Colegio La Paz de Chiapas

Mexico, Tuxtla Gutierrez

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2002

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English

Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

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.

www.colegio-lapaz.edu.mx

Carretera Tuxtla‑Villaflores Nº 1170, Colonia Popular, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Address: Carretera Tuxtla-Villaflores No. 1170, Colonia Popular. It is in the Colonia Popular neighborhood.

Stages

Maternal and Preschool; Primary; Secondary; and Baccalaureate (IB). The Bachillerato lasts three years for students aged 16 to 19 and includes the fifth year of the IB Middle Years Programme and the two years of the Diploma Programme. The school is certified in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), designed for students aged 3 to 12, making it the only school in the state to offer a continuum of International Baccalaureate programs.

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Fees

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.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum. The Primary Years Programme (PEP) is for students aged 3 to 12. The school is IB-certified and offers a continuum of IB programs across levels, making it the only school in the state to offer a continuum of IB programs. In Bachillerato, the program includes the fifth year of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the two-year IB Diploma Programme (DP), focusing on developing an international mindset and at least two languages, with Spanish as the mother tongue and English as a second language. At the Primary level, curricula are aligned with the SEP (National Education System), with a constructivist teaching model and a bilingual program.

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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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FAQs

What ages does Colegio La Paz de Chiapas serve?

The school serves students from age 3 to 18, spanning Maternal/Preschool through Bachillerato. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum across all levels (PYP, MYP, and DP). The Primary level is bilingual and aligned with the SEP.

Where is the campus located and what is the setting?

The campus is in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. The address is Carretera Tuxtla-Villaflores No. 1170, Colonia Popular. It sits in the Colonia Popular neighborhood.

What curriculum does the school offer and is it IB-certified?

Colegio La Paz de Chiapas offers the International Baccalaureate continuum, including PYP for ages 3–12, MYP, and DP in Bachillerato. It is IB-certified and the only school in the state offering a full IB continuum. The Primary level is bilingual and aligned with SEP.

Are tuition amounts published publicly for each level?

No. The exact monthly or annual tuition by level is not published in public materials. Tuition is billed monthly, with payments due within the first 10 days of each month and a 5% supplemental fee if paid late. There is also a 10% discount if the full annual tuition is paid before the first monthly due date.

How are tuition payments structured and what are the late-fee terms?

Tuition is billed monthly and must be paid within the first 10 calendar days of each month. If payment is late, a 5% supplemental fee is applied each month. Families paying the full annual tuition in advance receive a 10% discount, provided the payment is made before the due date.

What fees exist for admissions and registration, and are their amounts public?

There is a one-time application/admission fee and an annual registration (inscripción) fee. The exact amounts are not published publicly and must be obtained from the school's admissions/collections office.

What documents are needed to apply for admission at different levels?

For Maternal/Preschool you need a birth certificate copy, 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 with grades, and a good conduct letter.

What is the admissions process, including exams and interviews?

After submitting the required documents, families request admission and dates for the admission and psychometric exams. There are language requirements for Bachillerato (English exam). Exams are conducted in the Admissions area and last about 1–3 hours depending on level. Results are followed by a meeting, then an interview and potential acceptance letter.

What is the refund policy if I withdraw before or after the school year starts?

If cancellation is provided in writing at least two months before the start of the school year, the registration fee is refunded 100%. If notice is given less than two months before the start, 50% of the registration fee is retained. After the school year starts, registration refunds are not given, and there are no refunds for tuition after the year begins.

What IB programs are offered and how are they structured across levels?

The school offers the IB continuum: PYP for ages 3–12, MYP as part of Bachillerato (including its final year), and the DP two-year program in Bachillerato. In the Diploma Programme, students develop at least two languages, with Spanish as the mother tongue and English as a second language. The Primary level follows the PYP and uses a constructivist, bilingual approach aligned with SEP.

What languages are taught and how is language used in instruction?

Spanish is the language of instruction across the school. In Primary, there is a bilingual program with Spanish L1 and English L2. In Secondary, there is a Bicultural program (some subjects in English) and a Bilingual option with one daily English class per level. In Bachillerato, English is taught as Lengua B and as Lengua Adicional-Inglés.

Is there language support for students who are not fluent in Spanish?

Yes. The school provides Lengua de Acceso (language support) with tutor-assisted guidance as needed, supporting non-Spanish speakers to access the curriculum.

What facilities and campus features does the school offer?

Facilities include modern, air-conditioned classrooms; a library; computer classrooms; a laboratory; an art room; a cafeteria; a dedicated athletic office; soccer fields; basketball and futsal courts; dressing rooms; spectator seating; and a covered multi-use court. The campus also has recreational areas, gardens, and parking.

Are there athletic and arts facilities or programs beyond academics?

Yes. The campus supports athletic activities with extensive sports facilities and a sports office. Arts are integrated into the curriculum, and Aula Lúdica is used in Secondary for creative engagement; CAS projects in the DP encourage service, creativity, and physical activity.

What wellbeing and safeguarding measures does the school have?

The school has 24-hour security and surveillance, on-site nursing, and a nurse's office, providing health and safeguarding coverage. It also maintains an Inclusion Policy, an Evaluation Policy, and a Language Policy to support diverse learners.

What is the school uniform and daily dress expectation?

A school uniform is required for all levels, including Monday to Friday and for school events. Uniform items include navy dress pants or denim and white shirts or blouses, with comfortable shoes. PE uniform requirements are also specified in the Reglamento.

Is the school a boarding institution?

No. Colegio La Paz de Chiapas is a day school and does not offer boarding.

What governance structure does the school have?

The school is owned by a civil association (A.C.), which governs its operation and policies.

What languages are emphasized in higher-level studies and the Diploma Programme?

In Bachillerato, English is taught as Lengua B and as Lengua Adicional-Inglés within the IB DP/PAI, continuing emphasis on multilingual language development alongside Spanish.

When was the school founded and what is its history with IB accreditation?

The school opened in 2002 with preschool and primary, added secondary in 2003, and began Bachillerato in 2010. The Diploma Programme was certified in 2014, and the Middle Years Programme was certified in 2017; the school is pursuing Primary School Programme (PEP) status.

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