Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt is the established German school within the Mexico City international schools market and one of the most historic international schools in the country. Founded in 1894 by the German community, it has grown into the largest German school outside Germany, teaching the German curriculum in Spanish, German and English from age zero to eighteen across three campuses. It features in our guide to the best international schools in Mexico City.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Humboldt delivers the German curriculum as a bicultural and trilingual programme, with Spanish, German and English present from the early years. The senior school leads to the German International Abitur alongside the Mexican Bachillerato, a dual qualification that opens routes to universities in Germany, Mexico and elsewhere. The school is recognised as an excellent German school abroad, a status awarded by the German government to its strongest overseas schools.
The school spans three campuses across the metropolitan area, each running its own kindergarten through to the upper school. Families considering the German route over an International Baccalaureate or bilingual path can read our German curriculum guide to weigh how the Abitur compares before deciding.
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Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt fees
Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt does not publish one simple figure we could verify across all stages and campuses, so we describe its band rather than quote a precise number. As a long established German school it sits in the upper middle tier of our Mexico City international school fees guide, below the most expensive premium international schools but above the mid range bilingual privados.
Plan for the one off enrolment fee, school bus, uniform, device programmes and examination entries in the Abitur years on top of tuition. Use our compare and fee tools to set it against other options rather than judging on headline tuition alone.
Admissions
The school year runs on the Mexican calendar with the main intake in August. The early years are the natural entry point, since no prior German is required and the language is taught from the start. Older applicants are considered where places exist, usually with an assessment of German and Spanish to place them in the right year.
As one of the most sought after schools in the city, places can be limited, especially at the upper stages. Families relocating to Mexico City should contact their preferred campus early to check availability.
Location and who goes there
Humboldt operates three campuses, Norte in the Lomas Verdes area of Naucalpan, Poniente in Huixquilucan and Sur in Xochimilco, covering the north, west and south of the metropolitan area. This footprint lets families across very different parts of the city reach a campus without an unreasonable commute.
The community has deep roots in the German speaking population of Mexico City alongside many Mexican and international families drawn to the trilingual route. For the wider landscape of curricula and neighbourhoods, see the Mexico City city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt fees?
The school does not publish one simple figure we could verify across all stages and campuses. As a long established German school it sits in the upper middle tier of the Mexico City market. Confirm the current schedule with your chosen campus.
What curriculum does Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt follow?
It follows the German curriculum, taught trilingually in Spanish, German and English, leading to the German International Abitur alongside the Mexican Bachillerato.
How old is Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt?
The school was founded in 1894 by the German community of Mexico City and is now the largest German school outside Germany.
Where is Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt located?
It runs three campuses across the metropolitan area, Norte in Naucalpan, Poniente in Huixquilucan and Sur in Xochimilco.
When do Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt applications open?
The main intake follows the Mexican calendar with an August start, and the early years are the natural entry point. Places can be limited, so apply early.
