Greengates School

At a glance

Curriculum and academics

Greengates School is one of the oldest British international schools in Mexico City and one of the local routes to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Founded in 1951, it teaches an English based international curriculum from the early years to age 18, and operates as part of the GEMS Education group. It serves a genuinely international community drawn from many nationalities.

Through the secondary school, pupils work towards IGCSE examinations, then move to the IB Diploma Programme for their final two years. That pairing gives leavers a recognised international qualification with broad university acceptance, while the English medium curriculum runs throughout. Greengates is an authorised IB World School, which sits it among the city's IB schools in Mexico City.

Alongside the academic core, the school runs sport, the arts and a programme of activities, and provides support for pupils joining from other systems. For families comparing the local IB schools in Mexico City, the long British heritage and the IGCSE to Diploma pathway are the main reference points.

Greengates School fees

Greengates School sits in the premium band for Mexico City international school fees. The school publishes current fees on its official website, and as with most British and IB schools tuition rises through the year groups, reaching its highest level in the senior and Diploma years.

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 examination entry fees for IGCSE and the Diploma, materials, uniform, optional transport and the cost of trips.

Admissions

The main intake aligns with the academic year, which starts in August. Greengates considers applications through the year where year groups have space, so families relocating outside the usual window can enquire about availability.

Assessment depends on the age of the child. Younger applicants are usually observed informally, while older pupils may complete assessments and provide recent school reports. Because the IB Diploma builds on earlier study, the school reviews prior schooling carefully when older pupils apply for the senior years.

Location and who goes there

The campus is in Atizapan de Zaragoza, in the north of the Greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The setting is more suburban than the inner city and is reached by road from the northern districts where many of its families live.

The community is strongly international, with families from many nationalities alongside Mexican families who want a British and IB education. The school's long history makes it a familiar choice for relocating families looking for an established institution.

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