Modern American School

At a glance

Curriculum and academics

The Modern American School teaches a bilingual programme that draws on the American curriculum, running in English and Spanish from the early years through to high school. It was founded in 1952 as a coeducational, secular and bilingual institution, and it has built its name on academic rigour and strong English language teaching. The school is recognised by Mexico's Secretaria de Educacion Publica, the standard requirement for private schools in the country.

The structure moves from preschool and kindergarten through the primary and secondary years and into the preparatoria, the Mexican high school stage. Teaching keeps both languages strong throughout, which suits Mexican families wanting an education strong in English and international families who want their children to hold on to Spanish. The school is known locally for the weight it puts on critical thinking, research and the arts alongside the academic core, rather than on textbook learning alone.

Because it predates many of the city's newer international schools, the Modern American School draws on a long settled community and a familiar reputation. Families comparing it with other options can see how it sits among the wider field of international schools in Mexico City, where it reads as a strong academic choice at a more accessible price than the premium American schools.

Modern American School fees

The Modern American School sits in the mid band for Mexico City international school fees and is more affordable than the city's premium American schools. As at most schools, tuition rises through the year groups, reaching its highest level in the preparatoria years. Current figures are published by the school directly on its official website.

Beyond tuition, plan for one off and recurring extras. A registration fee usually applies on entry, with an annual charge to confirm a returning place. Families should also budget for materials, uniform, optional transport across a city where commutes can be long, and the cost of trips and activities.

Admissions

The main intake aligns with the Mexican academic year, which starts in August. The school considers applications through the year where grades have space, so families relocating outside the usual window can enquire about availability. Demand is strongest in the early years and at the start of secondary.

Assessment depends on the age of the child. Younger applicants are usually observed informally, while older pupils may sit assessments in English, Spanish and mathematics and provide recent school reports. Because the school works in two languages, staff look at a child's English and Spanish to plan the right support on entry.

Location and who goes there

The campus is in Romero de Terreros, part of Coyoacan in the south of Mexico City. Coyoacan is one of the city's older and more settled districts, with leafy residential streets and a strong sense of neighbourhood, which suits a school with a long local history. It is reached by road from the southern and central parts of the city where many families live.

The community is largely Mexican families who want an education that is strong in English and academically demanding, with a smaller number of international and returning families. The school's age and reputation mean it draws strongly on families who value a settled institution with a known track record rather than a recently opened one.

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