admissions materials.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, etc.)

- Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, automatic debit, cash, payment portals) are not listed in the school's public admissions materials. Payment methods and instructions are provided to families during the admissions and enrollment process.

Brief summary of findings and next step (fact only)

- The school's public admissions pages present the admissions process and a promotional registration discount but do not publish numeric figures for application fees, tuition by year or term, billing schedules, additional fees, refund policy, or accepted payment methods for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. For exact amounts, billing cadence, payment terms and refund rules, contact the school's admissions office directly using the published contact details.
Academics

Cumbres International School Guadalajara teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Cumbres International School Guadalajara provides a bilingual education from preschool through Bachillerato. English language instruction is emphasized across levels, with primary students learning English to a high level using reading resources from English-speaking contexts, and secondary students expanding their English vocabulary to a high level. French is introduced as a third language starting in the 7th grade. The school offers Cambridge international certifications as part of its language and assessment programs. The curriculum uses STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) and technology integration, with a strong focus on educational technology and robotics. Learning follows CAR (cooperative, active and reflective) methodologies, and develops ten life-competencies. The school is accredited by Cognia and is a Google Reference School, affirming international standards and digital innovation. Levels include Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato. The school also celebrates student talents and provides extracurricular academies in sports and the arts, with students participating in competitions such as state academic contests.

Gifted and Talented
Extracurricular academies in sports and arts are offered, and students participate in competitions; talents are celebrated, including notable student achievements in state academic contests.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides socio-emotional education across all levels. In preschool, the COBU program develops socio-emotional education and humane formation, promoting positive environments and virtue development through activities that guide children to observe their surroundings, identify needs, investigate, and apply what they learn. In primary, students learn about their emotions and the emotions of others, developing strategies to manage, express, and recognize them to promote personal and community well-being. In secondary, the community works with families to support comprehensive socio-emotional development, helping students value and care for themselves and develop authentic leadership and service. In Bachillerato, the NET virtues program supports socio-emotional education and human formation, fostering positive environments and a disciplined, virtuous approach to learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school operates a bilingual English-Spanish program. In preschool, bilingualism is part of the program. In primary, students expand their vocabulary and learn English to a high level, using reading resources typical of native-English-speaking contexts. In secondary, English is taught to a high level using similar resources. In Bachillerato, students continue to develop English to a high level and obtain Cambridge certifications; starting from the seventh grade, French is taught as a third language.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional education and virtue development across levels, with interventions that help students understand and manage their emotions and foster self-care. The school emphasizes positive learning environments and collaborative partnerships with families to promote personal growth, responsibility, and healthy social development.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a Safeguarding and Safe Environments Policy with three sections: a conduct code for everyone who interacts with minors, a clear procedure to report and address breaches, and an implementation and verification guide. All staff are trained in the policy, and each school designates a Safeguarding Leader to oversee training and compliance. The policy prioritizes protecting the dignity of all students, explicitly condemns all forms of abuse, and requires reporting any transgressions or suspicions to the appropriate authorities. There are clear, community-wide procedures to report concerns, ensuring prompt action and alignment with legal requirements.
Parent Experience

History
Cumbres International School Guadalajara is a Catholic bilingual international school in the southern part of Guadalajara. It is part of the Red de Colegios Semper Altius, an international network of Catholic and bilingual schools that implement the educational model of the Regnum Christi movement in 19 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The network has 65 years of experience and more than 70,000 graduates. In Mexico, there are 55 Cumbres schools, with about 70,000 alumni.

Community
We celebrate the talents of each student, which make them who they are, as well as the rhythms in which they learn, develop and grow. The student is the protagonist of their learning, and the entire educational community, together with their family, accompanies and guides them to reach their best version. Mission: Form integral people, Christian leaders who renew society. As part of the Semper Altius Network, there are institutional events within the network.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a diverse range of facilities to support learning and student life. The campus includes a swimming pool, basketball courts, soccer fields, futsal courts, volleyball courts, and an auditorium. A nurse's office serves student health needs. Science laboratories and computing and technology labs provide dedicated spaces for practical learning. Preschool facilities include a farm and garden and a music room; oratories provide quiet spaces for reflection.

Sports Facilities
Basketball courts are available for practice and games. Soccer fields provide outdoor space for training and matches. Futsal courts offer compact, fast-paced sessions. Volleyball courts support PE classes and club activities. The sports facilities are designed to accommodate students across grade levels and are supervised during use.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories provide spaces for hands-on experiments. Computing and technology labs support digital learning across curricula. Preschool facilities include a farm and garden for experiential science activities. A preschool music room supports arts education. An auditorium serves performances, assemblies, and school events.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Taekwondo classroom supports martial arts as part of physical education and after-school activities. Oratories provide spaces for reflection and spiritual activities. A Preschool farm and garden offers hands-on learning related to biology and ecology. A Preschool music room enhances music education and opportunities for performance. The auditorium hosts student performances and assemblies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses problem-based learning, project-based learning, experimentation, and learning centers to place students at the center of the learning process. In primary, active methodologies challenge students with context- or interest-based problems to develop cognitive and mental abilities, while maintaining motivation and curiosity through collaboration. It integrates technology and the STEAM approach, including robotics, to support learning and digital competencies. In Bachillerato, English is learned to a high level, and French is introduced as a third language from 7th grade, with Cambridge certifications backing bilingual education.

Arts & Creative
Art and culture are incorporated across subjects, enabling students to apply their talents and demonstrate abilities in academies and in various artistic and cultural competitions. In Bachillerato, there are extracurricular academies in sports and arts that provide professional development in different disciplines.

Cultural & Language
In primaria, vocabulary expands and English is learned at a high level; the school emphasizes bilingualism and high-level English through reading resources. From 7th grade in Bachillerato, French is studied as a third language. The bilingual program is supported by Cambridge certifications.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in physical activity and sports as part of the curriculum, supporting physical and mental development and teaching healthy habits, rules, teamwork, and intercultural understanding. The school offers academies for sports and arts and integrates physical education with collaborative activities that promote social skills.

Leadership & Professional
The school promotes Christian leadership with a service orientation so students can respond to others' needs as committed citizens, their families, their communities, and the world. The NET virtues program develops socioemotional education and human formation, fostering positive environments that cultivate virtuous behavior. Extracurricular academies provide professional development in various sports and artistic disciplines.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The COBU (Good Heart) program develops socioemotional education and formation, promoting kindness and personal growth. The school emphasizes positive environments to cultivate virtues, and uses active learning and sports to develop physical and mental well-being, self-care habits (health, nutrition, rest), values, socialization, safety, and respect for rules, supporting character development.
Languages

Language Provision
The school has its own approaches to teaching English, mathematics, language, technology and the sciences. The learning model centers on student learning rather than teaching, with collaborative, active, and reflective methods (CAR). The exit profile emphasizes assertive communication in diverse languages. International certifications in technology and languages are offered.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Cognia accreditation; Google Reference School.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the admission application. Schedule an appointment; the school is ready to welcome you in person or online. 2. Request 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. Online or in-person options are available. 3. Submit the documents required at each stage of the admissions process. Documents are requested at each stage as part of the process. 4. Complete the psychopedagogical and academic evaluation in person or online (as applicable to the grade). The evaluation may be on-site or online, depending on the grade. 5. Conduct the in-person or remote interview with the leadership team. The interview may be conducted on-site or remotely. 6. Schedule a visit and receive information about tuition and admission tests. Leave your details and the admissions team will contact you to resolve your questions.
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