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Highlands International School

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 823
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Highlands International School México is a Catholic international school serving Preschool through High School. The curriculum blends faith-centered values with modern pedagogy and technology, using a 1:1 HighTIC XXI model that makes digital tools a natural part of learning. Students engage in project-based and problem-based learning, case studies, and hands-on experiments supported by collaborative centers and STEAM education. Language instruction is bilingual, with English developed to a high level across divisions and French introduced from 7th grade. The Eagle Program provides a school-wide morning athletic activation, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, aerial dance, taekwondo, and track, reinforcing physical well-being and teamwork. Flexible learning spaces, maker spaces, and media resources promote concentration and creativity. Highlands is part of the Semper Altius network of Catholic and bilingual schools, with a mission to form leaders with values. Facilities across CDMX campuses include Maker's Lab, Creative Lab, Pinion Lab, Playful Library, auditorium, chapels, and classrooms.

Rcda. de Uranio 41, Lomas del Pedregal, Tlalpan, 01900 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

The Essentials

Highlands International School has 823 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Two Highlands campuses are located in southern Mexico City. Campus School is Rinconada de Uranio 41, Col. Lomas del Pedregal Framboyanes, CDMX 14150. Campus Preschool is Farallón 125, Col. Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX 01900. The campuses are in the Lomas del Pedregal and Jardines del Pedregal neighborhoods of CDMX.

Stages
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Type
International Catholic private bilingual school

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Catholic international school and is part of the Semper Altius network, an international group of Catholic bilingual schools implementing the Regnum Christi educational model in 19 countries. The network has 65 years of experience and more than 70,000 alumni; there are 55 Highlands schools in Mexico.
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- No specific application or registration fee amounts are published publicly. The school's admissions process requires completion of an application and scheduling an information session; the exact non‑refundable application/registration fee (if charged) is provided directly by the admissions office.

Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year group)
- The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). Detailed tuition rates for each year group and the per‑term or annual breakdown are supplied to families by the admissions office at the time of inquiry or enrolment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The billing schedule (annual, semester, term or monthly instalments), payment deadlines, applicable late‑payment penalties and any available discounts for full or early payment are not posted publicly. The school communicates its specific billing schedule and payment terms directly through the admissions process.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program or boarding facilities are indicated on the school's published campus information. Because no boarding provision is listed, no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- Specific amounts for additional or ancillary fees are not published. The categories commonly itemised in the school's fee schedules (and that the school will confirm if applicable) include:
- Uniforms and uniform replacement costs — amount not published.
- Textbooks, classroom materials and learning resources — amount not published.
- School lunches / cafeteria plans — amount not published.
- Transportation / school bus service — amount not published.
- Extracurricular activities, clubs and after‑school programmes — amount not published.
- Technology or device fees (if required) — amount not published.
- Examination, graduation or diploma fees (where applicable) — amount not published.
- Capital, maintenance or development fees (if charged) — amount not published.
The school provides a complete list of which of these charges apply and their amounts in the formal fee schedule given to families.

Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal policy
- The school's published pages do not include a publicly posted refund, cancellation or withdrawal policy with specific refund percentages, deadlines or administrative procedures. Refund and cancellation terms (for example, how deposit and tuition refunds are handled on withdrawal) are provided to families in the school's enrolment documentation and by the admissions office.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local bank deposit, credit card, direct debit, cheque) are not listed on the school's public pages. The school's admissions and finance teams provide the available payment channels, billing instructions and invoicing details directly to families during the admissions and enrolment process. Contact and campus details published for admissions are: School phone 5579106924; Preschool phone 5580668514; school email school@highlands.edu.mx; preschool email preschool@highlands.edu.mx. Campus addresses are listed for the school and preschool campuses.

Brief summary of findings relevant to fee data (why numeric detail is not provided here)
- The school's public pages present admissions steps and contact information but do not publish numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year/term, billing schedules, boarding fees, specific ancillary fees, refund rules or accepted payment methods. The admissions process and admissions office are the channels through which the school issues its full fee schedule and the precise payment terms.
Academics

Highlands International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Catholic Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Highlands International School México uses a 1:1 HighTIC's XXI pedagogical model that integrates technology as a natural learning tool. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, problem-based learning, case studies, and experiments, supported by collaborative centers and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) education. Language instruction is bilingual: English is developed to a high level across divisions, and from the 7th grade of Middle School French is taught as a third language. The Eagle Program provides a school-wide morning athletic activation with disciplines such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, aerial dance, taekwondo, and track. The learning environments emphasize flexible spaces, technology integration, and collaboration to foster concentration and creativity. Highlands is part of the Semper Altius network of Catholic and bilingual schools and aims to develop leaders with strong values.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared for higher education with international opportunities. Cambridge English certifications are available, and students may take external exams such as the SAT and TOEFL for university admissions, as well as DELF for French. This supports admissions to universities in Mexico and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
An integral approach fosters the academic, emotional, and social development of Highlands students. The love of God, leadership, formation in values, educational innovation, sport, and personalized guidance are pillars of our formation. The student is the protagonist of learning, and the entire educational community, together with the family, accompanies and guides them to reach their best version. Highlands is part of the Semper Altius network, an international Catholic and bilingual school network implementing the Regnum Christi movement's educational model in 19 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The mission is to form integral people, Christian leaders who renew society. Our two-language learning aims to achieve a high level of proficiency that enables study and professional activity in a second language, with personalized support for students and families to help them reach their potential.

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

Mental Wellbeing
Personal care and character formation develop a magnanimous, compassionate, and generous heart and support students' healthy social development. Healthy and constructive affectivity fosters relationships and friendships based on the value and dignity of people. Assertive communication is taught to enable dialogue and argumentation in multiple languages. Critical and autonomous thinking helps students analyze reality and choose truth and good. Christian service leadership guides students to live and promote values and to joyfully undertake the commitment to renew their family, community, and society.
Parent Experience

History
Highlands International School México is a Catholic international school whose goal is to form integral people, Catholic leaders who inspire and transform the world around them. Love of God, leadership, formation in values, educational innovation, sport, and personalized mentorship are the pillars of our formation. We are part of the Semper Altius network, an international network of Catholic and bilingual schools that implement the Regnum Christi movement's educational model in 19 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We have 68 years of experience in education across 19 countries and operate 55 schools in Mexico, with nearly 70,000 alumni. We are part of an international educational group with a presence in 19 countries, serving thousands of families from preschool through postgraduate programs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
All spaces have been created with careful attention to detail to develop the maximum potential of our students. Highlands México is an international Catholic school serving Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The facilities support a range of activities and daily life, including hands-on learning, collaboration, and spiritual life. The installations include Maker's Lab, Creative Lab, Pinion Lab, Playful Library, Media Room, Chapels, a Preschool Pool, Cafeterias, an Auditorium, Multipurpose Rooms, Mini Chef, and Classrooms. The campuses are located in CDMX: Campus School Rinconada de Uranio 41, Lomas del Pedregal Framboyanes 14150; Campus Preschool Farallón 125, Jardines del Pedregal 01900.

Sports Facilities
Alberca preescolar (preschool pool) is listed as a facility. Salones de usos múltiples (multipurpose rooms) provide flexible spaces for physical education and movement activities. These spaces support athletic and wellness activities as part of the school facilities. The listed facilities include both aquatic and multipurpose spaces for student activity.

Academic Facilities
Maker's Lab, Creative Lab, and Pinion Lab are dedicated learning laboratories. Sala E-Media (Media Room) supports multimedia and digital learning. Biblioteca Lúdica (Playful Library) provides library resources for students. Salones de clases (classrooms) form part of the academic spaces. These facilities underpin teaching and learning across Preschool to High School levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Capillas (chapels) provide spaces for spiritual activities. Auditorio (auditorium) hosts events and performances. Mini Chef supports culinary activities. Maker's Lab, Creative Lab, Pinion Lab, Sala E-Media (Media Room), Biblioteca Lúdica (Playful Library), and Salones de usos múltiples (multipurpose rooms) support extracurricular learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses active learning methods, cooperative work, and project-based learning, supported by cutting‑edge technology. It develops critical and creative thinking as students mobilize knowledge, skills, and attitudes for knowing, doing, being, and living. Hands-on inquiry is supported by spaces such as Maker's Lab and Creative Lab to explore science, technology, and design.

Arts & Creative
Creativity and artistic sensitivity are core competencies. Highlands fosters artistic expression through creative learning experiences and dedicated spaces, including the Creative Lab and Biblioteca Lúdica, with media resources in Sala E‑Media to explore art and design. Creative thinking is integrated across disciplines, encouraging imaginative expression.

Cultural & Language
Students learn in two languages, achieving strong bilingual proficiency. Highlands is part of the Semper Altius network, an international Catholic and bilingual education group present in 19 countries, which supports intercultural understanding. The program emphasizes communication and collaboration across languages and cultures.

Social & Hobbies
Sport is a pillar of Highlands' formation, with facilities such as an auditorium and a preschool pool enabling physical education and wellness activities. The campus supports group activities and collaborative projects, fostering healthy social interactions. The environment encourages participation in recreational and interest-based activities as part of a balanced school experience.

Community & Service
Christian leadership of service shapes student leadership as service to family, community, and society. The school emphasizes social responsibility and interculturality as competencies, guiding students to engage with others in diverse settings. Service-oriented leadership is integrated into learning and daily life.

Leadership & Professional
The school actively strengthens student leadership, empowering learners to lead with Christian values and a service mindset. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, initiative, and the ability to influence positive change in their communities. Opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills are aligned with Highlands' mission and values.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Love of God guides daily life, alongside personal care and character formation aimed at developing compassionate, generous individuals. Students are encouraged to live their faith joyfully, communicate effectively across languages, and nurture well-being through mentoring and personal growth. The program emphasizes balanced development that supports physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a core focus of language learning, integrated across the curriculum. The school's bilingual education aims for high English proficiency, with graduates attaining CEFR C1 by graduation. The school provides international language certifications and runs a dual international program that includes language-related coursework.

Bilingual Teaching
Highlands México offers bilingual education with English as a central language of instruction alongside Spanish. English is more than a subject; students develop high proficiency. By graduation, students reach a CEFR level of C1 in English. The program also offers international language certifications.
Admissions

Admissions
Process of admission: Highlands International School México invites prospective families to schedule a visit and follow the admissions steps: 1. Complete the admission application. 2. Request an online or in-person information session with the admissions team to learn the requirements, costs, and availability for the desired grade. 3. Deliver the required documents at each stage of the admission. 4. Undergo the psychopedagogical and academic evaluation (in person or online, as applicable). 5. Complete the interview with the leadership team (in person or remote). Promotions: 5% discount on enrollment if the student is a graduate of the Semper Altius network or the Anáhuac universities network. Schedule a visit to receive information about tuition and admission exams. Addresses: Campus School: Rinconada de Uranio 41, Lomas del Pedregal Framboyanes, CDMX 14150; Campus Preschool: Farallón 125, Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX 01900. Leave your details and a representative will contact you to resolve your questions.
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