Colegio Lancaster Montessori is the name under which La Escuela de Lancaster appears in the Mexico City international schools market. It is a progressive bilingual and bicultural school in San Pedro Mártir, Tlalpan, founded in 1979 and run as a not for profit civil association. It is not a pure Montessori school, but it incorporates Montessori principles within a wider progressive model, particularly in the early years, alongside Mexican and English language teaching.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Lancaster teaches a progressive bilingual and bicultural programme that blends the Mexican curriculum with English language teaching across the day. Among its educational models it draws on Montessori principles, most visibly in the early years, where independence and hands on learning are encouraged. It is honest to say this is a progressive school informed by Montessori rather than a strict Montessori environment throughout.
The school runs from preschool through to preparatoria, keeping deliberately small groups by design. Families specifically seeking a Montessori setting should compare it with dedicated providers on our Montessori schools in Mexico City list, while those wanting a broad bilingual route will find the wider mix here.
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Colegio Lancaster Montessori fees
Lancaster does not publish a single headline fee we could verify, so we place it qualitatively rather than quote a figure. As a not for profit bilingual school it sits in the mid range of our Mexico City international school fees guide, below the premium international schools and broadly in line with other established bilingual privados.
Beyond tuition, budget for enrolment, materials, uniform and optional transport. As a civil association, the school reinvests rather than distributing profit, which can shape how fees and extras are structured. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Admissions
The school admits for an August start on the Mexican calendar, with preschool the natural entry point given the early years emphasis. Because groups are kept small by design, places are limited and early contact is sensible, particularly for popular stages.
Families are usually asked for recent reports and a familiarisation visit so the school can confirm the right group and language level. Mid year entry is considered where space allows.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in San Pedro Mártir in the Tlalpan area, in the south of Mexico City. The setting suits families living across the southern districts who want a small, progressive bilingual school close to home rather than a large international campus.
The community is mainly Mexican families seeking a bilingual and bicultural education, alongside international households settling in the south of the city. For the wider picture of where families live and the other bilingual and Montessori options, see the Mexico City city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Lancaster Montessori fees?
The school does not publish a single fee we could verify. As a not for profit bilingual school it sits in the mid range of the Mexico City market. Confirm the current schedule with the school.
Is Colegio Lancaster Montessori a Montessori school?
It is La Escuela de Lancaster, a progressive bilingual school that draws on Montessori principles among its models, most clearly in the early years. It is not a strict Montessori environment throughout, so families wanting pure Montessori should compare dedicated providers.
What curriculum does Colegio Lancaster Montessori follow?
It teaches a progressive bilingual Spanish and English programme based on the Mexican curriculum, informed by Montessori principles, from preschool to preparatoria.
Where is Colegio Lancaster Montessori located?
The school is in San Pedro Mártir, Tlalpan, in the south of Mexico City.
When do Colegio Lancaster Montessori applications open?
The school admits for an August start, with preschool the natural entry point. Groups are small, so early contact is advisable.
