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Modern American School - Mexico City

Mexico, Mexico City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 345
Type Co-educational
Opened 1952
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Modern American School in Mexico City is a coeducational, bilingual institution serving ages 3 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum. English instruction begins in Pre-school and Primary, then continues in Junior High and High School with English-taught courses alongside SEP and UNAM programs, supporting language mastery and eligibility for Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE) as well as external exams such as SAT and TOEFL. The campus features Chemistry, Biology and Physics laboratories; Primary and Junior High School computer labs (one computer per student); a library; an infirmary; and arts spaces including a Preschool/Kindergarten Painting Room, a dance hall, and music rooms. Sports facilities include four children's basketball courts, four official courts, a gym and running tracks, with Farallon as a campus outdoor area. Architecture and engineering are offered in Junior High and High School, and after-school programs span robotics, chess, photography, choir, journalism, and creative writing, with French as a third language, and beyond.

www.modernamerican.edu.mx

Cerro del Hombre 18, Romero de Terreros, Coyoacán, 04310 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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The Essentials

Modern American School - Mexico City has 345 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Cerro del Hombre 18, Colonia Romero de Terreros, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04310, Mexico. Located in the southern part of Mexico City, Cerro del Hombre is approximately halfway between Avenida Universidad and the Mega Comercial Mexicana, with access a half-block from Miguel Ángel de Quevedo.

Stages
Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3; Prefirst English; Primary; Secondary; Preparatoria (High School).

Type
coeducational bilingual school

Additional learning support
School psychologist and MAS Prevención program provide mental health and wellbeing support for students, parents, and staff.

Religious affiliation
Secular

School day structure
Preschool: 7:50–13:15; Prefirst English: 7:20–13:55; Primary: 7:20–14:10; Secondary: 7:00–14:30; Preparatoria: 7:00–14:30.

Bus service
School bus transportation is available; ten monthly payments of 3,700 MXN. Transportation costs are separate from tuition and include routes and after-school transport.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Registration fee
- One‑time registration (new enrolment) fee: Mex$ 16,100.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term/payment detail)
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition Mex$ 138,000. This is billed as the equivalent of 10 monthly payments of Mex$ 13,800 (Mex$ 13,800 × 10 = Mex$ 138,000). The first year for a newly enrolled Kindergarten 1 student totals Mex$ 154,100 when the one‑time registration fee is added.

- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition Mex$ 138,000.

- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition Mex$ 138,000.

- Grade 1 (age 6) through Grade 5 (age 10): Annual tuition Mex$ 185,300 per year (each grade listed).

- Grade 6 (age 11) through Grade 8 (age 13): Annual tuition Mex$ 238,900 per year (each grade listed).

- Grade 9 (age 14) through Grade 12 (age 17): Annual tuition Mex$ 240,500 per year (each grade listed).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is structured into ten monthly payments (example: Kindergarten 1 shown as Mex$ 13,800 × 10 = Mex$ 138,000), indicating a ten‑month billing cycle.
- The academic year follows a mid‑August start to early July end; tuition billing follows the school's academic cycle.

Boarding fees
- The Modern American School is a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- School supplies: the school offers a school supplies option through an Amazon store for families. Costs for supplies are additional and vary by level and chosen package.
- Extracurricular / after‑school activities: the school runs afternoon and extracurricular activities; some activities may carry extra fees depending on the program.
- Textbooks, exam fees, field trips, uniforms, and specialist program fees may apply depending on grade and chosen services; these are charged in addition to standard tuition where applicable. (Specific itemised amounts are not listed in the published annual tuition figures above.)

Refund information
- No separate, itemised public refund policy for tuition or registration fees is published with the school's publicly listed fee schedule; families should review the school's formal admissions or finance documents for the detailed refund and cancellation terms that govern enrolment.

Fee payment options
- An online payment portal ("Pay Online") is available for making payments. Specific accepted payment methods (for example: which credit/debit card brands or exact bank transfer instructions) are managed through the school's payment service.

Summary points for parents
- Expect a one‑time registration fee of Mex$ 16,100 for new enrolments.
- Annual tuition ranges by grade from Mex$ 138,000 (Kindergarten levels) up to Mex$ 240,500 (upper grades). Annual tuition is commonly billed as ten monthly payments (example: Mex$ 13,800 × 10 for K1).
- The school operates as a day school (no boarding).
- Additional, itemised charges for supplies, activities, trips, or specialist services may apply beyond the tuition figures listed above.
Academics

Modern American School - Mexico City teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Prefirst English precedes Primary, in which the child formally learns to understand, read and write in English. In Junior High and High School, English-taught courses accompany the SEP and UNAM programs, with the aim of language mastery and eligibility for Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE) as well as external exams such as SAT and TOEFL. The programs prepare students for college through disciplined study, research and reading.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Admissions

Admissions
Welcome to Modern American School. Parents interested in enrolling their child should fill the enrollment form and schedule an appointment for an interview and assessment. Open House is an event for families interested in enrolling their child in Kindergarten to learn about our educational model and facilities. To begin the enrollment process, fill out the enrollment form to request an appointment for your child's interview. Phone: 55-5658-4766. Modern American School. Cerro del Hombre 18, Col. Romero de Terreros, 04310 Mexico City, Mexico.
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