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International School of Querétaro

Mexico, Querétaro

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International School of Querétaro is a Querétaro campus offering bilingual education with tri-lingual instruction in Spanish, English and French for ages 1-18. The school follows a constructivist, humanistic pedagogy that centers students, develops thinking skills, promotes cooperative work, and respects each learner's pace. It has affiliated with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network since 2001, reinforcing citizenship. The program includes nine internationally recognized certifications across Spanish, English and French, and Cambridge examination results are highlighted as evidence of progress. In 2025 ISQ was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The campus features 100% digitalized classrooms, science laboratories, IT development rooms, a teaching farm, ecological spaces and green areas. Facilities include an indoor semi-Olympic pool, a gym, indoor courts, two soccer fields and an athletics track, plus spaces for art, music and audiovisual learning. Co-curricular program covers arts, technology, environmental education, physical education and reading culture, with afterschool options.

P.º del Mesón 77, Jurica, 76100 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

The Essentials

International School of Querétaro has 1,100 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English, French.

Location
Paseo del Mesón #77, Colonia Jurica, Querétaro, Qro. 76100, Mexico. ISQ is in one of Querétaro's best areas to live, located between Jurica and Juriquilla and about 15 minutes from El Refugio and Zibatá.

Stages
Preschool through High School; Pre-K, Preschool, Pre-first, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

Type
International school offering bilingual education with tri-lingual instruction in Spanish, English, and French.

Pupil Nationality Mix
26 nationalities represent the ISQ community; the environment is multicultural.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
A cafeteria/snack area is available for students who stay to eat before their extracurricular activities. The cafeteria is part of ISQ's on-site facilities.

Governance and Ownership
ISQ is affiliated with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network (Red PEA UNESCO) since 2002. The Association of Parents (APF) links families and the school to foster communication, support facility improvements, organize events, and promote parental educational programs and service initiatives.
Fees
Overview

International School of Querétaro (ISQ) provides education from Preschool through High School.

Application fees

No public, itemized application or one‑time registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic cycles. The school describes an admissions process and required documents for each entry level but does not list a fixed numeric application/registration charge on the public admissions material.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

No publicly available, year‑group or term‑by‑term tuition schedule (numeric amounts) is published for the 2026/27 academic year; a comparable published schedule for 2025/26 is not available either. There are no posted per‑grade annual or per‑term tuition figures on the school's publicly accessible admissions, general information, or parent pages. Therefore specific tuition amounts per year group and per term are not available in the school's public material.

Billing schedule and payment terms

The school publishes an academic calendar (example: the 2025–2026 calendar with term and holiday dates), but there is no published billing calendar, payment‑deadline schedule, or detailed payment‑term policy (for example, due dates, late‑fee policy, proration rules) in the public materials reviewed. Academic dates are shown in the school calendar.

Boarding fees

ISQ operates as a day school with separate Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School campus sections and campus facilities; there is no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule listed in the school's public materials. As a result, no boarding fees apply or are published.

Other costs (uniform, books, activities, transport, extras)

- Books and school materials are handled through a school supplier portal (Algebraix); no consolidated published prices for books/materials are shown in the public material.
- Afterschool sports programmes: the athletic afterschool programme is described as optional and is included within the regular tuition in some cases (sports disciplines are described as part of the institutional offering); specific prices per sport are not published.
- Afterschool artistic and technological workshops: these are explicitly optional and carry an extra cost that varies by activity; specific fees for each workshop are not published.
- No public, itemized uniform fee, school transport fee schedule, or explicit extra‑charge list (with amounts) was found in the publicly available school pages.

Refund information

There is no published refund policy, cancellation fee schedule, or formal refund procedure (for deposit, registration, or tuition) available in the public admissions or general information materials reviewed.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online portal)

No explicit list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cash, or specific online payment portals) or payment instructions is published in the school's public admissions or parent pages. The school does offer parent/administration portals and vendor integrations (e.g., Algebraix, Scholastic, Smartick are listed as partners), which indicate digital supplier and parent communication systems, but specific payment channels and instructions for paying school fees are not published in the material reviewed.

How to obtain the school's official fee schedule and billing details

- Phone: +52 (442) 234‑30‑42 (numbers listed for admissions/information).
- Email: informes@isq.edu.mx.

Brief summary of findings and gaps

I reviewed the school's public admissions, calendar, installations, afterschool and books/materials pages for the 2025–2026 cycle and found no published numeric tuition or fee schedule, no public application/registration fee amounts, no published billing/payment deadlines or payment‑method instructions, and no refund policy posted for 2025/26 or 2026/27. The school does publish the academic calendar, contact information, details about afterschool activities (including which activities carry extra costs), and that books/materials are managed through a supplier portal. For precise numeric fees, billing dates, payment options, refund terms, and any sibling discounts or deposit rules, contact the school directly at the phone number or email above.
Academics

International School of Querétaro teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school uses a constructivist, humanistic pedagogy that centers students in their learning. It emphasizes the development of thinking skills, cooperative work, and respect for each student's pace, with the goal of forming internationally minded individuals who can contribute positively to society. ISQ affiliates with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network to uphold high standards of human formation. The curriculum includes nine internationally recognized certifications across Spanish, English, and French, and Cambridge examination results are highlighted as a measure of achievement. A co-curricular program runs in every section, with weekly offerings in art, music, technology, environmental education, physical education, and reading culture. Google for Education supports technology-enabled learning, and an afterschool program runs from Preschool through High School.

Higher Education Progression
More than 80 university partnerships worldwide. The university liaison program connects with universities in the State of Querétaro, national universities, and more than 61 international universities. Our annual University Fair brings together speakers, alumni, and representatives from top Mexican and international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISQ has a psychopedagogical department composed of psychologists, pedagogues, and specialists in human communication who provide attention, monitor progress, and evaluate student performance. They work with school leaders, teachers, and parents to develop action plans for students who need support. The school's convivencia program aims to foster healthy convivencia and respect for diversity in a culture of peace, with strategies such as internal evaluations, sociograms, assemblies on non-violent conflict resolution, and interventions by teachers, tutors, and students. The program also includes resources like International Student Integration, individual or group asesorías, psychological testing, and personalized academic follow-up.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ISQ provides support for students requiring extra help through the psychopedagogical department, including individualized or group counseling and diagnostic testing to identify difficulties. They collaborate with families and teachers to design and implement action plans, plus personalized academic follow-up.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ISQ offers nine internationally accredited certifications in three languages: Spanish, English, and French, and is recognized as one of the best bilingual schools in Querétaro.

Mental Wellbeing
Psychosocial support and wellbeing monitoring are provided by the psychopedagogical team, which offers counseling and preventive guidance and coordinates with teachers, tutors, and families to support students' social and academic development.

Safeguarding
ISQ participates in UNESCO's Red PEA (Associated Schools Network), focusing on education for global citizenship and sustainable development. It aims to build a conscious, participative community that promotes the common good; the network connects ISQ with more than 11,500 schools in 182 countries to foster international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, and quality education. ISQ emphasizes a multicultural environment with over 26 nationalities and 1,100+ students, guided by UNESCO's four pillars of education: learning to know, to do, to live together, and to be.
Parent Experience

History
ISQ began in 1999 with a constructivist–humanist pedagogical philosophy. Since 2001 it has been part of UNESCO's Associated Schools Network (Red PEA UNESCO), the only school in Querétaro with this alliance.

Community
ISQ forms a multicultural community with more than 26 nationalities. It promotes healthy coexistence within the school. It hosts events and cultural activities such as the Intercultural Fair for Preschool and the ISQ University Fair. ISQ News highlights ongoing events and activities across the school.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The APF is a strong link between families and the school, promoting communication and parent participation to foster integration and harmonious coexistence within the ISQ community. It facilitates communication between parents and the school, and cooperates with the school to improve facilities and organize events. It promotes educational programs for parents, such as conferences, workshops, and courses, with prior authorization from the School. It participates in health and environmental programs and involves the school community in Service Social projects. It runs programs like Reading Circles and Conference Cycles.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The facilities are built using an advanced Canadian construction system. The campus is organized into Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School sections with expansive green spaces. The school is located between Jurica and Juriquilla, about 15 minutes from El Refugio and Zibatá in Querétaro. All classrooms are 100% digitalized. The campus includes a semi-Olympic indoor pool (with a Preschool pool), a gym, and covered courts for handball and for volleyball/basketball, plus two soccer fields and an athletics track with lanes. There are educational spaces such as a science laboratory, IT development rooms for Preschool/Elementary and for Middle School/High School, a teaching farm, ecological spaces (gardens, a nursery, and waste separation initiatives), a library for Preschool and Elementary, and spaces for art, music, and audiovisual learning.

Sports Facilities
The school features an indoor semi-Olympic pool and a Preschool-only pool. The campus includes a gym, an indoor handball court, and an indoor volleyball and basketball court. There are two soccer fields and an athletics track with lanes. Bleachers for spectators, a cafeteria, and parking for visitors and staff support daily activities and events.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are noise-isolated and use safe, non-toxic materials that are easy to clean with soap and water. Materials do not promote fire and are resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes. There are science laboratories and IT development rooms for Preschool/Elementary and for Middle/High School. There is a library for Preschool and Elementary, an art workshop, a music room, and an audiovisual room, along with two multipurpose rooms. An educational farm and ecological spaces (gardens, a nursery, and waste separation areas) support learning. All classrooms are 100% digitalized.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afterschool programs are offered. The cafeteria/snack area supports students who stay for extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISQ maintains more than 80 university partnerships with institutions in Quer07taro, across Mexico, and internationally. The University Liaison program connects students with universities in the state, national institutions, and more than 61 international universities. An annual University Fair exposes students to a range of academic options with speakers, alumni, and university representatives. The Life and Career program supports students in pursuing higher education opportunities.

Arts & Creative
ISQ offers a wide range of artistic and technological extracurricular activities. The Afterschool program in arts and/or technology is optional and carries an additional cost that varies by activity. Activities include Rhythmic Gymnastics, Theatre, Dance, Guitar (Beginner and Advanced levels), and Robotics.

Cultural & Language
ISQ is the first school in Querétaro to be recognized by UNESCO as a UNESCO Associated School Network member. It focuses on global citizenship education and sustainable development education. The network includes more than 11,500 affiliated schools in 182 countries, promoting international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, and quality education. ISQ hosts a multicultural environment with over 26 nationalities and more than 1,100 students, and offers language tutoring in Spanish and/or English; since June 2025, it has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in High School.

Social & Hobbies
APF runs Circles of Reading to promote a reading culture among parents. Service Social engages the entire school community to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable. APF collaborates with various associations and has included international foundations, such as Venezuelas Fundación Nif1os con Alas de Fe, to promote service and generosity. The program also offers cycles of conferences directed at parents and students to support active participation in their children education.

Community & Service
Servicio Social engages the entire school community to help cover current needs of the less fortunate. Over the years APF works with different associations and has integrated international foundations (e.g., Fundación Nif1os con Alas de Fe in Venezuela) to support community initiatives. This program fosters a culture of service and social responsibility within ISQ.

Leadership & Professional
UNESCO Network activities foster leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as responsibility and the ability to work independently on targeted projects. The network also supports professional development for teachers and opportunities for collaboration across schools. ISQ IB Diploma Programme (authorized in 2025) emphasizes student agency, empowerment, international-mindedness, and critical thinking, enriching leadership and academic growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Afterschool program provides physical development through a range of sports and fitness activities. Swimming is offered from Nursery to High School, two times per week, with level-based progression and biannual progress reviews culminating in a medal. Other sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, athletics, and a European Velowin conditioning program for High School students. The Arts and Tech afterschool options include Rhythmic Gymnastics, Theatre, Dance, Beginner and Advanced Music, and Robotics, all designed to complement academic growth and personal wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish, English and French are taught. The school offers nine internationally recognized certifications in these three languages, and Cambridge exam results are noted.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual program in Elementary (1st through 5th grade), with two lead teachers, one for Spanish and one for English. Preschool and Pre-K use full English immersion, and the Maternal/Nursery is taught entirely in English.

Immersion Programs
Full English immersion is offered from the early years. The Preschool program uses full English immersion to enable bilingualism by age 8–9. Co-curricular classes such as environmental education, library and physical education are taught in Spanish, while arts and music are taught in both languages.
Admissions

Admissions
1. General approach to admission. International School of Querétaro listens to families of new entrants to help them make the best educational decision for their children. Admissions exams are designed to understand the abilities your child possesses and to determine admission. The Admissions Council oversees the process to ensure clear procedures for new entrants. 2. PreK and K1 admissions. To begin the admission process for PreK and K1, the staff provides a family, personal, and medical form to be completed online. The file is sent to the Admissions Council for pre‑enrollment authorization. An interview with the Preschool director is scheduled, along with an observation of the child before the start of the school year. 3. K2 and K3 admissions. After these documents are received, the staff sends the family a form to be filled online. The results of the evaluation are conveyed through an interview with the Preschool Director; if the family does not reside in Querétaro, the results may be emailed five business days after the exam. 4. Pre‑first through 12th grade admissions. Upon receipt, the Admissions staff sends the family the online family, personal, and medical form. The exam is administered after meeting the stated requirements, and results are provided five business days after the exam. 5. Waiting list. ISQ maintains a maximum number of students per class. If there is no seat for the requested grade, the applicant must have begun the admissions process to be placed on the waiting list. The admissions period begins in October each year. 6. IB status. ISQ is a “candidate” IB Diploma Programme school and is working to establish all parameters to obtain authorization to become an IB World School. Only IB‑authorized schools can offer the Diploma Programme, and the candidate status does not guarantee authorization.

Scholarships
The school offers sports, arts, and academic scholarships. For more information, requests can be made during the admissions process.

Waitlist
ISQ maintains a maximum number of students per class. If there is no seat for the requested grade, the applicant must have begun the admissions process to be placed on the waiting list. The admissions period begins in October each year.
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