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Colegio Olinca
Mexican curriculum + IB DP option in Pedregal de Carrasco, Coyoacán. MXN 165-253k.
Curriculum
IB, British, Mexican
Fees, annual
MXN 180–276k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~2,500
Founded
1973
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preescolar | Annual | MX$180,000 | |
| Primaria | Annual | MX$195,120 | |
| Secundaria | Annual | MX$270,600 | |
| Preparatoria | Annual | MX$276,000 | |
| Inscription (Preescolar) | One-time | MX$25,800 | |
| Inscription (Primaria) | One-time | MX$33,145 | |
| Inscription (Secundaria/Preparatoria) | One-time | MX$38,385 |
Reviews
- Mexico City school operated under a 2022 joint venture with Cognita, offering Mexican curriculum alongside the IB PYP, MYP and DP plus Cambridge Advanced.
- Mexico City forum threads slot Olinca into a tier of bilingual private schools below the most international names like ASF and Greengates, often grouped with Westminster and Rudyard Kipling.
- Parents on Mexican parent trackers most often praise teacher dedication, the academic programme and English instruction.
- Recurring negatives in the same review pool are bullying and inconsistent teacher behaviour, accessibility issues with the campus stairs, and a sense that fees are not always matched by the level of attention.
- Cognita's broader private equity ownership has been a separate point of public discussion; specific Olinca-level concerns about that model have not surfaced clearly in independent threads.
Head of school
John Kelly
John Kelly serves as the General Director of Olinca International School, bringing with him a strong international background in educational leadership and a deep passion for positively transforming students' lives. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and the holistic development of students.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Location
Periferico Sur 5170, Pedregal de Carrasco, Coyoacán, 04700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico