Mexico, Puebla
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Colégio Humboldt Puebla is a bicultural German–Mexican school for ages 0 to 18 that participates in the German Auslandsschulnetz. The curriculum blends a German-based program with a bespoke local curriculum and a tri-lingual approach to Spanish, German, and English. In Primary, German is the first foreign language, and Mathematics and Science are taught in German; English becomes the second foreign language in grade three. The school weaves Mexican customs with German-European traditions, supported by German-speaking teachers who reinforce immersion. For students entering Primary with no German knowledge, leveling classes in small groups provide a one-year transition to full participation. The campus offers extensive after‑school workshops in music, theatre, arts, and sports, plus dedicated sports academies. Facilities include a large athletics complex, modern science laboratories, a new Kindergarten/Primary area, and, in 2024, padel and pickleball courts. CEPAL supports pedagogical training, and intercultural exchanges with Germany enrich language skills and cultural understanding.
Av. Toltecas Poniente 2, Col. Nuevo Humboldt, 72735 San Juan Cuautlancingo, Pue., Mexico
Colegio Humboldt Puebla has 1,700 pupils, instruction in German, Spanish.
Tolteca Poniente No. 2, Col. Nuevo Humboldt, Cuautlancingo, Puebla, Mexico 72735. The campus is located in the Nuevo Humboldt neighborhood of Cuautlancingo, a municipality near the city of Puebla. Directions to the campus are provided, including a map via Google Maps.
Maternal; Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Preparatory (High School).
A bicultural, German–Mexican educational institution with a tri-lingual program in Spanish, German, and English.
Inclusion is part of school life and there is a psychopedagogical department.
Germany; affiliated with the German Auslandsschulnetz (German international school network).
Annual tuition at Colegio Humboldt Puebla ranges from up to MXN 171,320 for 2026/27.
Colegio Humboldt Puebla teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Primaria emphasizes a trilingual learning experience. From the first grade, German is the first foreign language, and Mathematics and Science are taught in German. In the third grade English becomes the second foreign language. The school promotes Mexican customs and traditions enriched through German-European culture, with several German-speaking teachers supporting the immersion. Students entering Primary with no German knowledge receive leveling classes for one year in small groups, offering personalized and holistic education. After-school workshops and clubs in music, theatre, arts, and sports extend the curriculum.
Intercambio programs with Germany include bilateral exchanges with partner German schools (3–6 months), unilateral exchanges through intermediaries or private contacts (6–12 months), and boarding options (6–12 months). The Coordination of Intercambios provides academic advising, placement with schools and host families, visa support, and revalidation assistance. A typical exchange requires a 25% monthly tuition contribution during the exchange. Participating students have a 20% higher likelihood of being admitted to prestigious universities and a 25% higher chance of employment after graduation. The school also provides information and resources for studying in Germany, including DAAD, Hochschulkompass, and study-in-germany.de.
The school fosters social and emotional learning through a cooperative and respectful daily culture. Tolerance and respect are central, and social responsibility and autonomy are learned together within a diverse community. Mentors help new families integrate quickly. Social competencies are developed through teamwork, student representation, and school governance bodies. A rich program of cultural, sporting, and arts activities reinforces collaboration and mutual respect across the school.
Inclusion is embedded in the school model, with a psychopedagogical department that provides targeted support for learners with diverse needs. Inklusion and the psychopedagogical department coordinate processes to address individual learning needs.
The school uses a tri-lingual language concept with Spanish, German, and English.
There is a psychopedagogical department to support students' well-being and address learning and behavioral needs. Mentors and the school culture promote social-emotional growth and help students navigate classroom challenges. The school emphasizes collaboration and conflict resolution with mental health support. Extracurricular activities and a multilingual environment contribute to a supportive, well-rounded school experience.
The school protects the safety and health of students and staff through technical planning of work and study sites and safety-focused committees, including Civil Protection Brigades and the School Health Committee. A Crisis Management Committee oversees safety and ensures adherence to standards. A whistleblower line is available to report concerns, and the Ethics Committee investigates and may escalate to authorities. The Code of Ethics also emphasizes the prohibition of abuse of power and harassment and upholds the right to a safe, respectful environment.
1. Enrollment period for the 2024-2025 cycle runs from April 8 to June 15, 2024. Enrollment applications for Maternal through Preparatoria are accepted during this window. Refunds of enrollment are only issued if requested at least 60 days before the start of the 2024-2025 cycle. 2. Tuition and fees structure: families must complete 11 monthly payments from September 2024 through June 2025; the 11th payment can be paid starting in August 2024 and no later than December 2024. 3. Payment timing and late charges: each monthly payment must be made in the current month to avoid a 5% late interest charge and to retain the discount on books, notebooks, and the Preschool package. 4. Payment methods and reference: payments can be made in cash only at BBVA ATMs or bank tellers, or with debit/credit cards at the Colegio Humboldt cashier from 07:15–09:30 and 12:30–15:00, or via SPEI transfers from bank portals or mobile apps. The payment reference is found on the Comunidad Humboldt portal. Cash payments at the school cashier are not accepted. 5. Enrollment discounts and deferred payment options: enrollment fees may be paid in 5 installments starting in April. If enrollment occurs in May and a deferred payment plan is requested, two installments may be paid in May, with the final installment in August, and the same pattern applies to subsequent months. 6. Discounts on books/notebooks and Preschool package: a 100% discount on books/notebooks and the Preschool package is provided under specific conditions, including being current on all enrollment, tuition, iPad contracts, and related obligations; the discount does not apply to stationery, calculators, uniforms, iPads or accessories; replacements for lost books/notebooks are the family's responsibility; the Preschool kit includes a uniform, a children's book, an educational toy, and an ecology workshop valued at 3,255 MXN. 7. Enrollment and tuition timing details: the document notes that internal extracurricular activities are included in the tuition and that external activities may have additional costs; the list of activities will be announced later. 8. Credentials and guarantees: to receive credentials, educational guarantees from both parents with original signatures are required. If a student withdraws, rights to the guarantee are forfeited, and if re-enrolling, the student is treated as a new entrant with current terms. 9. IPad program notes: students in IPad groups must pay an additional 10 monthly installments for device financing; the first payment begins in September 2024, and device costs follow the same cadence as tuition; costs for devices delivered in previous cycles are governed by the agreement in that cycle; costs for new devices are adjusted at delivery. 10. 191; office hours are 07:15–09:30 and 12:30–03:00; payment references and other administrative support are available through the Comunidad Humboldt portal.
Scholarships are awarded in accordance with convocations issued by the institutions with which the school is affiliated. To apply for scholarships, the enrollment fee must be fully paid before submitting the scholarship application. Deferred payment does not apply to scholarship processes. In cases of IPad groups, students must also pay 10 monthly installments toward device financing; the first payment starts in September 2024 and follows the same schedule as tuition. For device acquisitions before the current cycle, costs are as agreed for that cycle; for new devices, the monthly amount is adjusted at delivery. Credentials require parental educational guarantees signed in original. Students who withdraw lose the rights to the educational guarantee, and re-enrollment is treated as a new entry under current conditions.