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The Wingate School

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 570
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Wingate School is a private British international school in Huixquilucan, Mexico City, educating students aged 3 to 18 in English with SEP Spanish to support bilingual proficiency. The curriculum follows a progression from the IEYC and IPC to Lower Cambridge, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Forms 4 and 5, with the first cohort in 2024. The Secondary section opened in 2019 and has grown. It is accredited as a Cambridge International School and authorised IB World School. It is part of Inspired Education, offering exchanges and holiday camps. The campus covers 40,000 square metres across two blocks, with facilities for academics, sport, arts and outdoor learning. Instruction is in English, with SEP Spanish subjects supporting bilingual development; the school emphasises art, music, drama and sport, plus character education. The campus also offers outdoor learning, equestrian activities and a robust co-curricular programme.

Carr Huixquilucan Río Hondo 2042, El Escobal, 52793 Ciudad de México, Méx., Mexico

The Essentials

The Wingate School has 570 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Huixquilucan, on the western edge of Mexico City, The Wingate School sits on a semi-rural, green campus near Interlomas. The campus is described as large, with purpose-built facilities and views of the surrounding hills. It is adjacent to Rancho Mirador, offering woodland walks and opportunities for outdoor learning and equestrian activities.

Stages
Kindergarten (ages 3–5); Primary School (ages 6–12); Secondary School (ages 12–15) with Lower Secondary: UK Years 6–9; IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–18).

Type
Private British international school

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

Bus service
Bus service covers most of the Western (Poniente) areas of the city, including Polanco; routes are GPS-monitored and supervised by a bus monitor; buses arrive by 07:55 am and depart 14:45 (Monday–Thursday) and 13:30 (Friday); a late bus is available leaving at 16:20 for extracurricular activities.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Wingate School participates in the Inspired Global Exchange Programme. Stays range from five weeks to a full academic year at Inspired schools around the world. Exchange students reside in premium boarding houses and experience round-the-clock education and weekend activities.

Uniform Requirement
All students wear a uniform daily. Uniforms are supplied by BestLook and can be purchased at BestLook locations or online.

Food Options
Optional hot lunch is available from Monday to Thursday. The hot lunch includes a protein option, a vegetarian dish, a side dish, fruit, and vegetables.

Governance and Ownership
The Wingate School is part of Inspired Education, a global group of more than 122 premium schools across five continents.
Fees
Application fee
- The school does not publish a fixed application or registration fee amount in its publicly available admissions materials. Parents are instructed to contact the School Office for application procedures and availability.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The Wingate School does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule showing per-term or per-year tuition amounts for each year group on its admissions pages. No official breakdown of tuition by Nursery, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE years or IB years is available in the school's published materials.
- Independent school-directory listings report an estimated annual tuition range for The Wingate School for the 2026 period. That directory lists an annual tuition range of EUR 168,300 to EUR 299,200; this represents an external estimate rather than an itemised fee schedule by year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's publicly available pages do not publish a detailed billing schedule (term dates for invoicing), payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or discount/early-payment terms. Families should expect that the school handles billing and payment arrangements directly through the School Office, but specific payment timing and terms are not shown in the published materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The Wingate School operates as a day school on its Huixquilucan campus and provides school transport and extended hours; there is no description of on‑campus boarding or residential provision. The school does reference that exchange or global‑programme placements at partner schools use premium boarding houses abroad, but no on‑site boarding option or boarding fee schedule is published for Wingate itself. Therefore, there are no published on‑campus boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniforms: students are required to wear a school uniform. A specific uniform price list is not published in the school's public materials.
- Extracurricular activities: one standard extracurricular activity is included in the tuition fee for Primary and Secondary. Additional extracurricular options (for example riding in partnership with a neighbouring riding school) and some optional activities or trips may incur extra charges. A separate price list for optional activities, trips, transport, lunch or extended‑hours services is not published publicly.
- Transport and meals: optional hot lunch, and a GPS‑monitored bus service covering western areas of the city (including Polanco) are offered; corresponding fees for transport and the meal service are not listed in public materials.
- School materials, examinations and external exam fees: no public, itemised list of charges for textbooks, examination entry (IGCSE/IB), activity trips, or specialist resources is published. Families should budget for potential additional costs in these categories.

Refund information
- The school's public pages do not include a published refund policy for deposits, tuition prepayments or cancelled registrations. No specific refund conditions, deadlines or administrative refund processes are available in the school's publicly visible admissions or policy pages.

Fee payment options
- The school's published materials do not list accepted payment methods (for example domestic bank transfer, international wire, credit card, or online payment portal). Families should contact the School Office to confirm accepted payment methods and to obtain banking or payment instructions.

Summary of findings and next step for families (brief factual note)
- The Wingate School provides clear information about its age range (3–18), curriculum, included standard extracurricular activity for Primary and Secondary, transport and meal options; however, the school does not publish a detailed, year‑by‑year tuition schedule, application fee amount, billing calendar, boarding fees, refund policy, or payment-method list in its publicly available materials. Families seeking exact per-term or per-year tuition figures, explicit application/registration fees, billing dates, scholarship details, refund terms, and a list of accepted payment methods must obtain those figures directly from the School Office or official fee schedule provided to applicants.
Academics

The Wingate School teaches IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Wingate School teaches in English, and the Primary curriculum is delivered in English with Spanish taught about 20% of the time as a language and through Mexican history and geography. The school is fully incorporated into the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP). The curriculum emphasizes art, physical education and music; art is taught through IPC units, students learn instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, double-bass and percussion, and two PE lessons are provided per week. The technology program develops 21st-century skills including creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration, information literacy and critical thinking. The curriculum follows a structured progression from IEYC and IPC to Lower Cambridge, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Forms 4 and 5, with the first cohort in 2024. The Secondary section opened in August 2019 and has grown since.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Wingate School runs a School of Character that embeds virtues and values into daily learning from kindergarten onward, fostering integrity, resilience, and social responsibility. A Psychology team supports the socio-emotional development of students and monitors well-being. Character education is integrated across the curriculum and features in stand-alone classes. The School of Character and related programmes reflect Wingate's commitment to developing well-rounded, principled learners. Wingate is a member of the Association for Character Education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Wingate School delivers a British international education in English for students aged 3 to 18. Core subjects are taught in English by expert, native English-speaking teachers across all key stages. Spanish-language subjects are taught under the SEP programme to support bilingual proficiency. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English, with a Spanish option for a bilingual IB diploma.

Mental Wellbeing
The Wingate School prioritises social and emotional well-being as part of its holistic education. A dedicated Psychology team supports the socio-emotional development of students. Virtues and values are embedded through the School of Character and stand-alone classes. Extracurricular activities and the broader curriculum support emotional, social, and personal growth.
Parent Experience

History
The Wingate School is a British international school in Mexico City offering education in English for ages 3 to 18 and a bilingual pathway. The campus is in Huixquilucan near Interlomas, and has expanded to exceed 40,000 square metres with facilities for academics, sports, arts, and outdoor learning. The school is accredited as a Cambridge International School and is an authorised IB World School offering IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The Wingate School is part of Inspired Education, and participates in global programs such as the Inspired Global Exchange Programme and Global Holiday Camps. Tom Wingate is the Founding Head.

Community
A happy and cohesive community is central to the school culture, with a broad extracurricular program and a School of Character. The PTA plays an active role in school initiatives and organizes events such as the annual International Carnival, which recently welcomed over 1,500 attendees. The PTA supports a Homeroom Parents system to facilitate communication between families and the school. The school hosts university visits and supports students' participation in international activities such as Model United Nations abroad.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA plays an active role in school initiatives. It organizes events such as the annual International Carnival, which recently welcomed over 1,500 attendees. It supports a Homeroom Parents system to facilitate communication between families and the school. PTA activities are part of Wingate's community-building efforts and are connected to ongoing school initiatives.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Wingate School is a British international school in Huixquilucan, Mexico City, serving students aged 3 to 18 and delivering instruction in English with SEP Spanish subjects to support bilingualism. The campus comprises two purpose-built buildings: one houses Kindergarten and Primary, and the other houses the Secondary. Kindergarten has its own outdoor play area, while Primary provides a well-stocked library, a multi-purpose room, a cafeteria, and bright classrooms with small classroom libraries. The Secondary block includes a large library, a science lab, and a multipurpose room used for Irish Dancing, Tae Kwon Do, and drama, plus a cafeteria and indoor assembly space. There are two sports areas for breaks, one covered, and two grass fields, with a premium sports complex featuring a full-sized astroturf pitch; a nearby ranch offers outdoor learning and equestrian activities.

Sports Facilities
The Wingate School features a premium on-site sports complex with a full-sized astroturf pitch. It has two grass fields used for breaks and sports, and two dedicated sport areas for student breaks, one of which is covered. These facilities support a wide range of physical education and team sports across the campus.

Academic Facilities
Two purpose-built blocks accommodate learning: Kindergarten/Primary and Secondary. The Primary area has a well-stocked library, a multi-purpose room, a cafeteria, and bright classrooms with small classroom libraries. There are Primary playground facilities for outdoor learning. The Secondary block includes a large library, a science laboratory, and a multipurpose room used for drama, Irish dancing, and Tae Kwon Do, plus a cafeteria and an indoor assembly area. The campus includes equipped STEM and science laboratories to support science and technology learning. The curriculum combines the UK national curriculum with Mexican national programme subjects and is taught in English, with IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme available for older students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Secondary block has a multipurpose room used for Irish Dancing, Tae Kwon Do, and drama. Primary pupils learn to play a musical instrument and participate in inter-school sports with coaching. Character Education is integrated as part of the curriculum. The Inspired Global Exchange Programme offers stays at Inspired schools around the world, and Inspired Global Holiday Camps provide activities during school breaks.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Wingate School provides a British international education delivered in English, with SEP-mandated Spanish subjects to support bilingual proficiency. The IB Diploma Programme is offered for the upper years, with progression through IGCSE and participation in Model United Nations conferences abroad. STEM is a core element of the learning model, taught as a co-curricular activity, and robotics is available as an extracurricular option. Specialist university and careers counselling supports subject choices and higher education planning.

Arts & Creative
The Wingate School has spaces for art, drama and dance on campus. The music program is central and includes an orchestra with musicians playing violin, viola, cello and double bass. The co-curricular programme encompasses arts and cultural activities beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction, with SEP-mandated Spanish subjects enabling bilingual proficiency. Students can learn a third language in the secondary years. The Global Exchange Programme offers stays at Inspired schools around the world, expanding cultural experience. Global Holiday Camps provide international learning experiences during school breaks.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities, including more than 28 sports teams weekly and elite coaching. Inter-school competitions and cultural activities provide opportunities for social engagement and teamwork. Character education and a School of Character are integral parts of student life.

Community & Service
A School of Character runs parallel to academics, embedding virtues and social responsibility into daily learning. The Wingate School is a member of the Association for Character Education. Character education is integrated throughout the curriculum and in stand-alone classes.

Leadership & Professional
Students receive personalised university and careers counselling through a specialist programme. The programme helps students select IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme subjects that align with their strengths and aspirations. Inspired partnerships with tutors and education experts support university applications in the UK and USA; a substantial share of graduates gain admission to preferred universities, including Russell Group and Ivy League institutions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus features a premium sports complex with a full-sized astroturf pitch. The ranch area nearby offers outdoor learning, equestrian activities, and nature walks. Virtues and social-emotional well-being are supported through character education and a holistic, values-based approach to student development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across the school. Spanish is taught as part of the Mexican national programme (SEP). The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English, with a pathway to a bilingual diploma through Spanish as a language option. In Secondary, students can learn a third language.

Bilingual Teaching
The Wingate School offers a bilingual education with English as the language of instruction for ages 3 to 18. SEP-mandated subjects are taught in Spanish as part of the Mexican national programme. This structure enables students to become bilingual in English and Spanish. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English, with a pathway to the IB Bilingual Diploma through Spanish as a language option.

Immersion Programs
Through the Inspired Global Exchange Programme, students can stay at Inspired schools worldwide for stays ranging from five weeks to a full academic year. Exchanges enhance language skills and cultural immersion, with destinations including Spain, the UK, Switzerland, South Africa, and Vietnam. Participants reside in premium boarding houses and engage in round‑the‑clock education during their stays.
Admissions

Admissions
The Wingate School welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds who fulfil our academic profile and contribute to the school ethos and community. It is a Cambridge International School and an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The curriculum follows a structured progression from the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) through Lower Cambridge, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English by highly qualified teachers, and a pathway to the IB Bilingual Diploma is available through Spanish as a language option. Main classroom teachers are native English speakers. The school offers online and flexible admissions processes as well as transition support for families relocating to Mexico City. Information sessions for the 2023-2024 Academic year were held on October 8, November 26, and January 28. The admissions process consists of an interview with the parents and an evaluation of the pupil. To apply, complete the online application form; details of what to expect, timings, refunds, and notifications are included on the form. A registration for information sessions is available, and a virtual tour is offered. Mid-year admissions are possible provided places exist; please contact the School Office to verify availability and next steps. Applicants from abroad can arrange long-distance interviews and submit electronic documents. The Wingate School has over 520 students, more than 75 academic teaching staff, and about 30 nationalities in the school community. 100% of primary students learn to play a musical instrument.

Waitlist
Our school has waiting lists in several year groups; therefore, we recommend that parents begin the application process in November prior to entry when the admissions process opens.
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