The American School Foundation, A.C. is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) as well as Cognia, in the U.S. All students follow this program's requirements for the United States high school diploma, with optional Upper School coursework available through the IB, AP and Mexican programs described below.

Advanced Placement courses are offered at the Upper School level, giving students the opportunity to challenge themselves and earn university credit. The Advanced Placement International Diploma is an option for those who wish to demonstrate outstanding achievement on AP exams across several disciplines.

ASF offers two International Baccalaureate (IB) programs – the Primary Years Program (PYP) in grades 1 to 5 and the the Diploma Program (DP) in grades 11 & 12. The PYP serves as the framework for inquiry through which all primary subjects are explored. The DP is an optional 2-year program that offers Upper School students advanced-level work in a variety of areas.

ASF uses two aspects of the IB that are the foundation of our programs:

• IB Learner Profile - used to promote international-mindedness and inquiry thinking in all students, while promoting ASF’s core values.

• Approaches to Learning - foundational skills in 5 areas (thinking, social, communication, self-management, research) that support lifelong learning. These skills are explicitly taught throughout the K-12 curriculum.

Authorized contact for Early Years PYP: ECC Dean of Academics (K1 - K3)

Authorized contact for PYP: LS Dean of Academics (Grades 1 - 5) 
Authorized contact for DP: US Dean of Academics

The Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP, Mexican Education Secretariat) revalidates ASF studies for grades K through 12, while the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM, National Autonomous University of Mexico) revalidates studies for grades 10 through 12. The Mexican program offers students validation of coursework for entry into other Mexican schools and universities affiliated with UNAM. ASF's accreditations and high academic standards allow students to transfer to other schools around the world seamlessly. For more information on the ASF Mexican program, please send an email to the SEP Representative for the Early Childhood Center, the SEP Representative for the Lower School, or contact Carmen Pavón for general information.