The Lancaster School
The Lancaster School is a bilingual private school in Mexico City teaching in English and Spanish. It follows the Mexican national curriculum alongside an English medium programme, and sits in the mid band for the city. Several details below are marked as not published, since the school does not publish them openly.
At a glance
| Curriculum & exam boards | Bilingual English and Spanish; Mexican national curriculum with an English medium programme |
|---|---|
| Stages | Early years to upper secondary |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Recognised by the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP); further accreditation not published |
| Fee band | Mid band for Mexico City |
| Campus area | Mexico City; confirm the campus with the school |
Curriculum and academics
The Lancaster School is a bilingual private school in Mexico City that teaches in English and Spanish. It follows the Mexican national curriculum required by the Ministry of Education, paired with an English medium programme that strengthens English across the school. For families looking for an English rich environment within a 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.
Because the school does not publish a detailed account of its programmes, families should treat the specifics with care. We have not been able to confirm a founding year, external examination boards or specific accreditation beyond recognition by the Ministry of Education, so those points are marked as not published here. Anyone considering the school should ask directly about the senior leaving qualifications and how the English and Spanish strands are balanced through the year groups.
What is clear is the bilingual model: a dual language education aimed at Mexican families and at international families who want their children to be strong in both English and Spanish. As with any school where public information is limited, a campus visit and a direct conversation with the admissions team are the best way to confirm the academic offer.
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The Lancaster School sits in the mid band for Mexico City school fees, generally below the premium international schools that lead to IGCSE or 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.
| Inscription | One off enrolment fee per child |
|---|---|
| Reinscription | Annual charge to confirm a returning place |
| Materials | Books and learning materials |
| Transport | Optional, where routes operate |
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. Because public information on the process is limited, families should confirm the current application window, assessment steps and any language expectations directly with the admissions team.
Location and who goes there
The Lancaster School is based in Mexico City. We have not confirmed a single published campus address, so families should check the relevant location directly with the school before applying, particularly if commute time is a deciding factor.
The community is largely Mexican, with the bilingual model also appealing to international families who want their children to be fluent in both English and Spanish. That makes it a different proposition from the expatriate focused international schools elsewhere in the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lancaster School fees?
It sits in the mid band for Mexico City schools. Budget for an enrolment fee, an annual reinscription charge and tuition across the school year. Confirm current figures on the school's own site.
What curriculum does The Lancaster School follow?
It is a bilingual school teaching in English and Spanish, following the Mexican national curriculum required by the Ministry of Education alongside an English medium programme.
Is The Lancaster School a good school?
It is an established bilingual private school in Mexico City. Specific accreditation and inspection details are not published, so families should verify them directly with the school.
When do Lancaster School applications open?
The school follows the Mexican academic calendar with a main August intake and considers applications through the year where places exist. Confirm the current window with the school.
Where is The Lancaster School located?
The school is in Mexico City. Confirm the relevant campus address directly with the school before applying.
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