Colegio Americano de Xalapa is a American Curriculum school in Xalapa, Mexico. Founded in 1983. Annual tuition ranges from $3,098 to $5,310 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Graduates may receive academic and sports scholarships from universities due to outstanding academic performance and participation in school programs such as TEDx, MUN-X, science publications, and entrepreneurship activities. School-level scholarships are not described in the available text.
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About
Colegio Americano de Xalapa is a private international day school in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, serving students aged 1 to 18 across two campuses following the American curriculum with English immersion from an early age. The school is part of Affinitas Education and is distinguished by its Conscious Discipline socio-emotional learning program — the first in Xalapa to offer it — alongside a broad extracurricular program including TEDx, Model United Nations, and licensed Broadway productions. Graduates regularly gain admission to prestigious national and international universities, often with academic or sports scholarships.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
First school in Xalapa to offer Conscious Discipline socio-emotional learning. English immersion from age 1 across all subjects. Two-campus model providing seamless progression from infancy through high school. Students participate in TEDx, MUN-X, licensed Disney and Broadway productions, Expociencias, and entrepreneurship programs. 13 national and 3 international accreditations earned through student achievement. Graduates accepted into prestigious national and international universities, often with academic and sports scholarships.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | MXN 2,730 |
| Elementary | MXN 3,950 |
| High School | MXN 4,500 |
| Kindergarten | MXN 3,300 |
| Middle School | MXN 4,300 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: MX$61,950 - 106,200.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the interest registration form or contact via WhatsApp (1 228 104 0605). Step 2: Schedule an in-person or virtual campus visit. Step 3: Submit required documents and complete application forms online or in print; attend a scheduled evaluation appointment. Foreign families should email the school and include a recommendation form from the previous school in a sealed envelope. Step 4: The admissions committee conducts a comprehensive review of each application.
Student Life
Uniforms are carefully selected to provide comfort and freedom of movement; they foster a strong sense of belonging and visual unity within the school community, and simplify daily life so students can focus on their education. Uniforms are supplied through the school's designated supplier, Uniformes Carmen Cota.
The school offers a cafeteria.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Student safety and wellbeing come first — physically, emotionally, and mentally. A Culture of Care supports wellbeing through trusted relationships, staff development, and safeguarding practices. The safeguarding curriculum includes Relationship & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship, with outcomes that build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
The Culture of Care establishes guiding values of Trust, Responsibility, and Equality & Diversity. Policies include Safeguarding & Child Protection, Anti-Bullying & Positive Behaviour, Staff Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing, Health & Safety, First Aid, and Digital Safety & Citizenship. Safer recruitment practices are followed, including identity checks, qualifications verification, background screening, and ongoing staff training.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of Affinitas Education, an international group of bilingual and international schools. Also part of the Sendica Education Schools network since 2017.
2nd place, 2024 Oratory Contest (zone level)1st place, 2023 Storytelling Contest (zone level)2nd place, 2024 Storytelling Contest (zone level)Three student publications in scientific books published by Mexican universities (2019, 2021, 2022)