

Discovery School
Catholic, Founded 1976
Updated July 2026
Founded in 1976, Discovery School is a private, bilingual, and multicultural institution in Cuernavaca offering academic excellence from preschool through high school. It is a certified IB World School that provides a comprehensive, values-based education within a supportive community environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Discovery School operates under a 'Crecimiento 360°' (360° Growth) educational model, which focuses on the integral development of the student across physical, affective, volitional, intellectual, artistic, and doctrinal dimensions. The institution is centered on the person and incorporates Christian identity, international-mindedness, and complex thinking. It emphasizes moral and ethical values, including self-respect, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and the development of personal dignity.
Programmes
The school offers education across four sections: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Preparatory (High School). As an authorized IB World School since 2008, it implements the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the preschool and primary sections. Additionally, the school integrates the 'Filosofía para Niños' (Philosophy for Children) program to stimulate higher-order thinking skills, logical reasoning, and complex thought. The curriculum is described as demanding and high-performance, supported by personalized accompaniment and academic adaptation.
Student support
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Discovery School offer?
- Discovery School offers IB PYP.
- What accreditations does Discovery School hold?
- Discovery School holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Discovery School co-educational?
- Discovery School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Discovery School located?
- Discovery School is an international school in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with an initial inquiry via phone, WhatsApp, or email to request information and schedule a campus visit. Prospective families must submit an application form along with required documentation, followed by an individual diagnostic evaluation for the student and an interview with the parents. Results are typically provided within five days, after which successful applicants receive a welcome letter to finalize enrollment.
Calendar
The school operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 to 15:00.
About the campus
Located in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood of Cuernavaca, the campus serves as the setting for the school's academic and community activities. The school emphasizes an atmosphere designed to foster student security, acceptance, and well-being.

- Pbro. Álvaro del Carmen Masís SolanoCapellán de Discovery School
As the school's chaplain and a teacher, he attests to the school's formative ideology, focusing on the dignity of students and the integration of human, moral, and religious values.
IB PYP