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West Heights International School

Mexico, Monterrey

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 422
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, French
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

West Heights International School in Mexico offers a bespoke, international education for students aged 3 to 14. The program is transdisciplinary and holistic, guided by the WestHi-Framework, centering on integrity, emotional connection, skills, true potential, human awareness, and critical thinking. Learning unfolds through inquiry-based units that connect ideas across subjects and cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, global mindedness, creativity, and emotional intelligence. From kindergarten, students participate in a 1:1 iPad program and learn in flexible i-Learning classrooms designed to support collaboration and social learning, with a campus built around independent buildings by grade level and extensive sports facilities. The school promotes a global mindset, a bicultural environment, and international-level programs, with English-language instructors holding international certification. The Warriors program and distinctive house-like culture foster leadership and responsibility. The campus includes an auditorium for performances and robust arts, science, and technology integration, preparing students for continued success in a rapidly changing world.

Calle Richard E. Byrd No. 1600, Residencial Puerta de Hierro, 64349 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

The Essentials

West Heights International School has 422 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location

Calle Richard E. Byrd No. 1600, Fraccionamiento Puerta de Hierro, Monterrey, N.L., C.P. 64349, Mexico. The school is located in Puerta de Hierro and can be reached at (81) 2270-3530.

Stages

Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

Type

The school is an international school.

Country affiliation

Mexico
Diving Deeper

House System

Sorority Houses – Jr. High

Governance and Ownership

Officially incorporated into the Nuevo León Ministry of Education; affiliated with Grupo Educativo JOMASA.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application or registration fee amount is published. For the current application/registration fee and the exact process for enrolling a new student, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@westheights.edu.mx or Tel. (81) 2270.3530.

Tuition fees by school year (Preschool / Elementary / Middle School)
- The school does not publish detailed tuition amounts for Preschool, Elementary or Middle School on publicly accessible pages. Termly or annual tuition figures for each year group are provided directly by the school through the Admissions or School Services channels. To obtain specific tuition amounts per term and per year group, contact Admissions at the above email or phone number.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly posted, itemized billing schedule (termly, monthly or annual invoicing calendar) or detailed payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, discounts for early/full-year payments) are available in public-facing materials. The school uses a parent portal / shopping-basket system for school commerce, and billing details are managed through the school's administrative channels. Families receive the official billing schedule and payment terms directly from the school at admission or via the parent portal.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service; the school operates as a day school and offers Day Care (after-school care) for Preschool and Primary students. No boarding fees apply because boarding provision is not offered.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, Day Care, extracurriculars, etc.)
- Uniforms: Use of the complete uniform is mandatory. Uniforms are requested at the start of the school year via the school's parent portal; uniform purchase costs are billed through that portal or the school's purchasing system.
- Meals / Cafeteria: The school operates a cafeteria offering daily meals and a planned lunch menu; lunch and cafeteria services are offered for a cost and are charged separately from tuition as part of school services.
- Day Care: After-school Day Care is available for Preschool and Primary students (hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday). This service is flexible (hourly or full-period options) and is charged in addition to regular tuition. Families select and pay for the Day Care option they require.
- Extracurriculars / Activities: Extracurricular classes and representative teams are offered; participation and any associated fees (coaching, materials, competitions) are handled as separate charges. Specific costs per activity are provided when families enroll in those activities.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy or detailed refund terms for tuition, registration, uniforms, Day Care, extracurriculars, or cafeteria services are available on public pages. Refund, withdrawal and cancellation procedures (including any deadlines and pro rata refunds if applicable) are managed by the school's administrative offices and are provided to families in the official enrollment documentation or billing statements. For the school's refund policy and specific conditions, contact Admissions or School Services.

Fee payment options
- Public materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash). The presence of a shopping-basket/parent portal indicates online payment capability for purchases (uniforms, services), but the exact payment instruments accepted (Visa/Mastercard/AMEX, bank transfer, direct debit) are not detailed publicly. Payment options and banking details are provided directly to families through the school's billing statements or parent portal.

Summary of availability
- Specific numeric fees for application, tuition (per term and per year group), boarding (not applicable), detailed billing calendar, refund terms and accepted payment instruments are not published on the school's public pages. Contact Admissions at admissions@westheights.edu.mx or Tel. (81) 2270.3530 to obtain the current, detailed fee schedule and official payment/refund terms for the 2026/27 academic year (or the most recent available year).
Academics

West Heights International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum

Transdisciplinary and holistic curriculum guided by the WestH i-Framework, which emphasizes Wholeness, Emotional Connection, Skills, True Potential, Humanity Awareness, and Innovative Thinkers. Learning occurs through units of inquiry that build deep understanding of central ideas across subjects. The program emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, global mindedness, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Flexible i-Learning classrooms support collaboration and social learning, and the curriculum integrates 21st-century skills.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The West Heights framework is built on Wholeness, Emotional Connection, Skills, True Potential, Human Awareness, and Critical Thinking. This framework supports Holistic Education and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to foster athletic, cultural, technological, and scientific skills, in an environment where students feel happy, safe, and inspired. The program actively engages students, teachers, parents, and the community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Teachers are highly qualified educational professionals and internationally certified as English language instructors. There is a high level of English proficiency emphasized in the Quality Policy.

Mental Wellbeing

The environment is described as one where students feel happy, safe, and inspired on a modern campus designed for learning. The holistic education approach underscores wellbeing as part of the overall development.
Parent Experience

Community

The West Heights community is built on a Holistic Education philosophy and its WestHi-Framework, consisting of Wholeness, Emotional Connection, Skills, True Potential, Human Awareness, and Critical Thinking. The campus is new and modern, designed to foster learning and the development of athletic, cultural, technological, and scientific skills, with independent buildings by academic level, extensive sports areas, and an auditorium. The mission describes fostering critical and innovative thinkers with a global mindset through a holistic program that actively involves students, teachers, parents, and the community. The Warriors culture encourages students to be visionary and to embody the Warrior spirit, with the motto Go Warriors!
Facilities

Facilities Overview

International education and cutting-edge technology prepare students for a limitless future. From kindergarten, students use 1:1 iPads as a key learning tool for interactive learning. West Heights emphasizes an integral, holistic approach to education and views the world as an interconnected system. The WestHi-Framework centers on integrity, emotional connection, skills, true potential, human awareness, and critical thinking. Teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. Learning is transdisciplinary, with inquiry-led units guiding student understanding across paths.

Sports Facilities

Independent buildings are organized by academic level. There are extensive sports areas on campus. An auditorium is available for assemblies and performances. The facilities are designed to support sports, sciences, technology, and cultural activities.

Academic Facilities

The school features technology-enabled learning spaces, including flexible i-Learning classrooms. From kindergarten, students use 1:1 iPads as a learning tool. Classrooms are designed with flexible furniture to foster collaboration and social learning. Academic programs incorporate 21st-century skills and emphasize emotional intelligence.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extensive sports areas and an auditorium support sports, science, technology, and cultural activities. WARRIORS programs encourage students to be visionaries and to embody the Warrior spirit. Warrior values emphasize responsibility and leadership in pursuing ideals. Students participate in projects and tasks that foster critical thinking, global mindset, creativity, perseverance, and effective public speaking.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

West Heights follows a Holistic Education philosophy and uses the WestHi-Framework—built on Wholeness, Emotional Connection, Skills, True Potential, Human Awareness, and Critical Thinking—to guide its approach. The campus is new and modern, designed to foster learning and the development of athletic, cultural, technological, and scientific skills, an environment where students feel happy, safe, and inspired. The curriculum supports top-tier academic excellence with independent buildings by grade level, extensive sports facilities, and a fully equipped auditorium. The teaching staff are highly qualified professionals, specialized in their fields, and English-language instructors with international certification.

Arts & Creative

The infrastructure supports cultural activities alongside sports, science, and technology. An auditorium provides space for performances and cultural events. Arts and creative pursuits are integrated into the school's comprehensive education. Students participate in cultural activities as part of daily life.

Cultural & Language

West Heights fosters a globally minded learning environment, encouraging openness to different cultures and ways of thinking. English language proficiency is prioritized; teachers are internationally certified as English-language instructors. The school offers international-level academic programs to support global education. West Heights is a bicultural institution with high academic standards and international academic programs.

Social & Hobbies

The school provides extensive sports facilities and a variety of cultural activities for students. Students participate in athletic and cultural programs that foster teamwork, discipline, and creativity. Recreational clubs and interest-based groups are encouraged as part of daily life.

Community & Service

West Heights involves students, teachers, parents, and the community in its comprehensive educational program. The school emphasizes community engagement as part of holistic education. Programs connect school life with wider community goals and opportunities for service.

Leadership & Professional

The school has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2018, reflecting its focus on technology integration. The Warrior program encourages leadership, vision, responsibility, and the Warrior spirit among students. The teaching staff are highly qualified professionals, specialized in their fields, and English-language instructors with international certification. The curriculum promotes critical and innovative thinking with a global mindset.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The new campus is designed to keep students happy, safe, and inspired. Extensive sports facilities support physical well-being, while cultural and technological activities support social and mental well-being. The WestHi-Framework emphasizes emotional connection, integrity, skills, true potential, human consciousness, and critical thinking as part of a holistic approach to students' development.
Languages

Language Provision

West Heights is a bicultural institution with a high level of English. The teachers are highly qualified education professionals who are internationally certified as English language instructors. The Quality Policy notes a high level of English as a customer-satisfaction attribute.
Admissions

Admissions

West Heights International School invites families to contact the Admissions Department and fill out the admissions form. West Heights is located at Ave. Richard E. Byrd #1600, Puerta de Hierro, Monterrey, NL, CP 64349. Thank you for your interest in West Heights International School. We hope to assist you through the admissions process. To contact our Admissions Department, please fill out the form. The form asks for Student's Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Current School, Father or Guardian's Name, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Email, Mother's Name, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Email. The school offers Preschool, Elementary School, and Middle School. West Heights International School is officially incorporated into the Nuevo León Ministry of Education: Preschool 19PJN1224Y; Primary 19PPR0227E; Secondary 19PES0186O.
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