International Schools in Mexico
Compare 20 international schools in Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 86,787), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 20
- Curricula
- 12
- Average annual fee
- MXN 86,787
- Fee range
- MXN 1,580 – 360,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (12 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,171 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Peterson Lomas Preparatoria S.C.
- Oldest
- Colegio Americano de Puebla (1942)
About international schools in Mexico
Mexico offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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4 international schools in Mexico City
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See all 4 →3 international schools in Puebla
See all 3 →1 international school in Villahermosa
See all 1 →1 international school in San Miguel de Allende
See all 1 →1 international school in Huamantla
See all 1 →1 international school in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
See all 1 →1 international school in Mérida
See all 1 →1 international school in Saltillo
See all 1 →1 international school in Xalapa
See all 1 →1 international school in Cancún
See all 1 →1 international school in Oaxaca
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Curricula
There are 20 international schools in Mexico covering 12 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (12), Bespoke Curriculum (9), American Curriculum (4), Cambridge IGCSE (3), IB (PYP) (3). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Mexico runs from about MXN 1,580 to MXN 360,000, averaging roughly MXN 86,787. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Mexico run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Mexico we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.