10 Best International Schools in Mexico City for Expats

When you move to Mexico City, whether as an expat or for work purposes, it can be challenging to know what international schools are available. Mexico City is full of options, but the majority may not fit with your expectations or budget.

There are many international schools in Mexico City that offer both bilingual and bicultural educational environments. Here is a list of 10 of the best international schools in Mexico City for expats.

1)    The American School of Mexico City

The American School of Mexico City was established in 1946. It’s one of the larger schools in Mexico, with 1440 students aged 3-18, and it is located within the Bosque de Aragón area of southern Mexico City.

The school offers an American-style education to kids who are not citizens of either Mexico or the US but whose parents work for an international company, embassy, or consulate in Mexico City. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation, lunch, and snacks.

2)    The British School of Mexico City

The British School of Mexico City was founded in 1948 and had around 1000 students from pre-school to Year 13 (age 18). It is located in the Colonia Del Valle and Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec areas. The school offers a British-style education, with the English National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 to 3 (elementary and middle school).

In addition, there is an international program for students aged 14-18 that leads to either IGCSE or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation and lunch.

3)    The French School of Mexico City

The French School of Mexico City was founded in 1959 and had around 900 students from pre-school to Year 12 (age 17). It is located in the Colonia Polanco area. The school follows the French national curriculum and is open to students of all nationalities. It is one of the more expensive schools in Mexico City, including transportation, lunch, and snacks.

4)    The German School of Mexico City

The German School of Mexico City (Deutsche Schule Mexiko-Stadt) was founded in 1965 and had around 1000 students from pre-school to Year 12 (age 17). It is located in the Colonia Bosques de las Lomas area.

The school offers a German-style education, following the German national curriculum. It is open to students of all nationalities. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation, lunch, and snacks.

5)    The Italian School of Mexico City

The Italian School of Mexico City was founded in 1969 and had around 800 students from pre-school to Year 12 (age 17). It is located in the Colonia Roma area. The school offers an Italian-style education, following the Italian national curriculum. It is open to students of all nationalities. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation, lunch, and snacks.

6)    The Japanese School of Mexico City

The Japanese School of Mexico City was founded in 1971 and had around 380 students from pre-school to Year 9 (age 14). It is located in the Colonia del Valle area. The school offers a Japanese-style education, following the Japanese national curriculum. It is open to students of all nationalities. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation and lunch.

7)    The Korean School of Mexico City

The Korean School of Mexico City was founded in 1976 and had around 270 students aged 6-14 (Grade 1-9). It is located in the Colonia del Valle area. The school offers a Korean-style education, following the Korean national curriculum. It is open to students of all nationalities. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation and lunch.

8)    The Singaporean School of Mexico City

The Singaporean School of Mexico City was founded in 2009 and had around 190 students from pre-school to Year 6 (age 11). It is located in the Colonia del Valle area. The school offers a Singaporean-style education, following the Singaporean national curriculum. It is open to students of all nationalities. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation and lunch.

9)    The Spanish School of Mexico City

The Spanish School of Mexico City (Escuela Española de México) was founded in 1979 and had around 400 students from pre-school to Year 12 (age 17). It is located in the Colonia Roma area. The school offers a Spanish-style education, following the Spanish national curriculum. It is open to students of all nationalities. Tuition is expensive, but it includes transportation and lunch.

10) American School Foundation of Monterey

The American School Foundation of Monterey was established in 1946 under the name Thomasites by a group which consisted mainly of Americas who had been sent to Mexicoby the US government to help in the reconstruction of the country after World War II. It was originally a primary and secondary school, but later on added a preschool section.