
Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria
Secular, Founded 1955
Updated July 2026
The Instituto Ovalle Monday is a private, bilingual school in Mexico City with 70 years of experience providing academic excellence. It serves students from early stimulation through secondary school, focusing on high academic standards, personal development, and international certification.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to forming integral, responsible individuals with high academic, digital, and socio-emotional competencies. Its educational model is built upon values of responsibility, integrity, and respect, aiming to cultivate a culture of peace and prepare students to be agents of change. The approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and the development of critical thinking skills to address modern global challenges.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway starting with Early Stimulation (ages 6-36 months), followed by Preschool, a specialized "Especial de Inglés" program, Primary, and Secondary. The secondary level is an authorized IB World School implementing the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). The curriculum is bilingual and incorporates the SEP requirements alongside internal programs, with a strong emphasis on technology integration and reading development.
Outcomes
The school has a 70-year history of academic success, with graduates frequently securing scholarships and placements at prestigious high schools and universities in Mexico, such as PrepaTec. Students consistently achieve high results in international English certifications from the University of Cambridge, including Key, Preliminary, and FCE levels, often earning "Distinction" grades. The school is also recognized for its students' performance in the Olimpiada del Conocimiento at both the entity and Mexico City levels.
Student support
Learning support
The school features a dedicated psychopedagogy department with psychologists present at all campuses to foster a culture of peace and support student development. This department coordinates socio-emotional sessions designed to strengthen emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and empathy. Furthermore, the school organizes "Schools for Parents" to provide families with guidance on child development and parenting.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria offer?
- Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria offers IB MYP.
- What accreditations does Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria hold?
- Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria located?
- Instituto Ovalle Monday - Plantel Secundaria is an international school in Mexico City, Mexico.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
The school maintains a selective admissions process with limited capacity across all levels. Interested families are required to complete an online application and provide copies of birth certificates, CURP, and recent English and Spanish report cards. A diagnostic assessment is part of the enrollment procedure, and the school provides personalized guidance through its dedicated admissions offices located at the preschool and secondary campuses.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic schedule with daily sessions. Preschool hours are 8:45 to 13:30, the Especial de Inglés program runs from 7:50 to 14:30, primary school operates from 7:50 to 14:30, and secondary school runs from 7:45 to 15:00. Morning care is available at no additional cost across these levels.
About the campus
The institution operates across multiple campuses, including dedicated facilities for preschool, primary, and secondary levels. The school integrates technology into its learning environment, utilizing Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks strategically within classrooms. Additionally, the school maintains specialized admissions offices and administrative centers to support its educational operations.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of optional afternoon extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural programs, and language studies. Specific offerings include chess (primary and secondary), badminton (primary and secondary), German (secondary), rock bands (secondary), manual arts (preschool), and Mini Chef (preschool). These activities and associated meal services are available for an additional fee.






- Virginia May MondayFundadora
Fundadora del Instituto Ovalle Monday.
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