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Escuela Sierra Nevada

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees MX$162,650 - 232,055
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Escuela Sierra Nevada offers an American curriculum with a bespoke program for ages 2–18. Preschool is 100% in English with a French class, emphasizing socio-emotional development, creativity, social skills, and early language growth. Elementary is 100% bilingual with a French class, developing knowledge, oral expression, math, observation, research, and critical thinking through habits and attitudes. Middle School remains bilingual with a French class, centered on creativity, collaboration, character development, communication, critical thinking, and citizenship via an integrated, project-based approach with counselor support. High School offers five tracks—High-Performance Academic, Changemaker, Artistic, Athletic, Online—and personalized college counseling. The International Program is trilingual (Spanish, English, French) at the Interlomas and San Mateo campuses, with active learning, practical skills, and GAC English-language university preparation and one-on-one guidance. Interlomas facilities include tech-enabled classrooms, a bilingual library, science/STEAM/makerspace labs, sports areas, green spaces, and two dining venues, La Galería and Koa&Co.

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Sierra Madre 155, Lomas - Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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The Essentials

Escuela Sierra Nevada has 3,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school operates across multiple campuses in the Mexico City area and the State of Mexico, including Lomas de Chapultepec (Preschool at Paseo de la Reforma 715; Elementary and Middle School at Sierra Madre 155, Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City 11000), Interlomas (Avenida Jesús de Monte 1, Hacienda de las Palmas, 52763, Jesús del Monte, Mexico), Esmeralda (Camino Chiluca Espíritu Santo, Lot 59, Rancho Blanco, Atizapán, State of Mexico 52763), and San Mateo (Mariposa Golondrina 2, San Mateo, Naucalpan, State of Mexico 53220).

Stages
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Additional learning support
Inclusion Education Program for children, adolescents and young people with an intellectual disability implemented at the San Mateo and Interlomas campuses for primary and high school.

Religious affiliation
Secular

School day structure
School hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Bus service
Bus transportation is provided by A2B Transportes with registration required for the cycle; for school commuting. A separate optional transportation service is offered for away matches by Club Sierra at an extra cost; not mandatory for regular training.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Escuela Sierra Nevada ranges from MXN 162,650 to MXN 232,055 for 2026/27.

Application and admissions fees
- Psychopedagogical evaluation (admissions assessment): MXN 1,000 (one‑time, payable at time of the evaluation).

How fees are shown (standard billing units used below)
- Inscripción: one‑time registration fee to confirm a place.
- Servicios y materiales: one‑time charge for school services and basic materials/licenses.
- Aportación inicial: an additional one‑time contribution charged at enrollment.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): monthly tuition amount billed in 10 monthly payments (academic year divided into 10 installments).

Interlomas — fees by year group (example amounts listed as MXN)
- Nursery / Kinder I / Kinder II
- Inscripción: MXN 11,700.00.
- Servicios y materiales: MXN 10,000.00.
- Aportación inicial: MXN 13,800.00.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): MXN 12,715.00 per month (10 payments).

- Kinder III / Pre‑first
- Inscripción: MXN 15,525.00.
- Servicios y materiales: MXN 10,000.00.
- Aportación inicial: MXN 16,065.00.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): MXN 13,385.00 per month.

- Primary (1º–5º)
- Inscripción: MXN 15,525.00.
- Servicios y materiales: MXN 10,000.00.
- Aportación inicial: MXN 18,575.00.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): MXN 15,525.00 per month.

- Middle School (6º–8º)
- Inscripción: MXN 17,350.00.
- Servicios y materiales: MXN 10,000.00.
- Aportación inicial: MXN 20,775.00.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): MXN 17,350.00 per month.

- High School / Bachillerato (9º–12º)
- Inscripción: MXN 25,770.00.
- Servicios y materiales: MXN 10,000.00.
- Aportación inicial: MXN 22,785.00.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): MXN 17,350.00 per month.

Esmeralda — fees by year group (example amounts listed as MXN)
- Nursery / Kinder I / Kinder II
- Inscripción: MXN 12,285.00.
- Servicios y materiales: MXN 12,000.00.
- Aportación inicial: MXN 14,480.00.
- Colegiatura (10 meses): amount shown for this level in the Esmeralda brochure (varies by year group).

- KIII / Pre‑first, Primary, Middle and High School
- Inscripción, servicios y aportación inicial vary by level at Esmeralda; specific figures appear in the campus brochure (examples and level breakdowns are provided there).

Lomas and San Mateo — fee structure and examples
- Lomas and San Mateo use the same fee structure (Inscripción; Servicios y materiales; Aportación inicial; Colegiatura en 10 meses). Example amounts published in their campus brochures and admission materials show Inscripción and Colegiatura values that vary by level (common ranges: Inscripción roughly MXN 11,700–MXN 25,770 depending on level; monthly colegiatura typically shown as a 10‑month installment).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed as 10 monthly payments (colegiatura in 10 months).
- Monthly colegiaturas must be paid during the first ten calendar days of each month at BBVA branches or online via the school's payment portal.
- Recurring charge option is available for American Express (families who want this must contact the campus administrator).
- Families can make payments through the school's mobile app (menu: PAGOS).
- The school may suspend services for students with outstanding balances starting the following month.

Boarding fees
- Escuela Sierra Nevada operates day‑school campuses; no boarding options or boarding fees are published for the Lomas, San Mateo, Interlomas or Esmeralda campuses. No separate boarding fee line appears in the campus admission materials reviewed.

Other costs and fees
- Books and learning materials: books, digital licenses and associated materials are provided through the school's approved supplier VANJUPE; families purchase these packages (delivery to home). The school publishes a rental option for non‑consumable textbooks (renta de libros) that appears as a mandatory field when choosing that option. Families must be current on tuition/inscription/services payments to access the book‑purchase system.
- Uniforms and additional school‑specific kit: campuses list uniform and kit requirements in campus materials; a specific uniform price table was not published in the admission brochures reviewed. Fees for extracurriculars, after‑school clubs, transport and food service are shown separately by campus when offered and may appear as optional or additional charges.

Refunds and cancellations
- The reviewed campus admission materials and brochures include administrative notes on payment, suspension for non‑payment and required one‑time admission charges; they do not publish a detailed, campus‑wide refund policy in the admission fee tables reviewed. Where explicit refund terms (for example, full or partial return of inscripción or aportación) are required, those are addressed in campus‑specific circulars or the family handbook. A clear, published universal refund table was not found in the materials reviewed.

Fee payment options
- Bank deposit or transfer at BBVA branches.
- Online payments via the school's payment portal / family app (ESCUELA SIERRA NEVADA).
- Recurring charge option with American Express (for admissions fees and colegiaturas).
- Cheques or other modalities may be accepted per campus procedures; specific accepted card brands beyond American Express for recurring charges are not listed in the campus payment notes reviewed.

Notes on coverage and typical inclusions
- The colegiatura typically covers in‑class instruction, basic learning platforms/licenses and some core materials; extracurricular activities, certain workshops, optional camps, special events, transport and some specialist materials may be charged separately on a per‑service basis. Campus handbooks identify which items are included in colegiatura per level.

Summary of scope and data status
- Campus admission brochures and parent manuals for Interlomas, Esmeralda, Lomas and San Mateo include the admission fee components (Inscripción; Servicios y materiales; Aportación inicial) and the colegiatura shown as 10 monthly payments. Representative, level‑by‑level amounts for Interlomas are listed above as examples; similar structured tables exist for Esmeralda, Lomas and San Mateo in their campus brochures. Where a specific figure was campus‑and‑level specific, that figure has been cited to the corresponding campus brochure.
Academics

Escuela Sierra Nevada teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool is 100% in English with a French class, emphasizing socio-emotional development, creativity, social skills, and early language development. Elementary is 100% bilingual with French class and emphasizes habits, skills, and attitudes, and the development of knowledge, oral expression, math, observation, research, and critical thinking. Middle School is 100% bilingual with French class, focusing on six dimensions: creativity, collaboration, character development, communication, critical thinking, and citizenship, through an integrated, project-based curriculum with counselors providing interventions. High School offers five programs (High-Performance Academic, Changemaker, Artistic, Athletic, Online) with personalized College Counseling for all students. The International Program provides a world-class, trilingual program (Spanish, English, French) available at the Interlomas and San Mateo campuses, with active learning, practical skills, and individualized college counseling, including the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) English-language university preparation track.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have access to universities across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and France. Notable universities shown among the logos include Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, NYIT, NYU Abu Dhabi, University of Glasgow, UNAM, ITAM, TEC, UDLAP, IBERO and Anahuac.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Request information from the admissions department. Fill out and submit the enrollment application form together with a recent photograph of the applicant. This starts the formal admissions process and ensures the school has the necessary information to evaluate the candidate. The admissions team will guide the family through the next steps. 2. Submit the requested documentation and, if necessary, psychological and/or language evaluations. Gather and send all required documents as indicated by the admissions team. When applicable, include any required psychological or language evaluations. The admissions team will inform you if additional evaluations are needed. 3. Schedule a date for the psychopedagogical assessment. The school coordinates a date for the psychopedagogical assessment. You will receive instructions for preparation and what to bring. The assessment informs the admissions decision by understanding the applicant's learning profile. 4. Pay the psychopedagogical evaluation fee (cost 1,000 MXN). The admissions team will provide payment instructions and acceptable methods. The payment confirms the scheduling of the evaluation. Without payment, the assessment cannot proceed. 5. Complete the psychopedagogical evaluation. A trained professional conducts the psychopedagogical assessment. The evaluation assesses the applicant's learning profile and needs. The results are prepared and reported to the admissions team. 6. Receive results approximately one week after the psychopedagogical evaluation. The results are delivered to the family within about a week of the assessment. The admissions team reviews the results with the family and discusses implications. If additional steps are required, they will be informed. 7. Complete online admission forms. Fill out the online admission forms and submit any remaining documents. The forms finalize the application package in the school's records. 8. Pay admission fees and submit original documents. Pay the admission fees according to the provided instructions. Submit the original documents for verification. Enrollment is finalized when payments and documents are received and originals have been verified.
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