EXPATS IN MEXICO · EXPATS · MEXICO, 1 JUNE 2026

Key Facts

—Three broad routes. Schools in Mexico for expats fall into three groups: free public schools in Spanish, private bilingual schools, and international schools following a foreign curriculum.

—International means portable. International schools (IB, American, British, French, German) ease frequent moves and offer globally recognised qualifications.

—Costs vary widely. Private bilingual schools are moderate; elite international schools charge premium fees, plus enrolment (inscripción) and monthly tuition (colegiatura).