Compare International Schools in Queretaro, Mexico

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 407

Type Co-educational

Instituto Bilingüe Victoria is a private, co-educational British international school located in the "Pueblo Mágico" of Tequisquiapan, Querétaro. Founded in 1993 by British and New Zealand educators, the school serves approximately 540 students from nursery through 6th Form (ages 3 to 18). Operating on a 1.5-hectare campus featuring a full-sized football pitch and outdoor hard courts, the school offers a dual curriculum integrating the Mexican SEP program with the British National Curriculum. Students are rigorously prepared for Cambridge IGCSE and A/AS Level examinations, ensuring global university readiness. Instruction is heavily bilingual, with roughly two-thirds of classes taught in English and one-third in Spanish. Highly community-focused, the school fosters an inclusive environment characterized by frequent cultural events, drama productions, science fairs, and outdoor education camping trips..

Location

Queretaro, Mexico

Stages

Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Preparatory

Type

Private co-educational bilingual day school

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational

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Colegio Nuevo Continente Querétaro

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 3 - 16 years

Pupils 433

Type Co-educational

Colegio Nuevo Continente Querétaro is a long-established, multilingual school serving Early Childhood through High School on a single Querétaro campus. The school teaches in English and Spanish from preschool onward, with French or Italian introduced in middle school and a third language in high school, enabling trilingual communication across grades. Preschool provides English immersion from day one, while Elementary uses bilingual immersion to master English and Spanish. Middle School expands to a third language, plus Project-Based Learning, international travels, Intercontinental Games and reading comprehension in English and Spanish. High School completes the triad with ongoing international travels to France or Italy, a Unique Sports Program, and afternoon activities. Extra-curricular activities include evening programs in sports, music and arts, and robotics, supporting cognitive, ethical and emotional development for global study and top universities. With more than forty years of history, the Bajío network includes sister campuses in Juriquilla, León and Celaya.

Location

Prol. Av. Zaragoza 61, Prados de La Capilla, 76170 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro. Located in the Prados de La Capilla neighborhood of Santiago de Querétaro in the Querétaro metropolitan area. The Nuevo Continente Querétaro network has sister campuses in Querétaro, Juriquilla, León, and Celaya.

Stages

From Early Stimulation (starting at 8 months) to High School. The school comprises Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School sections.

Type

The school is an educational institution offering bilingual and multilingual education. Starting in middle school, French and Italian are taught.

Application / registration fee
- No fixed public application or registration fee amount is published for Colegio Nuevo Continente Querétaro for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. For admissions and billing inquiries, contact the school's admissions office by phone or email.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition (colegiatura) amounts broken down by year group or by term on publicly available pages. Specific tuition figures for Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria or Preparatoria are not listed in the public section for each section. Parents must request the detailed tuition schedule for the applicable academic year directly from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public statement of the billing schedule (number of installments, per-term vs. monthly billing, due dates) or formal payment terms is available in the school's public materials. The site provides a parent/administration access portal (Escolástica) that is used for administrative information, which is the likely channel for invoicing and account details. For precise due dates, installment counts, late-payment penalties and contract terms, consult the school's admissions or finance office by phone or email.

Boarding / residential fees
- Colegio Nuevo Continente Querétaro does not advertise boarding or on‑campus residential services; there is no public mention of dormitories or boarding fees in the campus and facilities descriptions. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable for this campus.

Other costs and additional fees
- Uniforms: No public uniform price list is published. Families should expect a uniform cost but the amount is not listed publicly.
- Textbooks and materials: No published list of book or materials fees is available; details are typically provided to enrolled families.
- Transportation: The school's public pages do not publish specific transport fees or routes and fares.
- Meal plans / comedor: No public pricing for lunch or meal plans is listed.
- Extracurricular activities, exams, and optional programs: No public fee schedule for extracurricular activities, special workshops, exam/revalidation fees or enrichment programs is published.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund or cancellation policy (for withdrawn students, cancelled enrollment or prorated tuition) available in the school's public materials. Refund rules and any possible pro‑rata refunds are handled according to the school's internal policies and should be requested directly from the administration.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, cheques). The presence of the Escolástica parent/administration portal indicates an administrative channel for billing, and the admissions/finance office can confirm accepted payment methods and provide invoice and account details. Contact the school by phone or email for precise payment options and instructions.

Summary of findings and next step
- The school's publicly available materials do not publish numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year group, billing schedules, uniforms, transport, meal plans, refund terms, or accepted payment methods for the 2026/27 academic year (and none were found for 2025/26). For any numeric amounts, schedules, or formal contract terms required for database entry, request the official fee schedule and payment policy directly from the school's admissions or finance office using the contact details provided.

Curriculum

Preschool provides complete English immersion from day one. Elementary uses bilingual immersion to master English and Spanish. Middle School maintains bilingual immersion and introduces a third language (French or Italian) and includes Project-Based Learning, international travels, Intercontinental Games, and English–Spanish reading comprehension. High School offers trilingual education in Spanish, English, and a third language (French or Italian), with international travels, a Unique Sports Program, Intercontinental Games, and afternoon activities. Extracurricular Activities include evening programs in sports, music and arts, and robotics to develop talents and teamwork. The program aims to develop cognitive, ethical and emotional skills to compete at an international level and enter the best universities in the world.

Higher Education Progression

From early childhood stimulation to high school, the school develops cognitive, ethical and emotional skills to compete at an international level and to enter the best universities in the world.

Gifted and Talented

Extracurricular Activities include Evening Activities with sports, music and arts, and robotics to develop talents and encourage creativity, discipline and collaboration.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school integrates social-emotional learning through emotional intelligence as a core objective in the elementary program. It provides dedicated spaces and programs for the holistic development of students, and includes a School for Parents with workshops, conferences and guides from leaders in education and educational psychology. Discipline and respect are emphasized, with ongoing guidance to foster self-control. Afternoon activities, including sports and arts, reinforce values and social skills. From early childhood through high school, the school develops cognitive, ethical and emotional skills to prepare students for an international environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers bilingual immersion with complete language immersion to master English and Spanish naturally and aims to enhance reading skills in both English and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing

Emotional intelligence is a central focus for mental wellbeing. The school supports families through School for Parents and resources from experts in educational psychology. A climate of discipline and respect supports self-regulation and resilience, complemented by afternoon activities that promote social engagement through sports and arts. From early childhood through high school, cognitive, ethical and emotional development contributes to students' wellbeing and readiness for future opportunities.

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Colegio Fontanar

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 630

Type Co-educational

Colegio Fontanar is a private, Catholic, all-girls day school located in the exclusive Campanario area of Santiago de Querétaro. As part of the ITER educational group, the school specializes in single-sex education for young women from elementary through high school, operating alongside its brother school, Colegio Álamos. The institution provides a bilingual educational model in English and Spanish. A core pillar of the Fontanar experience is its DAIP program (Harmonic Development of Personal Identity), which focuses heavily on character development, while spiritual attention is entrusted to the prelature of Opus Dei. Academically, the school strongly emphasizes STEM to empower young women in science and technology. The campus features specialized Math and Science labs, as well as a cutting-edge Maker Space equipped for robotics, circuit design, and virtual reality. Extracurricular life is enriched with diverse cultural activities, including ballet, ceramics, theater, and chess.

Location

Queretaro, Mexico

Stages

Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Preparatory

Type

Private co-educational bilingual day school

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational

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International School of Querétaro

Instructs in Spanish, English, French

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupils 1100

Type Co-educational

International School of Querétaro is a Querétaro campus offering bilingual education with tri-lingual instruction in Spanish, English and French for ages 1-18. The school follows a constructivist, humanistic pedagogy that centers students, develops thinking skills, promotes cooperative work, and respects each learner's pace. It has affiliated with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network since 2001, reinforcing citizenship. The program includes nine internationally recognized certifications across Spanish, English and French, and Cambridge examination results are highlighted as evidence of progress. In 2025 ISQ was authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in High School. The campus features 100% digitalized classrooms, science laboratories, IT development rooms, a teaching farm, ecological spaces and green areas. Facilities include an indoor semi-Olympic pool, a gym, indoor courts, two soccer fields and an athletics track, plus spaces for art, music and audiovisual learning. Co-curricular program covers arts, technology, environmental education, physical education and reading culture, with afterschool options.

Location

Paseo del Mesón

77, Colonia Jurica, Querétaro, Qro. 76100, Mexico. ISQ is in one of Querétaro's best areas to live, located between Jurica and Juriquilla and about 15 minutes from El Refugio and Zibatá.

Stages

Preschool through High School; Pre-K, Preschool, Pre-first, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

Type

International school offering bilingual education with tri-lingual instruction in Spanish, English, and French.

Pupil Nationality Mix

26 nationalities represent the ISQ community; the environment is multicultural.

Overview

International School of Querétaro (ISQ) provides education from Preschool through High School.

Application fees

No public, itemized application or one‑time registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic cycles. The school describes an admissions process and required documents for each entry level but does not list a fixed numeric application/registration charge on the public admissions material.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

No publicly available, year‑group or term‑by‑term tuition schedule (numeric amounts) is published for the 2026/27 academic year; a comparable published schedule for 2025/26 is not available either. There are no posted per‑grade annual or per‑term tuition figures on the school's publicly accessible admissions, general information, or parent pages. Therefore specific tuition amounts per year group and per term are not available in the school's public material.

Billing schedule and payment terms

The school publishes an academic calendar (example: the 2025–2026 calendar with term and holiday dates), but there is no published billing calendar, payment‑deadline schedule, or detailed payment‑term policy (for example, due dates, late‑fee policy, proration rules) in the public materials reviewed. Academic dates are shown in the school calendar.

Boarding fees

ISQ operates as a day school with separate Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School campus sections and campus facilities; there is no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule listed in the school's public materials. As a result, no boarding fees apply or are published.

Other costs (uniform, books, activities, transport, extras)

- Books and school materials are handled through a school supplier portal (Algebraix); no consolidated published prices for books/materials are shown in the public material.
- Afterschool sports programmes: the athletic afterschool programme is described as optional and is included within the regular tuition in some cases (sports disciplines are described as part of the institutional offering); specific prices per sport are not published.
- Afterschool artistic and technological workshops: these are explicitly optional and carry an extra cost that varies by activity; specific fees for each workshop are not published.
- No public, itemized uniform fee, school transport fee schedule, or explicit extra‑charge list (with amounts) was found in the publicly available school pages.

Refund information

There is no published refund policy, cancellation fee schedule, or formal refund procedure (for deposit, registration, or tuition) available in the public admissions or general information materials reviewed.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online portal)

No explicit list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cash, or specific online payment portals) or payment instructions is published in the school's public admissions or parent pages. The school does offer parent/administration portals and vendor integrations (e.g., Algebraix, Scholastic, Smartick are listed as partners), which indicate digital supplier and parent communication systems, but specific payment channels and instructions for paying school fees are not published in the material reviewed.

How to obtain the school's official fee schedule and billing details

- Phone: +52 (442) 234‑30‑42 (numbers listed for admissions/information).
- Email: informes@isq.edu.mx.

Brief summary of findings and gaps

I reviewed the school's public admissions, calendar, installations, afterschool and books/materials pages for the 2025–2026 cycle and found no published numeric tuition or fee schedule, no public application/registration fee amounts, no published billing/payment deadlines or payment‑method instructions, and no refund policy posted for 2025/26 or 2026/27. The school does publish the academic calendar, contact information, details about afterschool activities (including which activities carry extra costs), and that books/materials are managed through a supplier portal. For precise numeric fees, billing dates, payment options, refund terms, and any sibling discounts or deposit rules, contact the school directly at the phone number or email above.

Curriculum

The school uses a constructivist, humanistic pedagogy that centers students in their learning. It emphasizes the development of thinking skills, cooperative work, and respect for each student's pace, with the goal of forming internationally minded individuals who can contribute positively to society. ISQ affiliates with UNESCO's Associated Schools Network to uphold high standards of human formation. The curriculum includes nine internationally recognized certifications across Spanish, English, and French, and Cambridge examination results are highlighted as a measure of achievement. A co-curricular program runs in every section, with weekly offerings in art, music, technology, environmental education, physical education, and reading culture. Google for Education supports technology-enabled learning, and an afterschool program runs from Preschool through High School.

Higher Education Progression

More than 80 university partnerships worldwide. The university liaison program connects with universities in the State of Querétaro, national universities, and more than 61 international universities. Our annual University Fair brings together speakers, alumni, and representatives from top Mexican and international universities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ISQ has a psychopedagogical department composed of psychologists, pedagogues, and specialists in human communication who provide attention, monitor progress, and evaluate student performance. They work with school leaders, teachers, and parents to develop action plans for students who need support. The school's convivencia program aims to foster healthy convivencia and respect for diversity in a culture of peace, with strategies such as internal evaluations, sociograms, assemblies on non-violent conflict resolution, and interventions by teachers, tutors, and students. The program also includes resources like International Student Integration, individual or group asesorías, psychological testing, and personalized academic follow-up.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

ISQ provides support for students requiring extra help through the psychopedagogical department, including individualized or group counseling and diagnostic testing to identify difficulties. They collaborate with families and teachers to design and implement action plans, plus personalized academic follow-up.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ISQ offers nine internationally accredited certifications in three languages: Spanish, English, and French, and is recognized as one of the best bilingual schools in Querétaro.

Mental Wellbeing

Psychosocial support and wellbeing monitoring are provided by the psychopedagogical team, which offers counseling and preventive guidance and coordinates with teachers, tutors, and families to support students' social and academic development.

Safeguarding

ISQ participates in UNESCO's Red PEA (Associated Schools Network), focusing on education for global citizenship and sustainable development. It aims to build a conscious, participative community that promotes the common good; the network connects ISQ with more than 11,500 schools in 182 countries to foster international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, and quality education. ISQ emphasizes a multicultural environment with over 26 nationalities and 1,100+ students, guided by UNESCO's four pillars of education: learning to know, to do, to live together, and to be.

Admissions

1. General approach to admission. International School of Querétaro listens to families of new entrants to help them make the best educational decision for their children. Admissions exams are designed to understand the abilities your child possesses and to determine admission. The Admissions Council oversees the process to ensure clear procedures for new entrants. 2. PreK and K1 admissions. To begin the admission process for PreK and K1, the staff provides a family, personal, and medical form to be completed online. The file is sent to the Admissions Council for pre‑enrollment authorization. An interview with the Preschool director is scheduled, along with an observation of the child before the start of the school year. 3. K2 and K3 admissions. After these documents are received, the staff sends the family a form to be filled online. The results of the evaluation are conveyed through an interview with the Preschool Director; if the family does not reside in Querétaro, the results may be emailed five business days after the exam. 4. Pre‑first through 12th grade admissions. Upon receipt, the Admissions staff sends the family the online family, personal, and medical form. The exam is administered after meeting the stated requirements, and results are provided five business days after the exam. 5. Waiting list. ISQ maintains a maximum number of students per class. If there is no seat for the requested grade, the applicant must have begun the admissions process to be placed on the waiting list. The admissions period begins in October each year. 6. IB status. ISQ is a “candidate” IB Diploma Programme school and is working to establish all parameters to obtain authorization to become an IB World School. Only IB‑authorized schools can offer the Diploma Programme, and the candidate status does not guarantee authorization.

Scholarships

The school offers sports, arts, and academic scholarships. For more information, requests can be made during the admissions process.

Waitlist

ISQ maintains a maximum number of students per class. If there is no seat for the requested grade, the applicant must have begun the admissions process to be placed on the waiting list. The admissions period begins in October each year.

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Colegio Suizo de México - Campus Querétaro

Instructs in German, Spanish, English, French

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees MX$134,920 - 231,200

Pupils 1494

Type Co-educational

Colegio Suizo de México – Campus Querétaro is a private, Swiss-affiliated school offering an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Located in Querétaro, the campus provides maternal and K1 through preparatoria, with primary and secondary education incorporating elective courses. The school follows a European-informed approach, drawing on Swiss, Mexican and other cultures, and aims to form multilingual, capable learners prepared to engage with a global community. The IB DP is delivered during the final two years of upper secondary and is complemented by a language program that includes Spanish, German, French, English and Mandarin Chinese. CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) sits at the heart of student life, linking artistic activity, physical engagement and community service. The Diploma is recognized by more than 2,000 universities. Since its founding in Querétaro in 2007, the campus has grown within the Swiss-school tradition established in 1964.

Location

Campus Quere9taro is located at Circuito La Cima 901, Fracc. La Cima, Km 8 Anillo Vial Fray Junedpero Serra, 76146 Quere9taro, Me9xico. It is in the La Cima area of Quere9taro. The campus can be reached at qro.info@csm.edu.mx or +52 (442) 254 3390.

Stages

Maternal/Kindergarten I & II; Pre-primary; Primary; Secondary; Preparatoria (SEP) and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Type

Private school with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program.

Additional learning support

Differentiated and individualized instruction to accommodate different learning styles and individual needs.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with Switzerland; sponsor canton Zurich.

School day structure

Schedules Campus Quere9taro by level: Maternal and K1 9:00

13:00; Kindergarten II 8:30

13:00; 13:00

13:45; 13:00

15:00; Preprimaria to Primaria 4º 7:30

13:20; 13:30

14:30; Primaria 5o06 7:30

14:20; 14:30

15:30; Secundaria 7:30

14:20; 14:30

15:30; Preparatoria 7:30

14:20; 14:30

15:30. Entrance is 5 minutes before start of classes.

Application / Admission exam fees

- Kindergarten (examen de admisión): MXN 1,200.
- Pre-Primaria (examen de admisión): MXN 1,700.
- Primaria a Preparatoria (examen de admisión): MXN 2,200.

One-time admission fee (Cuota única de admisión) — nuevo ingreso

- Maternal, Kindergarten y Pre-Primaria: MXN 37,400 por alumno. (Esta cuota incluye la primera inscripción anual, todos los libros y útiles escolares del primer año, los exámenes de certificación de idiomas, excursiones y eventos intercampus; no se utiliza uniforme escolar).
- Primaria, Secundaria y Preparatoria: MXN 43,300 por alumno. (Incluye los mismos conceptos señalados arriba).

Reinscripción anual (se paga en junio) — ciclo 2025/26

- Kindergarten: MXN 19,120.
- Pre-Primaria: MXN 21,680.
- Primaria: MXN 23,440.
- Secundaria: MXN 29,550.
- Preparatoria: MXN 35,100.

Monthly tuition (Colegiatura mensual) and annual total (academic year = 10 payments; no pago en julio ni agosto)

- Maternal y Kindergarten: MXN 11,580 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 115,800. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
- Pre-Primaria y Primaria: MXN 13,230 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 132,300. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
- Secundaria: MXN 15,700 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 157,000. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).
- Preparatoria: MXN 19,390 por mes; anual (10 pagos): MXN 193,900. (Pagos de septiembre a junio; 10 colegiaturas).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic-year tuition is collected as 10 monthly payments corresponding to the school year (payments cover September through June); no tuition is charged for July and August. Reinscriptions are charged in June.
- The school maintains a cash office (caja) with set hours for in-person payments.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable for Colegio Suizo de México — Campus Querétaro (no boarding/hostel fees are listed).

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: The campus does not use a school uniform. The one-time admission fee for new students covers first-year books and supplies and language certification exams, as well as included excursions and intercampus events.
- Additional optional or occasional charges (for items or services beyond those explicitly listed as included in the admission fee) are not itemized in the general fees summary; parents should expect possible extra, activity-specific charges when applicable.

Refund information

- The school's published admissions and fees documents for Campus Querétaro do not provide a detailed public refund policy within the same admissions/fees summaries. No specific, itemized refund schedule for admission, reinscription or monthly tuition (for mid-cycle withdrawals) is published in the campus fee notices and admission policy documents available for the 2025/26–2026/27 materials. Parents should note that explicit refund conditions are not stated in those documents.

Fee payment options

- Electronic bank transfers and STP electronic banking with a wide set of Mexican banking partners are available for payments; the campus lists several supported institutions (examples include Banamex, Bancomer/BBVA, Banorte, Santander, HSBC, Inbursa, Banregio, Scotiabank, Banco Azteca, IXE, CI Banco and Multiva).
- In-person payment at the school's caja (cash office) during posted hours is an option.

Notes on effective year and updates

- The figures above are the campus fee figures published for the immediate 2026/27 information packet (and the 2025/26 fee schedule shown within those campus materials). The campus documents indicate that tariffs were scheduled for updating in March 2026. Parents should treat the numeric amounts above as the published campus fees for the 2025/26–2026/27 period.

Curriculum

The school offers a high-level academic education within a European educational system that will open doors to the world. The mission is to form competent and multilingual individuals through innovative, multicultural, and excellence-inspired education drawn from the best of Swiss, Mexican, and other nations' cultures, to develop students' full potential and impact the world. At Campus Querétaro, education runs from Maternal and K1 through Preparatoria, including Primary and Secondary levels with elective courses. Secondary and Preparatoria are offered under the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Gifted and Talented

The school accommodates different learning styles and individual needs with differentiated and individualized teaching, always providing ongoing feedback and the opportunity to be multilingual so that students can continue their studies anywhere in the world as people committed to their environment.

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Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupils 1420

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

Asteroides 1200 Rancho, San Antonio, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, MX. The ITJ Querétaro campus serves families from multiple neighborhoods, including Valle Real, Zona Esmeralda, Santa Mónica and Palomar. The campus is accessible via local transport routes and provides a dedicated transport service for students.

Stages

Nursery ages 2–3; Kindergarten ages 3–5; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.

Type

Private international school.

Additional learning support

A learning support team may conduct additional assessments for diagnosed learning differences.

Country affiliation

Mexico

Bus service

The school provides a third‑party bus service with two routes: Juriquilla (serving K to Grade 12) and Refugio (serving K to Grade 5 and Grades 9–12). Buses include seat belts, on‑bus staff supervision, GPS tracking, and certified drivers. Morning and afternoon pick‑up/drop‑off times are published: Juriquilla route — morning: 6:10am (H.E.B Juriquilla) and 6:50am (ITJ); afternoon: 3:05pm (ITJ) and 3:30pm (H.E.B Juriquilla); Refugio route — morning: 7:10am (La Comer El Refugio) and 7:45am (ITJ); afternoon: 2:05pm (ITJ) and 2:20pm (La Comer El Refugio). Costs are listed per route.

Application fees
- The school requires payment of application/assessment and enrolment-related fees as part of the admissions process; families are required to present the corresponding cuotas (fees) when confirming acceptance.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts not published)
- Specific numeric tuition amounts by year group and per term are not published in the school's public materials for the 2026/27 academic year (and no publicly-available 2025/26 fee schedule was located). The admissions process statement confirms that an offer is followed by signing the enrolment agreement and payment of the required cuotas, but the public pages and downloads listing do not include a detailed fee table with amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Families confirm acceptance by signing an enrolment agreement and presenting the required fees at acceptance; the school refers to an established agreement and payment process in its admissions materials. No public, itemised billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, exact due dates, or term/annual billing breakdown) with amounts and payment deadlines was found in the publicly accessible downloads or admissions pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not mentioned in the school's campus and programme descriptions for ITJ Querétaro; the campus is presented as a day school and no boarding or residential fee line items are published. Therefore, boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and typical fee items
- The school's public materials reference standard ancillary charges without numeric values. Typical ancillary costs identified as part of the enrolment and school services include:
- Uniforms and school clothing (annual purchase or replacement costs).
- Transport (school bus) and cafeteria/meal plans for applicable year groups.
- After-school clubs, workshops and extracurricular workshop fees.
- Materials and resource fees (books, consumables, specialist materials).
- One-off administrative items at enrolment (registration/inscription cuotas).
These items are indicated as possible components of family fees, but no itemised public price list with amounts was located.

Refund information
- No publicly available, itemised refund policy or schedule (for example: partial refunds for withdrawal, deadline-based refund terms for enrolment or tuition) was located in the downloads or admissions pages. The school maintains formal agreements and policies in its downloads section; any specific refund terms are contained in those internal documents rather than displayed as a public fee schedule.

Fee payment options
- The school offers an online Payment Portal and a Parent Portal for account access and payments. The school's materials also reference cheque payments made payable to “Instituto Thomas Jefferson Campus Querétaro, S.C.” as an accepted method. No comprehensive public list of all accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) with instructions and merchant details was published in the public downloads.

Brief summary of findings and gaps
- The school's public pages confirm the existence of application/registration fees, ancillary costs (uniforms, transport, cafeteria, extracurriculars), sibling discounts and scholarship options, and that families must pay required cuotas when accepting an offer. However, the site's publicly accessible pages and downloadable policies do not contain an itemised, numeric fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor an accessible 2025/26 fee table). Specific amounts per year group, per term, and a detailed billing calendar were not publicly available in the materials reviewed.

Curriculum

ITJ Querétaro offers an International Curriculum for ages 2 to 18, advancing Nursery to Middle School and then International Studies and University Affairs in High School. The learning approach is project-based and inquiry-driven, with multilingualism emphasized through Total Immersion in English and CLIL, while continuing to develop Spanish and offering French. Nursery follows the International Early Years Curriculum and Kindergarten expands IEY, with Spanish introduced as a language of learning. Elementary uses the International Primary Curriculum and introduces French to support multilingual development. Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum, applying knowledge through projects and real-life contexts, with after-school workshops and international experiences. High School concentrates on International Studies and University Affairs with personalised mentoring and pathways to universities in Mexico and abroad, while life skills, digital citizenship, and global opportunities are integrated across the learning experience.

Exam Results

Mastery of FCE, IELTS, and TKT exams is supported. 88% of graduates earn an official language certification. 95% of students are admitted to top universities. A learning-improvement framework with high-impact assessments guides progress.

Higher Education Progression

Future Pathways provides personalised guidance to university and career choices, helping students move confidently toward higher education or professional paths. Through exclusive scholarships, students have opportunities to study with world-renowned institutions. The program supports both Mexican and international higher education trajectories, including international exchanges and global study opportunities.

Gifted and Talented

The High-Performing Program provides adapted schedules, coursework, and assignments to help students excel academically and in their areas of strength. Teachers tailor interventions and offer more challenging paths for gifted students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) program that develops self-awareness, self-control, and social skills by teaching strategies to understand emotions, manage them, solve problems, and build values and identity. It fosters socio-emotional intelligence and teamwork across the student body.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school has a Personalized Education team of psychologists who evaluate, listen, and offer emotional support to every learner. The safeguarding policy also notes tailored protection for students with special educational needs, disabilities, or other unique circumstances.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches English as a language of learning through CLIL; multilingualism includes English, Spanish and French. English fluency is fast-tracked through Total Immersion and CLIL-based learning, with a structured language-support pathway.

Mental Wellbeing

The Mind & Body lab provides a holistic space dedicated to physical and mental wellness, with mindfulness, relaxation, and fitness activities. Wellbeing emphasizes emotional and mental health as part of the student experience.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding policy ensures student welfare is central; the safeguarding team provides tailored protection and support for those with special educational needs or other unique circumstances. Safeguarding training is provided for all staff; the campus is monitored with 24/7 security and CCTV; medical infirmaries are on-site; and online safety education is included.

Admissions

01 Inquire now. Reach out to our Admissions Team or complete the online inquiry form to express interest and ask any initial questions. An online inquiry form is available to start this process.
02 Come visit us. Book a tour to explore our welcoming campus, meet staff and students ambassadors, and experience our happy learning environment. Virtual open days are also available.
03 Submit your application. Submit the application form along with required documents, including previous academic reports, student information, and letter of recommendation.
04 Assessment and interview. An interview with our academic team will be arranged for both prospective students and parents to ensure our international school in Mexico can meet the student needs.
05 Entrance exams. Prospective students will take placement texts to determinate the appropriate grade placement. If a student has a diagnosed learning difference, the school\'s learning support team may conduct additional assessments.
06 Offer and acceptance. Successful applicants will receive an official offer. Families confirm acceptance by signing the enrolment agreement and submitting the required fees.
07 Welcome to ITJ Querétaro. Prior to the first day of school, families will receive essential details to ensure a smooth transition and will participate to orientation events to start familiarizing with our vibrant school environment.

Scholarships

Future Pathways is a personalised programme that helps students explore opportunities, make informed decisions and confidently move towards university or careers. With specialist guidance and industry connections, students gain valuable insights, refine their goals and access opportunities aligned with their ambitions. Through exclusive scholarships, they also have unique opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, gaining skills for emerging careers and industries globally.

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John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro

Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 1400

Type Co-educational

John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro is a private, non-profit, secular K‑12 institution serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers bilingual and bicultural education within an American educational tradition and provides an International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP in kindergarten and elementary, MYP in grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme in grades 11–12) alongside an American Curriculum. Founded in 1964 by Queretaro businessmen, the school has more than five decades in international education and today operates as a multicultural community. The Library & Media Center supports teaching, learning and research with dedicated PYP, MYP and HS resources; Follett Destiny enables digital access. Extended Learning covers music, dance, drama, ballet, robotics, parkour, yoga and Tae Kwon Do, including the JFK Orchestra and JJ Drama Club. SWAS language support, a Volunteers program, NHS, Model UN and TEDxYouth enrich academic and personal development in a bilingual, bicultural setting for students and families.

Location

Located in the Jurica area of Quere9taro, Mexico. Sabinos No. 272, Jurica, Quere9taro, QRO 76100. The school serves K-12 students.

Stages

K-12 (Preschool through High School).

Type

private, non-profit, secular K-12 institution.

Additional learning support

The school provides Student Support Services.

Religious affiliation

Secular

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are used for Preschool through Grade 8; from 9th grade onward, students do not wear a uniform. Uniforms are ordered online, with a 10% discount offered February 10–28, 2025. For sizing and assistance, contact Nallely Muñoz.

Food Options

Jaguar Café provides a balanced meal service supervised by nutritionists, with a monthly menu for Preschool and Elementary. The café offers a variety of dishes, including Mexican and international options, plus a salad bar, healthy snacks and beverages.

House System

Middle School has a four-house system: North, South, East and West. House Day includes sporting and non-sporting activities to foster community, with winners recognized.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a private, non-profit, secular K-12 institution. It offers bilingual education and International Baccalaureate programs and is accredited by Cognia (AdvancED), SEP, and the International Baccalaureate; it is a founding member of ASOMEX and a member of Tri-Association.

Application / Pre-enrollment fees

- Pre-enrollment (registration) fees for the 2025–2026 academic cycle, by section: MXN 21,540 (Preschool K1–K3), MXN 32,620 (Elementary Pre-First–5th), MXN 36,240 (Middle School 6th–8th), MXN 39,500 (High School 9th–12th). The pre-enrollment fee covers life insurance (in case of death of the insured parent), library use, laboratory materials and computer use associated with classes; it does not include field trips, referees' fees, afternoon workshop fees, or other extracurricular activity charges.

Tuition fees (amounts and frequency)

- Regular tuition is charged in ten monthly payments. Monthly tuition amounts for 2025–2026 are: Preschool (K1–K3) MXN 12,680 per month; Elementary (Pre-First–5th) MXN 15,286 per month; Middle School (6th–8th) MXN 18,160 per month; High School (9th–12th) MXN 21,255 per month.

- Annual tuition (calculated as 10 payments) for 2025–2026 is therefore: Preschool MXN 126,800 per year; Elementary MXN 152,860 per year; Middle School MXN 181,600 per year; High School MXN 212,550 per year. These annual totals are the sum of the ten monthly installments.

Payment options by billing period and discounts

- Payment options available for tuition: pay in ten monthly installments, pay in two semester installments, or pay the entire annual tuition in a single lump sum. For the 2025–2026 cycle the school offers a 7% discount for a full annual payment made before August 29, 2025, and a 3.5% discount applied to each semester when semester payments are made before August 29, 2025 (first semester) and January 30, 2026 (second semester). Families must notify the cashier's office by August 15, 2025 so receipts are uploaded correctly in the payment portal.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Pre-enrollment fee payment schedule: the pre-enrollment fee may be divided into four installments due on March 31, April 30, May 30 and June 30, respectively. Failure to make the required pre-enrollment payments by the stated due dates may result in loss of the reserved place.

- Tuition billing schedule: regular tuition is billed in ten monthly installments (the academic cycle's standard installment plan). If tuition payments are not made by the established dates an additional financial charge will be applied as specified in the Admission Agreement and on the payment receipt. Parents must follow the school's established payment deadlines and the cashier instructions for semester/annual discounts to ensure correct processing.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro operates as a day school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees.

Other compulsory and typical additional costs

- Uniforms: uniform purchases are required for Preschool through Grade 8; students in Grade 9 and above do not wear a uniform. Uniform pricing (examples from 2025 pricing) shows individual items typically ranging roughly from MXN 400 to MXN 995 depending on the item and size (for example, T‑shirts and short-sleeve items in the MXN 455–495 range, fleece pants MXN 630–670, jackets MXN 730–985). A 10% pre-enrollment ordering discount was offered during the announced pre-enrollment ordering window. Uniform orders and payments may be processed through the school's designated uniform store and payment portal.

- Other likely out-of-fee items: field trips, referees' fees (sports), extended‑learning/after‑school program fees, certain workshops and extracurricular activities, books/materials for higher grades, and incidental costs are not included in the standard pre-enrollment fee or monthly tuition and are billed separately as applicable.

Refund and withdrawal notes

- No general, detailed public refund schedule for tuition or pre-enrollment fees is published in the school's standard fee materials for the 2025–2026 fee documents. The school's published fee materials state that additional financial charges and specific terms are set out in the Admission Agreement and on the payment receipt; failure to make pre-enrollment payments by the deadlines results in loss of the reserved place. For precise refund or withdrawal rules (timing, calculation of refunded amounts, administrative fees) those terms are addressed in the Admission Agreement and the school's enrollment/administrative policies.

Methods of payment

- Accepted payment methods and channels include the school's online payment portal (Servoescolar), payment at authorised banks using the printed receipt, online bank transfer using CLABE, and credit or debit card payments where permitted. Uniform payments and pre-enrollment installment payments are processed through the same portals or at the bank as described by the school. Families should follow the cashier's instructions and the payment portal guidance to ensure payments are recorded correctly. Late payments are subject to the additional financial charge described in the Admission Agreement and on the payment receipt.

Key dates and deadlines referenced in the published fee materials

- Pre-enrollment payment installment due dates: March 31, April 30, May 30 and June 30 (for the 2025–2026 cycle).
- Discount deadlines (2025–2026 cycle): full annual payment before August 29, 2025 (7% discount); semester payments before August 29, 2025 and January 30, 2026 (3.5% discount per semester). Families should notify the cashier by August 15, 2025 to ensure receipts are uploaded correctly for online payments.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a dedicated Student Support Services Department (SSS) that supports students experiencing academic, social, or emotional difficulties across all sections. Confidentiality is maintained unless a student is at immediate risk or placing others at risk. Start with Hello (PSES) and Second Step (PreschoolMiddle School) promote social-emotional skills. Say Something (4th12th) teaches recognizing signs of violence and includes a school-wide awareness week. Wellness and Awareness provides wellness, health, and sexual-prevention education with external experts and parent-focused conferences and workshops.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The School has a Student Support Services Department (SSS) that supports students with academic, social, or emotional difficulties. The SSS offers age-appropriate programs across all sections and provides guidance for on- and off-campus situations. Confidentiality is maintained unless a student is at immediate risk or placing others at risk. The SSS does not provide diagnostics, therapy, or tutorials. A College Counselor assists students with college and university preparation.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and participates in an International Baccalaureate (IB) education. The language of instruction is English and Spanish. International students may enter the School-Within-a-School (SWAS) program for intensive sheltered language learning when they have limited proficiency in English or Spanish. The SWAS program uses language-skills development through content with specially trained teachers whose areas of expertise include applied linguistics and content teaching. The goal of SWAS is for students to achieve language and content abilities in order to be mainstreamed into regular classrooms. There is a special fee for the SWAS program.

Mental Wellbeing

The school implements a comprehensive social-emotional wellbeing program through Student Support Services and wellness initiatives. Start with Hello (PS–ES) and Second Step teach social-emotional skills, while guidance, mentoring, and advisory support student well-being and transitions. Say Something teaches students to recognize signs of violence and promotes safety through annual activities. Stay Strong and Wellness and Awareness address substance-use prevention and wellness education with parental involvement and external experts. Support Groups such as Social Skills, Divorce, Mourning, Third Culture/Culture Shock, New Students, and Mindfulness help students cope with various life events.

Safeguarding

The school is aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce of Child Protection. School Child Protection team members have completed ICMEC Level I Child Safeguarding and Protection Training. Say Something empowers students to recognize signs of violence and report concerns. The school holds accreditations including AdvancED, Secretaría de Educación Pública, and Colegio del Mundo, supporting safeguarding standards. Safeguarding policies and reporting channels are maintained as part of the school framework to protect students.

Admissions

The John F. Kennedy School, the American School of Quere9taro, provides an American-type education, acquiring a second language and maintaining high academic standards for all students. The school serves Preschool through twelfth grade, and a virtual tour can be registered by following the admissions options. The Office of Admissions can help at every step of the process and is reachable by email and WhatsApp. Admission is open to students who meet the following requirements: the right minimum age for their grade level; complete all steps of the admission process; pass the English, Spanish and Mathematics exams in Elementary, Middle or High School; complete a parent and student interview with the Student Support Services staff; have a good academic record (an average of 80 or above in Math, Spanish, Reading, and Writing); and present a documented record of excellent conduct and attitude. Preschool candidates must be 3 years old by December 31 of the academic year, be toilet trained, be able to separate from their parents for short periods, and complete a personal evaluation of social, emotional, academic and physical abilities with good results. Elementary and Middle School candidates must demonstrate readiness for reading and writing, be able to follow instructions, possess age-appropriate oral communication skills, and demonstrate proficiency in both English and Spanish appropriate to their grade level. Pre-First candidates should know the capital and lower-case letters and be prepared for reading and writing; High School candidates must complete a psychometric evaluation. All students entering Grades K1 through 10th will automatically be part of the IB Program (PYP or MYP) according to the grade level; 11th-grade entrants in the regular (non-SWAS) program will automatically be IB Diploma candidates with no additional charges or admission criteria to participate; 12th-grade entry into the IB Diploma Program is possible only after careful and individual consideration, including confirmation of successfully completing the first year in equivalent IB subjects from another school. The admissions process is confidential, examinations and their results are school property and for internal use only; some levels have a limited number of vacancies and the school will admit only those students who are best prepared and ideal candidates. If admitted, the Admissions Office will communicate the steps for registration and the payments that need to be made. The school reserves the right to deny admission to any candidate and does not have the resources to admit students with certain special needs. All students entering K1 through 10th will automatically be part of the IB Program (PYP or MYP). The Office of Admissions and Student Records is available to help with any needed clarification. The school invites you to register for a virtual tour and to contact via WhatsApp for questions.

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered by the school and funded by JFK, with SEP requiring the school to provide scholarships to families in need. The amount offered typically exceeds the required 5% of income and a formal scholarship procedure is attached to this process. The SEP scholarships are funded by the school and not by SEP, and the funds are intended for tuition. The process to apply for a SEP scholarship includes reviewing messages from the Director General and the Board of Directors, scheduling a socioeconomic study with Grupo de Evaluacif3n y Desarrollo Filt S.A. de C.V., providing necessary documentation via InFilter, and completing a home visit (which may be in person or virtual). If a face-to-face interview is conducted, photographs of the interior and exterior of the home may be taken; for a virtual interview, photos must be provided in advance. The socioeconomic study process has two parts: documentation orientation with Brenda Amezcua and a home visit or virtual interview. Payment of the socioeconomic study is required (650 MXN for renewing at the same address; 950 MXN for first-time applicants). Bank details are provided for deposit or transfer, and receipts should be sent to the designated contact. Completion of the socioeconomic study does not guarantee the scholarship. For school personnel, the process is handled through the Administration area. The Scholarship Process page explains these steps in detail and provides contact information for the SEP-related process.

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