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International School of Monterrey

Mexico, Monterrey

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees MX$103,919 - 182,441
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

International School of Monterrey (ISOM) is a bilingual, secular, inclusive, student-centered institution serving ages 3 to 15, from Kinder to High School. The school offers an Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum in its upper grades, complemented by academies in Mathematics, Sciences, Technologies, and Arts and Cultures, all taught in English. An English Academy focuses on English Language Arts and English as a Foreign Language, while a third language program (French or Japanese) runs after school twice weekly. The Project for Activation of the Intelligences (PAI) engages primary students to develop cognitive, affective and motor skills and multiple intelligences. Facilities include a campus with photo gallery and a 360-degree tour, plus a MakerSpace with 3D printing and laser cutting; spaces for chess, robotics, dance, choir and violin. Sports include soccer and basketball, with inter-school competitions. The community emphasizes service, anti-bullying, and Positive Discipline, alongside cultural and language exploration and a values-driven environment.

Gral. Pablo González Garza 701, Chepevera, 64020 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

The Essentials

International School of Monterrey has typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Autlán #103, Mitras Sur, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The school is located in the Mitras Sur neighborhood of Monterrey. Monterrey is in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico.

Stages
Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten; Elementary; Junior High; High School

Type
bilingual basic education institution; secular, humanistic, inclusive and student-centered

Religious affiliation
Secular

School day structure
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The cafeteria offers a wide variety of nutritious foods daily.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Monterrey ranges from MXN 103,919 to MXN 182,441 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
- Fees shown are for the 2025–2026 academic year as published by the school.

Application / admission fees
- Diagnostic admission exam: no cost.
- Registration (Inscripción): MXN 22,575.00 (one-time, paid to complete enrollment). The registration fee includes school accident insurance.

One-time capital contribution (Aportación)
- Pre-Kinder through Primary (one-time): MXN 18,208.75.
- Secondary (one-time): MXN 9,261.00.

Tuition (Colegiatura) — monthly / annual (10 payments per school year)
- Pre‑Kinder:
- Monthly (10 payments): MXN 8,134.47.
- Annual total (10 months): MXN 81,344.70.
- Kinder:
- Monthly (10 payments): MXN 10,589.75.
- Annual total (10 months): MXN 105,897.50.
- Primary (1º–3º grado):
- Monthly (10 payments): MXN 12,402.33.
- Annual total (10 months): MXN 124,023.30.
- Primary (4º–6º grado):
- Monthly (10 payments): MXN 13,288.80.
- Annual total (10 months): MXN 132,888.00.
- Secondary:
- Monthly (10 payments): MXN 15,060.56.
- Annual total (10 months): MXN 150,605.60.
- Preparatoria (Prepa ISOM):
- Monthly (10 payments): MXN 14,341.32.
- Annual total (10 months): MXN 143,413.20.

Discounted / scholarship tuition examples published
- A standard 20% scholarship example is shown for Pre‑Kinder through Secondary; the published 20% monthly amounts are:
- Pre‑Kinder: MXN 6,507.58 (monthly); annual MXN 65,075.80.
- Kinder: MXN 8,471.80 (monthly); annual MXN 84,718.00.
- Primary 1–3: MXN 9,921.86 (monthly); annual MXN 99,218.60.
- Primary 4–6: MXN 10,631.04 (monthly); annual MXN 106,310.40.
- Secondary: MXN 12,048.45 (monthly); annual MXN 120,484.50.
- Prepa scholarship example published: 50% scholarship monthly amount MXN 7,170.66; annual (10 months) MXN 71,706.60.
- Promotions published for the 2025–2026 cycle include: a 20% discount on tuition and free registration and contribution for new entrants; separate promotional offers apply for Prepa (example: 50% scholarship and free registration for the first semester).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed as 10 monthly payments (10 mensualidades) across the academic year. Families are required to pay the 10 monthly tuition installments for the cycle; late payment will incur applicable late charges.
- Registration and one‑time contribution payments are due to complete the enrollment process. The registration payment finalizes inscription upon acceptance and delivery of required paperwork.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school and publishes extended‑day (after‑school) service up to 7:00 p.m. rather than an overnight boarding program.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniforms, school supplies, extracurricular academy fees, cafeteria and optional activities are additional to the tuition and one‑time fees; specific amounts for uniforms or optional programs are billed separately and were not published alongside the tuition schedule.

Refunds and cancellations
- The enrollment process is concluded upon payment of the required inscription and associated payments; the school's published enrollment materials do not list a separate public refund schedule for fees. Payments required to complete registration are indicated as part of the inscription process. Late‑payment penalties are applied for overdue tuition.

Fee payment options (administration / portal)
- The school operates an online family/administration portal for admissions and family account access; presence of a portal link on the school site indicates an online accounts/payment facility for families. Typical payment methods used by school portals include bank transfer and credit/debit card; the school's published materials show a parent/login portal but do not list a detailed printed menu of accepted payment instruments. The school's admissions office handles billing arrangement and account access.

Notes on promotions and exemptions
- Promotional exceptions (for example free registration or reduced tuition percentages) are advertised for the 2025–2026 cycle and may apply to new enterers or specific cohorts (Prepa promotional scholarships shown). Promotions are published as part of the admissions information for that cycle.
Academics

International School of Monterrey teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Educational model is based on a personalized, integral and high-quality education and on social learning and institutional values. ISOM is a bilingual basic-education institution with Kinder/Pre-Kinder, Elementary, Junior High, and High School. Academies include Mathematics, Sciences, Technologies, and Arts and Cultures, all taught in English, alongside an English Academy focusing on English Language Arts (ELA) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). A foreign-language program offers a third language (French or Japanese) studied outside regular hours, twice weekly. Primary students participate in the Project for Activation of the Intelligences (PAI) to develop cognitive, affective and motor skills and multiple intelligences.

Gifted and Talented
The Project for Activation of the Intelligences (PAI) fosters multiple intelligences and emotional intelligence.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISOM emphasizes values and social participation as part of its learning model. Students learn and practice personal and social development through Valores y Participación Social. They engage in ISOM's Servicio Social with partner foundations, contributing to fundraising, volunteering and social awareness. They contribute to a healthy school environment through the ISOM Anti-bullying program. Positive Discipline supports student development with self-regulation and reflective practice, and a school-based guidance approach provides ongoing support and feedback to students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusive Education Department to support diversity, guiding attention to the needs of all students and developing individualized education plans based on psychological, clinical and pedagogical knowledge. They design and apply strategies that foster development in empathetic, welcoming environments. Curriculum is adapted based on information from specialists; the department coordinates follow-up with external therapists and offers family accompaniment and ongoing support to parents.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a foreign language program in addition to English and Spanish. ISOM offers a third language option, currently French and Japanese, with classes held twice a week outside the regular school day.

Mental Wellbeing
The Psychology Department supports student wellbeing and development through Positive Discipline, which promotes self-regulation and motivation. The program includes active group observation, timely reflection and individualized attention, with interventions tailored to students' needs and ongoing follow-up and feedback.

Safeguarding
ISOM has an active Anti-bullying Campaign that promotes a healthy, safe school environment and safeguards the safety and integrity of students; the program includes periodic talks, a reporting mailbox, anti-bullying ambassadors, and prevention projects. The Inclusive Education Department also supports safety and inclusion by providing individualized education plans, collaboration with external therapists, classroom adaptations and family accompaniment.
Parent Experience

Community
ISOM hosts community events such as Festival Navideño, Science Fair, and Día de las Madres. Extracurricular activities include sports like soccer and basketball and cultural activities such as chess, robotics, dance, choir, and violin. The language program offers English, Spanish, and a third language (French or Japanese) taught outside regular hours. The educational model emphasizes social learning and constructive collaboration, with the arts integrated across grades and annual visits to museums, parks, and theatres.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISOM offers a photo gallery and a 360-degree virtual tour of its facilities, and visits can be scheduled by appointment. ISOM is a bilingual basic education institution with a humanist, secular, inclusive, and student-centered orientation. The campus is located at Autlán 103, Mitras Sur, MTY, NL. The site invites prospective visitors to view the facilities and arrange a visit.

Sports Facilities
Soccer and basketball trainings are offered twice weekly. Students in these activities represent the school in inter-school friendly tournaments as well as regional and state competitions promoted by the S.E. and CECAFF. Participation requires attendance at training sessions, high academic performance, and good conduct on and off the court.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports activities include soccer and basketball trainings twice a week, Monday to Thursday. Cultural activities include chess, robotics, dance, choir, and violin. In addition to English and Spanish, ISOM offers a foreign language program where students and teachers can learn a third language of their choice (currently French and Japanese) attending classes twice a week outside normal school hours.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISOM offers after-school activities in Chess and Robotics. Chess emphasizes discipline, concentration, and strategy as students learn through games and challenges and compete in internal and external tournaments. Robotics develops programming, innovation, and teamwork as students build and program a robot to perform tasks ranging from movement to color detection and simulations such as dance or soccer. Students work in teams, taking on roles like programmers, mechanics, organizers, and leaders to practice collaboration and problem-solving.

Arts & Creative
ISOM offers after-school Arts activities in Dance, Choir, and Violin. Dance classes introduce ballet, jazz, and contemporary technique with practice, rehearsals, and choreography. The choir builds listening skills and vocal harmony, with twice-weekly sessions and semester concerts. Violin instruction develops musical motor and auditory skills for beginners to advanced players.

Cultural & Language
ISOM's foreign language program lets students learn a third language beyond English and Spanish. French and Japanese courses are offered twice a week after school for all students, with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing and incorporating cultural context to broaden global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
MakerSpace is a collaborative workshop promoting creativity, problem-solving, and 21st-century skills, with activities such as Medialab, Lego, digital fabrication, fashion design, and electronics. The space is equipped with high-tech tools including a 3D printer and laser cutter for student projects. The school also hosts social clubs and events, including Pet Club and other values-driven activities, with opportunities to showcase talents through competitions and performances.

Community & Service
ISOM runs a Service Social program in partnership with foundations to raise funds, volunteer, and build social awareness. Students participate in service projects throughout the year and contribute to ISOM's anti-bullying and inclusive education initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ISOM offers Sports Activities with twice-weekly training in soccer and basketball; teams represent the school in inter-school tournaments and regional/state competitions, with participation contingent on attendance, academic performance, and conduct. A Positive Discipline program supports student development with active measures such as active group observation, reflective guidance, individualized support, and tailored plans. An Anti-bullying campaign promotes a safe school environment and healthy social climate.
Languages

Language Provision
ISOM teaches English and Spanish as part of its language program. A third language can be learned by students and teachers, with French and Japanese offered. Classes for the third language are held twice weekly after school.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a bilingual basic-education institution.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions process: The Public Relations staff are the first contact for families seeking information. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For Maternal, Pre-Kinder, Elementary, and Secondary, the following documents are required: online enrollment for the relevant cycle; original and copy of birth certificate; original and copy of vaccination card; four child-sized photos of the student; two photos of the parents; CURP original and copy; payment of the admission diagnostic fee; present the diagnostic on the indicated date; pass the diagnostic; interview with the parents. From 2nd Pre-Kindergarten to Secondary, the following additional documents are required: report card from the immediately preceding course (original and copy); elementary certificate issued by SEP (original and copy) if applicable; letter of no debt issued by the previous school; letter of good conduct issued by the previous school; all subjects credited; deliver the complete documentation by the stated date. 2025-2026 promotions for new entrants include a 20% discount on tuition and enrollment, with the contribution waived. Enrollment includes school accident insurance. Prepa ISOM costs for 2025 show a promotion of 50% scholarship on monthly tuition and no enrollment fee for the first semester.

Scholarships
New entrant promotions include a 20% discount on tuition and enrollment, with the contribution waived. The Prepa ISOM program offers a 50% scholarship on monthly tuition, and the first semester enrollment is free.
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