Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Mexico

Two campuses in Mexico City: Polanco and Coyoacán. The Polanco campus is located at Av. Homero 1521, Col. Polanco, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX 11560. The Coyoacán campus is located at Calle Xico 24, Col. Oxtopulco Universidad, Alcaldía Coyoacán, CDMX 04310.

High school (lycée) level, with campuses in Polanco and Coyoacán.

French international school offering the general baccalaureate and STI2D tracks; the lycée is affiliated with France's Bordeaux academy for the baccalaureate.

France (affiliated with the académie de Bordeaux for the baccalauréat).

Transport scolaire is available with zone-based tables for Polanco and Coyoacán.

The school has a cantine at the Polanco and Coyoacán campuses.

The school is owned and governed by Liceo Franco-Mexicano, A.C. The association was founded on September 18, 1937 by 126 members of the French community.

The Lycée Franco-Mexicano offers the general track with a wide range of specialties: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science; Humanities, Literature and Philosophy; Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures (English); Mathematics; Physics-Chemistry; Life and Earth Sciences; Engineering Sciences; and Economics and Social Sciences. A unique STI2D track is offered, with Energies and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-design. In the general and technological streams, a substantial common core is followed, with mandatory specialty subjects chosen in Première (three) and Terminale (two). Optional courses include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. Baccalaureate assessment combines continuous assessment (40% final grade, including 10% on in-class results and 30% on common assessments) with terminal examinations (60%). The lycée is attached to the Académie de Bordeaux for the baccalaureate; after the bac, students may pursue studies in France or elsewhere, and the majority study in Mexico after a UNAM entrance exam or at private universities with scholarships; the years are recognized by the Mexican SEP, and students with an average of at least 8/20 and attendance above 80% obtain the Mexican secondary certificate.

After the bac, graduates may continue their studies in a French higher education institution or elsewhere. Approximately 30% pursue higher education in France; the majority study in Mexico, entering UNAM or private universities with scholarships.

GAED (Group for Students in Difficulty) comprises School Psychologists who intervene from kindergarten through terminal year. They work with teachers, CPEs, prefects and school leaders to propose strategies to support learners facing difficulties or displaying challenging behaviors. They respond to families' questions about their child's development and work in a team to prevent bullying. They can refer families of students in difficulty to specialized professionals to support academic success.

GAED provides targeted support for students with learning difficulties or behavioral challenges. The team collaborates with staff from early years onward to implement appropriate strategies and can direct families to external specialists to help ensure student progress.

The general and specialized curriculum includes English as a language specialty (Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures: English). Italian and German are offered as optional languages.

The Health and Social Pole addresses prevention, health education and citizenship, including information on healthy living, sexuality, addictions, and social norms. It engages with classes from CM2 through lycée and provides counseling and personalized support to students, teachers, and parents through individual interviews. It collaborates with CPEs and student-life staff in middle and high school, with projects such as intergenerational activities, educational videos, and peer mediation initiatives.

GAED and the Health-Social Pole work to prevent bullying and ensure student safety. They provide counseling and personalized support for students, teachers, and parents, and collaborate with CPEs and life-coordination staff to promote a safe and inclusive school environment.

The school welcomes students from many countries and largely follows official French programs offered through the network of French schools abroad, under AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). Any student from another AEFE school is admitted with priority, subject to available places. The school fully follows the French national programs, and Spanish is taught as a second language. Admissions are possible at any time during the year, especially during the official enrollment campaign for the next school year. Once the admission decision is made by the appropriate educational direction, admission fees (one-time) and registration fees for each new school year must be paid. For every enrolled student, families sign the contract for educational services, signed by both parents. Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments, due no later than the 15th of the month to avoid late penalties. To apply, complete the online form for a new admission. For more information, contact the secretariat of the appropriate direction: LFM Polanco Maternelle: 55 91388080 Ext. LFM Coyoacán Maternelle: 55 5339 0370 Ext. Admissions 25-26 Tariffs. New admission form. Av. Homero 1521, Polanco; Calle Xico 24, Coyoacán.

Mexico City, Cuajimalpa, Colonia Vista Hermosa. Address: Av. Carlos Echanove

224, Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuajimalpa 05100. The campus serves Preschool through High School on a single site in the Vista Hermosa area of Cuajimalpa.

Preschool/ELC; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.

IB Continuum school

Mexico

Judaism (Mexican-Jewish identity; strong connection to Israel)

Uniforms are supplied by Arlin Sport.

School cafeteria services are provided by Cafetería Escolar / JONATHAN WEINTRAUB KAHAN.

The school is part of the Maguen David Community. Preschool: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09050409; Elementary School: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09010075; Middle School: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09030112; High School: UNAM Agreement Nº 02/06.

Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum with four programs: Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP). Language of instruction is English and Spanish; Hebrew is the language of identity. The school emphasizes a Judeo-Zionist identity.

The school fosters social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of the ELC experience. Every child is considered unique, and educators support and guide these differences while respecting each child's identity. Learning goes beyond academics to develop abilities that help students resolve daily situations through reflection, self-control, and an awareness of how people relate to one another. The IB Continuum is used to develop five significant abilities—social, thinking, communication, investigation, and self-management—across Language, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, the Arts, and Personal, Social, and Physical Education. The teaching staff are highly qualified and receive ongoing professional development to implement and enrich the program. Collaboration with parents and teachers builds a cutting-edge learning community to help students reach their full potential and engage responsibly with a global world.

The school provides an early English immersion program and Hebrew as the language of identity. Spanish is the home language and English is used as a language of instruction, with Hebrew taught as an identity language. The program is trilingual, teaching in Spanish and English with Hebrew as identity language. It follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) through inquiry projects that integrate five significant abilities: social, thinking, communication, investigation, and self-management. Technology is an essential tool for learning, and Hebrew is introduced as part of identity education.

The After School Program strengthens social, emotional, and physical well-being in a respectful environment, providing space to develop talents in sports, arts, and technology and fostering a sense of belonging to the school through representation. The program is multidisciplinary and builds partnerships with other institutions to support holistic development. It also offers workshops such as Healthy Kitchen, Atid E-Motion, and a Book Club to strengthen and complement academic learning. Academic trips and Atidiada projects reinforce learning and Jewish cultural identity.

1. Initiation and guidance. The admissions process is guided by the school. It is a pleasure for the admissions team to assist families through the enrollment steps. The school provides information to help families understand options and next steps. The aim is to support families as they consider joining Atid. 2. Start of the process. Complete the admissions form so the school can contact you to provide the information you need. The form collects essential contact details and a message. This initial contact allows staff to tailor information to the family. The form is the primary starting point for enrollment. 3. Contact options. Alternative contact options provide direct access to admissions staff. 1050 to request information. Staff respond with information about documentation, timelines, and next steps. Timely responses help families plan enrollment. 4. Location and incorporation. The address is Av. Carlos Echanove

224, Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuajimalpa, 05100 CDMX. Incorporation numbers are Preschool: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09050409; Elementary: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09010075; Middle: SEP Incorporation Agreement Nº 09030112; High School: UNAM Agreement Nº 02/06. These numbers indicate the SEP/UNAM agreements under which each division operates.