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Key Facts
The International Baccalaureate Diploma
All our students graduate with success upon completing this highly respected curriculum.
The global top 100
Over 80% of our graduates take spots at the highest ranked universities worldwide.
Spanning the world
Many of our students pursue their higher education in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

RESOUNDING SUCCESS ON THE WORLD STAGE THROUGH THE IBDP

At Greengates School, we teach internationally accredited academics that challenge our students to meet and surpass global benchmarks of achievement, recognised and vetted by the world’s top educational organisations. 

Beginning with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) from three years old and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at eighteen years old, we’re proud to take our students on a rigorous journey that’s been designed to stimulate their talents and prepare them for an outstanding future in our globally connected world.

By the time they’re ready to earn their IB Diploma, our students will have mastered the discipline and habits that enable them to thrive through entry levels of university study around the world. They go on to consistently outperform their peers worldwide in their IBDP scores and many progress to study at the world's top universities, and while cumulatively receiving impressive scholarships from different countries.
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OUR WORLD-RENOWNED CURRICULA

CHALLENGING OUR STUDENTS BY ABILITY AND POTENTIAL

At Greengates, we know there’s no limit to a child’s potential. We have small-group classes that allow our teachers to get to know each student’s individual level and performance. Our expert teachers take a tailored approach to delivering our curricula that represent the best of British and international academics, challenging and supporting each child according to their unique ability rather than their age.

Our curricula have all been designed for flexibility within any given study area, so our teachers can individualise learning according to the unique child’s areas of development and strength – using different materials, strategies, or activities to bring learning to life and help each child achieve their best outcomes.

We also focus on opportunities for whole-school learning, with Primary and Secondary students working together on different projects and events, inspiring them to stretch beyond what they already know. By learning and collaborating across year groups, all our students become better at communicating, while older ones take on leadership roles and younger ones build their confidence.
HOW WE TEACH AT GREENGATES
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PREPARING FOR A GLOBALLY CONNECTED FUTURE

The primary language of instruction at Greengates is English, and we begin 100% immersion with our youngest during the Early Years. Beginning in Primary School, all students also enrich their Spanish language skills, and students who require Mexican educational qualifications may take a few humanities courses in Spanish. We offer additional language support for students who need it in English or Spanish, until they reach the proficiency for their grade level.

By Secondary School, our students can become successful multilingual global citizens, speaking across English, Spanish, and French. Our eldest studying the IB Diploma Programme can also study IB Japanese and IB Korean. Many of our international teachers model how to thrive as multilingual citizens in these languages, enriching our welcoming, multicultural environment. 
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  • Primary
  • LOWER SECONDARY
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Early years

In the Early Years at Greengates, we offer the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), a highly regarded, accredited, international curriculum that Greengates was the first to offer in all of Mexico and across Latin America. Throughout many stimulating activities, lessons, and play opportunities, we strive to kindle each child’s passion and curiosity, encouraging them to become active participants in their learning during their important foundational years.
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3 to 5 years old
THE IEYC AND ENGLISH NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Exclusive to Greengates within Mexico, the IEYC fully immerses our youngest learners in English and assures their strong foundation through playful activities, designed around themes. We teach a wide array of areas from the IEYC and our English and mathematics lessons come from the English National Curriculum. All have been designed to encourage our children to learn across different subjects and become hooked to explore further knowledge, skills, and understanding of the world around them. Our curriculum also sets up our students for continued, rapid growth and achievement through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
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Primary SCHOOL

In Primary School at Greengates, we offer the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a highly regarded, accredited, international curriculum that Greengates was the first to offer in all of Mexico and across Latin America. Throughout the activities, lessons, and experiences of Primary, our students lead as active participants in their growth and achievement. Significantly, they also become critical thinkers and problem-solvers early on in their studies. 
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6 to 10 years old
THE IPC AND ENGLISH NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Exclusive to Greengates within Mexico, the IPC allows us to individualise learning, meeting students where they are in their learning, so we can challenge or support them to grow rapidly to achieve at their greatest potential. The IPC guides our students through different subjects, connected across themes that encourage them to understand the relevance of the subjects and deepen their understanding of the world. In addition to the wide array of thematic areas across the IPC, we teach rigorous English and mathematics from the English National Curriculum, helping your child to advance in these core subjects.
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LOWER SECONDARY

As our students move into Secondary School, they delve deeper into a wide array of subjects of the English National Curriculum that balances their skills and thinking, beginning with Forms 1–3 of Lower Secondary. Complementing their classroom learning, our students also explore many opportunities to explore the world around them, laying the groundwork for their success in a globally connected future.
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11 to 13 years old
THE ENGLISH NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Following the English National Curriculum, students focus on English, mathematics, and Spanish and explore a great range of other areas at a rigorous level that stimulates their growth and encourages their achievement. These other areas include science, history, geography, French, art, music, drama, information technology (IT), physical education (PE), and personal, social and health education (PSHE).
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UPPER SECONDARY

In Years 10 and 11 of Upper Secondary School, Greengates students follow a variety of demanding two-year courses leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). IGCSEs prepare our students to then continue and succeed through the prestigious two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13. Both are globally benchmarked and represent the most well-respected qualifications by universities, globally.
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14 to 15 years old
IGCSEs
IGCSE examinations are administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Our students can choose from several areas that are of great interest to them or may be their areas of strength, and they can explore new subjects as well. The IGCSE framework of options encourages balance – with English, mathematics, Spanish, and at least one science required – but still gives students significant freedom to shape their overall emphasis of study. Choices include French, computer science, economics, physics, biology, chemistry, history, geography, music, drama, and art and design.
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16 to 18 years old
THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The IB Diploma Programme is a prestigious curriculum designed to stretch the best of university-bound Secondary students with an international standard of excellence. Students study six subjects, three or four at higher level (HL) and two or three at standard level (SL). They select from languages and literature, mathematics, economics, geography, history, psychology, chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, visual arts, and theatre. To bring together different areas of their studies, they also study the ‘theory of knowledge’ (TOK); practice ‘creativity, activity, service’ (CAS); and write an extended essay (EE) on a research topic that fascinates them.
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  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Early Years

Our youngest learners build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning in the world.
Ages
3–5
Nationalities
20+
Languages taught
English
Teacher-student ratio
8

PRIMARY school

Our Primary learners explore the best of British and international academics, while understanding who they are and their place in the world.
Ages
6–10
Nationalities
30+
Languages taught
English and Spanish
Average class size
21

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Our Secondary School students build their characters while pursuing rigorous academics. They become prepared to create an outstanding future.
Ages
11–18
Nationalities
35+
Languages taught
English, Spanish, French, IB Japanese, and IB Korean
Teacher-student ratio
1:12
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  • Early years
  • PRIMARY
  • YEARS 7–9
  • YEARS 10 AND 11
  • YEARS 12 AND 13

A TYPICAL DAY AT GREENGATES SCHOOL

Our days are full of many exciting activities that help us build our confidence and explore everything we’re curious about. With growing independence, we begin to lead our own learning.
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MORNING GREETINGS
Our teachers greet us at the main gate, before we all gather in the classroom next to the entrance and begin a hands-on morning activity. We greet our peers as they join us and get ready for a day of learning activities ahead.
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GETTING READY
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STORYTELLING
We love to express ourselves! Through Jolly Phonic activities, we begin to practice our skills that will lead us to read and write stories, following the IEYC – and we practice our English following the English National Curriculum, too.
READING AND WRITING
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LUNCHTIME NIBBLES AND PLAY
We eat our packed lunches in our classroom before going out to play with our friends. We can build our motor skills by running, riding tricycles, digging in the sand box together, or playing hide and seek with our teacher and peers.
PLAYING WITH OTHERS
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LEARNING TOGETHER
We love creating stars as part of the IEYC unit, Blast Off! Whilst our teacher leads us through some activities in small groups, in others, we get to choose what we want to work on from our unit learning goals and take the lead.
CREATING AND CONNECTING
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
We become more independent and confident through arts and crafts that show us what we can do on our own, like putting together small gadgets or practicing our handwriting. These also help us develop our fine motor skills. 
DOING IT YOURSELF
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GET ACTIVE!
We enjoy physical education activities twice each week, and this includes swimming together in the pool. We feel empowered as we discover how to use our strokes, support our bodies, and keep an active lifestyle. 
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A TYPICAL DAY AT GREENGATES SCHOOL

Our Primary days stimulate us with everything we’re interested in. We explore our talents in specialist areas and extracurricular activities, becoming eager for the next challenge.
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READY TO LEARN
When we arrive at school, we’re greeted by all our teachers at the entrance. We gather on the patio and chat or play with friends until the bell rings! Then, we line up next to our class teacher to get ready to learn.
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WARMING UP
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ENGLISH IMMERSION
Through English and drama lessons, we practice spelling, grammar, speaking, listening, and reading. Following the English National Curriculum, we advance through 13 reading levels that have 50 books at each level. 
BUILDING LITERACY
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LUNCHTIME BREAK
We have two lunch breaks every day, when we can buy healthy food at the Tuck Shop or eat a packed lunch. During this time, we can also visit the library, participate in makerspace activities, or read a good book.
REFUELLING AND RELAXING
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UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
Our IPC lessons immerse us in many ways to investigate the world! Every unit is unique. We might act out an international myth, role-play as detectives, create a digestive system, or go on a walk to learn about nature. 
ENQUIRING AND EXPLORING
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TIME FOR MUSIC
Our music lessons go hand in hand with our IPC units, too. We might sing along to familiar songs or perform new ones with others. We can also explore new ways to express ourselves and understand musical movement.
EXPRESSING OURSELVES
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HYDROPONICS AND GARDENING
In our vibrant garden with a hydroponics system, we can learn how to hang plants, so their roots are within a flow of water. We can also get our hands dirty, grabbing a bucket and spade, as we make our mark in the garden.
WORKING HANDS-ON

A TYPICAL DAY AT GREENGATES SCHOOL

Our days in Lower Secondary stretch us beyond what we know and encourage us to explore our interests and talents. We make rapid advancements in our core subjects, while creating connections across our studies, and becoming prepared for the next stage of Secondary.
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CHECKING IN
We arrive from different parts of the city for an early morning start. We’ll chat on the field together, checking in with each other, before going to morning registration and listening to important information to start our day.
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GETTING READY
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STEAM MORNINGS
Our STEAM lessons encourage us to solve problems in the world with our ideas and hands-on creations. We also complement our work across the different areas of STEAM with specialist classes in maths, science, and ICT.
CRITICAL THINKING
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LUNCHTIME RESET
We take a break in the middle of the day over lunch, bringing a packed meal or choosing healthy options from the tuck shop. After eating and catching up with each other, we love to play games or hit a volleyball on the court.
REFUELLING AND RESTING
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ENGLISH AND SPANISH
We delve into our English and Spanish lessons, where our speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills improve every day. As global citizens, we appreciate that our multilingual skills will open a world of opportunities. 
CONVERSING AND EXPLORING
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ARTISTIC CREATIONS
In our drama, music, and art classes, we learn how to get creative and express ourselves through the different senses. By learning about different cultures and kinds of art, we become more well-rounded in our thinking. 
EXPRESSING OURSELVES
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our afternoon activities span a great variety of sporting, academic, and performing arts activities, helping us to strengthen our interests and build our passions. We can collaborate with our peers and learn how to lead as well.
PURSUING OUR PASSIONS

A TYPICAL DAY AT GREENGATES SCHOOL

Throughout our IGCSE programme at Greengates, we embrace challenges and get ready to excel at our finest performance. We learn how to showcase our talents while also exploring different areas of interest – becoming prepared for the final stage of Secondary.
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CHECKING IN
After we arrive and complete morning registration with our Form Tutors, we attend assemblies with our IGCSE coordinator. We’ll practice for the IGCSE exam series, which will happen at the end of the academic year in June.
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GETTING READY
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MATHS, ENGLISH, AND SPANISH
Our mornings are filled with lessons in the IGCSE’s required areas of Maths, English, and Spanish. They give us a strong foundation to build upon our favourite areas of study and to succeed as global citizens.
RIGOROUS LEARNING
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LUNCHTIME RESET
At midday, we pause to eat our lunches together and to relax on the field, taking time to get rejuvenated before afternoon lessons. We love catching up with friends and playing small games with our classmates. 
REFUELLING AND RESTING
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STEAM AFTERNOONS
Our STEAM subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science teach us how to apply critical thinking and problem-solving   skills in the natural world, where we can create solutions – whether we’re in a lab or field.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
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ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
Our lessons in drama, music, and art activate all the different kinds of creativity we can express, while also helping us to understand different people and cultures. No matter our medium, we connect with others in our artistry. 
CREATIVE THINKING
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our afternoon activities challenge us, as we compete with our Greengates team against other local schools through sports and academic competitions. We always come together in our school spirit and give our best performance.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT GREENGATES SCHOOL

Culminating our time at Greengates, we embrace our strengths and passions through the IBDP, preparing us for academic excellence on the world stage. We thrive through different challenges and excel with our finest performances – allowing us to choose from the best universities and career routes, globally.
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CHECKING IN
A good start to the day is essential for us in IB Diploma Programme! We go to our Form Tutors who give us guidance about any deadlines we might be worried about, and they support us with different strategies that help us thrive.
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GETTING READY
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ENGAGED IN DEBATE
The IBDP challenges us to go beyond our comfort zones, including through components like ‘TOK’ – or the theory of knowledge. In this class, we scrutinise different ideas, debate, and examine how we know what we know.
THINKING CRITICALLY
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LUNCHTIME RESET
We can go to our IBDP area outside the auditorium and relax on the picnic tables together, while eating our lunches and sharing about our day so far. We take time to get rejuvenated before afternoon lessons. 
REFUELLING AND RESTING
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SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY
In our IB science classes – whether biology, chemistry, physics, or computer science – we investigate questions of the world and conduct eye-opening experiments that we can measure through the scientific method. 
TESTING AND EXPERIMENTING
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HUMAN EXPRESSION
In our IB language and literature classes, we examine thought-provoking stories by different authors who explored their cultures, and we practice expressing our thoughts, finding the right words. We connect with each other and different ideas from history.
COMMUNICATING AND CONNECTING
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CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY, SERVICE
Through the ‘CAS’ component of the IB, after school, we spend our time with communities that benefit from our help or participation, whether that’s tutoring younger students or contributing to a school team.
ENGAGING WITH OTHERS
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HOW WE TEACH

AN INDIVIDUALISED APPROACH

Our international team of highly qualified, energetic, and experienced teachers help all children develop a lifelong love of learning and the skills necessary to become ambitious, confident, and inspired learners. 

They do this by taking a highly individualised approach with every child, recognising exactly where they need greater challenge or support in their studies.
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TEACHING EXCELLENCE

LEARNING FROM THE BEST

Because Greengates is part of Nord Anglia Education, we’re able to recruit the best educators in the world who follow the highest standards, set by global experts, the International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge Assessment International Education. 

Not only do our teachers arrive with excellent national and international qualifications when they join Greengates; they also undergo regular, rigorous training from the International Baccalaureate (IB) as well as Nord Anglia University (NAU).

While the IB keeps our teachers as sharp as possible in delivering the programme for student success, NAU holistically supports our teachers with global best practices and strengthens them with the newest tools and resources. 
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Greengates is an open, accommodating, innovative, and safe international school that provides the correct tools for students to become proficient, achieve academic success, and unleash their ability to innovate.
 
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OUR IB STATS

Our rigorous approach to academics, plus our outstanding learning experiences to get ahead at Greengates fuel our students. They achieve remarkable results on the IBDP and unlock entryways to the best universities in the world.
98%
of our students pass the IBDP, compared to 85.85 globally
Out of 45
33.7
Our students’ average IB score is above the global average of 31.98.
5%
of our students achieved a perfect score of 45 points, putting them within the top 1% in the world!
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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Greengates has graduated many classes, each with talented graduates who are making our world a better place. We celebrate their experiences and achievements, as they’ll always be part of our global family and inspire us.

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Jessica Lerma
Class of 1990
"I had the privilege to learn from outstanding teachers who always encouraged me to participate in class. They made me feel confident, and I knew I had freedom of speech. My friends and peers from around the world were also great teachers, and we enjoyed sharing our knowledge, experiences, and cultures with each other."
 
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Deborah Salvo
Class of 2001
"I have the fondest memories of Greengates, which thoroughly prepared me to navigate college and achieve many important milestones in my career, from earning a PhD, to publishing in leading academic journals, to attaining tenure as a professor. I developed a strong work ethic, resilience, critical thinking, and global awareness in the classroom and beyond, through sport, school trips, and CAS activities, to name a few."
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Matias Barbero
Class of 2006
"Greengates had been the most solid foundation I could have hoped for when preparing for life and its challenges. The school helps you integrate culturally on a global scale and was always ahead of their time. I met people from many different countries and learned adaptability. This prepared me to be a global citizen, and I learned to be flexible to different situations and with knowledge of a variety of cultures."

WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES

At Greengates School, there’s always a world of learning in and beyond the classroom. Our multicultural community and international curricula will open worldwide opportunities for your child’s growth and help lay the groundwork for their success.

Outstanding Experiences
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