At a glance
Liceo Mexicano Japonés was founded in 1977 by the Japanese Mexican businessman Carlos Kasuga Osaka and has grown into one of the most distinctive schools in Mexico City. Its model divides into two branches. The Mexican section follows the national curriculum through secondary and the UNAM framework for the preparatoria years, while the Japanese section follows the curriculum set by Japan ministry of education, so pupils can graduate ready to progress in either system. English runs across both branches, with up to ten hours a week at the upper levels and Cambridge English certification, which makes the everyday environment trilingual. For the wider market and how the city compares on curriculum and cost, start with our guide to international schools in Mexico City.| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Trilingual Spanish, English and Japanese; Mexican national curriculum and UNAM preparatoria; Japanese ministry curriculum; Cambridge English |
| Stages | Preschool through preparatoria (upper secondary) |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Recognised by the Mexican education authority; Japanese section certified by the Japanese ministry of education |
| Fee band | Upper mid (see the Mexico City landscape) |
| Campus area | Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City |
Curriculum and academics
The school runs two parallel academic sections under one roof. The Mexican section complies with the national curriculum up to secondary and follows the UNAM framework for the preparatoria, adding Japanese language and culture throughout, while the Japanese section fulfils a Japanese teaching plan certified by the Japanese ministry of education, so its secondary leavers are eligible to progress to upper schools in Japan. English is central for all pupils, taught up to ten hours a week depending on the level and leading to Cambridge University English certificates, which is why the daily environment is effectively trilingual. Cultural integration is a defining feature, with a calendar that blends Japanese and Mexican festivals and exchange activities that connect pupils with visiting Japanese schools and travel programmes to Japan. We describe the programme in the school own terms and do not publish examination figures we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent results and destinations for each section.Liceo Mexicano Japonés fees
Liceo Mexicano Japonés sits in the upper mid band for Mexico City, in line with our Mexico City fees research, above the mid tier bilingual privates and below the premium American and British flagships. We do not print a headline tuition figure here because the school issues its current schedule to applicants and rates are revised each year. Beyond tuition, budget for a one off enrolment or inscripcion charge, an annual materials or family contribution and optional transport, and confirm which charges apply to your child section and stage. To weigh the school against other Mexico City options on cost and curriculum, use the Mexico City fees guide or the comparison tool below.Comparing Mexico City schools?
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Admissions
The academic year runs from August for the Mexican calendar, and the main intake follows that pattern with entry to other year groups where space allows. Because the school runs distinct Mexican and Japanese sections, admissions begin with a conversation about which section fits the family plans, the languages the child already holds and their longer term destination in Mexico or Japan. Age appropriate assessment applies for the youngest children, and families should ask the admissions team which records, transfer papers and residency documents they require, and apply early for sought after year groups.Location and who goes there
The school is in the Pedregal area of the Álvaro Obregón borough in the south of Mexico City, a settled residential district built on the volcanic landscape that gives the neighbourhood its name. The location works well for families in the south and south west of the city, while those further north should weigh the commute across Mexico City traffic. The right school here usually comes down to the language balance and cultural fit you want, the fee band you can sustain and the neighbourhood you settle in, so it is worth visiting in person and comparing a shortlist before you decide. For the wider picture of where families live and how the schools compare, return to the Mexico City city hub.Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Liceo Mexicano Japones fees?
The school sits in the upper mid band for Mexico City, above the mid tier bilingual privates and below the premium American and British campuses. It issues its current schedule to applicants, so budget separately for an enrolment charge, an annual materials or family contribution and optional transport, and ask the school for the latest rates as they are revised each year.
Is Liceo Mexicano Japones a good school?
It is a large, distinctive school founded in 1977 with parallel Mexican and Japanese academic sections and a trilingual environment. Whether it suits your child depends on whether you want a strongly bicultural Mexican and Japanese education, the languages your child holds and your longer term plans in Mexico or Japan.
What curriculum does Liceo Mexicano Japones follow?
The Mexican section follows the national curriculum and the UNAM framework for the preparatoria, while the Japanese section follows the curriculum set by the Japanese ministry of education. English runs across both, up to ten hours a week with Cambridge certification, making the school trilingual.
When do Liceo Mexicano Japones applications open?
The academic year runs from August and the main intake follows that calendar, with entry to other year groups where space exists. Families should start by discussing which section fits, then expect age appropriate assessment for younger children and a review of records.
Where is Liceo Mexicano Japones located?
The school is in the Pedregal area of the Alvaro Obregon borough in the south of Mexico City.
