Cumbres International School

At a glance

Curriculum and academics

Cumbres International School is a Catholic bilingual school in the west of Mexico City and part of the Semper Altius network, an international group of Catholic bilingual schools linked to the Regnum Christi movement. It teaches in English and Spanish and follows the Mexican national curriculum required by the Ministry of Education. For families who want an English rich Mexican school, it sits closest to the American and English medium curriculum tradition rather than the British or IB routes used by some other local schools.

An important point of accuracy: although the name says international, our research indicates Cumbres is accredited by COGNIA rather than authorised as an IB World School. COGNIA is a large international accreditation body, and that recognition lets the school issue reports and certificates that are accepted in other countries. Families specifically seeking the IB Diploma should look at the city's authorised international schools in Mexico City instead, since Cumbres does not offer it.

The school's character is rooted in a faith based, bilingual education aimed mainly at Mexican families. Because the school does not publish a detailed public account of founding year and stage specifics, those points are marked as not published here, and we recommend confirming the academic offer and senior leaving qualifications directly with the admissions team.

Cumbres International School fees

Cumbres International School sits in the mid to upper band for Mexico City school fees, generally below the premium international schools that lead to the IB Diploma. The school publishes current fees on its official website, and tuition is typically charged across the school year.

Beyond tuition, plan for one off and recurring extras. An enrolment or inscription fee usually applies, with an annual reinscription charge to confirm a returning place. Families should also budget for materials, uniform, optional transport and the cost of trips and activities. Exact figures are not published here, so confirm them with the school.

Admissions

The school follows the Mexican academic calendar, with the main intake in August. Applications are considered through the year where places exist, so families relocating mid year can enquire about availability in the relevant grade.

Assessment usually depends on the age of the child, with younger applicants observed informally and older pupils asked to provide recent school reports. As a faith based school, Cumbres may set out particular expectations around its Catholic ethos, so families should confirm the current application window and any requirements directly with the admissions team.

Location and who goes there

Cumbres is in the west of Mexico City, in the Lomas de Vista Hermosa area of Cuajimalpa, close to Lomas de Chapultepec, Polanco and Anzures. It is reached by road from the affluent western districts where many of its families live.

The community is largely Mexican, drawn to the combination of a bilingual education and a Catholic ethos. That makes it a different proposition from the expatriate focused international schools elsewhere in the city, and a closer fit for families who want faith based schooling with strong English.

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