Montenova International School
International School in Monterrey
Quick answer
Montenova International School Monterrey serves 180 students from 4 nationalities aged 1 to 15 in northern Mexico. The school delivers a bilingual Spanish-English curriculum, accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $8,741-$16,000 per year. Strong fit for international families on Monterrey industrial-corridor assignments and Mexican families seeking IB-track + bilingual education with intentionally smaller cohort sizes than the larger American Institute of Monterrey, plus feeder pathway to international upper-secondary schools.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Montenova International School.
- Tuition: $8,741–$16,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 25 (max 25) Monterrey international school · 180 students total.
- 4 nationalities top: Mexican.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 15 school day starts at Toddlers and Nursery: 8:15 Pre-Kinder: 7:45 Kinder: 7:40 Primary and Secondary: 7:40.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
180
4 (Mexican)
25 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, CIE
About Montenova International School
Montenova International School is a private international school located in the natural surroundings of Santa Catarina, Monterrey, offering a truly exceptional educational experience.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,741 – $16,000 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | Mex 152975-Mex 280000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,871(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,371 |
| Cost position in Monterrey | 86th percentile(premium tier) |
Other
Starting 5th Grade students will be able to choose a third language from a reasonable number of option
unknown
Yes
Toddlers and Nursery: 8:15 Pre-Kinder: 7:45 Kinder: 7:40 Primary and Secondary: 7:40 – Toddlers and Nursery: 12:30 Pre-Kinder: 13:00 Kinder: 14:40 Primary and Secondary: 14:20
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Monterrey
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Less diverse
Common: Mexican
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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