Edron Academy
Encyclopedia
The Edron Academy A.C. is a non-profit school
in Mexico
. It was 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. Foulkes, who had previously founded Greengates School
, had left by 1961, selling his share to Henry Coehlo.
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 Ángel
to its present site in a residential area close to the forested hills of Desierto de los Leones
. At the same time, it achieved its bicultural status through incorporation with the Mexican education authority
.
In 1995 the Edron became an IB world school.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. It was founded in 1963 by Edward Foulkes, a Welshman
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
who worked in Mexico in the publishing
Publishing
Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public...
business and as a teacher for the British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
, and by Ronald Stech, a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
who became the school's first administrator. Foulkes, who had previously founded Greengates School
Greengates School
Greengates School is a British-style international school located in San Mateo in the northwest of Mexico City, Mexico, founded in 1951. As of 2005, it has approximately 1,150 students of some 50 nationalities, derived mainly from the diplomatic and international business communities.In the senior...
, had left by 1961, selling his share to Henry Coehlo.
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 Ángel
San Ángel
San Ángel is a colonia or neighborhood of Mexico City, located in the southwest in Álvaro Óbregon borough. Historically, it was a rural community, called Tenanitla in the pre Hispanic period. Its current name is derived from the El Carmen monastery school called San Ángel Mártir...
to its present site in a residential area close to the forested hills of Desierto de los Leones
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Desierto de los Leones National Park is located entirely within the limits of the Federal District, it stretches between Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs....
. At the same time, it achieved its bicultural status through incorporation with the Mexican education authority
Education in Mexico
Education in Mexico is regulated by the Secretariat of Public Education . Education standards are set by this Ministry at all levels except in "autonomous" universities chartered by the government...
.
In 1995 the Edron became an IB world school.
School structure
| Mexico | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kinder | Daycare | Reception |
| Kinder | Pre-School | Transition |
| Pre-primaria | Kindergarten | Year 1 |
| 1° de Primaria | Grade 1 | Year 2 |
| 2° de Primaria | Grade 2 | Year 3 |
| 3° de Primaria | Grade 3 | Year 4 |
| 4° de Primaria | Grade 4 | Year 5 |
| 5° de Primaria | Grade 5 | Year 6 |
| 6° de Primaria | Grade 6 | Year 7 |
| 1º de Secundaria | Grade 7 | Year 8 |
| 2° de Secundaria | Grade 8 | Year 9 |
| 3° de Secundaria | Grade 9 | Year 10 |
| 1° de Preparatoria | Grade 10 | Year 11 |
| 2° de Preparatoria | Grade 11 | Year 12 |
| 3° de Preparatoria | Grade 12 | Year 13 |
Associations
The Edron Academy is accredited nationally and internationally by:- National Autonomous University of MexicoNational Autonomous University of MexicoThe Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is a university in Mexico. UNAM was founded on 22 September 1910 by Justo Sierra as a liberal alternative to the Roman Catholic-sponsored Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) (National Autonomous...
(UNAM or Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) - Secretariat of Public Education (SEP or Secretaría de Educación Pública)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Notable alumni
- Jennifer ClementJennifer ClementJennifer Clement studied English Literature and Anthropology at New York University and also studied French literature in Paris, France. She is currently the President of PEN Mexico....
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(born 1978), actor and director - Alfonso HerreraAlfonso HerreraAlfonso "Poncho" Herrera is a Mexican actor and ex-member of the music group RBD.-Biography:...
(born 1983), actor and musician - DBC Pierre (born 1961), writer
- Gabriel SotoGabriel SotoGabriel Soto Borja-Diaz is a Mexican actor, model. He is known for winning the national male pageant El Modelo Mexico, placing first runner-up in Mister World 1996, being a member of the former Mexican boy band Kairo, and for acting in telenovelas.- Biography :His mother Elisa Diaz committed...
(born 1976), actor and model - Adrián Meurinne (born 1990), CEO Mostashoes and Board of Directors of Grupo Glostora INC.
- Ximena SariñanaXimena SariñanaXimena Sariñana Rivera is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress. Sariñana's musical career was launched in 2008 with the release of her first studio album Mediocre, an adult contemporary pop-rock/vocal jazz album that has been critically acclaimed and nominated for various awards, including two...
(born 1986), actress and musician