Discovery School

In short: Discovery School is a private, religious, co-ed international school in Cuernavaca, Mexico. It offers the IB. Stages: preschool, primary, middle school and high school. Taught in Spanish and English.

Type: Private · Religious · Co-ed
Ages: Preschool to high school
Curricula: IB
Languages: Spanish, English + 1

Awards & accreditations

IB World School
Round Square

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Fees

Fees on request

The school shares its fees, enrolment and extras on request.

Curriculum & results

Preschool and primary follow the SEP curriculum enriched with the International Baccalaureate methodology and Round Square ideals, together with Philosophy for Children, the Suzuki music method and the 'Aprender a Amar' values programme. Secondary school follows the Diamond model, with specialist teachers for each subject, a group tutor and a personal mentor, and a trilingual programme. Preparatoria offers a trilingual Bachillerato General in Spanish, English and French, with agreements and exclusive scholarships with leading universities.

Stages

Discovery School covers Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Preparatoria (Bachillerato General). Admission includes a diagnostic assessment from primary onwards and an interview with parents and students.

Approach · General Curriculum

Discovery's mission is to 'form families', and its educational DNA is to educate the mind to discover the truth and think critically, form the heart to love and live the virtues, strengthen the will to choose good and serve others, care for the body through sport and discipline, and accompany the soul to discover God and find meaning in life.

Languages

The school is bilingual Spanish-English from the early years, and secondary and preparatoria follow a trilingual programme in Spanish, English and French.

Programmes & accreditations

IB World SchoolAuthorised to teach International Baccalaureate programmes

Round SquareGlobal network of schools

Open Days

Visit the school on a date that suits youNo open days scheduled right now. Ask for a private tour and the school will propose a date.

Location

Mexico City area, 62290 Cuernavaca, Mexico

Facilities & services

Facilities

Preschool children have their own area with classrooms, a garden, play equipment, a sports court, an art workshop and music and motor-skills rooms. Primary pupils use a visual arts workshop, an inquiry centre, sports courts, a swimming pool and green areas.

Services

Groups are small, with a lead teacher and an assistant in preschool. From secondary onwards each student has a personal mentor (preceptor) who provides individual academic and emotional guidance, and the Family Education Centre offers courses, conferences and diplomas for parents. High school students benefit from university agreements and scholarships.

After-school activities

Every primary pupil learns a musical instrument through the Suzuki method, and workshops and sports cover art, technology, sport and culture. As a member of Round Square, the international network of schools inspired by Kurt Hahn, Discovery offers experiences based on challenge, leadership, service and international understanding.