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Winpenny 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 550
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Winpenny School is a British international school located in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City, serving children from age 3 to 18 (Kinder 1 to Grade 12). The curriculum follows IEYC and IPC in Early Years; IPC and Cambridge Primary English with Abacus Mathematics in Primary; and IMYC (Grades 6–8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) in Secondary. English is the language of instruction throughout, with 80% of the day in English in Early Years, 70% in Primary and 70% in Secondary; 30% of the day includes Spanish (PE, music, language and social studies). The school holds UNAM accreditation and follows SEP requirements; technology is integrated with Google Workspace for Education and BYOD. Facilities include 36 classrooms, a science lab, an art studio, two music studios, library and Early Years centre, plus football field and a basketball court. Founded in 1992, Winpenny serves 500 students with 60 teachers.

Av. José María Castorena 318, Cuajimalpa, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, 05000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

The Essentials

Winpenny School has 550 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Cuajimalpa, Mexico City (CDMX), Mexico. The campus is between Santa Fe and Interlomas. Address: Jose María Castorena 318, Cuajimalpa, CDMX 05000.

Stages
Early Years (3 to 5 year olds); Primary (Grade 1 to Grade 5, 6 to 11); Secondary (Grade 6 to 12, 12 to 18).

Type
A British International School.

Additional learning support
English Language Support; tutoring after school; EAL strategies used in every lesson; dictionaries and English language resources are provided.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom.

School day structure
Kinder 1–2 day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.; Kinder 3 starts at 7:30 a.m. and finishes at 1:30 p.m.; Primary (Grade 1–5) day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. with two 30-minute breaks; Secondary day starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m. with seven periods and breaks; Afternoon Activities run from 2:20 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; an Afternoon Activities bus operates after 4:30 p.m.

Bus service
Afternoon Activity bus service leaves school after activities finish at 4:30 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Daily uniform. In Early Years, Kinder wear red sweaters and Winpenny tracksuits for physical education three times a week, with an art smock and warm clothing for winter. Grade 1 to Grade 5 wear Winpenny uniforms every day; on special occasions they wear a tie and navy jacket, and they wear a Winpenny tracksuit for PE twice a week; an optional smock is available and warm clothing is worn in the colder months.

House System
The school has a four-house system: Aztec, Maya, Olmec and Toltec. Each House has its own colour and three personal characteristics; House Points are awarded for effort, achievement, IPC personal goals and IB Learner Profile attributes, and for House competitions and charitable collections. The House system is led by Head Girl and Head Boy (Grade 12) with a House Captain and Vice-Captains; older students mentor younger students.

Governance and Ownership
Winpenny opened in September 1992. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and the founders.
Fees
Application / Registration fee

- A registration fee (sometimes called an enrolment or registration payment) is required when a place is offered; the registration fee must be paid within one week for local families (within two weeks for overseas families) after an offer is made.

Tuition fees by year group (summary and availability)

- The school does not publish fixed tuition figures for each year group on its public materials. Exact tuition amounts by year group and the school's current term/annual rates must be provided directly by the Admissions/Finance office at the time of enquiry or offer.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration fee: payable within the time stated on the offer (one week for local families; two weeks for overseas families).
- Regular tuition and ancillary fees: parents may be billed and may pay monthly for tuition and for other services via the school's online payment portal (MultiPagos). The MultiPagos portal supports interest-free monthly payment plans with participating banks.
- Tutoring and some extracurricular activity fees are charged separately and are generally prepaid (for example, tutoring fees are set by the school and are expected to be paid in advance to the cashier). Additional activity or specialist fees (afternoon activities, music lessons, trips) are charged in addition to tuition.

Payment methods and options

- Accepted payment channels include the MultiPagos online portal (credit and debit cards: VISA, Mastercard, AMEX), bank transfers and online cheque payment. The MultiPagos portal also allows participation in interest-free monthly payment plans offered by participating banks.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day campus (Kinder 1 to Grade 12). There are no boarding fees because the campus is a day school.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: Daily uniform and a Winpenny tracksuit for physical education are required for Early Years and other year groups; specific uniform items and their costs are not published in the school's public materials.
- Transport (school bus), afternoon activities, music and instrumental lessons, one-to-one tutoring, special day/event contributions and school trips incur additional charges. These items are billed or payable separately from regular tuition.
- Material, examination, or external programme fees (where applicable) may be charged in addition to tuition for particular year groups or programmes; specific amounts are set at the time of enrolment or when the activity is scheduled.

Refund information

- No comprehensive public refund schedule or detailed refundable/ non-refundable list for fees was located in the school's publicly available admissions or policy pages. Refunds and the treatment of paid fees (for example registration, tuition or activity fees) are managed according to the school's administrative policies and the terms specified at the time of payment or offer.

How billed items are typically described

- Registration/enrolment payment: payable on acceptance of a place.
- Tuition: billed according to the school's current fee schedule (amounts not published publicly). Payment by instalments via the MultiPagos portal is available in accordance with the school's payment arrangements.
- Extras (tutoring, activities, trips, transport): charged separately and usually prepaid or billed when the service is provided or scheduled.

Short summary of availability of published fee figures

- The school's public admissions information indicates that tuition amounts and the detailed fee schedule are not published openly and will be provided by the Admissions/Finance office on request at the time of enquiry or offer. The school uses an online payments portal (MultiPagos) and lists the usual payment channels and instalment options, and the campus operates as a day school (no boarding).
Academics

Winpenny School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Early Years: English is taught for 80% of the day; the Kinder curriculum follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with play-based, enquiry-led learning. Primary: English is taught for 70% of the day; IPC, Cambridge Primary English and Abacus Mathematics from the UK are used; 30% of the day is taught in Spanish; the SEP framework is followed. Secondary: English is taught for 70% of the day; Lower Secondary uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC); Upper Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12); UNAM accreditation is in place and SEP requirements are followed. Technology is integrated with Google Workspace for Education and BYOD across levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Early Years, teaching skills for learning, empathy, emotion management, friendship skills and problem-solving.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers English Language Support (EAL). Children arriving with little or no English receive after-school tutoring; in the classroom, teachers use strategies for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners in every lesson. All teachers are given training about teaching EAL learners at the beginning of every year. In Early Years, children learn in English for 80% of the day.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is central to Winpenny's philosophy; the wellbeing of each child is crucial to their success. The school supports mental wellbeing through its SEL programme and via Circle Around the Child, which includes School Counsellors, Heads of School and Deputy Heads who monitor progress.

Safeguarding
Circle Around the Child is the group of adults responsible for ensuring that all children thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The team includes School Counsellors, Heads of School and Deputy Heads; they hold weekly meetings to track every child's progress. Every child's progress is reviewed at least three times a year and parents can arrange appointments to discuss concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Winpenny first opened its doors in September 1992 in a four-bedroom house in Calle de Pedregal, Lomas de Virreyes. Miss Marian Winpenny, originally from Yorkshire, England, arrived in Mexico in 1969 and co-founded the school with her eldest son Melvyn T. Winpenny, starting with five children. The Cuajimalpa campus opened in August 2004, and Secondary was added in August 2008. Today the school has over 500 students from Kinder 1 to Grade 12 and more than 60 teachers recruited internationally from England, the USA, Europe and Latin America. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and the founders.

Community
Winpenny emphasizes clear communication between parents and the school to strengthen the community and support student development. Tools include a weekly parent circular, a termly school calendar, an online payments portal, and an online admissions portal. There is regular contact with volunteer Room Parents, termly Parent Conferences with teachers, and termly progress reports. The parent portal offers features such as classroom “Chatter,” event information, school news, and online payments.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Mexico City campus is located in Cuajimalpa, easily accessible from Santa Fe and Interlomas. The site moved to the current location in 2004 and facilities have developed as the school population has grown. The facilities include 36 spacious and light-filled classrooms, a science laboratory, an art studio, two music studios, a library, an Early Years centre and a Kinder play area. There is a cafeteria, an all-weather football field, a basketball court, and grassed recreational areas.

Sports Facilities
All-weather football field and a basketball court, with patios and grassed recreational areas.

Academic Facilities
36 spacious and light-filled classrooms, science laboratory, art studio, two music studios, library, and Early Years centre.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afternoon Activities include dance, football, basketball, volleyball, arts and various instrumental lessons. A variety of additional activities are offered each term, with the list published in the Parent Circular at the start of each term. An Afternoon Activity bus service leaves school after activities finish at 4:30 p.m.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Winpenny School provides a British international curriculum from Early Years through to the Diploma Programme. In Early Years, Kinder learn in English for 80% of the day and follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In Primary, English is used for 70% of the day, with IPC, Cambridge Primary English and Abacus Mathematics from the UK. In Secondary, the curriculum includes the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for Grades 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12.

Arts & Creative
Afternoon Activities include dance, football, basketball, volleyball, arts and various instrumental lessons. A wide range of academic, sporting and artistic activities is offered every term, with the list published in the Parent Circular. An Afternoon Activities bus service runs after school to transport students home.

Cultural & Language
English is the primary language of instruction, with English taught across the curriculum; Kinder learn in English for 80% of the day and Primary teaches English for 70% of the day with Spanish making up about 30% (PE, music, Spanish language and social studies). The four Houses (Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Toltec) reflect a blend of British and Mexican culture to foster cross‑cultural understanding. The upper secondary pathway includes UNAM accreditation, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, providing international opportunities.

Social & Hobbies
Afternoon Activities include dance, football, basketball, volleyball, arts and instrumental lessons. A Buddy System helps new children integrate by pairing them with a peer buddy. Circle Around the Child coordinates welfare and social development, and House tournaments foster teamwork and leadership.

Community & Service
Winpenny runs community projects including Harvest Festival collections and Christmas donations to communities in need. Donations and collections are organized by the school and coordinated with local communities. Secondary students deliver food parcels to local communities, and the school regularly participates in social service activities within the school and local area.

Leadership & Professional
Head Girl and Head Boy lead in school, and older students can hold House Captain and Prefect roles, developing leadership, teamwork and communication skills. The House System promotes belonging, friendly competition and citizenship, with older students mentoring younger ones. The Circle Around the Child team and school leadership structures support ongoing leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is taught in the Secondary School, covering Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Relationships, Living in the Wider World and Study Habits. The wellbeing of every child is central to Winpenny's ethos, with social and emotional learning incorporated across the school. Afternoon Activities support physical health and well‑being through sport and artistic engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught; language of instruction is English and Spanish; English Language Support is available.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are open throughout the year depending on availability.

Mexico-based families:
1. Contact us for information about fees and to book a tour. This provides fee information and the opportunity to schedule a tour. It begins the admissions process.
2. Make an appointment for your child's evaluation. The appointment sets the time for the evaluation and advances the process.
3. Submit the required documentation to our Director of Admissions. The required documentation includes a copy of your child's transcript and his/her most recent grades, a letter of good behaviour from the current school, and a completed recommendation form sent directly from your current school.
4. Your child will complete his/her evaluation in school. The evaluation is conducted at Winpenny School.
5. You will receive feedback of the evaluation within five working days. If a space is offered, the registration fee will need to be paid within a week.

Placement: Children will be placed based on their age on 31st December of the year when they enter school. For example, a child who would have their 6th birthday in December 2019 would be able to start Grade 1 in August 2019. If appropriate, prior schooling will be taken into consideration.

Overseas families:
1. Contact us for information about fees.
2. Provide contact details of the Head of School at your child's current school.
3. Submit the required documentation to our Director of Admissions.
4. Your child will complete the Winpenny evaluation in his/her current school.
5. You will receive feedback of the evaluation within five working days. If a space is offered, the registration fee will need to be paid within two weeks.
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