The Mexico City school context

Mexico City has roughly 30 international schools serving the diplomatic, expat and high-income Mexican family market. The sector has grown steadily as US remote workers and "Mexico City as Latin American hub" families settle longer-term. Fees are materially below US, European or Asian Tier 1 cities, while academic outcomes at the top tier are competitive globally.

The 2026 top 10

1

Greengates School

British + IBLomas VerdesUSD 22K to 28K2-18

The premier British international school in Mexico City (founded 1951). A-Level and IB Diploma. Strong UK and US university destinations. Lomas Verdes campus with strong housing catchment.

2

American School Foundation (ASF)

American + IBMixcoacUSD 20K to 28KPre-K-12

The largest American international school in Latin America (founded 1888). AP and IB Diploma. Strong US Ivy and top liberal-arts pipeline. Mixcoac campus, central Mexico City access.

3

Edron Academy

British + IBCalzada del HuesoUSD 18K to 26KPre-K-12

British international school. A-Level and IB Diploma. Strong cohort balance. Solid alternative to Greengates for families in southern Mexico City.

4

Westhill Institute

Cambridge + IBSanta FeUSD 16K to 22KPre-K-12

Cambridge International with IB Diploma at sixth form. Santa Fe location with strong corporate-relocation expat catchment. Strong faculty quality.

5

Eton School

IBNaucalpanUSD 16K to 22KPre-K-12

Pure IB World School. Strong IB Diploma outcomes. Naucalpan location with school-bus catchment from Lomas and Polanco. Solid alternative to Greengates for IB-bound families.

6

Lycée Franco-Mexicain

FrenchSan JeronimoUSD 8K to 14KMaternelle-Terminale

The largest French Lycée in Latin America. French Baccalauréat. Materially lower fees than British or American competition. Strong for francophone families.

7

Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt

German + MexicanMultiple campusesUSD 8K to 14KPre-K-12

German international school with bilingual streams. German Abitur and Mexican Bachillerato options. Strong for German-speaking families and bilingual pathway.

8

Peterson Schools

American + IBMultiple campusesUSD 12K to 20KPre-K-12

Multiple Peterson campuses across Mexico City. Bilingual American-Spanish curriculum with IB Diploma at sixth form. Solid value-tier alternative to ASF.

9

Colegio Suizo de Mexico

Swiss + MexicanCuernavaca, Mexico CityUSD 10K to 16KPre-K-12

Swiss international school with strong bilingual outcomes. Mexican Bachillerato with Swiss Maturité option. Particularly good for German-speaking families.

10

Cumbres International School

IB + MexicanLomasUSD 14K to 20KPre-K-12

Strong Catholic IB school with bilingual outcomes. Lomas campus. Good fit for families wanting Christian community alongside IB academic path.

Neighbourhoods

  • Polanco: Premium central residential, school-bus catchment to multiple schools.
  • Lomas de Chapultepec: Greengates catchment, Cumbres. Premium expat hub.
  • San Angel: ASF, traditional residential area, leafy.
  • Santa Fe: Westhill, corporate-relocation hub for many US companies.
  • Coyoacán / San Jeronimo: Lycée Franco-Mexicain, alternative bohemian residential.

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