For an education without borders
At Olinca, we have been pioneers as the first Mexican school to join the International Baccalaureate (IB), since 1980. Igualmente como el primer Early Years Center en México con Cambridge International. This decision has established us as an institution of global excellence, opening the doors to the best international universities for our students.
Today, the IB offers more than 8,900 programmes across over 6,200 schools in more than 160 countries, reaching more than 1.95 million students worldwide. Cambridge International Education works with over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries and serves nearly two million students each year. Cambridge qualifications are formally recognised by more than 2,670 universities in 90 countries.
Benefits for our students
Holistic Development
University Preparation
Global Persective
Critical Thinking
IB Learner Profile
Caring
Risk-Takers
Balanced
Knowledgeable
How do we do it?
At Olinca, we implement all three programmes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) — PYP, MYP, and DP — as the core of our educational practice, guiding every pedagogical decision from the first day of class through graduation.
We provide personalized academic and socio-emotional support so that every student can reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.
We connect learning to the real world, promoting inquiry, critical thinking, and a well-rounded education with an international perspective.
We also implement formative assessments and ongoing feedback that ensure continuous improvement and excellence at every stage of the educational process.
The International Baccalaureate's commitment: forging bright futures
through global education.
The IB has built a reputation for delivering high-quality education for more than 50 years.
Continuous Learning
Consistently High-Quality Education
Global Focus
Development of Critical Thinking
Curriculum universally accepted by higher education institutions
Innovative educational frameworks and a pedagogy recognized by the world's most prestigious universities
Olinca is authorised to offer three International Baccalaureate programmes:
Fostering Curiosity
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for students aged 3 to 11.
The programme encourages students to:
- Make choices and decisions
- Use materials in flexible and imaginative ways
- Investigate and ask questions
- Work collaboratively with others and develop an understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Fostering Curiosity
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16.
The programme encourages students to:
- Ask thought-provoking questions
- Learn how to learn
- Develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture
- Strengthen their ability to communicate with and understand people from different countries and cultures
Life Skills
The Diploma Programme (DP) is designed for students aged 16 to 19.
The programme encourages students to:
- Develop the skills and qualities needed to pursue their studies at leading universities around the world.
- Reach their full personal and academic potential by broadening their knowledge, strengthening their critical-thinking skills, and nurturing their creativity and individuality.
- Develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture while strengthening their ability to communicate with others and respect the perspectives of people from different backgrounds, countries, and cultures
Why choose the International Baccalaureate for your child?
Preparing Students for Today’s World
The IB curriculum is designed to give your child the best possible start in life, both academically and personally. It nurtures their natural curiosity, encouraging them to ask questions, explore, investigate and think independently, critically and creatively.
Ideal for a globalized world
The IB offers an internationally recognised education that prepares students to thrive in a globalised world. For families who may relocate for professional or personal reasons, being part of a globally recognised educational framework can support a smoother transition between schools and education systems. This international recognition is especially valuable when students prepare to enter university.
Curriculum
Group 1: Language and Literature HL
Group 2: English B HL
Group 3 - Business Management SL/ Global Politics HL
Group 4 - Biology HL
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL & HL
Group 6: Visual Arts SL and Music SL
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
Extended Essay
A Global, Comprehensive Educational Model
Our school offers a unique educational approach by integrating Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary within the framework of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
This integration enables students to develop the inquiry skills, critical thinking, and independence fostered by the IB, while benefiting from a solid, structured, and internationally recognised academic education through Cambridge. Cambridge content, standards, and assessments are incorporated into key learning areas, strengthening students’ proficiency in English, science, mathematics, and global perspectives from the earliest years.
Through this synergy, our students receive a comprehensive international education that prepares them to continue their educational journey with confidence across a wide range of school systems around the world.
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