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Apply for a place at Olinca school
Olinca is a private international school located in Mexico City.
We are proud to be an IB World School (teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum) and to have been the first IB school in Mexico. We welcome students from 18 months to 18 years of age.
At Olinca, we are committed to educating well-rounded, confident, capable, and committed human beings.
Our teaching methodology is based on 4 pillars:
FOCUS
Education in key competencies and life skills
We focus our teaching and learning on fostering innovation and developing the skills of tomorrow.
EXPAND
International school with a global perspective
We broaden our students’ perspectives through a global network and bilingual education.
CARE
Social and environmental commitment
We foster a community that contributes to improving our planet and the lives of others
GROW
Socio-emotional support
To develop well-rounded, confident, capable, and committed individuals
If you are considering enrolling your child at Olinca, we encourage you to contact us for more information, to arrange a visit to the school and to begin the admissions process.
Our registration process in 6 steps
Attend one of our in-person or online information sessions to help you decide if Olinca is the right school for your family.
Complete the application form, including submission of report card and evaluation fee (except Preschool). The form is mailed after the meeting.
Olinteractive
Interview with Preschool Head and Psychologist
Preschool I, II and III
Visiting Day that includes a play session with the Preschool psychologist and an interview with the leadership team
Pre-elementary
Session with the Elementary school psychologist
Grades 1-5: Primary school/PYP
Visiting Day with the corresponding class and an evaluation by the leadership team. Same-day delivery of results.
Grades 6-9: Secondary school/MYP
- Mathematics, English, Spanish and Psychometric tests
- Interview with Psychologist and English Coordinator
- Day of school visit
Grades 10-12: High school/Diploma
- Mathematics, English, Spanish and Psychometric tests
- Interview with Psychologist Department and English Coordinator
- School tour with high school students
We broaden our students’ perspectives through a global network and bilingual education. We broaden our students’ perspectives through a global network and bilingual. The admissions team will contact the families of Middle and High school students by phone to let them know if the student has been accepted.
All accepted applicants will receive an admissions email indicating the steps to follow and fees to be paid.
Once enrolled, students will receive several pre-entry emails that include:
- Username and password to access the Olinca Community webpage
- List of books and school supplies
- Information on the upcoming school term
- Invitation to orientation activities
- Invitation to a welcome reception
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Incorporation keys
Preschool
Altavista
Keys SEP P-0371-09PJN0267I Key IB 00151
Periférico
Keys SEP P-0496-156-09PJN4001C Key IB 00151
Primary school/PYP
Altavista
Key SEP 31-3017-33-00-Px-021 KEY IB 00151
Periférico
Key SEP 41-2149-453-00-Px-014 KEY IB 00151
Secondary school/MYP
Code SEP: ES-488C Code IB: 0151
High school/Diploma
Code UNAM: 2201