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Sat, 16 May 2026

Cities / Mexico City / Liceo Mexicano Japonés

Liceo Mexicano Japonés

Mexican-Japanese bicultural school in Jardines del Pedregal. MXN 12,100/mo × 11.


Curriculum
Mexican, Japanese
Fees, annual
MXN 83–121k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~1,200
Founded
1977

Fee Age Type Amount
Preescolar 1 3 Annual MX$83,000
Preescolar 2 4 Annual MX$83,000
Preescolar 3 5 Annual MX$83,000
Primaria 1 6 Annual MX$100,000
Primaria 2 7 Annual MX$100,000
Primaria 3 8 Annual MX$100,000
Primaria 4 9 Annual MX$100,000
Primaria 5 10 Annual MX$100,000
Primaria 6 11 Annual MX$100,000
Secundaria 1 12 Annual MX$114,000
Secundaria 2 13 Annual MX$114,000
Secundaria 3 14 Annual MX$114,000
Preparatoria 1 15 Annual MX$121,000
Preparatoria 2 16 Annual MX$121,000
Preparatoria 3 17 Annual MX$121,000
inscripcionPreescolar One-time MX$17,700
inscripcionPrimaria One-time MX$21,500
inscripcionSecundaria One-time MX$24,400
inscripcionPreparatoria One-time MX$25,700

  • Reviews are split, with parents praising trilingual outcomes and academic level alongside sharp criticism on inclusion and management culture.
  • Positive parents call out high academic standards, calm coexistence among students, multilingual exposure to Spanish, Japanese and English, and relatively reasonable fees for the segment.
  • Negative parent reviews flag discrimination concerns around LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities and gender norms, with parents saying the school prioritises its rulebook over student wellbeing.
  • Some parents question credentials of staff in the Japanese section, reporting personnel without teaching qualifications delivering classes.
  • Staff-side reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor describe heavy labour instability, top-down management that does not allow dissent, and pay inequality favouring Japanese employees.
  • Repeated phrase from staff: the student is treated as a customer, with management entrenched on that basis.

Head of school

Gabriela Córdoba Novoa

Gabriela Córdoba Novoa serves as the Interim General Director (Directora General Interina) of Liceo Mexicano Japonés. She emphasizes that the responsibility of those involved in the education of children and adolescents extends beyond the academic sphere. Her commitment is to personal and community transformation, fostering critical thinking, self-knowledge, and respect for human diversity. She expresses honor in being part of the Liceo community and is dedicated to academic improvement and the integral formation of students to face the future successfully.

Accreditations

  • Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) — Nihonjin Gakkō 01

  • Ranking general 2022 8.99

Camino Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

School website