Escuela Lomas Altas S.C.

The school’s philosophy is centered on an inquiry-based curriculum that encourages students to discover the world within themselves and their surroundings. It emphasizes that learning is most effective when it is fun, personalized, and engaging, with teachers acting as facilitators who validate prior knowledge and capitalize on student curiosity. The school promotes values such as teamwork, empathy, and cooperation, measuring success through individualized standards rather than standardized competition.

The school offers a bilingual curriculum for Nursery, Preschool, and Primary students, fully certified as an IB World School following the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The academic program is also incorporated into the local government’s official SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública) framework. The curriculum focuses on research-based coursework, Units of Inquiry, and the development of communication and social skills.

The school aims to shape lifelong learners with an international mindset who are prepared for a globalized world. Students are encouraged to develop traits from the IB Learner Profile, including being inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and risk-takers. Graduates are expected to possess the skills, concepts, and attitudes necessary for integral development, with a focus on self-motivation and the ability to manage their own learning process.

The school provides highly personalized support, maintaining a 1:6 teacher-student ratio to ensure individual attention. This includes an individualized reading program where students work with specialists at least three times a week, as well as a handwriting specialist for students from Kinder I to First Grade. Teachers' aides are assigned at every level in the Preschool to assist with group projects or provide targeted support for students requiring extension or remedial activities.

The school accepts enrollment inquiries through an online form, which allows parents to specify the desired entry grade ranging from Nursery (N) through 6th Grade (6º). The admissions process emphasizes a strong home-school connection, and the school maintains a small, personalized environment to ensure individual attention for all students.

The academic year is divided into terms, with recent recaps highlighting activities occurring between January and April. Key annual events include school graduations for Primary and Preschool students, typically held in June, as well as community traditions like the Easter Hat Parade and Mini Olympics.

Located in Lomas de Chapultepec, the campus provides specialized spaces to support its inquiry-based curriculum, including an "Idea Lab" and areas dedicated to sports and arts. The school intentionally remains a small institution to avoid the impersonal nature of larger facilities, maintaining a family-like atmosphere.

The school offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities designed to enrich the student experience, including music, chess, dance, and art. Students also participate in sports, fine and gross motor skills development, and activities within the "Idea Lab." Additionally, the school facilitates international exchange programs, such as a long-standing partnership with a school in Massachusetts.