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Madison Campus Monterrey

Mexico, Monterrey

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 550
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Madison Monterrey Campus is the first Madison Campus, founded in 1978, and is a private international school in Monterrey, Mexico serving students aged three to sixteen. The campus delivers an International Baccalaureate program: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for early adolescents, with a strong emphasis on inquiry, intercultural understanding, and real-world application. The Pre-School maintains 100% English instruction to support language immersion, while Elementary offers a bilingual English–Spanish program and a strong reading focus. The curriculum integrates technology to reinforce Math, Science, and Language, and includes dedicated labs for Music, Science, Art PYP, and STEAM. Facilities include a neuromotor gym, library, cafeteria, and outdoor fields for basketball and soccer. Beyond academics, the school runs Mental Health Awareness Projects, and a socio-emotional program, including Star Promise: Tell An Adult Right Away. A variety of Arts, Languages, and Sports clubs complement the IB program.

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The Essentials

Madison Campus Monterrey has 550 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Prol. Marsella 3055, Col. Altavista, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64840, Mexico. The campus is in the Altavista neighborhood of Monterrey. Phone: 8183595166.

Stages
Nursery; Pre-School; Elementary; Middle School

Type
Private international school; part of the Madison Group of Schools

Country affiliation
Mexico
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
After School Daycare provides supervised activities after school for nursery through 3rd grade, including lunch and light dinner, homework assistance, and recreational activities; operates Monday to Friday from immediately after school until 6:00 PM.

Food Options
The cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch for students, staff and faculty, with a variety of dishes including soups, salads, fruits, vegetables, drinks, snacks and desserts. Cafeteria service is run through an Electronic Wallet System; funds are deposited into a family-linked account and students pay with a Student ID card. Parents receive an email detailing each purchase and the remaining balance. There is no enrollment fee for cafeteria service; replacement cost for a lost ID card is 100 pesos. The current month's menus for students and daycare lunches are posted on the page.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Madison Group of Schools, a Group of International Schools located in multiple Mexican cities, including Madison Campus Monterrey, Madison International School, Instituto Anglo Británico Apodaca and Instituto Anglo Británico Cumbres, Madison Campus Chihuahua, and Madison Country-Merida.
Fees
Application / Admission fees
- There is an admission test fee that is reimbursed when the family pays the enrollment (inscripción) fee.

Tuition fees by school year / level (published amounts available)
- Guardería / Maternal: Inscripción MXN 10,680; Colegiatura mensual MXN 4,480.
- Preescolar: Inscripción MXN 14,100; Colegiatura mensual MXN 6,290.
- Primaria: Inscripción MXN 16,750; Colegiatura mensual MXN 7,920.
- Secundaria: Inscripción MXN 17,730; Colegiatura mensual MXN 8,680.

Notes about these tuition figures
- The numbers above are published by a third-party school-costs summary and are shown here as specific fee amounts for each level.
- No itemized per-term or full annual schedule (number of monthly payments per year or exact term instalment counts) is published alongside those amounts on the school's public pages; families should note the amounts above are presented as the campus's monthly colegiatura (monthly tuition) and a one-time inscripción (registration/enrollment) charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Enrollment requires completion of enrollment forms and payment at the time of registration; the site notes payments are made when enrolling but does not publish a detailed public billing calendar, the number of instalments, or late‑payment penalties.

Boarding fees
- The campus operates as a day school (no boarding programme); there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring additional fees
- Transportation (school bus) is offered as a service; any separate route or monthly route fee for bus service is not published in the available materials.
- After‑school daycare is offered for younger grades and includes food; any separate fee for this programme is not published in the available materials.
- Uniforms, school materials, extracurricular activity fees, examination or certification fees, and other incidental charges are not itemised with amounts in the publicly available pages.

Refund information
- The admission test fee is reimbursed against the enrollment (inscripción) payment. No other publicly posted refund policy (for inscripción, colegiatura prepayments, cancellations, or withdrawal refunds) is available on the school's published pages.

Fee payment options
- Listed payment methods for the campus in public directory listings include: cash, cheque, MasterCard and Visa. No comprehensive, official list of accepted online platforms or bank transfer details is published on the school's public pages.

Brief summary of search and gaps
- The school's public pages include admissions process information (including the admission-test reimbursement) but do not publish a full, current official fee schedule or detailed billing calendar for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) on the pages reviewed. The latest level-specific numeric fee amounts located are from a third‑party school-costs summary and are presented above with citation.
Academics

Madison Campus Monterrey teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
Nursery emphasizes motor development, language, socialization, and integration into the educational environment, with English introduced as basic vocabulary (colors, numbers, animals, family members, and common foods). The program includes specialized classes such as Art, Music, Physical Education, Early Stimulation, and Library. Pre-School provides 100% English instruction to support language immersion and solid foundations; the program emphasizes Language, Early Stimulation and Music, and from K3 includes Computers and a Science Laboratory. Elementary offers a bilingual English–Spanish program with a strong reading focus and uses technology to reinforce Math, Science, and Language; it includes Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Computers and a Science Laboratory. Middle School uses Trans-disciplinary Projects aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme to foster holistic learning and practical application, and includes Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Computers and Science Laboratory.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mental Health Awareness Projects and Campaigns include Star Promise: Tell an Adult Right Away; Mental Health Campaign; Socio-Emotional Learning Program; School for Parents; the presence of a Psychology Department supports student wellbeing; the main purpose is to educate, sensitize and empathize with the Madison community and promote a sense of belonging and wellbeing among all students. It also emphasizes helping students know themselves, identify their emotions, and channel each feeling appropriately with guidance from caregivers and teachers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Nursery emphasizes language development with English vocabulary; Pre-School classes are 100% in English to support complete language immersion and solid foundations in English; Elementary combines English and Spanish programs with a stimulating reading program and technology tools to reinforce Math, Science, and Language; Middle School uses Trans-disciplinary Projects (MYP) with holistic learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Emotional Wellbeing program, which includes mental health awareness initiatives and campaigns and resources for families (School for Parents), led in part by a Psychology Department to support student and family wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Madison Monterrey was the first Madison Campus, founded in spring 1978 to offer Nursery through Middle School education. It began as Madison Bilingual School with a Montessori program and 36 students, and became the first of six Madison Campuses. In 1993 Instituto Anglo Británico was established in Apodaca, the group's second campus. In 1994, high bilingual demand led to adopting a bilingual model and the school was renamed Madison Bilingual School. In 1999 two more campuses opened in Chihuahua and Torreón, and the IB registration process began; Primary Years Program was authorized in 2003 and Middle Years Program in 2007. In 2011 the IBO accredited La Herradura campus to teach the elementary program PEP and the Middle Years Program (MYP).

Community
The Madison Campus Monterrey maintains a Madison community life with News and Events to share school updates and celebrate community activities. The Events page provides a monthly calendar with options to print or subscribe to calendars (iCal, Google Calendar, and ICS) for easy participation. The Events page shows entries such as September 2024 activities, illustrating ongoing community programming. News and Events foster engagement among students, families and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus has classrooms for multiple levels and a nursery. It includes a library and a cafeteria. A neuromotor gym supports movement and physical development. There are fields for basketball and soccer. Dedicated labs support learning in music, science, art (PYP), and STEAM.

Sports Facilities
Basketball and soccer fields are available. The campus includes a neuromotor gym for movement-based activities. Outdoor fields support team sports and PE. Indoor spaces host gym-related activities and PE sessions.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms serve learners across levels. The nursery provides early years education. The campus features a library for reading and research. Labs include Music Lab, Science Lab, Art PYP, and STEAM labs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music Lab supports music education and rehearsals. Art PYP spaces provide opportunities for visual arts. STEAM labs offer hands-on projects outside the core curriculum. These spaces enable enrichment activities beyond core classes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers International Baccalaureate programs. The IB programs are international and designed to be adaptable to any country, culture, creed, or language. The main focus of the IB programs is on the student, reflecting a constructivist approach. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered for children aged 3 to 11 and centers on the social, physical, emotional, and cultural development of the child, in addition to academics.

Arts & Creative
The facilities include a Music Lab for music education and performances. Art PYP spaces support visual arts within the IB framework. STEAM labs enable hands-on exploration across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Cultural & Language
The IB profile is international and designed to be adaptable to any country, culture, creed or language. IB programs are international and based on constructivism with a student-centered focus. PYP is one of the three IB programs offered and is for ages 3 to 11. It centers on the holistic development of the child, addressing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academics.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities complement the Madison Monterrey education by promoting integral development and a balance between academics and sports. A great variety of activities is offered to help students experience and improve their physical abilities. Basketball is offered as an academy. Soccer and Taekwondo are also offered.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school runs Mental Health Awareness Projects and Campaigns. Star Promise: Tell An Adult Right Away raises awareness about bullying and its impact on students' emotional wellbeing. Mental Health Campaign educates on socio-emotional needs, including diversity, respect, inclusion, and solidarity. Socio-Emotional Learning Program promotes CASEL core competencies—kindness, responsibility, honesty, respect, and reflection; School for Parents guides families on education, wellbeing, parenting, and mental health to build a conscious and informed community.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the languages used in instruction. Nursery introduces English vocabulary and exposure. Pre-School classes are 100% in English. Elementary offers both English and Spanish instruction with a bilingual program.

Bilingual Teaching
Nursery emphasizes language development; English is introduced as basic vocabulary (colors, numbers, animals, family members, and common foods). Pre-School has all classes taught 100% in English to support complete language immersion and English acquisition. Elementary uses English and Spanish, with a robust reading program in both languages.

Immersion Programs
Pre-School is 100% taught in English, providing complete language immersion. Nursery exposes students to English through vocabulary development. Elementary uses bilingual programming in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment Process
Preschool
1. Interview: The School Director or an appointed director conducts a formal interview with the family to discuss the child's needs and readiness for the Preschool program. The interview helps determine fit for the Preschool track and informs the next steps in the admissions process. Family members should share information about learning goals and any special considerations. This interview establishes the initial expectations for enrollment.
2. Evaluation: An evaluation with the area coordinator is conducted to assess the child's development and suitability for the Preschool track. The evaluation is used to guide admissions decisions and is scheduled by appointment. The coordinator reviews performance indicators and readiness for school routines. Results help determine eligibility for enrollment.
3. Enrollment forms and payments: After receiving enrollment forms, the family completes them and makes the proper payments. These forms and payments initiate the enrollment process. There is an admission test administered individually with a prior appointment, and there is a cost for the exam which will be reimbursed with the enrollment fee. The step advances once forms and payments are received.
4. Documentation: Bring birth certificate, certificate of prior studies, two small color photos, copy of CURP, copy of vaccination certificate, good conduct letter, and statement of no debts with prior school. The listed documents are required to finalize enrollment. The admission test cost is reimbursed as part of the enrollment fee.
Elementary & Middle School
1. Interview: The School Director or an appointed director conducts a formal interview with the family to discuss the child's needs and readiness for the Elementary & Middle School program. The interview helps determine fit for the program and outlines next steps in admissions. Family members provide information on academic history and learning goals as relevant. This interview sets the stage for the admissions process.
2. Admission test: The admission test is administered and must be approved to continue with enrollment. The test is conducted individually with a prior appointment. There is a cost for the exam which will be reimbursed with the enrollment fee. Successful completion and approval are required to move to the enrollment forms stage.
3. Enrollment forms and payments: After receiving enrollment forms, the family completes them and makes the proper payments. These forms and payments progress the enrollment. The next step is submitting the required certificates and documents.
4. Documentation: Bring birth certificate; grades for the prior school year and/or current school year (SE); two small color photos; copy of CURP; good conduct letter; statement of no debts with prior school. The documents support enrollment eligibility. The admission test cost is reimbursed with the enrollment fee.
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