Highlands International School México

What Highlands International School México does

Highlands International School México is a private, bilingual, Catholic K-12 institution operating two campuses in Mexico City: Campus School (Lomas del Pedregal Framboyanes) and Campus Preschool (Jardines del Pedregal). The school serves students across four academic levels — Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School — under the Regnum Christi educational model implemented through the Red Semper Altius network, which spans 19 countries and includes 55 schools in Mexico with approximately 70,000 graduates since 1957.

The educational program is built on a 1:1 Apple device ecosystem (Apple Distinguished School), STEAM methodology, and Cognia international accreditation, supplemented by differentiated in-classroom instruction, the Eagle Program (mandatory sports for 100% of students), Vinna Music string-instrument instruction with international certifications, and specialized learning spaces including Creative Lab (Preschool) and Maker's Lab. Students target C1 English proficiency (CEFR) by graduation, with preparation for Cambridge, SAT, TOEFL, and DELF certifications supporting international university admission. The school also maintains a formalized Safe Environments (Ambientes Seguros) policy with mandatory staff training, conduct codes, and reporting procedures.

The business model is recurring tuition and enrollment fees across the multi-year K-12 journey. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms, WhatsApp Business lines for each level, on-campus information sessions, and a sales-led admissions process that includes psychopedagogical evaluation and a leadership interview. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective families must contact admissions. The school has 63 employees, is privately held with no public listing or external funding disclosed, and operates as part of the Red Semper Altius strategic network rather than under external ownership.

Name

Highlands International School México

Legal name

Highlands International School México

Website

https://highlands.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Highlands International School México is a private bilingual Catholic K-12 institution operating two Mexico City campuses under the Red Semper Altius/Regnum Christi network, delivering Preschool through High School education with Apple 1:1 technology, STEAM methodology, and international certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Bilingual Catholic education
• Private K-12 schooling
• International baccalaureate preparation
• STEAM school programs
• Preschool through high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Private bilingual Catholic school charging tuition for preschool through high school education. Enrollment process includes application fees and ongoing tuition payments. Specific pricing not publicly disclosed on website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highlands International School México is a private bilingual Catholic international school delivering Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School education across two Mexico City campuses. Its core sellable offering is recurring tuition-based enrollment in its educational programs, augmented by specialized programs including the Eagle sports program, Vinna Music instrument instruction, STEAM methodology, Creative Lab and Maker's Lab learning spaces, and international certification preparation (Cambridge, TOEFL, DELF, SAT).

Product overview

Highlands International School México is a private, bilingual, Catholic school offering integrated educational services across four levels: Preschool (Preescolar), Elementary (Primaria), Middle School (Secundaria), and High School (Preparatoria/Bachillerato). The school operates as a unified platform combining academic excellence with Catholic values formation, utilizing differentiated education with mixed-gender environments. Key offerings include the Eagle Program (sports activation), Vinna Music Program (instrumental music education), STEAM methodology, Creative Lab and Maker's Lab spaces, international certifications (Cambridge, DELF, SAT, TOEFL), and the Safe Environments Program. All levels utilize technology integration including a 1:1 Apple device ecosystem in high school, active learning methodologies (project-based, problem-based, case studies), and socio-emotional formation through virtues programs (COBU in preschool, NET in secondary). The school is part of the Semper Altius Network implementing the Regnum Christi educational model across 19 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool (Preescolar) Bilingual Catholic preschool program for children ages 3-5 featuring a Creative Lab environment with interdisciplinary play-based learning across nine knowledge areas (science, dance, storytelling, citizenship, gardening, music, art, communication, literacy), COBU virtue education, and socio-emotional development focus. Targeted at families seeking early bilingual Catholic immersion education.
• Elementary (Primaria) Bilingual elementary education program for grades 1-6 that expands English vocabulary and usage to high functional levels, incorporating emotional intelligence development, cooperative learning methodologies, and the NET virtues program for socio-emotional and human formation.
• Middle School (Secundaria) Bilingual middle school program for grades 7-9 where students take ownership of their learning through active methodologies, with focus on socio-emotional integral formation, music education through the Vinna Music string instrument program (violin, viola, cello), and the Eagle Program sports activation model.
• High School (Preparatoria/Bachillerato) Bilingual high school program for grades 10-12 with personalized academic and spiritual follow-up, 1:1 Apple device ecosystem, SAT preparation, and international certifications including Cambridge, TOEFL, and DELF in French, enabling students to pursue higher education domestically or abroad.
• Eagle Program Sports activation program where 100% of students practice their chosen discipline (soccer, volleyball, basketball, aerial dance, taekwondo, or athletics) during morning class hours, promoting physical and mental development and discipline.
• Vinna Music Program Music education program delivered by musicians, music pedagogues, and instrument specialists that teaches students to play string instruments (violin, viola, cello), participate in ensembles, and certify studies through internationally valid examinations.
• International Certifications Program Program enabling students to obtain international certifications including Cambridge English credentials, DELF A1 and A2 in French, and preparation for SAT and TOEFL examinations for international university admission.
• Parent School (Escuela para Padres) Parent formation program providing education and support for parents in their formative mission, strengthening the alliance between school and family.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve C1 English proficiency level (CEFR) upon graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Vinna MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinna Music provides music education program with specialized musicians, music pedagogues, and instrument instructors. Students learn violin, viola, and cello, participate in ensembles, and can obtain internationally valid music certifications.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Apple Distinguished School status with 1:1 device ecosystem across all educational levels for creative and innovative learning processes.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides international English language certifications for students including Cambridge qualifications recognized by universities worldwide.
• Red Semper AltiusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the international network of Catholic bilingual schools implementing the Regnum Christi educational model. Network spans 19 countries with 55 schools in Mexico and 68+ years of experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peterson Schools: Private bilingual K-12 school network in Mexico City with multiple campuses and strong university-prep orientation. Comparable to Highlands on dual-language instruction, Cambridge/international certifications, and premium market positioning.
• The British School Lomas: Long-established private bilingual school in Mexico City's Lomas de Chapultepec area following a British-influenced international curriculum. Comparable to Highlands on premium bilingual positioning, international certifications, and upper-middle-class Mexican family segment.
• Colegio Anglo Americano: Long-established private bilingual K-12 school in Mexico City with strong English-language emphasis and international outlook. Comparable to Highlands on dual-language delivery, premium positioning, and target demographic, though with a more secular orientation.
• Westhill Institute: Private bilingual international school in Mexico City offering PreK-12 with IB program and strong university placement record. Comparable to Highlands on premium pricing, international curriculum, and target segment of internationally oriented Mexican families.
• Colegio Madrid: Historic private school in Mexico City with bilingual program and strong college-preparatory track serving multiple generations of Mexican families. Comparable to Highlands on premium positioning, K-12 scope, and dual-language emphasis, though with more secular orientation.
• Eton School Mexico: Private bilingual K-12 school in Mexico City with multiple campuses, strong international curriculum emphasis and Cambridge/IB pathways. Closely comparable to Highlands on premium positioning, dual-language model, and target segment.
• Instituto Asunción: Private Catholic K-12 school in Mexico City with bilingual program and traditional Catholic formation. Closely comparable to Highlands on the Catholic identity, bilingual curriculum, and socio-emotional/character formation pillars.
• American School Foundation (ASF): Premier private bilingual international school in Mexico City serving PreK-12 with university-prep focus, IB and AP tracks. Most directly comparable to Highlands as a premium, internationally accredited, English-Spanish dual-language school serving upper-middle-class Mexican families.
• Colegio San Patricio: Private Catholic bilingual K-12 school in Mexico City with international orientation and university-prep focus. Comparable to Highlands on Catholic identity, bilingual model, and premium positioning for upper-middle-class families.

Regional players

• Red de Colegios Semper Altius (Network): Parent network of 55 Catholic bilingual schools across Mexico implementing the Regnum Christi educational model. Comparable as direct sister-network peers operating the same curriculum in different Mexican geographies, capturing parts of the same addressable market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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