DISCOVER THE OLINCA LEGACY

THE OLINCA LEGACY

At Olinca, our goal is for our graduates to become well-rounded critical thinkers equipped with key life skills that enable them to achieve their goals while maintaining a strong commitment to society and the planet.

As they progress through school, we teach our students to take ownership of their learning, preparing them for life beyond the school gates. We believe Olinca is only the first step in a lifelong learning journey.

Our Mission

To develop well-rounded, confident, capable, and committed human beings.

Our Vision

To be a community that creates meaningful change through shared values and inspires people to become better human beings

How Do We Achieve This?

Our success is built on the following pillars

  • Integrated bilingual academic programmes (SEP–IB–Cambridge International / CCH–IB–Olinca)
  • Highly qualified teachers
  • Project-based learning aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Educational technology and digital resources
  • Institutional programmes that foster self-awareness, well-being, social commitment, care for the planet, and a strong sense of Mexican identity and global citizenship. These include República Olinca, Conozca México, personal development and training, environmental workshops, national and international exchanges, and academic exchange opportunities for students, teachers, and staff.
  • Facilities featuring green areas, sports and play spaces, auditoriums, specialized project rooms, laboratories, and classrooms equipped with multimedia technology.

We Educate for Life

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Caring for Ourselves
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Caring for the Planet
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Caring for Others

Why Choose Olinca?

At Olinca, we prepare students to understand and navigate the realities of an ever-changing world. Our curriculum responds to their evolving needs, strengthening both their socio-emotional growth and their ability to analyze the world around them. Through a well-rounded education, we foster environmental awareness, critical thinking, and the key skills they need for the future, enabling them to approach the challenges of their personal and professional lives with confidence.

We view academic excellence as a process of continuous improvement. We maintain high standards without compromising student well-being.


We promote the well-rounded development of each student through programmes and experiences that allow them to discover their talents, explore their passions, and understand themselves as individuals. We empower them to develop a strong sense of identity and purpose and to shape their own path.

Our programs include:


Our purpose is to educate for life, with a strong commitment to society and the environment. We empower students to become confident problem-solvers and independent, critical thinkers.

  • Art
  • Coding / Programming
  • STEAM
  • Sports and arts workshops
  • Chess
  • Model United Nations
  • Community service / Academic and cultural exchangesCoding / Programación

Academic Levels at Olinca

Early Stimulation

From 15 months of age

Kindergarten

From age 3

Primary school

From age 6

Secondary school

From age 11

High School

From age 16

Our School

The first school in Mexico to be authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate, and a member of the Cognita family of schools.
Our students have the opportunity to earn official language certifications before graduating.
Our graduates go on to attend leading universities in Mexico and abroad.
Learning Without Borders, a programme that promotes international exchange opportunities for teachers and administrative staff.
Accredited to offer Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary.
A significant proportion of our students participate in international academic exchanges
The first school in Mexico to implement the Cambridge Early Years programme
French is introduced as a third language from Secondary School onwards, as part of the MYP.
More than 50 years of history as one of Mexico’s leading educational institutions.
More than 20 years of hosting one of the leading Model United Nations conferences.
Strong preparation in the use of essential digital tools for learning and future professional environments.

Olinca International School