The Edron Academy (El Colegio Británico) A.C. is a non-profit making institution founded in 1963 by Edward Foulkes, a Welshman who worked in Mexico in the publishing business and as a teacher for the British Council, and by Ronald Stech, a Canadian who became the school's first administrator.
Their vision was to create a learning community in which every child would feel secure, wanted, cared for and free from tension and hostility.
Over the years the school has retained these fundamental values, whilst adapting to change and expansion. In 1985, it moved from San Angel to its present site in a pleasant residential area close to the forested hills of Desierto de los Leones. At the same time, it achieved its bi-cultural status through incorporation with the Mexican education authority.
In 1995 the Edron became an IB world school.
The Edron Learner Profile
The Edron Student profile adopts the essence of the IB learner profile. Its aim is to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet help to create a better and more peaceful world.
Learners will strive to be:
Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.[i]
Further more at the Edron Academy we also seek students to be:
Self-confident- They act on their initiative certain of having the ability and judgment needed to succeed. They show persistence in achieving their goals and are not deterred by disappointment, learning from challenging situations.
Enthusiastic- They approach tasks positively and are keen to achieve the desired outcome. They work considerately with others and can undertake various roles within a group.
[i] © The International Baccalaureate Organization, IB Learner Profile, March 2006
School structure
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| Pre-Kinder
| Daycare
| Reception
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| Kinder
| Pre-School
| Transition
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| Pre-primaria
| Kindergarten
| Year 1
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| 1° de Primaria
| Grade 1
| Year 2
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| 2° de Primaria
| Grade 2
| Year 3
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| 3° de Primaria
| Grade 3
| Year 4
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| 4° de Primaria
| Grade 4
| Year 5
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| 5° de Primaria
| Grade 5
| Year 6
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| 6° de Primaria
| Grade 6
| Year 7
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| 1º de Secundaria
| Grade 7
| Year 8
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| 2° de Secundaria
| Grade 8
| Year 9
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| 3° de Secundaria
| Grade 9
| Year 10
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| 1° de Preparatoria
| Grade 10
| Year 11
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| 2° de Preparatoria
| Grade 11
| Year 12
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| 3° de Preparatoria
| Grade 12
| Year 13
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Associations
The Edron Academy is accredited nationally and internationally by:
*UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) - Required official recognition for students to continue their studies in Mexican universities.
*SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública) - Required official recognition by the Secretary of Public Education of Mexico to offer valid preschool and primary education within the country’s educational system.
*International Baccalaureate (IB) - The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) began in Switzerland to help international high school students prepare for university by providing a curriculum and diploma that would be recognized by universities around the world. It began with the Diploma Program, but has now expanded to a Middle Years Program (MYP), and a Primary Years Program (PYP).
*The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (abbreviated IGCSE ) is an internationally recognized qualification for school students, typically in the 15-16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
References
External links
Official site
IB Official Edron Site
IGCSE Official Site
Category:International Baccalaureate schools in Mexico
Category:Schools in Mexico
Category:British international schools
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