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In terms of schooling, Guadalajara offers a wide variety of bilingual institutions for expatriate children, exchange students and tourists wanting to learn Spanish.
The American School Foundation is by far the most recognized school for expat children with all classes taught in English. It prides itself on excellent facilities and high teaching standards. Other schooling options include the John F. Kennedy School and the Lincoln School, both in Colonia Las Fuentes. All schools offer top of the line facilities and full English-language teaching, with additional classes in Spanish. Schools in GuadalajaraAmerican School Foundation Colmos 2100 - Guadalajara, Tel. +52 (33) 3648-0299 Fax +52 (33) 3817-3356 email:
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John F. Kennedy School Colonia de Las Fuentes 120 Tel. 3631-12-09; 632-11-31 Instruction in English and Spanish:grades 1-6 Lincoln School Circunvalacion Sur No. 62 Col. Las Fuentes Tel. 3631-30-32 Instruction in English: Pre-school to 10th grade Foreign Language ProgramsThe University of Guadalajara, which was founded in 1792 and is well-respected throughout Mexico, offers an intensive Spanish-language program. The campus grounds are quite beautiful, and the excellent facilities include a library, multimedia language lab, cafeteria, campus shop, computer room and internet access. All students have access to the university's sport facilities and gym, while they can also enjoy many campus activities including workshops, events and movie clubs. Students are also given a Student ID Card which allows entry to Guadalajara's city libraries and gives discounts in cinemas, theaters and on long-distance bus routes. University of Guadalajara Ave. Juarez No. 975 Guadalajara, Jal. Tel. 3825-6000, (0133)3134-2222 ext: 1106, 1107, 1250 Return to top |