Compare International Schools in Tuxtla gutierrez, Mexico

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Colégio La Paz de Chiapas is a K–12 international school in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. It is the only school in the state to offer a continuous IB pathway, with DP that includes the final year of MYP and two DP years, and a focus on international-mindedness and languages, with Spanish as the mother tongue and English taught as a second language, plus a bilingual Primary program. Primary curricula align with SEP through a constructivist, student-centred approach. Facilities include modern, air-conditioned classrooms, a library, computer labs, a science lab, an arts room, and a cafeteria; outdoor options include soccer fields, basketball and futsal courts, and a covered multi-use court. The school runs CAS in DP, and hosts events like the XVIII Contest of Oral Expression and Declamation, with Aula Lúdica supporting secondary creative engagement.

Application fees

- The school charges a one-time application/admission fee for candidates who register and present the admission exams. The exact monetary amount of the application/admission fee is not published publicly.
- The school charges an annual, one-time registration (inscripción) fee payable at the time of first entry; the exact amount for registration is not published publicly.

Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year group)

- Specific tuition amounts by level (Maternal/Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato), and any per-term or per-year breakdowns are not published in the school's public materials. No public fee table with numerical amounts per level or term is available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition (colegiatura) is billed monthly and must be paid within the first 10 calendar days of each month according to the school calendar. Payments made after that 10‑day period incur a supplemental fee of 5% that is applied and accumulates monthly.
- The school offers a 10% discount on tuition when the full annual tuition is paid in advance, provided the payment is made before the due date of the first monthly tuition. This discount does not apply to students already on scholarship.
- The admission/registration fee is a single annual charge that must be paid in one installment at the time required by the school's admissions process.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school operates Maternal/Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria and Bachillerato levels and does not advertise a boarding (internado/boarding) program. Therefore, no boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, insurance, extras)

- Uniforms: A school uniform is required for all levels; the Reglamento lists required uniform items for daily wear and for physical education. Any cost for purchasing uniforms is borne by families; the school does not publish uniform prices.
- Materials and supplies: The school publishes downloadable lists of materials for each level (Maternal through Bachillerato). Costs for the items on those lists are the responsibility of the family; the school does not publish consolidated pricing for materials.
- Damages: Parents are responsible for the cost of repair or replacement for intentional damage to school property caused by their child.
- School accident insurance: The school maintains an accident insurance policy that provides reimbursement for covered medical expenses up to MXN 30,000 with a deductible of MXN 50 per incident; medical payments are initially paid by the parent/guardian and recovered via reimbursement after submitting required documentation. The school does not publish the premium amount charged to families in public materials.

Refund information

- Cancellation of registration/re‑registration: If written notice of cancellation is submitted at least two months before the start of the school year, the registration fee is refunded 100%. If the written notification of cancellation is given less than two months before the start of the school year, the school retains 50% of the registration fee. Once the school year has started, no refund of the registration fee is made. No refunds are made for dismissals initiated by the school for academic or disciplinary reasons.
- Tuition refunds after the school year has started are not provided; the Reglamento states that after the cycle begins there is no refund for registration and makes clear that the school may not refund amounts for dismissals ordered by the institution.

Fee payment options

- Accepted methods: The school's billing/collections department accepts checks made payable to COLEGIO LA PAZ DE CHIAPAS, A.C. with the legend "para abono a cuenta." Cash payments are not accepted under any circumstance. For convenience, the school provides a point‑of‑sale terminal that accepts debit and credit cards from most banks, excluding American Express. Returned checks incur legal sanctions (a penalty equivalent to 20% per the cited law).

Summary of unavailable numerical details

- Numerical amounts for the application/admission fee, registration (inscripción) fee, and the monthly or annual tuition by level and per term are not published in the school's publicly available documents. For families preparing database entries, these specific monetary figures must be obtained directly from the school's billing/collections office. Contact information for admissions and collections is provided through the school's published services and admissions pages.

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a day school; boarding is not provided.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform: Monday to Friday and for school events; navy blue dress pants or denim; white shirt or blouse; comfortable shoes or sneakers.

Food Options

There is a cafeteria on site.

Governance and Ownership

The school is owned by a civil association (A.C.).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Primary program recognizes that each student has knowledge to share and to use in their cognitive process. It invites students to be inquisitive and to learn creatively and experimentally through activities and dynamics that allow them to build their own learning and promote actions that change their surroundings. The program promotes positive actions that can improve their environment. The educational model is bilingual, fostering effective communication. The study of the language strengthens writing and reading comprehension, expands vocabulary, and enhances listening and oral production through playful and creative activities. The system is recognized for its formation in values.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school has an inclusion policy. The inclusion policy indicates attention to diverse learners. The school maintains an Evaluation Policy. The school maintains a Policy of Linguistic Policy. The school maintains a Policy of Inclusion and a Policy of Integrity. These policies provide a framework for inclusive education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The educational model is bilingual. English is taught as a second language from early grades. The study of the language strengthens writing and reading comprehension, and enhances vocabulary, listening, and oral production through playful and creative activities. In Preschool, children have their first contact with English from its basics, supporting vocabulary and listening and speaking. In Bachillerato, English is taught as a second language within the IB Diploma Programme. The language program emphasizes development through engaging activities.

Safeguarding

The school has a 24-hour security and surveillance system. There is on-site nursing. There is a nurse's office on campus. The campus is described as safe and supervised. On-site health and security provisions support student safeguarding.

Admissions

1) Request information. Information can be requested at the Colegio La Paz de Chiapas or through the admissions page. The form collects the parent's name, email and phone, and allows selecting the levels of interest: Maternal, Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, Bachillerato. A guided visit can be requested to tour the facilities. The Bachillerato follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Scholarships

2) Complete the admission application and submit the required documents. The documents vary by level: Maternal and Preescolar require a copy of the birth certificate, a good conduct letter (for years 2 and 3), and CURP. Primaria requires a birth certificate copy, a transcript or report of studies, a good conduct letter, and CURP. Secundaria and Bachillerato require a birth certificate copy, CURP, a transcript or report of studies with grades, and a good conduct letter. Enrollment forms are downloaded from the school website with a password provided by the Admissions Office. 3) Request dates for the admission exam and the psychometric test; for Bachillerato, the English exam is required to identify level. 4) Present the examinations. Examinations are administered in the Admissions area (Administrative Building) and are supervised by the level directors or staff. Exam durations are approximately: Preescolar 1 hour; Primaria 2 hours; Secundaria 2 hours; Bachillerato 3 hours. 5) Delivery of results. After the exams, families are given a meeting with the Director General if the admission is for the next cycle, or with the Director of the Level if the admission is for the current cycle, to review the outcomes. 6) Interview and acceptance. An interview follows the results and an acceptance letter is issued if admission is confirmed. 7) Signature of a commitment letter. A commitment letter may be required depending on the results of the admission and psychometric exams. 8) Enrollment. Enrollment is completed after acceptance and any required commitments are signed, finalizing the student's placement for the upcoming cycle.

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Colegio Laureles Chiapas

Fees MX$30,000

Colegio Laureles Chiapas is an IB-certified school that provides individualized attention to every student while offering a broad range of options to nurture a lifelong learning mindset. The program supports consistent progress and meaningful impact, preparing learners to grow, develop, succeed, and be happy. The school emphasizes international education aimed at contributing to a better world. The teaching approach is built on a self-learning system and the theory of multiple intelligences, enabling teachers to tailor learning to diverse strengths and interests. This combination helps students become resilient, motivated, and capable of developing the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose needed to be successful throughout life and to help make the world a better place. Located in Chiapas, the school seeks to equip students with competencies and attitudes for success in higher education and in life beyond school. This strengthens international-mindedness and prepares students for higher education and life beyond school.

Application fee

- Inscripción (one‑time registration fee): MXN 2,500.

Tuition fees by year group (detailed per level and per annum)

- Maternal (monthly): MXN 2,500. Annual equivalent: MXN 30,000.
- Preescolar (monthly): MXN 2,500. Annual equivalent: MXN 30,000.
- Primaria (monthly): MXN 2,500. Annual equivalent: MXN 30,000.
- Secundaria (monthly): MXN 2,500. Annual equivalent: MXN 30,000.
- Preparatoria (monthly): MXN 2,500. Annual equivalent: MXN 30,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are listed as a monthly colegiatura of MXN 2,500 with a stated annual total of MXN 30,000. This presentation indicates a monthly billing structure (monthly amount × 12 equals the annual total). Specific due‑dates, late‑payment penalties, or discounts for annual or up‑front payments are not shown in the published fee tables.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding or internado program fees are listed. The school operates in morning sessions (turno matutino), and no residential/boarding tuition is indicated. Therefore, no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- The published fee listings show only inscription and monthly tuition amounts. No specific, separate charges for uniforms, transport, cafeteria, or materials are itemized in those fee tables. One external school profile indicates extended‑hours and many extracurricular activities are presented as not carrying additional charges, but no concrete uniform or supply prices are listed.

Refund information

- No detailed refund, cancellation, or withdrawal refund policy is published alongside the fee figures in the available fee tables. Refund and cancellation terms are not specified in those listings.

Fee payment options

- The fee tables reviewed do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer/SPEI, credit card, debit card, cash, or online payment portal). No explicit payment channels or billing reference instructions are listed in the published fee summaries.

Curriculum

The Laureles academic program is designed to provide special attention to each student and a wide range of options to form learners with a lifelong learning mindset, prepared to progress and make a difference. It is an IB-certified school. When we talk about education and its meaning, what matters is how we can instill in children and young people knowledge that makes them better students and people, and how we can ensure they have the skills needed to grow, develop, succeed, and be happy in life. We are more dedicated than ever to developing an international education that contributes to creating a better world. Our teaching methodology is based on a self-learning system and multiple intelligences. These curricula enable teachers to form young, resilient and motivated people who have the knowledge and the skills and sense of purpose necessary to be successful throughout life and to help make the world a better place.

Higher Education Progression

IB students have access to the world's top universities.

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American School Foundation of Chiapas

Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupils 425

Type Co-educational

The American School Foundation of Chiapas (ASFC) is a private co-educational international school in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico, with over 30 years of operation. The school offers education from Maternal through Preparatoria (High School) with an IB programme and bilingual English-Spanish instruction. ASFC offers more than 15 extracurricular academy options including orchestra, robotics, and taekwondo. The school is accredited by Cognia and is a member of ASOMEX and AAIE.

Location

The school is located at Blvd. Belisario Domínguez 5580, Colonia Las 5 Plumas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 29020, Mexico. It is in the Las 5 Plumas neighborhood of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Stages

Five divisions: Maternal (preschool), Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-5), Middle School/Secundaria (Grades 6-8), and High School/Preparatoria (Grades 9-12).

Type

Private co-educational international school following an American educational model aligned with Mexican regulatory requirements.

Country affiliation

The educational model aligns with United States standards and is IB-compatible.

Overview
The school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) on its publicly available pages. The entries below list every typical fee category requested and state whether a specific amount or detailed schedule is published; where the school has published policy-language about a fee category this is stated.

Application / Admissions fee
- Not publicly listed: there is no published amount for an application or admissions fee available in the school's public pages. Any application or enrolment fee amount is not published for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Not publicly listed by amount: the school identifies the served levels (Maternal, Kínder, Primaria, Secundaria, Preparatoria) but does not publish per-term or per-year tuition amounts for any grade. No numeric tuition schedule by year group or term is available on the school's public pages for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly billing referenced: the school's rules/regulations language refers to a monthly tuition payment ("colegiatura mensual") and mentions an annual materials fee for art/special projects, indicating tuition is collected on a recurring/monthly basis. The precise billing calendar (number of payments per academic year or per-term amounts), invoice due dates, accepted late-payment penalties, and installment options are not published.

Boarding / residential fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program indicated: the school describes itself as serving maternal through bachillerato (day-school educational levels) and does not list dormitories or boarding services; therefore no boarding fees are published or applicable in public materials.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Annual materials / project fees: the school's regulation language specifically references an annual materials fee for Art and Special Projects; no public numeric amount is provided.
- Extracurricular / academy charges: the school runs multiple academies and extracurricular programmes (music, sports, robotics, languages, etc.). Specific programme fees, per-activity charges, or instrument/activity rental fees are not published.
- Uniforms / dress-code costs: there is no published uniform price list or uniform-purchase policy with amounts on the school's public pages. Whether uniforms are sold through the school or a supplier and associated costs are not published.
- Transportation, lunches, examinations, certification, or technology fees: no public fee amounts for transport, meals, external exam fees, IB/other certification fees or technology contributions are published.

Refund information
- Not publicly listed: no public statement of a numeric refund policy (amounts refundable, deadlines for refunds, or pro‑rata calculations) is published for admissions, deposits, tuition or extras in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options and methods
- Not publicly listed: explicit published payment methods (credit card, direct-debit, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal) and the ability to pay by instalments are not shown in public pages. Contact information for the administration is provided for billing and payment enquiries.

Summary of what is and is not available
- What is available publicly: confirmation of the school's educational levels, campus information and general references to policies that indicate a monthly tuition structure and an annual materials fee for art/projects.
- What is not available publicly: any numeric fee amounts (application, per-term or per-year tuition by grade, boarding fees, uniform costs, transport/lunch/extracurricular charges, refund tables, and specific payment-method instructions) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years are not published on the school's public pages.

Administrative contact for fee and billing enquiries
- The school's published contact details (phone, WhatsApp and email) are provided for obtaining precise, current numeric fee schedules, billing calendars, payment-method instructions and refund rules. Use the school's admissions/billing contact to request the official fee schedule for a given academic year.

House System

All ASFC families, teachers and staff are assigned to a Hogwarts-style house on arrival. The four houses compete with each other and members receive colored shirts to show house spirit. Through friendly competition, students learn the importance of teamwork, get to know students from other grade levels, and develop a shared sense of identity within the ASFC community. The program promotes school pride and allows students to interact beyond the usual academic and social circles. By sharing a common goal, students are motivated to work together, help one another and set aside differences.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by the ASFC Patronato (Board of Directors), whose members come from diverse professional and community backgrounds. Founding members and volunteers serve as advisers and hold the highest authority for all school efforts that impact the school's profile, mission, vision and overall projection to benefit the local and global community.

Curriculum

ASFC Model divides education into Lower School (Maternal, Kindergarten, Primary G1–G5) and Upper School (Secondary G6–G8, Preparatory G9–G12). ASFC follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and working toward accreditation for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB framework emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding, multilingualism, and internationally aligned standards. The IB philosophy guides teaching across all programs, and digital learning is integrated across the curriculum using Google Classroom and MAP assessments. MAP measures performance and growth in four areas: mathematics, English reading, Spanish reading, and English language usage.

Higher Education Progression

ASFC maintains strong local, national, and international university connections to support graduates pursuing higher education worldwide. National partnerships include UDLAP, IBERO, ITAM, UPAEP, ELDP, UNIVA, EBC, ANAHUAC, and VATEL, with additional options. International partnerships include DBU (Dallas Baptist University), BHMS (Business & Hotel Management School) in Lucerne, VATEL, and Arkansas State University, Campus Querétaro. The school hosts an annual University Fair to showcase partner programs, and some offer scholarships or admission benefits to ASFC graduates. The Arkansas State University partnership provides dual degrees valid in the United States and SEP validation, the option to study on the U.S. campus for one year at Mexican prices, and English-taught courses taught by international faculty, with scholarships up to 50% for ASFC graduates. ASFC also hosts international exchanges for summers or school years and welcomes international students; it participates in DBU's Global Community Partnership to offer college credits while in high school and maintains collaborations with Utah State University and Northeastern State University for student teaching experiences.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ASFC is a multicultural educational community that fosters a love of learning and develops creative, principled citizens through critical thinking, research, and collaboration. The IB program aims to form compassionate, globally minded students who strive to contribute to a better, more peaceful world, with mutual understanding and intercultural respect. Learning is student-centered, action-based, and connected, guided by best practices and values. The school emphasizes collaborative, reflective learning that supports students' social and emotional growth and global citizenship.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ASFC develops multilingual students as part of its IB framework. MAP measures performance in mathematics, English reading, reading in Spanish, and English language use, with an adaptive format that adjusts difficulty based on student responses.

Mental Wellbeing

ASFC supports mental wellbeing through its values-based, supportive environment and focus on integrity, respect, and collaboration, fostering compassion and resilience as students engage with local and global contexts.

Admissions

1. Schedule an appointment. Begin the admissions process by scheduling an appointment with the school. A WhatsApp option is available to arrange the visit. After scheduling, a member of the admissions team will reach out to provide next steps. 2. Information and tour of the school. You receive information about the school and a tour of the campus. This helps you learn about ASFC's programs and the student experience. 3. Admission exam. The admission exam is administered as part of the process. 4. Exam results. The results of the exam are provided in 1–2 days. 5. Personal information form. You complete a personal information form with details about the student and guardian. 6. Documentation. Personal documents are received by the school. 7. Enrollment payment. The enrollment payment is made to finalize admission. 8. Delivery of supplementary documents. Additional documents are submitted to complete the file. 9. Contract. The contract is signed to finalize the enrollment agreement.

Scholarships

Arkansas State University, Campus Querétaro. The school has an agreement with Arkansas State University, Campus Querétaro, the only U.S. university campus in Mexico. This provides a pathway for graduates to pursue education in English without leaving Mexico. Benefits include a double degree valid in the United States and SEP validation, the chance to study on the U.S. campus for one year at Mexican prices, and courses taught exclusively in English by international professors. Graduates have access to scholarships up to 50% under the agreement. BHMS – Business & Hotel Management School. Located in the heart of Lucerne, BHMS is a Swiss private educational group with strong international links that facilitate internships. Students can benefit from the agreement with a differentiated price for the professional degree and for summer camps. VATEL – Hotel & Tourism Business School. VATEL offers scholarships ranging from 60% to 30%, provides a Mexico/France dual degree, campus exchanges, and paid internships abroad. DBU – Dallas Baptist University. ASFC participates in the Global Community Partnership with DBU, offering scholarship opportunities for graduates, with a program that allows ASFC students to take DBU classes while still in high school and earn college credits usable at many U.S. universities. AFS México. AFS México is an international organization that provides learning opportunities through high school students from around the world who come to ASFC for school cycles. Utah State University and Northeastern State University. Through collaboration with Utah State University and, in 2023, Northeastern State University, ASFC welcomes their student teachers annually; our teachers mentor, and visiting students participate in daily life at ASFC, enriching the experience for all. University Fair. Our annual University Fair is a key event to learn about the educational options offered by partner universities; some partner universities award scholarships to ASFC graduates or provide other benefits in the admissions process.

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