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Liceo Mexicano Japonés

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese, Spanish
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Liceo Mexicano Japonés (LMJ), located in the prestigious Jardines del Pedregal neighborhood of southern Mexico City, was established in 1977 as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Japan. The school offers a highly unique educational model divided into two main branches: a Mexican section that aligns with SEP and UNAM standards, and a Japanese section that follows the rigorous curriculum set by Japan's Ministry of Education. Serving students from preschool through high school, the institution provides a trilingual environment where Spanish, English, and Japanese are actively taught. The campus is celebrated for its exceptional facilities and commitment to forming globally minded citizens. A hallmark of the LMJ experience is its deep integration of Japanese culture, history, and traditions into daily life. This is most vividly demonstrated through its highly anticipated annual events—the Undokai (a traditional Japanese sports day) and the Bunkasai (a cultural festival)—which unite students, parents, and faculty. By blending intensive academic preparation with strong foundational values of honesty, respect, and order, Liceo Mexicano Japonés provides a structured, bicultural environment aimed at developing students into internationally competitive leaders.

Camino Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

The Essentials

Liceo Mexicano Japonés has typical class sizes of 23, instruction in Japanese, Spanish.

Location
Camino a Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 CDMX, Mexico. It is located in the Pedregal neighborhood of southern Mexico City. The campus address lists both numbers 1500 and 1510.

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Preparatoria (High School)

Type
Civil association (A.C.)

Additional learning support
Inclusive education; supports all students regardless of ability. On-site nursing staff (three doctors and a nurse) and medical insurance are provided.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Japan; maintains a Japanese Section certified by MEXT and offers intercultural programs between Mexico and Japan.

Bus service
School bus service is provided by Transportes García under concession and is recommended from primary.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The LMJ hosts exchange students who stay in LMJ students' homes.

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria on campus.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by Liceo Mexicano Japonés, A.C.
Fees
Application & entrance-exam fees
- Entrance examination / interview fee (all levels): MXN 1,000. This exam fee is non‑refundable.

Registration / inscription fees (by level)
- Preescolar (Inscripción): MXN 17,700.
- Primaria (Inscripción): MXN 21,500.
- Secundaria (Inscripción): MXN 24,400.
- Preparatoria / Bachillerato (Inscripción): MXN 25,700.

Tuition (colegiatura) — regular recurring charges (by level)
- Preescolar: Colegiatura mensual MXN 8,300.
- Primaria: Colegiatura mensual MXN 10,000.
- Secundaria: Colegiatura mensual MXN 11,400.
- Preparatoria / Bachillerato: Colegiatura mensual MXN 12,100.

Billing schedule & payment terms
- Payment of the inscription is due within ten (10) business days after issuance of the letter of acceptance; the school issues a bank reference for the payment. Payment may be made by electronic bank transfer or by deposit in bank window.
- The entrance‑exam fee must be paid when the application form is submitted and is not refundable.
- The school issues the student's institutional account and the list of required materials prior to the start of the school year; that account is used to process the required payments.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. The Liceo Mexicano Japonés operates as a day school and does not offer boarding services; therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring extras
- School supplies and uniforms: A list of required school supplies is provided to families before the start of the school year; the school does not publish standardized uniform or textbook prices in the admission documents. Costs for uniforms, textbooks and materials are charged separately and vary by provider.
- Meals, transportation and certain extracurricular workshops or extension‑hour activities are additional and billed separately (costs vary).
- Occasional activity fees (field trips, intercambios, special programs) are charged as they occur; specific amounts are communicated to families in advance.

Refund information
- Inscription (registration) refunds follow the conditions set out in the school's Contract of Provision of Educational Services and applicable federal rules: registrants are entitled to a full refund of amounts paid for inscription/reinscription when the school is notified at least two months before the start of courses for annual cycles; if notice is given later, refund or discount conditions are set in the contract. The contract clauses referenced in the admission documents establish the exact terms.

Fee‑payment methods and options
- Bank transfer (electronic) and deposit in bank window are explicitly available for inscription and related payments; the school provides a bank reference for each payment. Families are required to send the bank receipt/proof of payment to the admissions email or the department indicated.

Notes on the figures presented above
- Published monthly tuition and inscription amounts above are the figures listed by current public school admission documents and by recent published school‑profile listings for the 2025–2026 / 2026–2027 admission cycle; the school's admission PDFs explicitly specify the non‑refundable exam fee and the payment methods and timelines but do not publish a full public table with every billing option or a detailed monthly payment calendar. Families should treat the listed inscription and monthly colegiatura figures as the stated amounts available in the publicly posted admission notices and third‑party school listings.
Academics

Liceo Mexicano Japonés teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Education based on values with a high standard of academic excellence. The school uses UNESCO learning strategies and aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 4) to improve literacy and access to quality education. Students prepare for English and Japanese language certifications, including Cambridge Assessment English and the JLPT. The curriculum includes science and technology programs with certifications in Microsoft Office and Adobe, and participation in national and international knowledge competitions. The school emphasizes bicultural experiences and intercultural exchange through partnerships with Canada and Japan, a temporary entry program to the Japanese section, and specialized academies for Spanish, Mathematics, Sciences, and Informatics.

Exam Results
Since 2012, the school has been recognized as the top high school in Mexico City by Reforma newspaper, reflecting its achievements in national and international mathematics and science Olympiads. Alumni have earned scholarships to leading Mexican private universities such as ITESM, ITAM, and Universidad Panamericana, as well as to Japanese institutions including Nanzan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities in Mexico and Japan, including ITESM, ITAM, and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico, and Nanzan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in Japan.

Gifted and Talented
Specialized academies for Spanish, Mathematics, Sciences, and Informatics support advanced study. Students participate in national and international competitions in mathematics, science, geography, and culture. Certificates in Microsoft Office and Adobe programs provide recognized credentials.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Through cultural exchange activities, we promote understanding and multicultural exchange among students to foster empathy and acceptance of diversity. From preschool level, both sections learn to coexist and share spaces. Intercultural experiences include events and joint classes that promote empathy, understanding, and a shared community. Intercultural activities foster social awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds. These practices contribute to a positive social environment across the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches Spanish and English at all levels. In the Japanese section, Spanish and English are taught at all levels. In the Mexican section, Japanese and English are taught at all levels. The language offerings create a multilingual environment across sections. Students use English as a core language for communication and study.

Safeguarding
The school handles personal data of parents and pupils as strictly confidential and protects it under applicable law. Personal data, photographs, audio, and video captured at events or through school cameras are treated and safeguarded for safety and educational purposes, under strict confidentiality. Data are processed and retained only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes of this privacy notice and the academic or administrative relationship. Data are collected through multiple channels: in person, by phone, in writing or digitally, via the ethics line LMJ or QR-based online registrations. The privacy notice covers data about minors, including identification data and health information, and explains the use of cookies on the site. The privacy notice was last updated on March 18, 2026.
Parent Experience

History
LMJ, A.C. symbolizes the long history of friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Japan, forming a community including Japanese workers temporarily and Nikkei (descendants of Japanese born in another country) alongside Mexican families. The need to educate children according to the Japanese system while preserving language and traditions led to the creation of several small schools across Mexico City, later consolidated into a single institution. LMJ, A.C. was inaugurated on September 23, 1977, through a joint effort supported by the Japanese and Mexican governments, led by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mexico, A.C., with collaboration from the three communities. The gymnasium and pool opened in 1979 and the Liceo Preparatoria began in 1984, with daily intercultural exchange becoming integral to the school's academic life. For more than forty years LMJ has stood as a leading educational institution in Mexico, creating a diverse LICEO community united by a shared vision for the future; milestones include 1976 cornerstone laid by President Luis Echeverría; 1977 first Undokai; 2006 visit by Prince Naruhito; and 2017 40th anniversary.

Community
LMJ's community includes Japanese workers, Nikkei, and Mexican families, united by daily intercultural exchange. Intercultural exchange is integrated into daily life through school programs and events. Annual intercultural events include Undokai (sports day) and Bunkasai (cultural festival).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Our facilities are designed for students to develop their competencies and abilities. The campus features an auditorium with 564 seats, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, a medical clinic, a tartan running track, a football field, a gym, and a cafeteria. A security and surveillance network with a 24/7 control center, along with robust biosafety measures and disaster preparedness protocols, protects the school community. A recycling area and drinking fountains support environmental sustainability and reduce plastic waste. The auditorium is equipped with a stage curtain and modern sound and lighting equipment to support ceremonies, performances, and classes.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a football field, a tartan track, a gym, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool. These spaces support physical education, school teams, and extracurricular athletics. The campus provides safe and supervised environments for training and competitions.

Academic Facilities
Education at Liceo Mexicano Japonés is multicultural with emphasis on both Mexico and Japan. English and Japanese are taught at all levels. The Mexican section follows the SEP AEFCM-SEP system and the Preparatory program aligns with DGIRE-UNAM; the Japanese section operates under the Japanese MEXT framework with JLPT certifications from N5 to N1. The school hosts Cambridge English examinations such as Young Learners, KET, PET, FCE, and CAE. The facilities were designed in 1977 by renowned Mexican architects Manuel Rosen Morrison and Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and are equipped with up-to-date technology to support learning. Two sections, Mexican and Japanese, share the campus and provide intercultural experiences.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students participate in sports and cultural clubs and workshops. Clubs include Kendo, cheerleading, and a symphonic band. The school offers cultural and sporting clubs and workshops that contribute to personal development and academics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows UNESCO learning strategies as part of its commitment to education for sustainable development. It has been recognized by Reforma as a top preparatory in Mexico City and supports students' participation in national and international math and science olympiads. Students are prepared to certify in English and Japanese through Cambridge Assessment English and the JLPT, among other internationally recognized certificates. Within the LMJ, there are academies in Español, Matemáticas, Ciencias e Informática to boost study in those subjects.

Arts & Creative
Clubes culturales include Danza mexicana, Banda sinff3nica, Porras, Danza japonesa (Nihon buyoo), Manga (caricatura japonesa), Kateika (manualidades), Artes ple1sticas and Origami. Danza mexicana showcases Mexican folklore through costumes, music and regional dance steps for performances inside and outside the LMJ. Banda sinff3nica provides instruction in instruments and performances with the LMJ Band. Danza japonesa, Manga, Kateika, Artes ple1sticas and Origami cultivate creativity and craftsmanship and foster appreciation for Japanese and Mexican arts.

Cultural & Language
Intercambio cultural features internal exchanges between the Mexican and Japanese sections, with joint classes, activities and events that foster solidarity, respect and empathy across cultures. The Home Visit program lets primary students visit the homes of peers in the other section to learn about daily life, traditions and customs. A temporary entry program permits Mexican and Japanese students to study together in the opposite section. External exchanges include trips to Japan for immersion with homestays and hosting Japanese students here, plus online intercultural sessions with partner schools in Japan and the United States to practice Japanese and English.

Social & Hobbies
Clubes deportivos include Aikido, Ffatbol, Be1squetbol, Natacif3n, Karate-Do, Kendo and Atletismo. These clubs promote physical development and discipline and foster teamwork and resilience. Talleres provide after-school activities such as Taller de juegos (Preescolar) and Taller de tareas (Primaria y Secundaria) to support academic work and socioemotional development.

Leadership & Professional
LMJ prepares students to certify in English and Japanese through Cambridge Assessment English and JLPT. The school promotes continuous professional skills by certifying students in Microsoft Office and Adobe programs. Students participate in national and international competitions in mathematics, science, geography, history and Japanese culture. There are academies in Spanish, Mathematics, Sciences and Informatics to boost study in these subjects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Clubes deportivos promote physical development and discipline, helping students build resilience and healthy habits. Undokai and Bunkasai involve students, teachers, families and alumni in teamwork and cross-cultural exchange. Talleres provide after-school activities that support socioemotional development through games and homework help.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides English and Japanese language programs with language certifications. Students are prepared to certify in English through Cambridge Assessment English and in Japanese through the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). These language offerings support an international learning environment and cross-cultural experiences.

Immersion Programs
The school offers intercultural immersion experiences through cultural and professional immersion programs. Students participate in immersion trips to Canada and Japan to engage with people from different nationalities. A temporary entry program allows students from both sections to study in the Japanese section, deepening understanding of both cultures.
Admissions

Admissions
Download formats: Download the following forms and have them on hand, they will be requested during the enrollment process: Convocatoria Preescolar 2026 - 2027; Convocatoria Primaria 2026 - 2027; Convocatoria Secundaria 2026 - 2027; Convocatoria Preparatoria 2026 - 2027.

Thank you for your interest in Liceo Mexicano Japonés. To begin, a diagram of our admissions process is provided. If you have questions you can call 55-5568-7111 ext. Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00 hrs.

1. First contact: Contact us to schedule your information appointment. This can be done via our phone line 55-5568-7111 ext. Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00–16:00.

2. Informational appointment: Once you have contacted us, an informational appointment is scheduled where you will be attended by the director of the level of interest. In this session you can: visit the facilities; receive an information kit; clarify pending doubts; register and follow up; schedule an interview or entrance exam (depends on the level).

3. Interview / Entrance exam: At this point, the interview or entrance exam for the desired level will be scheduled. After it is carried out, the results are reviewed with the director of the level and/or approval by the Dirección General Sección Académica Mexicana (DGSAM). Results will be delivered 48 hours after the examination.

4. Enrollment: Five business days after the interview, the acceptance letter will be emailed to the parent; with it we proceed to process, with accounting, the bank reference for the enrollment payment and the enrollment envelope, list of supplies, calendars, etc.

Location: Camino a Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 CDMX, México.
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