Colegio Peterson, formally the Peterson Schools, is an established international school within the Mexico City international schools market. Founded in 1965, it is a not for profit, mixed institution that has grown to four campuses and more than 1,800 students from preschool to high school. It has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma since 2004 and was the first bilingual Montessori preschool in Mexico.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Peterson teaches a bilingual programme in Spanish and English alongside the Mexican curriculum, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered in the final two years of high school since 2004. The school has an international, forward looking character, and was the first Google reference school in Latin America, reflecting a strong technology focus. Its earliest roots are in a bilingual Montessori preschool, the first of its kind in Mexico.
With four campuses, the school covers preschool through to high school and serves more than 1,800 students. Families weighing an IB route against a German or bilingual path can read our International Baccalaureate guide to understand how the Diploma compares before deciding.
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Colegio Peterson fees
Colegio Peterson does not publish one simple fee we could verify across all campuses and stages, so we describe its band rather than quote a number. As an established international school with the IB Diploma, it sits in the upper part of our Mexico City international school fees guide, toward the premium end though it varies by campus and stage.
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Admissions
The school admits for an August start on the Mexican calendar, with preschool and the early years the most open entry points. Families are usually asked for recent reports and an assessment to confirm the right year group and English level.
Entry into the senior years aiming at the IB Diploma is more selective and benefits from a strong record. With four campuses, availability varies by site, so families relocating should ask about their preferred location early.
Location and who goes there
Peterson runs four campuses across the west and south of the city, including Cuajimalpa in Lomas de Vista Hermosa, Lomas in Lomas de Chapultepec, Paseo in Jardines del Pedregal and a campus in Tlalpan. This spread lets families across several districts find a campus within reach.
The community is international in outlook, mixing Mexican families seeking an IB finish with internationally mobile households. For the wider map of neighbourhoods and the full range of options, see the Mexico City city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Peterson fees?
The school does not publish one simple fee we could verify across campuses. As an established international school with the IB Diploma it sits in the upper part of the Mexico City market. Confirm the current schedule with your chosen campus.
What curriculum does Colegio Peterson follow?
It teaches a bilingual Spanish and English programme alongside the Mexican curriculum and offers the IB Diploma in the final two years of high school, which it has done since 2004.
How many campuses does Colegio Peterson have?
The Peterson Schools run four campuses across Mexico City, serving more than 1,800 students from preschool to high school.
Where is Colegio Peterson located?
Its campuses include Cuajimalpa, Lomas de Chapultepec, Jardines del Pedregal and Tlalpan, across the west and south of the city.
When do Colegio Peterson applications open?
The school admits for an August start, with the early years the most open entry points. Senior entry aiming at the IB Diploma is more selective.
