Westhill Institute

In Brief

A Polanco-area American school with IB in a prestigious neighbourhood. The right fit for families who want a US curriculum close to Lomas, Polanco or Interlomas - but visit and ask hard questions about current management and teacher experience before committing.

Westhill Institute sits on Monte Athos in Lomas de Chapultepec, one of the more convenient locations in Mexico City for families in Polanco, Lomas or Miguel Hidalgo. It follows a US-aligned curriculum based on Common Core State Standards in English and NGSS for science, through to an IB Diploma exit in the final years. Three campuses serve the wider metro area. The school is recognised by the ISA among the best high schools in the city. Student count is around 900 across the PreK-12 range, with 20% sibling discount for third and subsequent children.

Fees are not publicly listed - families must contact the school. Third-party estimates from community sources suggest annual tuition broadly comparable to ASF (MXN 150,000-280,000 depending on year group), though this should be confirmed directly with admissions. The curriculum aligns well for families who plan to return to the US or international American schools, with AP-pathway preparation and US High School Diploma as the primary exit qualification alongside IB.

One independent review from a family who passed through raises concerns about teacher experience and administrative communication - worth taking seriously. The more recent Google reviews from current parents are positive. Standards may have shifted; the most useful approach is to visit, request teacher qualification details, and speak directly to current families before making a decision.