Bilingual Schools in Mexico
One of the most important issues for families relocating to Mexico is that of the education of their children. Particularly since moving to Mexico means learning a different language than that spoken at "home," in addition to adjusting to different cultural and socio-economic standards.
ASOMEX schools offer international students from preschool through grade 12 an American type educational program in a bilingual-bicultural learning environment. A unique and comprehensive dual curriculum incorporates the best of the American and Mexican education systems and challenges our students to think, analyze, and study in both English and Spanish.
Offering educational programs that are based on academic curriculums found at quality public and private schools in the United States and in Mexico, ASOMEX schools prepare students for their future education at schools, colleges, and universities in the country of their choice.
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THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA
Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence and 100 years of educational service to the Mexican and international community, The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, A.C. (ASFG), Mexico, is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian educational institution. Offering a U.S. type education, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Pre Kinder – 12th grade), by the Mexican Secretary of Public Education (Pre Kinder – 9th grade), and the National Autonomous University in Mexico City (10th - 12th grade). The primary language of instruction is English and the school is officially sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools.
CONTACT:
General Director David McGrath
Assistant to the Director Lupita Vazquez
Director of Instructional Programs Mary Anne O’connor
Early Childhood Principal Tina Carstensen
Elementary Principal Dawn Lussier
Middle School Principal David Markman
High School Principal Julie Villand
Library Department Head Matthew Bosarge
Business Manager Laura Jiménez
Technology Director Rafael de la Cruz
Athletics Director Alejandro Garza
The American School Foundation of Guadalajara
Colomos 2100
Col. Providencia
Guadalajara, Jalisco 44640
Tel: 333-648-0299, 33 38 17 33 77
Fax: 333-817-3356
THE PETERSON SCHOOLS
Celebrating nearly 50 years since its founding Peterson Schools are characterized by their vision: To be the leading personalized, bilingual and multicultural school in Mexico, that prepares its students to meet the global challenges of the 21st Century. Developing students by engaging them to discover and achieve their full potential, thus forming their unique identity, self-respect, and awareness of the environment. Peterson Schools are comprised of four different campuses in various locations in Mexico City and fully accredited in the U.S. through the Independent School Association of the Southwest.
CONTACT:
General Director: Kenneth Peterson
School Key Contact Grace Romo
Assistant to Head Ivette Sabugal
Assistant/Associate Head Helen Peterson
Director of Development Karina Galván
Business Manager Carmen Ramirez
Director of Public Relations Christopher Williams
Athletics Director Carlos Ayala
Director of Security Sergio Rodriguez
Human Resources Director Emilio Malfitano
Lomas - Preschool
Monte Himalaya 615, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, México D.F. 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 - Preschool and Elementary
Rocío 142, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, México D.F. C.P. 01900.
5568-3139 or 5568-7012
Tlalpan - Preschool, Elementary, Middle & High School
Carretera Federal a Cuernavaca Km. 24, San Andrés Totoltepec, Tlalpan, México, D.F. C.P. 14400
5849-4025 or 5849-2354
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
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.
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.
CONTACT:
General Director: Gerald Selitzer
Deputy Headmaster: Jennifer Beauregard
Athos Preschool Principal: Carlota Amador
Carpatos Preschool Coord: Silvia Morales
Carpatos Elementary Principal: Sarah Smith
Santa Fe Preschool Coord: Eva Barrera
Santa Fe Elementary Principal: Jezz Mcguinness
Middle & High School Principal: Enrique Vargas
Special Education Coordinator: Mariana Adame
Finance Director: Cristina Villavicencio
Athos Campus: Monte Athos 330, Lomas de Chapultepec 11000 Mexico City. Tel. (55) 5520 2455
Carpatos Campus: Monte Carpatos 940, Lomas de Chapultepec 11000 Mexico City. Tel. (55) 5540 4005
Santa Fe Campus: Domingo García Ramos 56, Prados de la Montaña 05610 Mexico City. Tel. (55) 8851 7086
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
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, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. This accreditation greatly benefits ASD graduates in their future education at the highest quality international universities.
CONTACT:
General Director: David Brown
Middle/High School Principal: Victoria Salas
Elementary School Principal: Lariza Niebla
PreSchool Principal: Velia Santiesteban
Athletic Director: Adrian Rojas
Library Department Head: Sandra Vazquez
Business Manager: Denisse Quiñones
Human Resources Manager: Monica Chavarria
American School of Durango
Francisco Sarabia #416 Pte.
Durango, Durango 34000
Tel: 618-813-3636, 618-811-5098,
618-811-9711
Fax: 618-811-2839
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
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).
CONTACT:
General Director Leticia Perez
Preschool Principal Mónica Aviña
Elementary Principal Irelda Galván
Middle School Principal Natalie Harvey
High School Principal Lourdes González
Athletic Director Fernando Escobar
Business Manager Haydee Sepulda
Development/PR Director Leticia Pérez
Technology Director César Sánchez
Escuela Americana de Tampico
Calle Hidalgo s/n
Col. Tancol
Tampico, Tamaulipas 89320
Tel. 33-227-2081/82/84
Fax: ext. 126 or 108
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.
CONTACT:
General Director: Laura Gil de Nuñez de Cáceres
Business Manager: Dora María Graciano
Preschool Principal: Karen Moreno Ugalde
Elementary and Jr. High School English Principal: Ana Lilia Castro Torres
Elementary School Spanish Principal: Ma. Guadalupe Vázquez
Jr. High School English Principal: Patricia Olivares Martínez
Jr. High School Spanish Principal: Ma. del Carmen Rojas Sánchez
Athletics Director: Guillermo Castro
Campus Poza Rica
Poza Rica 507
Col. Petrolera
Tampico, Tamaulipas CP 89110 México
Tel: 833-213-00-54
Campus Francita
Prol. Francita 1104
Col. Petrolera
Tampico, Tamaulipas CP. 89110 México
Tel: 833-217-32-04
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
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:
Director Emeritus: Francisco Galicia
General Director: Donna Swenson
Preschool Principal: Sylvia Breton
Elementary Principal: Suzanne Keen
Middle School Principal: Agustín González
High School Principal: Kimberly McFarland
Administration and Finance Director:
Athletics Director: José Manuel González
Technology Director: Marivel Ramírez
Media Center Coordinator: Adriana Téllez
Head of Security: José Luis Jiménez
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.
CONTACT:
General Director Michael W. Adams
Head of Innovation and Learning John Hickey
Support Services Coordinator Laurie Behan
Business Manager Luis Carlos Reyes
MSHS Head of Campus Sheldon Guenther
Middle School Principal David Scott
Elementary Principal Joseph Stanzoine
Preschool Principal Veronica Morales
Human Resources Director Lucy Uribe
Director of Technology Mario Zamudio
Roberto García
Athletics Director José Juan Sánchez
MSHS Assistant Principal Jonathan Chenier
ELEM Assistant Principal Kristy Krahl
Eagle Parents University Coordinator Gaby Maiz
American School Foundation of Monterrey, A.C.
Ave. Ignacio Morones Prieto 1500
Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico 66190
Tel: (52)-81-5000-4400 Fax: (52)-81-8378-2535
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:
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
San Pedro Campus
Perseverancia No. 100
Col. Balcones del Valle
San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo Léon
Tel: 52 81 81743700
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
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.
CONTACT:
General Director Hortensia Prieto
Academic Director Jessic Schultz
San Agustín Campus Director Prisca Rock
Valle Alto Campus Director Diana Garza
San Agustín Preschool Principal Blanca Andrade
San Agustín Elementary Principal Ian Clark
San Agustín Middle School Principal Laura Elizondo
Valle Alto Preschool Principal Berenice Herrera
Valle Alto Elementary Principal Kyle Gamba
Valle Alto Middle School Principal Kyle Gamba
Technology Director Arturo Dares
San Agustin Campus
Ave. Real de San Agustín #4
Col. Residencial San Agustín
Garza García, N.L. 66260 México
Tel: (818) 625-1500, (818)625-1534
Fax (818)625-1501
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.
CONTACT:
General Director Adrian Leece
Assistant General Director Debra D Giles
High School Principal Robert Callahan
Middle School Principal Camille Cases
Elementary School Principal Mark Dunn
Preschool Principal Debra Cortney
Physical Education Director Arturo Bustamante
JFK Sports Director Fernando Lopez
Technology Director Kareem Cyrus
Operations and Services Jeffrey Lewis
Security Coordinator Claudio Patiño
Business Manager Josefina Morgan
Institutional Development Arturo Rodriguez
Admissions Edson Vega
JFK School Foundation Sergio Chavez
Library Maureen Jacob Petit
Human Resources Mariana Hijuelos
Escuela John F. Kennedy, A.C.
Ave. Sabinos 272
Fracc. Jurica Campestre
Querétaro, Querétaro 76100
Tel: (442) 218-0075
Fax: (442) 218-1784
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
Colegio Americano de Saltillo, A.C.
Ave. Américas Unidas 305
Saltillo, Coahuila 25270
Tel: 844-415-9632 ext. 2000
COLEGIO AMERICANO DE TORREÓN
The Colegio Americano de Torreón (C.A.T.) is a private, non-profit, independent, non-denominational, international day school providing a bilingual/bicultural education program to Mexican, U.S. and international students in grades pre-kindergarden through 12. The Colegio Americano de Torreón was founded in September of 1950 with 38 students and four teachers. Four years after its founding, C.A.T. was officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has maintained its accreditation ever since.
CONTACT:
General Director: Makhlouf Ouyed
Deputy Director: Jessyca Flores
Business Manager: Martha Martínez
High and Middle School Principal: Christopher Muller
Elementary School Principal: Brandon Rogers
Preschool Principal: Anneke Berumen
Library Department Head: Susana Lazarin
Director of Technology: Carlos Ramirez
Athletics Director: Hector Gaytán
Colegio Americano de Torreón,
Paso del Algodón #500.
Fraccionamiento Los Viñedos
Torreón, Coahuila 27019
Tel: (871) 222-51-00
INSTITUTO THOMAS JEFFERSON
CONTACT:
General Director Melody Martín del Campo
Preschool Principal Lorena Cruz
Elementary Principal Daniela Piana
Middle School Principal Alejandra Moreno
High School Principal Claudia Alvarez
Curriculum Coordinator Deborah Revolorio
Activities Coordinator Gabriela Prada
Associate Director / MS Principal Valle Real Adriana Martín del Campo
Preschool Principal Valle Real Jeanette Perez
Elementary Principal Valle Real Daniela Piana
Director of finance Magdalena Nuño
Ramal la Tijera 1753
Fracc. Amapas
Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco,
C.P. 45640
Tel: +52(33) 1253-3350