What You Should Know Before Choosing Delmar International School

Delmar International School is a private, bilingual (English/Spanish) school in El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas, serving students from preschool through high school. If you're relocating with kids or renting in El Tezal, here's what we could verify about the school and the questions to ask before you enroll.

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🏫 School at a Glance

• Location: Paseo del Sol, El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas, on the hillside above the Tourist Corridor.
• Levels: preschool, elementary, middle school and high school on one campus.
• Official registration: its preschool, elementary and middle school levels appear in Mexico's Ministry of Education (SEP) school registry, so they are officially recognized.
• Language: bilingual program in English and Spanish.
• Organization: a non-profit association started by a group of parents.
• Values: the school describes its approach as education based on Christian humanism, with a focus on leadership.
• Facilities: local guides mention smart classrooms, a robotics workshop and an Olympic-size pool. Confirm these on your tour.

📍 Why Location Matters for U.S. Families

El Tezal sits between downtown Cabo San Lucas and the Tourist Corridor, so families living in El Tezal, Cabo Real, Cabo del Sol or Pedregal have a manageable school-run. Morning traffic on the corridor and on the roads up into El Tezal can be slow, so test the drive at school hours before choosing a home.

📝 Questions to Ask Before You Enroll

• Accreditation: Is the high school diploma recognized by SEP, and does the school hold any U.S. or international accreditation?
• Language split: What percentage of classes are taught in English at each grade level?
• Tuition and fees: Ask for the full yearly cost: enrollment, monthly tuition, books, uniforms and transportation.
• Transfer paperwork: Which documents need an apostille or SEP validation (revalidación) for students coming from the U.S.?
• Class size and support: Ask about class sizes and support for students who don't speak Spanish yet.
• Calendar: Mexican private schools usually follow the SEP calendar (late August to early July). Confirm dates.

Comparing options? See our guides to the Best Schools in Cabo San Lucas for Expat Families and IB vs American High School.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Delmar International School?

On Paseo del Sol in El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur.

What grades does Delmar International School serve?

Preschool through high school on one campus.

Is Delmar International School bilingual?

Yes. It offers a bilingual English/Spanish program.

Is Delmar a religious school?

The school describes its education as based on Christian humanism. Ask admissions how that shows up in daily school life.

How much is tuition at Delmar?

The school doesn't publish tuition online. Contact admissions directly for the current fee schedule.

Source: SEP school registry (CCT 03PJN0119F, 03PPR0084X, 03PES0058S); school profile on Teach Away; local school directories. Programs, facilities and fees change, so confirm everything directly with the school.

Disclaimer: Karla & Erick | Cabo Realty are not affiliated with Delmar International School. This article is general information to help families research their options. Karla & Erick | Cabo Realty are MLS members with Century 21 Paradise Properties.

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