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Instituto Internacional SEK Guadalajara

Mexico, Guadalajara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 196
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 33
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Instituto Internacional SEK Guadalajara is a private educational institution offering the IB Diploma Programme and part of the SEK International Institution, a network with over 134 years of service. The Guadalajara campus sits in a nature-rich setting and features dynamic classrooms designed for play, discovery and exploration, plus an orchard for environmental education. The school places a strong emphasis on English as a foundational axis, with a fully bilingual kindergarten and English-led instruction across levels, complemented by official English and French certifications. The curriculum progresses from Preschool Level through General Basic Level to General Middle Level, using SEK methodologies to support development and language proficiency in two native languages plus a second language. Core subjects include Spanish, Mathematics, Universal History, Civics, Geography, Biology and introductory studies in Biology, Physics and Chemistry; English focuses on grammar and conversation. Extracurriculars run 8:00–16:00 and include sports, music, robotics, public speaking and arts programs.

The Essentials

Instituto Internacional SEK Guadalajara has 196 pupils, typical class sizes of 33, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Daniel Comboni #850, Residencial Plaza Guadalupe, Zapopan, Jalisco 45030, Mexico. The campus is in the Residencial Plaza Guadalupe neighborhood of Zapopan, within the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The contact phone is +52 33 3620 2423.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (High School).

Type
Private educational institution that is part of the SEK International Institution.

Additional learning support
Educational psychology

School day structure
School day runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. After-school activities run from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm. Students should be in the classroom by 7:55 am.

Bus service
School transport is provided in modern vehicles with door-to-door service. Half-route (home–school or school–home) and full-route (home–school–home) options are available.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are mandatory. The daily uniform for boys includes a white or navy polo with the school emblem, a navy sweater, gray trousers, a black belt, and closed black or navy shoes, with white or navy socks. For girls, the daily uniform includes a white or navy polo with the emblem, a navy sweater, a knee-length plaid skirt or navy pants, navy socks or tights, and navy or black shoes; hair accessories must be navy blue, white, or burgundy. Extravagant hairstyles, makeup, piercings, and tattoos are not allowed. Bachillerato students are not required to wear the standard uniform and may wear jeans with a polo and emblem.

Food Options
The dining service provides breakfast and lunch every school day.

Governance and Ownership
The Colegio Internacional SEK Guadalajara is governed by a Director General, Director of Administration, Director of Admissions, and Heads of Studies, with the Pedagogical Council overseeing academic departments. It follows the Internal Regulations of the IISek and the Colegio's Manual de Convivencia, and it is part of the International SEK network with a schooling guarantee.
Fees
Application and admission fees

- The school does not publish fixed public amounts for application, enrollment (matrícula) or annual tuition as a single public schedule; specific monetary figures are provided directly to families as part of the admissions/registration process.

Tuition (by year group)

- The institution charges a tuition (colegiatura) for each student that covers teaching, accident insurance, complementary curriculum and certain in‑school materials; the value of tuition is set per student/grade and communicated to families individually during admission or re‑registration.

- Books and textbooks are not included in the colegiatura amount; their cost is billed separately and collected in three instalments during October, November and December.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Two principal payment modalities are available for tuition and optional services:
- Annual (single) payment of the full course fee, which receives a 5% discount if formalized before 12 September.
- Monthly instalments: ten equal monthly payments from September through June, due within the first five business days of each month.

- Late payment penalty: payments received after the deadline incur a surcharge of MXN 500 per month; failure to pay three or more monthly colegiaturas authorizes the school to suspend continuation of services.

- Service‑specific billing rules:
- Transport service is contracted for an 11‑month period (service provided September–July) and is billed in 10 equal instalments payable within the first five business days of each month; the transport tariff is established in August and may be adjusted only for exceptional fuel cost increases or force majeure.
- Comedor (meal) service is mandatory and supplied by an external provider; suspension of comedor may occur if a family is in arrears.
- Extra‑curricular activities and workshops are billed at the start of each semester/module; cancellations must be submitted in writing with at least 20 days' notice prior to the next period.

Boarding fees

- The Guadalajara campus operates as a day school and does not publish or list boarding/boarding‑house (internado) fees; no boarding service is provided at this campus.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: a standard uniform is required (details of garments and appearance rules are provided); uniform items are an additional family expense.

- Textbooks and school materials: delivered during the first days of the course and billed separately in the October–December instalments.

- Comedor (meals): mandatory and billed as a separate service.

- School accident insurance: included within the colegiatura; the policy provides coverage up to MXN 150,000 with a deductible of MXN 500 per claim.

- Optional services (transport, extra‑curriculars, selected programs and camps) incur additional fees billed according to the service schedules described above.

Refunds and contract termination

- If the student's representative decides to terminate the contract during the school year, outstanding teaching fees up to the end of the course must be paid except where a just cause is accepted by School Direction; expulsion for disciplinary reasons requires payment of monthly fees only up to the date of expulsion.

- No general public policy of cash refunds for paid tuition, enrollment or services is published in the school's informational manual; special cases (for example under the Guarantee of Escolaridad) are handled according to the school's established procedures.

Fee payment options

- Domiciliation (automatic charge to a checking account or debit/credit card).

- Payment by credit card or bank cheque in the school's Accounting Department.

- Bank deposit / referenced payment into institutional accounts: Banco [Bancomer] (convenio 820482) or Banco del Bajío (cuenta 2647469), with the student's name used as reference. Receipts are posted to the accounts indicated by families within the first five days of each month.

- Books and certain fees are billed and collected in the months indicated above; families with two or more children may apply for extended payment plans by contacting the accounting department.

Summary (key points for parents)

- Tuition is billed either as a single annual payment (5% discount if paid early) or in ten monthly instalments (September–June).
- Transport, comedor, textbooks and extra‑curriculars are additional to tuition and have their own billing schedules.
- Late payments incur a MXN 500 monthly surcharge and persistent non‑payment may lead to suspension of services.
Academics

Instituto Internacional SEK Guadalajara teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
Preschool Level emphasizes early development through dynamic, play-based experiences, with emotional education supported by family involvement and school psychology. English is a fundamental axis with a fully bilingual kindergarten, linking language to global perspectives. General Basic Level provides meaningful learning experiences, consolidates oral and written expression, and uses SmartBoards and iPads to support learning; English continues to be taught extensively, with other subjects taught in English. General Middle Level follows the SEK methodology to support natural development, strengthening language proficiency in both native languages and a second language, and studying core subjects including Spanish, Mathematics, Universal History, Civics, Geography, Biology, and an Introduction to Biology, Physics and Chemistry; English includes Grammar, Spelling, Reading, and Conversation. The curriculum also covers Artistic Expression and Appreciation (Music, Visual Arts), Physical Education (Swimming), and Computing, with Dance or Taekwondo and Basketball as options.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Early childhood emotional education is emphasized, teaching children to regulate and manage their emotions. The school works as a team with families and the school's psychologist to support students' social and emotional development. In class, work on emotions motivates students and supports positive educational development. Well-being, evolutionary development and learning are constant concerns of the school. This approach integrates social and emotional learning as a core element of education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is a fundamental axis of the school, with a fully bilingual kindergarten. The English language is studied extensively, and in elementary, many subjects are taught in English. The school supports international thinking and globalization by integrating English across the curriculum. English education is bilingual from kindergarten onward, with ongoing emphasis on English across year groups. The school offers official academic certifications in English and French. The program uses technology and other resources to support English learning and ensure proficiency across subjects.

Mental Wellbeing
Early childhood emotional education is emphasized to support mental wellbeing. The school works with families and its psychologist to address emotional and psychological needs. Emphasis on emotions in class contributes to motivation and healthy development. The school's ongoing commitment to well-being and development underpins learners' educational progress. These supports complement academic learning and help maintain a positive learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
SEK Guadalajara is part of the SEK International Institution, a private educational institution with more than 134 years of service to education. SEK Guadalajara opened in 2005. The SEK International Institution was established with management independence from the old schools in Madrid in 1989. In 2017, the SEK International Institution celebrated its 125th anniversary. In 2018, SEK Austral opened.

Community
The school emphasizes family involvement through the Parent Commission and a program of parent activities. It promotes parent participation in school life via tutorials, open days, and committees such as Family Sport, International, and Professional Committees. Open Days invite families to visit and observe a normal school day, with interviews coordinated through the Head of Admissions. Publications and communications include an Information Booklet, leaflets on Didactic Activities and Visits, NotiSEK Mexico School Magazine, and the SEK International Institution Magazine.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents section centers on the Parent Commission as the formal body for family participation. Parent Commission supports the Tutorial Interview/Visit System, coordinated by the form teacher, the psychologist, and the Heads of Infant, Primary, and Secondary Studies, along with the Head of Admissions. Open Days invite families to observe a school day and engage with staff. Families may join committees such as the Family Sport Committee, International Committee, and Professional Committee. Publications include the Information Booklet, Didactic Activities and Visits Leaflet, NotiSEK Mexico School Magazine, and the SEK International Institution Magazine to keep families informed.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
SEK Guadalajara has a modern and expansive infrastructure with trained staff to support learning. Classrooms are designed to be dynamic learning environments that encourage play, discovery and exploration. The preschool program features a fully bilingual kindergarten and emphasizes English language learning. The campus is located in a nature-rich setting and includes resources such as an orchard for environmental education. Technology resources include SmartBoards and iPads to support teaching and learning.

Academic Facilities
The school provides Preschool Level, General Basic Level, and General Middle Level. English language learning is a fundamental axis, with a fully bilingual kindergarten. SmartBoards and iPads are used as teaching resources to facilitate learning across levels. The school offers official academic certifications in English and French.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities complement the curriculum and run within school hours from 8:00 to 16:00. They include International Cultures and Civilizations; Music; Technologies/Robotics; Basketball; Taekwondo; Dance; Swimming; Public Speaking and Leadership (Baccalaureate, optional); Digital Art (Baccalaureate, optional); Physical Activity (Baccalaureate, optional); and Water Activities (Baccalaureate, optional).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Preparation for Cambridge University Exams is offered as an extracurricular activity. The sessions run Monday to Friday from 16:15 to 17:15 to supplement pupils' academic learning.

Arts & Creative
Dance/Ballet and Theatre are offered as extracurricular activities. They develop performing arts skills and creative expression.

Cultural & Language
English is offered as an extracurricular activity. French is available as an artistic-cultural elective. Arts and painting and audiovisual workshops are also offered as cultural options.

Social & Hobbies
Basketball, Soccer, Dance/Ballet, English, Ludomath, and Swimming are available as extracurricular activities. Selection Teams include Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Taekwondo, Quire, and Dance.

Leadership & Professional
Public Speaking and Leadership is an optional activity within the Baccalaureate. This option supports communication and leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities, including Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Taekwondo, and Dance, support wellbeing and fitness.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction from Preschool through General Middle Level. English language study includes grammar, spelling, reading and conversation as part of General Secondary Education. Other subjects are taught in English at this stage. French is included in the program, with official academic certifications available in English and French.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a fully bilingual Kindergarten. English is a fundamental axis of the curriculum across the school. English is used to teach a broad range of subjects as students progress through Elementary and Middle levels. The program promotes international thinking and globalization through English-language instruction.

Immersion Programs
English immersion begins in Kindergarten as part of a bilingual program. As students move to Elementary and Middle levels, English remains the language of instruction for many subjects. English language learning is continued across the curriculum, supporting proficiency and confidence in the language.
Admissions

Admissions
SEK Guadalajara International School offers its students a bilingual curriculum of academic excellence that begins in Pre-kinder Education and continues through to university. The school is accredited by the Secretaría de Educación de Jalisco (SEJ) and the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) to teach Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria and Bachillerato. English and French are taught; English language instruction is delivered through the Cambridge English Schools program, with exams conducted on site in designated grades (second, fourth, sixth, and ninth) and ongoing teacher development and high-quality materials. The Cambridge program certifies English proficiency for primary and secondary students, with tests held on campus and mandatory attendance. SEK Guadalajara is located at Daniel Comboni #850, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Admission steps to begin the process are: 1. Forms for new enrollment and SEK membership are available at reception.

Scholarships
SEK Guadalajara invites participation in the Scholarships process for 2025-2026. To be considered for new scholarships or renewals, parents/guardians and the student must demonstrate economic need via a socioeconomic study (2025), submit the scholarship application, and cover the cost of the socioeconomic study. The minimum average to be eligible for a scholarship is 8.5 in the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year, with the grade average calculated on the existing scale and only considering subjects in the current curriculum. For primary and secondary levels, the calculation follows the first-quarter average of 2024-2025; for special education and pre-school, the average rule may not apply. Applicants must be enrolled at the school and must have completed at least one academic period there. For renewals (refinancing), the applicant must also demonstrate economic need via a 2025 socioeconomic study, maintain an average of at least 8.5, have no failed subjects in the previous cycle for secondary and higher education, submit the renewal within the period set by the Scholarships Committee, and ensure the renewal corresponds to the same level and campus. Scholarship forms for new and renewal requests will be available in 2025, with the submission window from March 18 to March 24, 2025. Results are published in line with data-protection regulations. If a scholarship is granted, it will provide a waiver of a portion of tuition and, for renewals, may apply to re-enrollment fees. The Secretaría de Educación del Estado de Jalisco maintains a State Scholarships Committee for Private Schools, which handles inquiries and decisions regarding scholarships. For further details, contact the scholarship-related offices at SEK Guadalajara. The school name, CT keys, and contact information for the institution are listed in the official scholarship notice.
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