At a glance
Colegio Francés del Pedregal was founded on the first of September 1982 and has built a reputation as a trilingual school with a genuine French strand alongside English and Spanish. The preschool, primary and secondary sections are each incorporated with the Mexican education authority under their own recognition agreements, so the school operates squarely within the national system while layering strong language provision on top. Elementary pupils follow a content and language integrated model of around fifteen hours a week, and middle and high school move to a differentiated model that takes pupils from A2 to B2 in the middle years and up to C2 by high school. For the wider market and how the city compares on curriculum and cost, start with our guide to international schools in Mexico City.| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Trilingual Spanish, English and French; Mexican national curriculum with content and language integrated learning |
| Stages | Preschool through upper secondary |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Accreditation | Preschool, primary and secondary sections recognised by the Mexican education authority |
| Fee band | Mid to upper mid (see the Mexico City landscape) |
| Campus area | Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches within the Mexican national framework while building a strong bilingual to trilingual language profile in English and French. In the elementary years it uses a content and language integrated learning model of around fifteen hours a week, so language is acquired through subject teaching rather than in isolation, and by middle school the approach shifts to differentiated instruction that lifts pupils from A2 towards B2, reaching C2 in the senior years. This progression means a child can leave the school with advanced English and a working command of French alongside their Spanish, a distinctive combination among Mexico City schools. Because the school follows the national curriculum rather than an international diploma, families weighing overseas moves should ask how the school supports transfers and external language certification. We describe the programme in the school own terms and do not publish examination figures we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent guidance on outcomes and destinations.Colegio Francés del Pedregal fees
Colegio Francés del Pedregal sits in the mid to upper mid band for Mexico City, in line with our Mexico City fees research, below the premium American and British flagships and above the most affordable bilingual privates. We do not print a headline tuition figure here because the school issues its current schedule to applicants and rates are revised each year. Beyond tuition, budget for a one off enrolment or inscripcion charge, an annual materials contribution and optional transport, and confirm which charges apply to your child stage. To weigh the school against other Mexico City options on cost and curriculum, use the Mexico City fees guide or the comparison tool below.Comparing Mexico City schools?
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Admissions
The academic year in Mexico runs from August, and the main intake follows that calendar with entry to other year groups where space allows. Because the language programme builds steadily from preschool, earlier entry gives a child the fullest exposure to the English and French pathway, though the school assesses and places children arriving later according to the level they bring. Admissions review prior records and use age appropriate assessment for younger children; families should ask which documents, transfer papers and residency information the school requires and apply early for popular year groups.Location and who goes there
The school is in Jardines del Pedregal, a settled residential district in the Álvaro Obregón borough in the south of Mexico City known for its gardens and quiet streets. The location suits families in the south and south west of the city, while those further north should factor in the commute. The right school in Mexico City usually comes down to the languages and curriculum you want, the fee band you can sustain and the neighbourhood you settle in, so it is worth visiting in person and comparing a shortlist before you decide. For the wider picture of where families live and how the schools compare, return to the Mexico City city hub.Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Frances del Pedregal fees?
The school sits in the mid to upper mid band for Mexico City, below the premium American and British flagships and above the most affordable bilingual privates. It issues its current schedule to applicants, so budget separately for an enrolment charge, an annual materials contribution and optional transport, and ask the school for the latest rates as they are revised each year.
Is Colegio Frances del Pedregal a good school?
It is an established trilingual school founded in 1982 with a genuine French strand alongside English and Spanish, working within the Mexican national framework. Whether it suits your child depends on whether you want a strong second and third language pathway rather than an international diploma, and the budget you can sustain.
What curriculum does Colegio Frances del Pedregal follow?
The school follows the Mexican national curriculum recognised by the education authority, layered with a content and language integrated model in English and French that takes pupils from A2 to B2 in the middle years and up to C2 by high school.
When do Colegio Frances del Pedregal applications open?
The academic year runs from August and the main intake follows that calendar, with entry to other year groups where space exists. Earlier entry gives the fullest exposure to the language pathway, but the school places later arrivals according to the level they bring.
Where is Colegio Frances del Pedregal located?
The school is in Jardines del Pedregal, a residential district in the Alvaro Obregon borough in the south of Mexico City.
