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Foresta International School

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 435
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages French
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Foresta International School offers an IB-certified education from early years through secondary. The Primary Years Programme is taught in the Early Years through Primary, and the Middle Years Programme is offered in Secondary. The curriculum blends international academic standards with socio-emotional development, incorporating the Second Step program, inquiry, critical thinking and collaboration. Language immersion is central: students learn and think in English, with strong academic Spanish and French introduced from Kinder 2 as a third language. Technology, a Maker Space and project-based learning are integrated across units in Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical Education. Units are organized around inquiry to develop globally aware communicators prepared for high school and university. Small class sizes and personalized attention support student growth. The campus features multimedia classrooms and a creativity room, and programs for parents and families. Foresta encourages inquiry, collaboration and reflective leadership in a nature-inspired setting for learning.

Calle SN Lt 4 Mz19, Rancho Blanco, Espíritu Santo, Jilotzingo, Estado de México, C.P. 54570

The Essentials

Foresta International School has 435 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Calle SN Lt 4 Mz19 Rancho Blanco, Espíritu Santo, Jilotzingo, Estado de México 54570

Stages
Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; IB Programme

School day structure
Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Fees
Application fees

- No public information on an application or registration fee is available. A fixed application or enrollment fee is not published.

Tuition fees by school year

- No public, itemized tuition schedule by year group (per term or per year) is published. Specific tuition amounts for Early Years / Preescolar, Primary / Primaria, and Middle School / Secundaria are not provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public information is available on the billing schedule (monthly, per term, or annual billing), payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or required deposits.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding program or boarding fees are described in publicly available school information. Boarding facilities and boarding charges are not indicated.

Other costs and fees

- No published amounts are available for additional costs such as uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, technology fees, transport, meals, extracurricular programs, enrollment materials, or exam fees. While curricular and co-curricular programs are described, no corresponding charges are published.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund, withdrawal, or reimbursement policy or specific refund amounts is published.

Fee payment options

- No public statement listing accepted payment methods (credit card, debit, bank transfer, cash, cheques, or online payment portals) is available.

Summary of findings: I reviewed the school's publicly available pages and found no published fee schedule, no numeric tuition or ancillary-fee amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years, and no published billing or refund policies. Because no numeric fee data are published, specific amounts, billing cycles, refund rules, or payment options cannot be provided here.
Academics

Foresta International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

Curriculum
Foresta International School is an IB-certified institution offering the IB Primary Years Programme from Early Years through Primary, and the IB Middle Years Programme in Secondary. The curriculum combines international academic standards with socio-emotional development, using the Second Step programme and a focus on inquiry, critical thinking and collaboration. Language immersion is central: students learn and think in English, with strong academic Spanish and French introduced from Kinder 2 as a third language. The school integrates technology, Maker Space and project-based learning across units in Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical Education. Units are organized around inquiry to develop globally aware communicators prepared for high school and university. Small class sizes and personalized attention support student growth.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small groups with close, personalized attention.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates transition to preparatorias and universities of high standing in Mexico and abroad. The IB program develops high-level academic skills and an international mindset that helps students compete and excel in prestigious preparatories and universities in Mexico and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Foresta Model is a complete and innovative proposal that combines the pillars of the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Second Step program and contemporary educational experiences designed to develop empathy, leadership, creativity and global thinking. The Second Step social-emotional program focuses on empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, peaceful conflict resolution, resilience and social skills. Each child grows accompanied, understood and with tools to thrive inside and outside the classroom. Creativity, expression and movement are advanced through a Physical-Artistic Program including visual and performing arts, music, physical education, motor activities and clubs. Authentic language immersion provides total English immersion, strengthens academic Spanish and adds French as a third language, with complete and confident communicators prepared for any environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The students experience total immersion in English, strengthen their academic Spanish and French as a third language.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Second Step social-emotional program, focusing on empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, peaceful conflict resolution, resilience and social skills.
Parent Experience

History
Foresta International School was born as a visionary project to create a school where international education, nature, innovation and emotional well-being coexist organically. It uses an international education model with the IB Programme from early years through secondary. Its mission is to inspire students to become reflective leaders who transform their environment through the development of their talents, skills and understanding of the world around them. Its vision is to be the best international educational option north of Mexico City, developing bilingual leaders with open minds in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Community
Foresta is a community of families. The Foresta Parents Program offers workshops, talks, and accompaniment for school and family to advance in the same direction. The environment is bilingual and international with a warm, supportive approach that emphasizes well-being and connection.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Foresta was born as a visionary project to create a school where international education, nature, innovation and emotional well-being coexist organically. Foresta describes its environment as spacious, bright spaces surrounded by greenery designed to inspire curiosity, collaboration and inquiry. The campus includes multimedia classrooms and a creativity room (Maker Space) that enable students to imagine, design and build; use technology as a tool rather than decoration; and solve real problems with creative solutions. The facilities support an IB-based learning approach and a learning community that grows together, with programs for parents and families. The spaces are designed to be conducive to inquiry, collaboration and hands-on learning.

Academic Facilities
Multimedia classrooms and the creativity room (Maker Space) are part of Foresta's academic facilities. These spaces allow students to imagine, design and build. They enable students to use technology as a tool, not decoration. They support learning to solve real problems with creative solutions. Technology, Maker Space and creative thinking are integrated into the learning environment to foster inquiry and hands-on exploration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Foresta offers clubs and workshops as part of its physical-artistic program, including arts and performing arts, music, physical education, motor activities, and other clubs and workshops.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Foresta International School is IB-certified. The IB Programme emphasizes inquiry, interdisciplinary connections and developing an international mindset. Students develop key skills in communication, research, critical thinking, reflection and collaboration. In the Middle Years Programme, students culminate with a Personal Project addressing real-world issues.

Arts & Creative
Creativity, expression and movement are central to Foresta's program. Visual and performing arts, music, physical education and motor activities are offered. Special clubs and workshops expand artistic interests. The program supports students' well-being through integrated arts experiences.

Cultural & Language
Students experience total immersion in English. Academic Spanish is strengthened. French is added as a third language. The school trains complete and confident communicators prepared for any environment.

Social & Hobbies
The Second Step social-emotional program prioritizes emotional well-being. The program focuses on empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, peaceful conflict resolution, resilience and social skills. Each child grows accompanied, understood and equipped with tools to thrive inside and outside the classroom.

Community & Service
Foresta fosters a community that grows together. The Foresta Parents Program offers workshops, talks and support so school and family move forward in the same direction. The school culture encourages active family involvement and shared goals.

Leadership & Professional
The Foresta Model combines the IB framework, the Second Step program and contemporary educational experiences to develop empathy, leadership, creativity and global thinking. The model integrates inquiry, collaboration and international perspectives. In the Middle Years Programme, students complete a Personal Project to address real-world issues.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Foresta emphasizes emotional well-being as a foundation for learning. The Second Step program supports emotional regulation and social skills. The campus is spacious, bright and surrounded by greenery to inspire curiosity, collaboration and inquiry.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English, Spanish and French. English immersion is core; Spanish is strengthened academically; French is introduced as a third language from Kinder 2. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in early years and primary, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in secondary.

Bilingual Teaching
English–Spanish immersion with French as a third language from Kinder 2; IB framework guides instruction from early years through secondary.

Immersion Programs
Total immersion in English; academic Spanish strengthened; French added as a third language from Kinder 2.
Admissions

Admissions
We are ready to welcome you and guide you step by step through the admissions process. We want you to fall in love with Foresta and learn what makes our community unique.
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