Association of American Schools in Mexico

The Peterson Schools are a group of international, multicultural, and co-educational institutions. With more than 55 years of experience, the schools provide a well-rounded education for students from K-12. Beginning with our English Montessori preschool, the oldest in Mexico, our students are given a solid foundation to thrive in future academic years. In Elementary, the International Primary Curriculum gives students a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum, with a clear process of learning and specific learning goals for every subject. Middle-School provides students with a chance to transition with a wide variety of courses that develop personality traits, grit, curiosity, and study habits. In High School, our 9th and 10th graders are taught following the IGCSE, which empowers them to choose from a diverse variety of courses, accredited internationally. In 11th and 12th grade, our students undertake the full IB diploma program. This is a university-level program that provides a global standard of excellence for our graduates. Our one-to-one program supplies our students in Middle School and High School each with a computer that helps them migrate seamlessly onto a distance learning format. The Peterson Schools adopted the status of a Google Reference School, the first outside of the US & UK, which allowed both students and faculty to quickly adapt digitally during the pandemic. Our goal as an institution is to provide our students with the necessary skills to compete in a globalized and ever-changing world.
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Lomas - Preschool & Pre First

Monte Himalaya 615, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX C.P. 11000.

5520-2213 or 5540-0799

Cuajimalpa - Preschool, Elementary, Middle & High School

Huizachito 80, Lomas de Vistahermosa, Cuajimalpa, Mexico City, C.P. 05720.

5813-0114 or 5813-0116

Pedregal - Elementary

Rocío 142, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, CDMX  C.P. 01900.

5568-3139 or 5568-7012

Paseo - Preschool & Pre First

Av. Paseo del Pedregal 1201, Jardines del Pedregal, Alvaro Obregón, CDMX C.P. 01900 

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THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION 

The American School Foundation, A.C. is an academically rigorous, international university preparatory school, which offers students from diverse backgrounds the best of American independent education. In all aspects of school life students are encouraged to love learning, live purposefully and to become responsible, contributing citizens of the world. Celebrating 118 years and enrolling over 2500 students from over 40 nationalities from Pre-k through twelfth grade, ASF offers American, Mexican and International Baccalaureate diplomas. Among the activities are student councils, Model UN, publications, drama, clubs, junior varsity and varsity sports as well as a wide range of community service opportunities. Tuition: 139,920 pesos. Financial Aid: 24,000,000 pesos. Patricia Hubp is Director of Admission and Financial Aid .ASF is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges as part of AdvancEd, as well as the SEP, UNAM and International Baccalaureate (IB) as an IB World School.

CONTACT:

General Director: Mark Iver Sylte​

Director of Academic Affairs Juan de Jesús Breene

Preschool Principal Susan Olivo

Elementary Principal Tara Fitzgerald

Middle School Principal Robert Lewis

Upper School Principal Amy Gallie

Library Department Head Harry Brake

Athletics Director Robert Wilson

Business Manager Silvia Nuñez

Human Capital Director Elisa Penela

Director of Technology Javier Landeros

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The American School Foundation, A.C.Mailing Address: Bondojito 215Col. Las Américas01120, México, DFInvoice Address: Calle Sur 136-135Col. Las Américas01120, México, DFTel: 52-55-5227-4900Fax: 52-55-5273-4357

WESTHILL INSTITUTE

Westhill Institute is a private, independent school that

offers a US, Mexican and International Baccalaureate

curriculum for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Our

three campuses are located in the prime Mexico City

locations of Santa Fe and Lomas Chapultepec.

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Elementary students receive their instruction in both

Spanish and English with the opportunity to study a third

language, French. The students in our Middle School and

High School programs are encouraged to flourish

physically, emotionally, and ethically through the

implementation of a balanced educational curriculum.

Our international team of teachers fosters students’ skills

and values that enable them to become lifelong learners

and highly competitive global citizens

With students from more than 44 countries represented in

our student population, Westhill not only grooms students

for academic and professional success, but also

provides a variety of services to address every child´s

special education needs in order to ensure that all our

students reach their highest potential in an inclusive

environment.

COLEGIO AMERICANO DE PUERTO VALLARTA

Founded in 1986, the American School of Puerto Vallarta is a private, independent school that offers students from preschool through grade 12 a bilingual-bicultural education. Students benefit from dedicated teachers and a comprehensive dual curriculum found in quality private and public schools in the United States and in Mexico. Colegio Americano is accredited by the U.S. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Mexican Ministry of Education, and the National University of Mexico.

CONTACT:

General Director: Lisa Langley

Middle & High School Principal Adam Killner

Elementary & Preschool Principal Nancy Coates

Library Department Head Julieta Valdez

Director of Admissions Karela Hernandez

Director of Technology Nancy López

Athletic Director Eduardo Espinosa

Business Manager: Angel Jiménez

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Colegio Americano de Puerto Vallarta, A.C.
Albatros 129 
Col. Marina Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48354
Tel: 322-221-2604, 322-221-1525
Fax: 322-221-2373

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DURANGO

The American School of Durango was founded in 1954 to meet the educational needs of children of U.S. nationals working in Durango. The school is accredited by the Secretary of Public Education of the State of Durango, Cognia and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. This accreditation greatly benefits ASD graduates in their future education at the highest quality international universities.

INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CANCUN

The International American School of Cancun is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational institution offering a bilingual education for students in secondary school. Founded in 1998, the school is dedicated to an American style education, high academic standards, and the caring environment a small school can offer. The school is accredited by the Secretary of Public Education (SEyC) and the National University (UNAM) in Mexico and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in the United States.

CONTACT:

General Director MS/HS Principal: Nancy Perkins

General Director/Elementary Principal Andrea Terry

Business Manager Flor Avila

Athletics Director: Don Tingley

Director of Technology: Anna Mattos

Library Department Head Laura Martínez

Curriculum Coordinator Karla Gallegos Bernat

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International American School of Cancún, A.C.

Calle de Aceso SM309 Lote 36

Av. De los Colegios

Cancún, Quintana Roo 77560, Mexico

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPICO

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPICOFounded in 1917, the American School of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, is a private,non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution offering a bilingual, biculturaleducation for students from pre-school through high school. The school is dedicatedto an American style educational paradigm. Since 2007, the American School ofTampico has provided high school curriculum. Students earn both a U.S. Diploma andSEP diploma. The American School of Tampico is accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools (SACS/CASI, now known as AdvancEd), and Mexico’s Ministryof Education (SEP).

COLEGIO COLUMBIA

Colegio Columbia, founded in 1984,  offers bilingual and holistic education from Nursery to Jr High School (PK-9)  through the development of human values and meaningful-learning experiences, supported by an up-to-date team of professionals, adequate infrastructure and technology, as well as with the continuous support of parents; making it possible for our graduating students to competitively develop in international circles.  Colegio Columbia has an exclusive academic alliance with the Tec de Monterrey,  is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP).  The curriculum is organized so as to develop reading, writing, speaking and math skills in both Spanish and English, at the time complying with the SEP’s programs at the three levels. Colegio Columbia has two campus:  Preschool (N2 – Preprimary) students are served in Campus Poza Rica while Elementary and Jr. High School students (1st. – 9th. grade)  in Campus Francita.

ESCUELA AMERICANA DE PACHUCA

The American School of Pachuca was originally founded as the English School by the Real del Monte mining company in the 19th century to educate its employees' children, but has existed as an American School since 1912. We are a SEP and internationally accredited school offering Pre-K through 9th grade students a stimulating bicultural and bilingual environment that utilizes SEP and U.S. curricula to prepare students for a fulfilling and competitive life in the next century. The campus has a small library, two computer labs, football and soccer fields, and basketball and volleyball courts.

CONTACT:

General Director: Michele Adele Bell

Business Manager Angélica Espinosa

Preschool Principal Claudia Pérez

Primary Principal Araceli Escalante Viaña

Middle School Principal Saide Amador

Admissions Karen Zavala

Human Resources Director Ivan Guerrero

Athletics Director Iris Quiroz Sanchez

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Escuela Americana, A.C.
Valle de Anáhuac s/n
Fracc. Valle de San Javier
Pachuca, Hgo. 42086
Tel. 771-713-9608, 771-718-8410

FUNDACIÓN COLEGIO AMERICANO DE PUEBLA

Founded in 1942, the Puebla American School Foundation, Mexico, is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian, non-profit school. It offers education ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to High School. Our school follows the curriculum set out by the Mexican Ministry of Education for Preschool, Elementary School and Junior High School and the curriculum set out by the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)- State University in High School. Our school is authorized to teach the three programs of the International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. In Preschool, there is a Bilingual Stimulation program for children six months to two years of age. In High School we offer the Advanced Placement Diploma Program (AP), designed for students with international perspective. We prepare world citizens capable of having a positive impact in their environment through the values that our school cherishes: respect, responsibility and integrity. These are their tools to build a better world.

CONTACT:

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General Director: Donna Swenson

Preschool Principal: Mónica Selfa

Elementary Principal: Suzanne Keen

Middle School Principal: Andrea Juárez

High School Principal: Rena Sánchez

Innovation Director: Kimberley McFarland

Administration and Finance Director:

Sandra Treviño

Athletics Director: José Manuel González

Technology Director: Hugo Teutli

Media Center Coordinator: Adriana Téllez

Head of Security: Adolfo Quintero

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Puebla American School Foundation
Apartado Postal 665
Puebla, Puebla 72000, México
Tel: 222-3030400
Fax: 222-301515
Calle 9 Poniente 2709, colonia La Paz, C.P. 72160, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF MONTERREY

The American School Foundation of Monterrey is a private, non-profit, independent, international day school providing a U.S.-type education to international and Mexican students. Founded in 1928, the school offers a curriculum similar to U.S. schools in many respects. Fully accredited in the U.S., ASFM is incorporated and licensed in Mexico. ASFM students must meet all requirements for the Mexican diploma unless they are specifically registered only in the U.S. high school diploma program.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MONTERREY

Assuring  quality bilingual pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education in an international context, the American Institute of Monterrey (AIM) was founded in 1968 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Nuevo León Ministry of Education and recently became a member of Inspired Global Education Network. 

The AIM is recognized for its high academic standing, its educational innovation, its updated technological resources, its values, sports and fine arts programs, all of which are focused on one basic premise: Serving with Excellence. Its students are served on three campuses:  San Pedro Campus (PN – 5th grade) APS Campus ( 6th – 12th ) and Valle Oriente Campus ( PN – 9th).

CONTACT:

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General Director: Elizabeth Wagner 

Business Manager: Hilda Dávila

San Pedro Campus Director: Angela Guadiana

Valle Oriente Campus Director: Ivete Lucas

APS Campus Director: David Arnold

Technology Director: Lupita González

Processes & Services Director: Martha Aguiñaga

Fine Arts Coordinator: Eliud Arcibar

Sports Coordinator:  Ruben Cruz

Wellness Coordinator: Eldgar Treviño

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San Pedro Campus

Perseverancia No. 100

Col. Balcones del Valle

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo Léon

Tel:  52 81 81743700

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COLEGIO INGLÉS - GAVA EDUCACIONAL

Founded in 1970 in response to the need for a top quality co-educational school in Monterrey, Mexico, Colegio Ingles offers international students from Preschool through grade 9 a challenging academic bilingual program. The curriculum is similar to that in U.S. private schools, instruction is mainly in English, and our faculty uses U.S. textbooks and supporting teaching material. Colegio Inglés is licensed by the Mexican Ministry of Education in Nuevo Leon and an active member of ASOMEX.

CONTACT:

General Director Alejandra Garza Valero

Business Manager Leticia Garza Valero

Basic Education Director Alejandra Rios

Elementary Director Cecilia Gonzalez and Katia Contreras

Middle Education Director Gabriela Davila

Admissions Director Armandina González

Director of Studies Janice Gburek

Technology Director Rodolfo Tapia

Director of Security Angelina Trevino

Athletics Director Joel González

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Colegio Inglés - Gava Educacional, S.C.
Real San Agustín 100
San Agustín Campestre
San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León 66220
Tel: (81) 8133 – 1700, (81) 8262-1700 
Fax: (81) 8133 - 1791

INSTITUTO SAN ROBERTO

Founded in 1982 and celebrating 25 years of academic excellence, Instituto San Roberto is a private school offering a bilingual education that provides the students with the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish. Instituto San Roberto is comprised of two campuses, San Agustin and Valle Alto, each of them providing nursery, preschool, elementary and middle school instruction. Our mission is to provide a well-rounded education that is student-centered, in a humanistic environment where students are happy and universal values and academic excellence are promoted. Innovative teaching and learning methodologies are applied to enhance individual practice, cooperative learning, creativity development, and meaningful, relevant learning experiences for all students.

ESCUELA JOHN F. KENNEDY

The John F. Kennedy School was founded in 1964. It is a non-profit, secular, co-educational institution which offers a U.S. type educational program from Pre-School to High School. Our school is accredited in the Mexican Republic by the Ministry of Public Education, in the U.S. since 1983, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and since 1998, by the International Baccalaureate Program at the High School level.

COLEGIO AMERICANO DE SALTILLO

The American School of Saltillo, located in the capital the state of Coahuila, was founded in 1978 by a group of Saltillo's prominent citizens interested in providing their children with a bilingual-bicultural education. Since its founding, the institution has grown into the largest and most esteemed bilingual school in the city. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through ninth grade the bilingual curriculum is a 50% English-Spanish academic program that focuses on literature, grammar, research, speech and debate.

CONTACT:

General Director Jorge Alanis Villarreal

Preschool Principal Tamara Martinez

Elementary Principal Yadira Gonzalez

Middle School Principal Diana Cecilia Rubio

High School Principal Benito Gaytán

Business Manager Celia Vergara

Athletics Director Victor Reyna

Technology Director Iván Ramírez

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Colegio Americano de Saltillo, A.C.
Ave. Américas Unidas 305
Saltillo, Coahuila 25270
Tel: 844-415-9632 ext. 2000

COLEGIO AMERICANO DE TORREÓN

CONTACT:

General Director: John Hickey

Deputy Director: Jessyca Flores

Business Manager: Martha Martínez

High and Middle School Principal: Christopher Muller

Elementary School Principal: Leann Lear

Preschool Principal: Anneke Berumen

Library Department Head: Susana Lazarin

Director of Technology: Carlos Ramirez

Athletics Director: Hector Gaytán

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Colegio Americano de Torreón,
Paso del Algodón #500.
Fraccionamiento Los Viñedos
Torreón, Coahuila 27019
Tel: (871) 222-51-00

INSTITUTO THOMAS JEFFERSON