The Wingate School (TWS) is a British international private school in the

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History

The Wingate School's Headteacher and key founder is Thomas Wingate, a British man who has lived in Mexico for various periods since 1986. Wingate, a resident of Mexico married to a Mexican former diplomat, had previously taught in Mexico, the United States and England.

Curriculum

The school's primary curriculum is the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) which will lead onto the

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s and full IB Diploma Programme.

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* British international schools in Mexico Private schools in Mexico High schools in the State of Mexico Schools in Mexico City Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City 2016 establishments in Mexico Educational institutions established in 2016 {{Mexico-school-stub