

Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico
Secular, Founded 1953
Updated July 2026
Colegio Ciudad de México is an IB World School offering a bilingual, international, and integral education from preschool through high school. It focuses on developing critical thinking and human values to prepare students for the challenges of the contemporary world.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Founded in 1953, the school follows a humanist, secular, and apolitical pedagogical model based on competencies. It emphasizes critical thinking, bilingualism, and multiculturalism, aiming to form autonomous, responsible, and reflective citizens. The institution is committed to universal values such as tolerance, solidarity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
Programmes
The school offers a continuum of education from preschool through preparatoria (high school). As an IB World School, it incorporates the International Baccalaureate programme to foster independent and critical thinking. The curriculum is bilingual and includes a strong emphasis on science, technology, arts, and sports, alongside projects focused on sustainability and social responsibility.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides psychological and psychopedagogical support at the Polanco campus. The Contadero campus offers services focused on psychology and inclusion.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico offer?
- Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico hold?
- Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico co-educational?
- Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico is a co-ed school.
- Where is Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico located?
- Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria de la Ciudad de Mexico is an international school in Mexico City, Mexico.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with an online registration through the school's website for the desired campus. Following registration, families must contact the school via email to schedule an interview and a campus visit.
About the campus
The school operates two campuses, Polanco and Contadero, both of which offer virtual tours for prospective families. The Contadero campus is situated in a spacious, nature-filled environment. Both locations provide facilities designed to support a comprehensive education that integrates science, art, technology, and sports.



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