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Escuela John F. Kennedy

Querétaro, Mexico
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Type
Private
Founded
1997

"Escuela John F."

Kennedy is a private international school located in Querétaro, Mexico, offering a rigorous and globally oriented education to students from early childhood through secondary school. Founded in 1997, the school has built a reputation in the Querétaro community as a serious academic institution committed to developing internationally minded, well-rounded young people. The school's academic program is anchored entirely in the International Baccalaureate framework, one of the most respected and portable curricula in the world — a particular advantage for expat families and relocating professionals whose children may continue their education in other countries. Escuela John F. Kennedy offers all three foundational IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). This full continuum means that a student can enter the school in the early years and follow a coherent, philosophically consistent educational journey all the way through pre-university study, with no disruption in pedagogical approach or academic values. The IB's emphasis on inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness, and the development of critical thinking skills runs throughout all three programmes, giving students a strong foundation for university admission and success worldwide. Querétaro itself is one of Mexico's most dynamic and rapidly growing cities, attracting significant foreign investment and a growing community of international professionals and their families. The school's location in this vibrant urban center makes it a natural choice for expat families settling in the region, and its student body reflects the diverse, cosmopolitan character of the city. Families moving to Querétaro from abroad will find in Escuela John F. Kennedy a community that understands the particular needs and circumstances of internationally mobile families. As an IB World School, instruction is delivered with the international standards and expectations that the IB framework requires, and the school's long-standing authorization across all three programmes speaks to a sustained institutional commitment to maintaining those standards over time. Families considering the school are encouraged to visit the campus and explore the specific details of language instruction and extracurricular offerings directly through the school's website at jfk. edu. mx. What ultimately distinguishes Escuela John F. Kennedy is the combination of its complete IB continuum, its nearly three decades of presence in Querétaro, and its position within a city that is increasingly home to international families seeking a stable, high-quality educational environment in Mexico. For parents evaluating schools in the region, the school represents a well-established option grounded in a globally recognized curriculum and oriented toward producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in universities and communities around the world.

IB Programmes
PYP
Primary Years Programme
MYP
Middle Years Programme
DP
Diploma Programme
Campus Environs
Campus Environs
Location
Querétaro, Mexico
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