How many British schools in Mexico City
Mexico City has around 7 schools delivering a substantive British National Curriculum pathway in 2026, of which 4 take pupils through to IGCSE and A Level. The other 3 offer a Mexican-British hybrid model where the primary years follow the English National Curriculum and the upper school transitions to either the IB Diploma or the Mexican Bachillerato. The pure British market is therefore smaller than in Madrid or Sao Paulo, but the quality at the top of the cluster is high, with two schools posting A and A star rates that put them in the top decile of British Schools Overseas members.
The British presence in Mexico City has deep roots. Greengates School was founded in 1951 and remains the longest established British international school in Mexico. It joined the Cognita group in 2014, which connected the school to a wider international network and brought infrastructure investment to the Tecamachalco campus. The Edron Academy was founded in 1963 and built its identity around the British system with a Mexican Bachillerato dual award, a configuration that suits Mexican families wanting both UK university access and SEP recognition. Newer entrants like Lancaster School in Vista Hermosa serve mid-market families looking for IGCSE preparation at a lower fee point.
IGCSE and A Level provision
The 4 schools running the full IGCSE and A Level pathway use Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel in roughly equal measure. IGCSE candidates in 2025 averaged around 78 per cent grade 9 to 7 awards across the leading British schools in Mexico City, which is above the global Cambridge average of 72 per cent. A Level outcomes at Greengates School and the Edron Academy run consistently at 55 to 65 per cent A and A star, with annual offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, the LSE and the Ivy League. The two schools combined send around 35 leavers a year to UK Russell Group universities, with a further 20 to 25 to US tier 1 destinations.
Beyond the four pure British schools, several Mexican bilingual schools deliver IGCSE in the lower secondary years before pivoting to the IB Diploma. Westhill Institute, the American School Foundation and Colegio Olinca all sit in this hybrid pattern. Families wanting a clean A Level finish should focus on Greengates, the Edron Academy and Eton School, while families comfortable with an IGCSE to IB Diploma route have a wider choice. Our Mexico City international schools overview includes the full hybrid map.
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Illustrative example schools
The five schools below are illustrative, not a ranking. Each delivers a substantive British curriculum pathway with an established record of UK university destinations.
Greengates School in Lomas de Tecamachalco is the longest established British international school in Mexico, founded in 1951 and accredited by British Schools Overseas. Pure English National Curriculum through to A Level, with the IB Diploma offered as an alternative upper school pathway. Around 50 to 60 A Level graduates a year, with strong placement into Russell Group universities.
The Edron Academy on Calzada Desierto de los Leones is a Mexican-British school authorised for IGCSE, A Level, the IB Diploma and the IB Career-related Programme. Bilingual Spanish-English throughout, with the Mexican Bachillerato awarded automatically alongside the British exam stream. Annual A Level cohort of around 40 leavers.
Eton School in Tecamachalco is a Mexican-British school founded in 1962, delivering Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 before transitioning to the IB Diploma. Strong on the Spanish-English bilingual model and a substantial choice for Mexican families wanting British primary education with international upper school recognition.
Lancaster School in Vista Hermosa is a smaller mid-market option with Cambridge IGCSE preparation through Year 11. Fees sit below the Greengates and Edron tiers, with a strong community character and a tight upper school cohort.
Fees and the pound to peso conversation
British curriculum school fees in Mexico City run MXN 380,000 to MXN 560,000 a year at the senior school level, which converts to roughly 17,000 to 25,000 pounds at the 2026 exchange rate. Greengates School sits at the top of the band, with senior school tuition around MXN 540,000 plus enrolment, capital levy and exam fees. The Edron Academy runs roughly 10 per cent below Greengates, with senior school tuition around MXN 480,000. Eton School and Lancaster School are positioned below at MXN 280,000 to MXN 380,000 a year. Sibling discounts of 5 to 10 per cent are widely available. Our Mexico City fees guide walks through the full all-in number once transport, uniforms and lunches are added.
Where British families live
British families in Mexico City cluster in three residential corridors. Lomas de Chapultepec, Bosques de las Lomas and Lomas de Tecamachalco form the strongest concentration, with Greengates School at the centre and the Periferico orbital providing fast access west to Cuajimalpa. Most Lomas-based British families are within 20 minutes of Greengates by school bus. Polanco hosts the secondary cluster, with families typically using the Edron Academy or commuting south to the southern corridor through the Avenida Insurgentes route. Cuajimalpa and the western Santa Fe corridor host most Edron Academy families, with new high-rise residential along Carretera Mexico-Toluca offering modern apartments and quick school access. Our Mexico City schools overview walks through the residential trade-offs against altitude, traffic and security in more detail.
Admissions and the application calendar
The Mexico City British school year runs from August to June. Greengates School and the Edron Academy open applications for the following August intake in September and close their priority application window in January. Assessment days run from October through February depending on the year group, with offers issued from December to March. Year 7 and Year 12 are the most competitive entry points and reliably oversubscribed at Greengates. Year 12 transfers into A Level study require evidence of IGCSE-equivalent attainment in the chosen subjects and a written admissions interview. Mid-year primary transfers are usually possible and the smaller mid-market British schools accept rolling applications throughout the academic year. Most British schools require apostilled previous school reports translated into Spanish under the SEP rules. Start the application process 9 to 12 months ahead of your target start date.
Frequently asked questions
How many British schools are there in Mexico City?
Mexico City has around 7 schools delivering a substantive British National Curriculum pathway in 2026, of which 4 take pupils through to IGCSE and A Level. The other 3 offer a Mexican-British hybrid model where primary years follow the English National Curriculum and the upper school transitions to the IB Diploma or the Mexican Bachillerato.
What A Level grades do Mexico City British schools achieve?
Greengates School and the Edron Academy run consistently at 55 to 65 per cent A and A star at A Level, with annual offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE and the Ivy League. The combined cohort places around 35 leavers a year into UK Russell Group universities, with a further 20 to 25 going to US tier 1 destinations.
How much do British curriculum schools cost in Mexico City?
British curriculum school fees run MXN 380,000 to MXN 560,000 a year at senior school level, roughly 17,000 to 25,000 pounds. Greengates sits at the top of the band, the Edron Academy roughly 10 per cent lower, with Eton School and Lancaster School below at MXN 280,000 to MXN 380,000 a year.
Are British curriculum schools in Mexico City accredited in the UK?
Greengates School and the Edron Academy are members of British Schools Overseas, inspected on the BSO framework, and recognised by UK universities including Oxbridge and Russell Group. Both also hold accreditation from Cambridge Assessment International Education for IGCSE and A Level delivery.
When should I apply to a Mexico City British school?
Plan applications 9 to 12 months ahead of the target start date. Greengates School and the Edron Academy open applications in September and close their priority window in January. Year 7 and Year 12 are the most competitive entry points and oversubscribed at Greengates in most years.
