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If you're researching international schools in Mexico offering Advanced Placement (AP), this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Advanced Placement (AP), taught by 11 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 1,580–424,490 MXN, with the average sitting around 210,309. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like The American School Foundation (opened 1888).
Compare 11 Advanced Placement (AP) international schools in Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 210,309), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Irish Monterrey is an international Catholic bilingual school in Monterrey, Mexico, serving students aged 3 to 15. The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and combines the Mexican curriculum with Advanced Placement options for eligible levels, within a Catholic education framework. The program emphasizes language development, information technologies, solid science and technology education, and cultural understanding. A teacher acts as a coach to develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence through a relationship among student, teacher and context, with differentiated instruction by maturation. The Semper Altius School Network coordinates two campuses: Irish First School (Alfonso Reyes 400 Ote., San Patricio) and Irish Middle School (Batallón de San Patricio 110, San Agustín). Facilities include a Makerspace, library, chapels, auditoriums, gym, athletic fields, music and art rooms, a cafeteria, and green spaces. Extracurriculars feature STEAM, robotics (Dronemakers and Mecakids), chess, music, and leadership activities such as Irish Tank. ISTE 2025 participation.
Colegio Americano de Torreón delivers an American-based curriculum with Advanced Placement courses and a bespoke program for students from age 2 to 18. It is a private, non-profit, college-preparatory international school offering dual U.S. and Mexican diplomas. The High School awards Bachillerato and the High School Diploma per SEP and U.S. standards. Classes operate on a rotating eight-block schedule with eight 85-minute periods daily; students graduate with a minimum of 26 credits (maximum seven per semester). Seniors complete at least 100 community service hours. AP courses are available and weighted at 1.1 for GPA on a 4.0 scale, with GPA calculated in January and June. The campus spans 30 acres in Los Viñedos, with 100+ classrooms, three libraries, and a Center for Visual & Performing Arts featuring a 450-seat theater, a semi-Olympic pool, fields, and multiple gyms. The school serves about 1,247 students in N–12 and is accredited by Cognia, SACS, CASI, and SEP.
Founded in 1917, The American School of Tampico is a bilingual and bicultural international school in Tampico, Mexico. The academic program runs from Early Childhood through High School, with AP courses available in high school (eight AP options). Students graduate with a Diploma once they meet the graduation requirements, including full-time enrollment for three of the last four years and full-time status in 12th grade. The Language Division offers English courses and certifications (TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, SIELE) and is authorized by the Mexican Ministry of Education to grant the Technical Certificate in English. Admissions use MAP and SAT tests. The 15-hectare campus blends villa-style classrooms with outdoor spaces, a man-made reservoir for field science, archeological mounds, butterfly garden, and abundant greenery. About 900 students from seven nationalities share a learning community that emphasizes character, leadership, and global citizenship. Distinctive programs include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and a broad athletics offering.
ASFM is a private, secular, nonprofit international day school for ages 3–18. It offers an American Curriculum with AP courses, aligned to Common Core English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, SHAPE America for PE, National Core Arts Standards for music and visual arts, and CASEL for social-emotional learning. The 212,000-square-meter campus in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León serves Elementary, Middle, and High School in distinct spaces, with ongoing renovations. A 1-to-1 laptop program supports learning, and the MSHS Library provides more than 17,483 items plus production studios and digital resources. The school opened in 1928 and now serves about 2,400 students, with a modern campus near Huasteca Canyon since the 1990s. ASFM emphasizes service, averaging over 21,000 hours of community engagement annually (93% of students participate). Extracurricular offerings include Destination Imagination, the National Honor Society, and TEDx Youth ASFM, along with athletics such as soccer, basketball, and track.
Cumbres International School Lomas is a bilingual academy in Mexico City serving Preschool through High School (ages 3–18) and part of Red de Colegios Semper Altius. It provides AP, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, with a bilingual program and introduction to a third language. It uses CAR learning, a cooperative, active and reflective model, where students lead their learning with teacher guidance. The graduation profile centers on ten life skills and ten competencies aligned to international standards, including communication, critical thinking, and health care, with emphasis on personal care, truth-seeking, responsibility and social engagement. Cognia accreditation confirms leadership, learning and resource management standards, enabling certificates. The Lomas campus covers 21,000 m2 and features two STEAM labs, robotics labs, a semi-Olympic pool, multiple sport courts, an Innovation Hub, theatre and auditorium, and dedicated preschool spaces. The school is the only Catholic bilingual school in the area within its network.
Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro is a private international school in Mexico serving learners from ages 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the International Early Years Curriculum in Nursery, the International Primary Curriculum in Elementary, and the International Middle Years Curriculum in Middle School, culminating in a High School program focused on International Studies and University Affairs. Learning is project-based and inquiry-driven, with multilingual development supported by Total Immersion in English and CLIL, while Spanish continues to grow and French is available. The campus features tech-enabled classrooms, specialist science labs, a Creativity lab, Mind & Body lab, a radio studio, a Math lab, and Makerspace, plus sports fields and a large gym. Facilities include a water treatment plant and solar panels. ITJ Querétaro is NEASC-accredited and part of the International Schools Partnership network, with a 50-year legacy and a wide range of international opportunities, including Model United Nations, summer camps, and exchange programs.
Cumbres International School Guadalajara is a private bilingual Catholic school located in southern Guadalajara. It belongs to the Red de Colegios Semper Altius network and offers Preschool through Bachillerato. The bilingual program provides English instruction across all levels, with French introduced as a third language from 7th grade and Cambridge international certifications supporting language assessment. The curriculum emphasizes STEAM, technology integration, and robotics, and it follows CAR (cooperative, active and reflective) learning to develop ten life-competencies. The school is accredited by Cognia and is a Google Reference School, underscoring international standards and digital innovation. Campus facilities include a swimming pool, basketball and other outdoor sports courts, an auditorium, science and computing labs, a preschool farm and garden, a music room, and quiet oratory spaces. Extracurricular academies in sports and the arts complement classroom study, with student participation in regional competitions and talent showcases. It fosters a community that values service.
The American School Foundation (ASF) in Mexico City is a non-profit independent school accredited outside the United States. Founded in 1888, ASF serves Pre-K through 12 and educates 2,500 students with 220 teachers. The school awards a United States high school diploma and offers multiple pathways for study, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the Mexican Program. The IB Primary Years Programme is available in the Early Childhood Center through Lower School, with the DP for Grades 11–12; the Mexican Program provides SEP validation for entry to Mexican universities and UNAM certification for Grades 10–12. Services for Academic Inclusion (SAI) deliver inclusive education and tailored support. The campus houses the ECC, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, and on-site athletic facilities such as a weight room, cardio room, pool, track and tennis courts. Extended Learning provides 25+ after-school activities across athletics, arts and brain activities.
ASPV is an independent nonprofit school in Puerto Vallarta offering a bilingual, bicultural education from early childhood through high school. It delivers a dual curriculum with a U.S. high school diploma and Mexican bachillerato, and is accredited by SAIS, Cognia, SEP, and UNAM. The Early Childhood program uses a play-based, inquiry-driven approach aligned with NAEYC practices, building bilingual proficiency from the start. Primary School provides about 70% English instruction and emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills across both languages, with project-based learning, technology integration, sustainability, and service learning. Middle and High School operate on a block schedule with a broad range of electives; the High School includes Advanced Placement courses. Graduates earn two diplomas and are prepared for university abroad. The campus features two libraries with over 14,000 titles, on-site technology, a cafeteria, and more than 15,000 square meters of sports fields. Notable programs include STEM+ Outreach, Model United Nations (VAMUN), and the Music Program.
Located in Mexico, Cumbres International School México is a private Catholic bilingual day school that trains Christian leaders. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) and follows an educational model built on CAR methodologies—cooperative, active and reflective—with distinctive approaches to teaching English, mathematics, language, technology and science. The graduation profile centers on ten life competencies, including love to God, personal care, character building, critical thinking and servant leadership, designed to prepare students for life beyond school. The school belongs to the Semper Altius School Network and follows the Regnum Christi educational framework, with decades of experience and a broad alumni network. Facilities integrate technology and provide spaces such as a STEAM Makerspace, laboratories, a swimming pool, an auditorium and a library. The bilingual program includes English immersion (from 7th to 9th grade) and a program of international events, competitions and service opportunities that foster global citizenship. It also supports lifelong learning.
Colegio Americano de Puebla is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs, with AP options. It serves Preschool through High School (ages 1–18) in Mexico, hosting a diverse community of over 40 nationalities. The Diploma Program emphasizes breadth and depth and requires study in two languages; many DP courses are taught in English, and graduates receive a High School Certificate (BUAP) in addition to the DP. The Diploma Plan (Plan 06) includes 10th-grade courses in Arts and Design, Psychology, French, Anthropology, World History, German, Film, Geography, and Theater; 11th–12th grades include AP Biology, European History, AP Government and Politics, with electives across humanities, language, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences. The school integrates technology across campuses. Preschoolers explore programming and robotics; Primary features a Maker-focused Innovation class with a 3D printer; Junior High uses Chromebooks and Mac-enabled spaces; High School has computer labs, 3D printers, robotics, and a Makerspace. The Media Center houses 6,000+ books and digital resources, and the campus hosts a SAT/ACT center.
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