The Peterson Schools offer a high-quality, innovative curriculum based on competencies. The curriculum promotes collaborative and creative academic activities supported by cutting-edge technology. These motivate students to apply what they have learned to real-world situations, thus promoting learning for life.
The competencies achieved represent a dynamic combination of knowledge, understanding and abilities.
Close collaboration between home and school is key to our students’ success.
In a competencies-based curriculum, students are evaluated at every stage of the learning process. Students are evaluated through projects, competencies and public presentations.
The curriculum is composed of six formative fields: 1) personal and social development, 2) language and communication, 3) mathematical thought, 4) knowledge and exploration of the world, 5) artistic expression and appreciation, and 6) physical development and health.
In Preschool, the curriculum is based on the Montessori Method. In Primary, the curriculum is strengthened by a large variety of activities that promote critical thought, problem solving and multiple intelligence and emotional intelligence methodologies. The Upper School curriculum is based on the requirements set by UNAM (Cuajimalpa campus), SEP (Tlalpan campus) and the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Technology
The Peterson Schools' technology program is carefully designed to complement the academic program at every level.
Every Preschool classroom is equipped with a computer, printer and software that is carefully selected to complement and reinforce Montessori material and the other programs for this level.
The Primary school is equipped with its own computer laboratory. Equipped with specialized educational software, it introduces Primary school students to the work and research tools they will need later in their educational career. Students also use computers in the Library as a research tool. Both have high-speed Internet connections.
In Upper School, students acquire a deeper knowledge of computers through the use of PCs and Macs in the computer laboratory. In Upper School, they acquire the research skills needed for their university studies and professional careers. In addition to computers, the library is equipped with audiovisual and other research tools.
The Peterson Schools' has formed strategic alliances with some of the world's leading technology companies to ensure that its students have access to the latest technology and academic software. The Peterson Schools is recognized by Microsoft as an Innovative School and by Apple as a Model School.
Our Virtual Community is an extension of the classroom where projects, forums, research and exams are developed. The school has an extensive database of digital magazines, books and videos that support our academic programs.
Bilingual Education
English immersion is used in Preschool to ensure our students have a strong start in their second language. In Primary and Upper School, approximately half of our classes are taught in English and half in Spanish to ensure that our students dominate both languages.
After several years of study at The Peterson Schools, our students from abroad return to their home countries with a thorough knowledge of English and Spanish. The Peterson Schools maintain exchange programs in the United States, Canada and France.
At The Peterson Schools we believe all children are born with natural curiosity and a desire to learn. We have created a warm and friendly atmosphere where our students can develop their natural talents and develop a strong sense of self-esteem. The main focus of our academic programs is to help create successful and happy adults by encouraging the full development of our students' abilities, skills and knowledge.
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