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Christian schooling in Mexico City
Christian schools in Mexico City divide broadly into two kinds. The first is the American styled Christian academy that teaches mostly in English and leads to a US style pathway, which suits North American and internationally mobile families. The second is the bilingual Catholic school, deeply rooted in Mexican Christian humanism, teaching in Spanish and English and shaped by Catholic formation.
Which suits your family depends on language and tradition. If you need English as the main language of instruction and an American pathway, the Christian academy route fits best. If you want a bilingual education within a Catholic framework, the Catholic schools are the natural choice.
What to check
Confirm the language balance at each stage, since some schools shift the mix of English and Spanish as children get older. Ask how the Christian or Catholic ethos features in a normal week. And ask what a place costs once the full schedule and extras are included. Language, ethos and cost, in that order, tend to decide the fit.
The schools
Mexico City Christian Academy
An American styled K to 12 Christian school in greater Mexico City teaching in English, with Spanish taught as a subject. Suited to North American and internationally mobile families who want an English medium Christian education and a US style pathway. Confirm the current stages and the published fee schedule with the school.
Cumbres International School
A bilingual Catholic school that sets out to form Christian leaders, part of the well known Cumbres network in the Lomas area. A strong choice for families who want a bilingual education within a clear Catholic framework and an established community. Confirm the stages, the language balance and admissions with the school.
Pinecrest International School
A bilingual Catholic school shaped by Christian humanism, welcoming students from preschool to Grade 12. Suited to families who want a values driven Catholic education with a bilingual pathway. As with the other schools here, confirm the language of instruction by stage and how faith features day to day.
Compare these schools side by side
Our school compare tool lines up fees approach, curriculum and location for up to three schools at once, and the fees explorer shows how the wider Mexico City market is banded.
Fees and value
Christian and Catholic schools in Mexico City span a wide range, from mid band bilingual schools to premium international campuses.
Across the Mexico City market, faith schools sit in three broad bands. Mission supported and community schools tend to price below the headline secular internationals. Day schools with a full international curriculum sit at or near the market rate for the city. Premium campuses with extensive facilities sit at the top. We do not print a specific figure for any school here, because fees change by stage and year; treat each school's published schedule by grade as the number to plan against, then add registration, deposit and optional costs. Our fees explorer shows how the wider market is banded.
Frequently asked questions
Are Christian schools in Mexico City taught in English?
It depends. The American styled Christian academies teach mainly in English with Spanish as a subject. The bilingual Catholic schools teach in both Spanish and English, with the balance often shifting by stage. Confirm the language of instruction at your child's stage.
What is the difference between the Christian academies and the Catholic schools?
The Christian academies tend to be Protestant or non denominational, English medium and American in pathway. The Catholic schools are rooted in Mexican Catholic tradition, bilingual and shaped by Christian humanism. The right fit depends on language and tradition.
Are they only for Christian or Catholic families?
Most welcome families of many backgrounds who accept the school's ethos, though Catholic formation features strongly at the Catholic schools. Read the admissions policy and ask how faith features before applying.
How much do they cost?
Fees vary by school and stage and rise each year, so we do not publish a single figure. Treat each school's published schedule by grade as the number to plan against and budget for extras on top.