Our last post from our Tropicasa Tips series shared some insight into the basics of capital gains on real estate in Mexico. This week, we’re switching gears to a family-friendly topic: private bilingual schools in Puerto Vallarta.
February and March are the months that private schools in Mexico start registrations for the following academic year and is also the time that they will generally offer a discounted price on the annual registration fee.
While you can enroll your child into school at any point in the academic year, it’s importation to note that most Puerto Vallarta private schools have small class sizes, so space maybe be limited. It’s also important to keep in mind that space may not be the only factor, as many schools require an interview process and/or academic testing as an admission factor.
Private schools in Puerto Vallarta offer kindergarten (which starts as early as age 3), primary, secondary and high school education. There is a wide array of schools, offering different learning environments, and teaching styles, and varied extra curricular activities, meaning that parents and students can find the right fit for their needs and interests.
Some highly rated private bilingual schools in Puerto Vallarta include:
- British American School, Las Aralias/Jardines
- Instituto Angloamericano, Versalles
- Colegio Campoverde, Las Juntas
- Colegio Ameyali, Ojo de Agua
- The American School of Puerto Vallarta, Marina Vallarta
- Instituto de las Américas Bilingüe Plantel Vallarta, Las Gaviotas
- Instituto ISPAC, Independencia/Ojo de Agua
- Colegio México Americano, Villa Las Flores
- Colegio Millaray Montessori, Los Sauces
The cost of private education in Puerto Vallarta varies, depending on the school and grade level, but there are certainly options to suit most budgets and overall, the cost of a private school education in Mexico is significantly lower that what one would expect in Canada or the USA.
And finally, what is the quality of education offered by private schools in Puerto Vallarta? Most foreign parents raising children in PV will say the level of academics is equal to, if not higher, than what they would expect in their home country, and that benefits like smaller class sizes, a bilingual (or even trilingual) education, and cultural enhancements create an overall positive experience for parents and students.
