Mexico, San Luis Potosi
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Colegio Internacional Terranova is a private day school in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, educating children from early childhood through upper secondary (ages 0–18). It delivers three International Baccalaureate programmes—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside the national curriculum. Instruction is in Spanish, with English as a second language and a third language offered in middle school to support multilingual communication. Terranova is an IB World School authorized for PYP (2011), MYP (2013), and DP (2017). The campus has grown since 2003 and includes a high school facility opened in 2018, with Kindergarten through Secondary levels, arts spaces, science laboratories, libraries, and IB spaces (BI1, BI2), plus theatres, a cafeteria and on-site nursing. Sports facilities include a basketball court and a soccer field. The school runs after-school programs, arts and sports activities, and hosts IB-related events and the International Student Department. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and global-minded values for curious, multilingual learners.
C. Palmira 705, Privadas del Pedregal, 78295 San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., Mexico
Colegio Internacional Terranova has 609 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish.
San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The school is located at Av. Palmira No. 705, Privadas del Pedregal. It is in the Privadas del Pedregal neighborhood of San Luis Potosí.
Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; High School.
Private, day school.
25 nationalities represented.
Mexico
Colegio Internacional Terranova teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.
Three International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP) are offered; the IB is implemented alongside the national curriculum. The school is an IB World School and has served as a pioneer in San Luis Potosí since 2011. The IB programmes are designed for students aged 3 to 19 and foster critical thinking and multilingual communication. The language of instruction is Spanish, with English taught as an additional language; a third language may be taken in middle school.
Our graduates have been accepted in various national and international universities.
The school prioritizes social and emotional learning as part of its IB-based model. It promotes wellbeing across the Terranova community by addressing health—physical and emotional—alongside culture, family and society. The IB learner profile attributes guide students to be inquisitive, empathetic, balanced and open-minded, practices that are applied inside and outside the classroom. Psychology specialists accompany students through adolescence to support emotional and social development. The Terranova community engages families and fosters resilience and social responsibility through wellbeing-focused programming and communications.
The school uses psychopedagogical assessments to identify students' needs. Psychopedagogical Cards collect data on learning, emotional, social, and other difficulties. They record growth and development history and medical background to tailor support. Psychology specialists accompany students through adolescence to support wellbeing. These tools and staff reflect a structured approach to recognizing and addressing SEN needs.
All subjects are taught in Spanish as the primary language of instruction. All students take English as an additional language. In middle school, students may study a third language. In secundaria, English is consolidated and a third language such as French or German begins.
Wellbeing is addressed across the Terranova community, with a focus on physical and emotional health, culture, family and society. The IB profile attributes emphasize resilience, empathy, balance and openness, guiding behavior inside and outside class. Psychology specialists accompany students through adolescence to support mental health and social-emotional development. The TerraBlog highlights ongoing programs and conversations about wellness, including campaigns and talks on wellbeing. Content sections such as TerraSalud and TerraMente are dedicated to health, mental fitness and wellbeing.
Bullying is addressed from multiple fronts: prevention programs, accompaniment by psychologists, protocols of action and awareness spaces for the community. The school publishes a privacy notice in compliance with the Mexican Personal Data Law to protect student data, including health and psychological information, and sets out ARCO rights and security measures. Video surveillance is used for safety purposes where appropriate.
1. The meeting provides information about the admissions process and entry requirements. 2. Download and complete the Admissions Forms for the level you are applying to. The forms collect the information required to process the application. 3. Submit the necessary documentation to be eligible to take the Admissions Exam. Provide Admissions Forms fully filled out and signed; Birth Certificate (Original and two copies); Four photos (2.5 x 3 cm); Proof of prior studies and a letter of good conduct from the previous school (Original); a copy of the most recent report card showing a minimum average of 8 (not applicable for Pre-school); pay the Admissions Exam fee; request a date to take the Admissions Exam; The admissions documentation also includes the Application Form for all grades and Psychopedagogical Cards for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. 4. Pay the Admissions Exam fee and request a date to take the Admissions Exam.