IH Mexico City

IH Mexico City was founded in 1988 and has provided quality language courses to thousands of students. It is part of the prestigious International House organization, with an excellent reputation for quality in language instruction. The school itself is located in a beautiful building listed as a National Heritage site. The peaceful location is 15 minutes from the city center and about ten minutes to Paseo de la Reforma, one of the most important avenues in Mexico City. The school has beautiful wrought iron work and is in the colonial style with columns and wooden window frames. The building has 10 classrooms, a sunny terrace, and two computer rooms where students have internet access.

Program Strengths

• One of the largest cities in the world with both tradition and modernity
• A safe, cosmopolitan area
• Ancient capital of the Aztec Empire
• All types of cultural entertainment and fantastic nightlife
• Family stays in the same area as the school
• Outstanding teachers
• Classes year round, including holiday periods

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE ACCREDITATION

• The school is committed to providing opportunities for language study in a teaching/learningenvironment of high quality and within a clearly organised curriculum framework.
• The school accepts a responsibility to take all reasonable steps to ensure the welfare and safety of their students while they are on school premises. In addition, the school agrees to work towards making provision for students with disabilities.
• The school has and makes known to students a clearly specified procedure for dealing with students' complaints and grievances, and for dealing with indiscipline, should it arise.
• The school guarantees the following educational standards:
  High teaching and educational standards; the school’s classrooms, facilities, and resources are of an acceptable standard and adequate for their purposes; Professional conduct and integrity; Regular independent inspections to maintain standards. All IH schools submit all language teaching courses and services to regular inspections and advisory visits by IH inspectors.
• Total accuracy and veracity of all information and publicity, including:
  • a stipulated number of taught hours per course
  • a stipulated maximum number of students per group
  • a specified age-range for courses
  • a clear description of the cost of tuition and of other services and materials
• Accurate placement-testing to determine the student's level of language competence. 
• Appropriate and effective teaching methods.
• Appropriate, regular assessments, reports and end-of-course assessment procedures leading to an IH Certificate of attainment.
• Experienced and competent teachers working under the supervision of an appropriately qualified Director of Studies.