Mexico has a number of international schools in its major cities catering to a variety of nationalities, with a wide range of curricula including American, British, Mexican and Japanese school systems. Due to the lower standards and language barriers in public schools, most expats in Mexico choose to send their children to one of the many excellent international schools.

Below is a list of some of the best international schools in Mexico.

International schools in Mexico

The American School Foundation 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American, Mexican and IB
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.asf.edu.mx

The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, A.C 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Mexican
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.asfg.mx

The American School Foundation of Monterrey 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Mexican
Ages:  3 to 18
Website: www.asfm.edu.mx

The Edron Academy 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE and IB
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.edron.edu.mx

Greengates School 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE and IB
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.greengates.edu.mx

Instituto Bilingüe Victoria

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Mexican, Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.victoriaschool.edu.mx

The Japanese School of Mexico

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Japanese and Mexican
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.liceomexicanojapones.edu.mx

Puebla American School Foundation

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: IB and AP International Diploma
Ages:  2 to 18
Website: www.cap.edu.mx

Further reading

►For more information have a look at Education and Schools in Mexico

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