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International Schools
Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey have strong international school ecosystems. Most follow the American curriculum or IB (International Baccalaureate), making transitions to and from international assignments seamless. These schools are expensive by Mexican standards but affordable relative to equivalent schools in Europe or the US.
- Leading CDMX international schools: The American School Foundation of Mexico City (ASF), Peterson Schools, Westhill Institute, The English School (SEP-accredited bilingual), Edron Academy (British curriculum)
- ASF: K-12, US curriculum, AP courses, ~$14,000–$18,000/year, very strong expat community
- Peterson Schools: multiple CDMX campuses, bilingual, ~$8,000–$12,000/year, popular with expat and affluent Mexican families
- IB World Schools: available in CDMX and major cities — IB Diploma widely accepted for university entry worldwide
- International schools typically require: transcripts, language placement testing, and enrollment well in advance (September start)
- Most international schools operate on the US academic calendar (August–June), not the Mexican SEP calendar
- Playa del Carmen: smaller international school selection — Los Cedros, Coral School, and a few others serving the Riviera Maya expat community