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Colegio Olinca
Mexican curriculum with IB DP option in Pedregal de Carrasco, Coyoacán.
Curriculum
A-Levels / IB
Fees, annual
MXN 180k–276k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~2,500
Founded
1973
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Preescolar | MX$180,000 | |
| Primaria | MX$195,120 | |
| Secundaria | MX$270,600 | |
| Preparatoria | MX$276,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription (Preescolar) | MX$25,800 | |
| Inscription (Primaria) | MX$33,145 | |
| Inscription (Secundaria/Preparatoria) | 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.
Positives
- Academic offering and English. Parents and teacher contacts cite strong English and a robust curriculum, particularly through the IB stream.
Considerations
- Bullying and teacher behaviour. Several reviews describe bullying incidents and unprofessional handling by some teachers.
- Value for money. Reviews split on whether attention to individual students justifies the fee level.
- Campus accessibility and security. Comments cite stairs that are difficult for those with disabilities and concerns about security and parking management.
- Positioning among Mexico City schools. Reddit comparisons place Olinca in a Spanish-Mexican private bilingual tier, distinct from fully international schools.
Leadership
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