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Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz

Mexico, Chapala

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 18 years
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz is a K–12 international school located at Calle Internacional 63, Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years, alongside the American Curriculum and a bespoke program, serving students aged 5 to 18. About 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish, with instruction in both languages. The Diploma Programme (DP49450) is aligned with Secretaría de Educación Pública requirements and can be delivered through a blended IB/local approach. The school opened in Ajijic in 2011 and moved to a new campus by 2013; a primary school, Juana de Asbaje, began in 2021 in a hybrid learning model with 40 students. Distinctive features include Sierra Farms, an organic environmental science program, and an aquaponics project donated to the University of Guadalajara. CAS, community service, and physical education are embedded in IB framework, with Visual Arts offered as a Diploma Programme.

Calle Internacional 63, Col. Brisas del Jagüey, Chapala, Jalisco, México 45900

The Essentials

Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz has typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico, at Calle Internacional 63, Col. Brisas del Jagüey, Chapala, Jalisco 45900.

Stages
The school serves students aged 5 to 18. It comprises Primary/Elementary, Secondary/Junior High, and Senior High, with the final two years dedicated to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Octavio Paz International Institute is the Senior High division of the Instituto Internacional. The Instituto Internacional group also includes Juana de Asbaje Primary and Alfonso García Robles Secondary. Accreditation: Juana de Asbaje (Primary) RVOE P20211406, CCT 14PPR0669E; Alfonso García Robles (Secondary) RVOE SG20151410, CCT 14PES0311A; Octavio Paz (Senior High) RVOE MSBG20141404, CCT 14PBH0310Z; IB Diploma Programme, School Code DP49450.
Fees
Application fees
- No published amount for application, registration, or enrollment fees is available for the 2026/27 academic year (nor is a 2025/26 schedule published).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published tuition schedule broken down by year group, grade, term, or annual totals is available for the 2026/27 academic year (nor is a 2025/26 schedule published). Specific monthly, per-term or per-year amounts are not provided publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing calendar, number-of-payments options, due dates, late-payment penalties, or formal payment terms are available. Parents should assume that specific billing schedules and payment-term policies are determined and communicated directly by the school.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (regimen: day); there are no published boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, exams, extracurriculars, etc.)
- No specific published prices for uniforms, textbooks, laboratory or sports materials, extracurricular activity fees, or IB exam/program fees were found. Any ancillary fees (for example: student ID, yearbook, laboratory materials, external exam fees or special program fees) are not listed publicly.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy or published rules for fee refunds, withdrawals, or pro‑rata refunds was found for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Fee payment options
- No comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card brands, online payments, cash, CLABE details, etc.) is published. For billing or payment method confirmation, contact the school using the listed telephone numbers or email address. The school lists telephone (376) 688 0004 / (376) 688 0005 and email informacion@iiop.edu.mx.

Summary of findings and gaps
- A public, itemized fee schedule (application fees, tuition by grade/term, payment plans, additional fees, refund policy, and payment methods) for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in the school's public information; therefore no numeric fee amounts can be provided here. The school is a day school and offers the IB Diploma Programme. For any required numeric fee data, contact the school's admissions or finance office directly via the phone numbers or email above.
Academics

Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
The school serves students aged 5 to 18 in a welcoming community. Our students are creative, internationally minded, and motivated to learn. 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish. The curriculum culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years of high school. Accreditations include the IB Diploma Programme with School Code DP49450 and national accreditation for Senior High (RVOE MSBG20141404; CCT 14PBH0310Z).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A community of students aged 5–18, where everyone is welcome. Our students are creative, globally minded, and motivated to learn. The school prioritizes students' emotional well-being. During the pandemic, education moved online, and the school focused on maintaining quality while caring for students' emotional health. These efforts supported resilience and continued learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
95% are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes students' emotional well-being. Education during the pandemic required new approaches to online learning. Teachers, students, and families collaborated to adapt to online instruction. The emotional health of students was considered throughout the transition. These measures contributed to resilience and continued progress.
Parent Experience

History
The Instituto Internacional opened its doors in August 2011 in Ajijic, offering the Bachillerato program for grades 10–12 and culminating with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years. In August 2012, the Secondary section (grades 7–9) opened; to distinguish between sections, the Bachillerato was named Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz and the Secondary was named Instituto Internacional Alfonso García Robles. Construction on the new campus building began in October 2012 and was completed by August 2013, when the school opened its third year with about 100 students in grades 7–12 and began IB examinations for the Class of 2015. In autumn 2013 Sierra Farms opened as a fully organic, self-sustaining farm to teach environmental science and sustainability. In 2019 the aquaponics building was donated to the University of Guadalajara, and in August 2021 the Primary School Juana de Asbaje opened for grades 1–6 with more than 40 students in a hybrid learning model.

Community
A community of students aged 5 to 18 where everyone is welcome. Our students are creative, internationally minded, and motivated to learn; 95% are bilingual in English and Spanish. The curriculum culminates with the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years of Bachillerato. Sierra Farms serves as an organic, self-sustaining educational platform for environmental science and sustainability; the aquaponics building was donated to the University of Guadalajara in 2019; during the pandemic the school adopted online and hybrid learning.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is offered; Diploma Programme School Code: DP49450. The Diploma Programme culminates in the final two years of Bachillerato. The secondary curriculum includes the requirements of the Secretaría de Educación Pública, along with IB elements and the U.S. Common Core State Standards, with native-English instruction in English-language courses. 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Extra Curricular Facilities
CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is part of the IB program. House Wars is offered as an extracurricular activity.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years of high school (grades 11 and 12). The Diploma Programme is accredited by the International Baccalaureate and aligned with the Secretaría de Educación Jalisco requirements, sometimes using a blended approach to cover both frameworks. The Diploma Programme includes the core elements of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and university preparation. The IB works with universities worldwide to broaden recognition of its programs, and the Diploma Programme aims to develop internationally minded individuals who recognize the shared humanity and responsibility to the planet.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is offered as a Diploma Programme course. The Diploma Programme includes language and literature courses such as Español A Literature and Inglés B, as well as Artes Visuales. Visual Arts is listed among the Diploma Programme subjects. The IB courses encourage participation in creative activities and creative expression is embedded in the Diploma Programme.

Cultural & Language
95% are bilingual (English and Spanish). The instruction language is English and Spanish. The IB mission emphasizes language development and intercultural understanding, and the school highlights language diversity and cross-cultural understanding within the IB framework.

Social & Hobbies
The core components of the IB programs foster participation in activities of a creative nature and service to the community. Reflection is emphasized at personal and academic levels. Through these elements, students engage in creative and community-based activities as part of their education.

Community & Service
The IB programs include community service as part of CAS. The components emphasize reflection on personal and academic experiences. The program aims to develop internationally minded individuals who contribute to their communities.

Leadership & Professional
IB teachers have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities to update their knowledge and share with colleagues worldwide.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is included as a Diploma Programme course. Education Física is part of the curriculum. The program integrates physical activity into the school day to support student well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught as languages of instruction. The school serves students aged 5 to 18. The curriculum culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual in English and Spanish; 95% of students are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Reputation

Accreditations
Instituto Internacional Juana de Asbaje — Elementary; RVOE: P20211406; CCT: 14PPR0669E
Instituto Internacional Alfonso García Robles — Secondary; RVOE: SG20151410; CCT: 14PES0311A
Instituto Internacional Octavio Paz — Senior High; RVOE: MSBG20141404; CCT: 14PBH0310Z; IB Diploma Programme; DP School Code: DP49450
Admissions

Admissions
The school serves students aged 5–18 and is bilingual, with 95% of students fluent in English and Spanish. The curriculum culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the last two years of high school. The address is International Street 63, Brisas del Jagüey neighborhood, Chapala, Jalisco 45900, Mexico. The school is accredited for the IB Diploma Programme (School Code DP49450) and lists RVOE MSBG20141404 and CCT 14PBH0310Z for Bachillerato / Senior High.
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