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Liceo Mexicano Japonés
Mexican-Japanese bicultural school in Jardines del Pedregal.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Preescolar 1 | 3 | MX$83,000 |
| Preescolar 2 | 4 | MX$83,000 |
| Preescolar 3 | 5 | MX$83,000 |
| Primaria 1 | 6 | MX$100,000 |
| Primaria 2 | 7 | MX$100,000 |
| Primaria 3 | 8 | MX$100,000 |
| Primaria 4 | 9 | MX$100,000 |
| Primaria 5 | 10 | MX$100,000 |
| Primaria 6 | 11 | MX$100,000 |
| Secundaria 1 | 12 | MX$114,000 |
| Secundaria 2 | 13 | MX$114,000 |
| Secundaria 3 | 14 | MX$114,000 |
| Preparatoria 1 | 15 | MX$121,000 |
| Preparatoria 2 | 16 | MX$121,000 |
| Preparatoria 3 | 17 | MX$121,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| inscripcionPreescolar | MX$17,700 | |
| inscripcionPrimaria | MX$21,500 | |
| inscripcionSecundaria | MX$24,400 | |
| inscripcionPreparatoria | MX$25,700 |
Reviews
- 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 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.
Positives
- Trilingual academics. Strong reputation for Spanish-Japanese-English exposure and academic level.
- Coexistence. Parents describe a calm, well-ordered student environment day-to-day.
Considerations
- Inclusion. Parent complaints about discrimination towards LGBTQ+ students, disability and gender norms.
- Japanese-section credentials. Some parents question whether staff in the Japanese section hold teaching credentials.
- Management culture. Staff-side reviews describe top-down management, dissent suppression and labour instability.
- Pay equity. Staff report pay inequality favouring Japanese over Mexican employees.
Leadership
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
Academic results
- Ranking general 2022 8.99
Location
Camino Sta. Teresa 1500 y 1510, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico