International Schools in Mexico City

Ages 3-18 · British, IB · Naucalpan · ~1,000 students

Mexico's top-ranked IB school and the only one that mandates the full Diploma for all Year 12-13 students. Worth the commute if your child is academically capable and you are in the north or west of the city.

Ages 3-18 · American, IB · Álvaro Obregón · ~2,900 students

ASF is the default choice for US corporate families in Mexico City and has been for generations. If you live in Roma, Condesa, Polanco or Lomas, the daily commute to Observatorio can be 40-60 minutes each way - factor that in before committing.

Ages 3-18 · British, IB · Huixquilucan · ~600 students

A younger British school with a serious campus and genuinely small classes. Right for families in Interlomas, Huixquilucan or Santa Fe who want British-Cambridge-IB in a values-led environment. Not the choice if you need easy access from central CDMX.

Ages 2-18 · American, IB · Santa Fe · ~1,200 students

A well-run Nord Anglia bilingual school with published, transparent fees and a strong Santa Fe location. Right for families based in Santa Fe, Lomas or Cuajimalpa who want a structured, internationally connected environment.

Ages 2-18 · IB, Cambridge · Álvaro Obregón · ~1,150 students

The only school in Mexico City to offer the complete IB continuum from age 2 through to IB Diploma alongside Cambridge IGCSE, at fees significantly below Greengates or Wingate. Worth a close look for IB-track families in the south or west of the city - but ask about staff continuity when you visit.

Ages 3-18 · Mexican, IB DP · Other Mexico City · ~2,500 students

Long-established Mexican private school (founded 1973). IB pioneer in Mexico. Now in alliance with Cognita group (since 2022) — so expect a slow drift toward more international polish.

Ages 3-18 · American, Bilingual · Other Mexico City · ~1,500 students

One of the highest-ranked private schools in Mexico City by independent measure, and considerably cheaper than the British or IB-focused schools. A strong choice for families who want a bilingual American education with deep local roots and are based in the south or centre of the city.

Ages 2-18 · Bilingual, IB, Montessori · Santa Fe · ~1,800 students

Peterson is the best-value IB-pathway school in the Santa Fe and Cuajimalpa corridor. If you're in Lomas de Chapultepec or Santa Fe and want a genuine bilingual 50/50 programme with a clear IB exit, it's the obvious call.

Ages 3-18 · French · Polanco & Lomas · ~3,300 students

For French-educated families or those committed to the French system, the LFM is a clear choice and well-established enough to trust. If French is not your first language and your child is joining above nursery age, the immersion is real - go in clear-eyed.

Ages 3-18 · Mexican, Japanese · Other Mexico City · ~1,200 students

A genuinely unusual school. Two parallel sections under one roof: the Sección Mexicana (SEP/UNAM curriculum, where most expat and Mexican families end up) and the Sección Japonesa (MEXT curriculum, mostly for Japanese families on temporary postings). Pedregal campus, big grounds, founded 1977. Fees roughly MXN 8,300-12,100 a month, so mid-tier by CDMX private school standards.

Ages 2-18 · British, IB · Álvaro Obregón · ~1,040 students

The oldest British school in Mexico City and the only one run as a not-for-profit. If British-curriculum schooling in a genuinely bilingual environment matters to you more than facilities size, this is the one to look at closely.

Ages 3-18 · American, IB · Polanco & Lomas · ~900 students

A Polanco-area American school with IB in a prestigious neighbourhood. The right fit for families who want a US curriculum close to Lomas, Polanco or Interlomas - but visit and ask hard questions about current management and teacher experience before committing.

Ages 3-18 · Catholic, Bilingual · Naucalpan · ~988 students

A well-established Catholic school with 60 years in Naucalpan, strong facilities and a close-knit community. Right for Catholic families who are comfortable with gender-separated education and a Mexican-dominant social environment. Not the right fit if you need a diverse international peer group or are non-religious.

Ages 2-18 · German, Bilingual · Naucalpan · ~2,900 students

If you're German, have German ancestry, or want your child to graduate with trilingual German-Spanish-English fluency and a university qualification recognised across Europe, Humboldt is hard to argue with. For families without German, starting early - primary at the latest - is essential.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Other Mexico City · ~1,000 students

Lomas Hill is a small, bilingual IB school across three campuses (Cuajimalpa, Santa Fe, Interlomas), running from age 2 through Year 9. The vibe most parents describe is warm and family-feeling. People genuinely like the teachers.