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Instituto Kipling Esmeralda

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MX$110,000 - 133,800
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Instituto Kipling Esmeralda is located in Atizapán, Mexico, and offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside a bespoke curriculum. The Diploma Programme is available to students aged 16-19 and comprises six subjects (three HL and three SL) studied in at least two languages, with the core components Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The language policy supports instruction in Spanish and English, with French taught as an additional language. The campus offers education from preschool through a UNAM Bachillerato track and holds IB authorization for all three programmes. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, green spaces, and spacious recreation areas. English-language instruction runs from preschool through high school, and a French language and culture program complements core studies. Extended Day activities center on art, culture, and sport, with opportunities in micro-theatre. Enlace Universitario provides university pathways with scholarships and admission; Acción Social coordinates service projects.

Av. Parque de los Ciervos 1, Hacienda de Valle Escondido, Atizapán, 52937, Mexico

The Essentials

Instituto Kipling Esmeralda has instruction in English.

Location
Address: Av. Parque de los Ciervos 1, Hacienda de Valle Escondido, Atizapán, State of Mexico 52937, Mexico. Located in Atizapán, the Kipling Campus Esmeralda serves Preschool through UNAM Bachillerato.

Stages
Levels include Early Years Programme (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, High School). PreFirst is a transition grade bridging Preschool to Elementary. The High School program is UNAM Bachillerato. All subjects are taught in English and a French language and culture program is offered.

Additional learning support
Inclusion: the school recognizes diversity and supports people with different abilities for full integration.

Country affiliation
Mexico

School day structure
Extended-day program encourages students to explore arts, culture, and sport.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Owned and operated by Educación Integral Kipling, S.C. (Kipling Integrated Education, Civil Association).
Fees

Annual tuition at Instituto Kipling Esmeralda ranges from MXN 110,000 to MXN 133,800 for 2026/27.

Application / admission fees
- Admission/exam fee: MXN 400–450 for the entrance exam (charged at the time of application).

Tuition and enrollment fees by year group (per month / inscription / annual totals)
- Pre‑school (Preescolar):
- Enrollment (inscripción): MXN 20,000.
- Monthly tuition (colegiatura mensual): MXN 9,000.
- Indicative annual cost (sum of monthly tuition across the year as presented by the listing): MXN 110,000.

- Primary (Primaria):
- Enrollment (inscripción): MXN 21,500.
- Monthly tuition (colegiatura mensual): MXN 10,200.
- Indicative annual cost: MXN 123,500.

- Middle school (Secundaria):
- Enrollment (inscripción): MXN 23,800.
- Monthly tuition (colegiatura mensual): MXN 11,000.
- Indicative annual cost: MXN 133,800.

- High school / Preparatoria (Bachillerato):
- Monthly tuition (colegiatura mensual): MXN 12,000 (indicative listing value).
- Enrollment fee and annual total not publicly listed in detail on the listing.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly colegiatura with a separate annual enrollment/inscription fee; the listing presents monthly amounts and an indicative annual total. Monthly billing is the stated basis for colegiatura.
- The school provides a dedicated online payments portal (SSM Online / “Portal de Pagos”) for families to make tuition and other payments; access to detailed billing statements and to make payments requires portal login.

Boarding / boarding fees
- No boarding (internado) program or boarding fees are listed for the Esmeralda campus; the campus is presented as a day school.

Other costs and additional fees
- Uniforms: a uniform program and uniform store are referenced in school descriptions for the primary level; specific uniform prices are not published in the public listing.
- Materials, extra‑curricular activities, examinations, and occasional event or program fees are commonly charged by private schools; the available public listings note standard additional costs but do not provide a full itemized public schedule for Esmeralda. Specific amounts for books, school trips, extracurriculars, transport, cafeteria, insurance or materials are not publicly listed in detail.

Refunds and cancellation
- No publicly posted, detailed refund or cancellation policy for tuition, inscription or examination fees was found on the campus pages or on the payment portal that is accessible without login. There is no published standard refund schedule available in the public listings consulted.

Fee payment options
- Payments are processed through the school's Portal de Pagos (SSM Online). The portal requires an account/credentials to view and execute payments; specific accepted payment methods (credit/debit card, bank transfer, cash deposit at a bank, etc.) are managed within that portal and are not publicly itemized on the campus pages accessible without portal login.

Summary of data currency and availability
- A current, itemized 2026/27 fee schedule for Kipling Campus Esmeralda was not published on the campus public pages or on the payment portal area accessible without credentials. The numeric tuition and inscription figures above are taken from a third‑party school listing last updated June 17, 2024 and should be treated as indicative rather than a signed school fee schedule for 2026/27. The school's public pages show the campus and the existence of an SSM Online payment portal but do not publish a full, current public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year.
Academics

Instituto Kipling Esmeralda teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme). Kipling Campus Esmeralda teaches all three IB programmes. The Diploma Programme is available to students aged 16–19 and includes six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) studied in at least two languages, with the Core components Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The language policy supports instruction in Spanish and English, with French taught as an additional language; language learning is integrated across the curriculum to ensure access for all students. The program is designed to prepare students for higher education and for global citizenship.

Exam Results
Diploma Programme students study six subjects (three Higher Level and three Standard Level), with Higher Level totaling 240 hours and Standard Level totaling 150 hours. Examinations are marked by IB external examiners and internal assessments are graded by teachers and moderated externally. The Diploma is awarded to students who earn at least 24 points out of 45, with up to 3 additional points from Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. The Diploma is recognized by universities worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides a University Link to assist with university admissions. Kipling graduates benefit from scholarship and direct-entry agreements with major universities, enabling pathways to higher education worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Formation in Valores program provides holistic development, teaching the importance of actions and their impact on daily life. Conferences for different segments of the community, cultural activities, and Social Action programs foster a humanitarian spirit and a sense of responsibility from an early age. In Elementary School, values formation is reinforced through programs and activities that strengthen emotional and social skills, and the Konvivo program promotes healthy interaction among all students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Educational Needs Policy. It establishes a psychopedagogical process to support students with special educational needs and commits to inclusion. The policy describes inclusion as a core principle, a reviewed by a governing committee, and procedures for an adapted curriculum, with parents, the Psychology Department, and teachers playing defined roles. If needed, external specialists may be engaged, and cases are monitored with ongoing reports and communications to families. The aim is to provide opportunities and strategies that reduce barriers to learning and promote autonomy in a safe, empathetic learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a multilingual framework: Spanish is the home language, English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, and French is taught as a language subject. The language policy promotes inclusive language learning, ensuring access for students whose first language differs from the instructional languages, with differentiated teaching and assessment as required.

Mental Wellbeing
The Extended Schedule program fosters students' development through three pillars: art, culture, and sport. Art enhances abstraction and symbolic representation; culture broadens horizons and inspires values. Through sport, emotional maturity is promoted and psychological wellbeing is strengthened by reducing stress, supporting memory, and enhancing learning.

Safeguarding
The school contracts transport with a dedicated provider and prioritizes safety. Vehicles include security cameras, GPS location, speed control, AT&T radio/phone communication, geofence alarms, and ID tags on all units. Each bus is equipped with a fire extinguisher, an emergency kit, and tablets for communication and logistics, and the staff on transport are uniformed and trained.
Parent Experience

History
We lived in an environment that did not offer the education we aspired for our children, so we decided to change that reality. We were driven by a genuine vocation and family unity, bringing together children and youth, teachers and students, and parents and children in an educational community to form well-rounded individuals. Kipling is a community passionate about the common good. If you are Kipling, you are a person who inspires others to change the world in a positive way. Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born on December 30, 1865, in Bombay, India, and died on January 18, 1936, in London, England; he was a renowned writer and poet whose works include The Jungle Book and more than 500 tales, and he earned the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.

Community
Maintaining healthy coexistence is a priority at Kipling, and the entire community participates actively to achieve this. We promote fellowship, solidarity, and mutual respect through targeted teacher training for conflict management and strategic student integration activities, and we provide anonymous reporting channels to encourage participation by students and parents. The school coordinates service projects and social initiatives to foster responsibility and leadership, with activities ranging from environmental care to community programs. Prospective families are invited to Come & Join events to learn about Kipling.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
First-rate facilities include modern technology-enabled classrooms, green areas, and spacious recreation spaces. English-language instruction runs from preschool through high school, and there is a program for teaching French language and culture. International credentials are part of the offerings, including the International Baccalaureate. The campus provides education from preschool through UNAM Bachillerato track.

Academic Facilities
Technology-enabled classrooms support modern teaching and learning. English-language instruction runs from preschool through high school, with a French language and culture program. A UNAM Bachillerato track is offered. International certifications are part of the academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Extended Day Program encourages students to explore art, culture, and sport. Extracurricular activities include sports, micro-theatre, and a dance contest. Students develop creativity and teamwork through these programs. Emotional support is provided by a team of psychologists.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PEP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). In high school, the program combines Kipling, UNAM, and IB programs to provide a rigorous academic track. The Enlace Universitario provides university pathways with scholarships and direct admission for graduates. National and international trips are part of the educational experience.

Arts & Creative
The Extended Day Program centers on three axes: art, culture, and sport. Art develops abstraction and symbolic representation. Culture broadens horizons and inspires values. Sport fosters emotional maturity and psychological well-being.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches all subjects in English from preschool through high school. A program teaches the French language and culture. The initiative promotes multiculturalism through foreign language programs.

Social & Hobbies
Extended Day Program includes activities in art, culture, and sport. Art activities develop abstraction and symbolic representation. Cultural activities broaden horizons and inspire values. Sports foster emotional maturity and psychological well-being.

Community & Service
Acción Social coordinates service activities and supports projects that foster a sense of purpose and responsibility. From a young age, students learn to be considerate and care for others, including environmental care and fundraising activities. As they grow, students participate in leadership groups and can autonomously organize community programs.

Leadership & Professional
The Konvivo program promotes healthy convivencia through conflict-management training and student integration activities. It fosters camaraderie, solidarity, and equal respect across the school, with anonymous reporting channels. Enlace Universitario provides university pathways with scholarships and direct admission for graduates. The high school program combines Kipling, UNAM, and IB programs to prepare students for higher education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Extended Day Program centers on art, culture, and sport. Art fosters abstraction and symbolic representation. Culture broadens horizons and inspires values. Sport supports emotional maturity and psychological well-being while enhancing memory and learning.
Languages

Language Provision
All subjects are taught entirely in English from preschool through high school, and a French language and culture teaching program is offered.

Immersion Programs
English-medium instruction across preschool through high school, with a French language and culture program.
School Events
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