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If you're researching international schools in Cancun, Mexico, 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 Bespoke Curriculum, taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 8,900–13,900 MXN, with the average sitting around 11,400. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like International American School of Cancun (opened 1990).
Compare 4 international schools in Cancun, Mexico. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MXN 11,400), location, and more to find the right international school now.
SISU Finnish School Cancún is a Finnish-American K-12 campus serving ages 3 to 11, with expansion planned to Grade 12. It operates as part of the SISU Schools network alongside the Saltillo campus. The SISU Way blends Finnish and American international education models in a bilingual program. Core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) are taught in English within a cross-disciplinary, phenomenon-based framework that integrates English, Mathematics, Science and Arts rather than traditional subject silos. The program centers on five core areas plus SISU skills to prepare students for life and to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth. Levels run from SISU Kids (KG) to SISU Students (Elementary), with experienced teachers drawing on education in Finland and international contexts. The school emphasizes a loving, meaningful learning environment and a strong sense of global citizenship, with attention to cultural roots and heritage alongside modern, future-focused competencies.
The International American School of Cancun offers an American-style, bilingual, bicultural university-preparatory education for students from preschool through high school. The school operates as a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution with United States affiliation through Cognia SACS/AdvancED and SAIS accreditation, and it is additionally accredited by Mexico's SEP and UNAM. All classes are taught in English, with dedicated Spanish and Mexican Studies programs; 1st–6th Grades offer Spanish, English, and Technology, and the school supports a transitional English–Spanish pathway. Students graduate with the U.S. High School diploma, and the Class of 2024 saw 91% also earn the Mexican Bachillerato. The campus has two sites: Kinder-Primary and Middle-High, with extensive facilities including classrooms, libraries, laboratories, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and sports fields; each campus has a psychologist. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Student Council, PAS, and CES Spirit; AP courses are offered in Spanish Literature and English Literature. Opportunities.
Cumbres International School Cancún offers a bespoke, bilingual Catholic education in Mexico. The Semper Altius Educational Model centers the student, personalizing pace and style to develop essential competencies for today's world. Learning blends project- and problem-based approaches, case studies, experiments, and collaborative centers, with technology and STEAM woven across levels. English is embedded as more than a subject, with opportunities to earn international certificates and high proficiency in usage. The program emphasizes integral formation, faith, leadership, intercultural citizenship, creativity, and healthy affectivity, delivered in a safe, supportive environment with strong family partnership. The school is part of the Semper Altius Network—a Catholic, bilingual network with ~70 years' experience across 19 countries; in Mexico there are 55 schools serving thousands of students. On campus, facilities include a swimming pool, chapel, cafeteria, basketball/football/tennis courts, an Active Learning Environment, a STEAM Makerspace, and a psychomotor room to support academics, sport, and development.
Monteverde International School is a private PreK–12 campus in Cancún that welcomes more than 40 nationalities. The school delivers an international education with full English immersion, SEP certification, and Spanish as a second language plus French as a third language from 6th to 12th grade. The core curriculum blends Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels with an evolving, bespoke program that expands to include the Mexican and U.S. high school diplomas. From ages 1 to 18, students access dedicated college guidance and a dual diploma pathway, preparing them for universities worldwide. The campus features university‑style science labs, a Digital Media studio, and a Makerspace for hands‑on learning. Athletic facilities include a heated pool, a soccer field, and domed multi‑purpose courts. Extensive after‑school programs and clubs in robotics, advanced maths, arts, sports, and wellbeing foster leadership, collaboration, and resilience in a diverse, supportive community. The school also emphasizes global citizenship and well‑being.
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