Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt

Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humbolt, A. C. is a German school with bi-cultural fundamentals based in Mexico. Its history begins in the 19th century, with the already large German community living in Mexico, believing in establishing a school with standards similar to those of Germany. The first school is established in 1894, situated on Canoa Street in Mexico City. By the first decade of the 20th century, the number of students was approaching 300, and growing even with members from outside the German community. The need for larger space and a whole new facility is needed. In 1940 a new facility is ready in the borough of Tacubaya, and by 1968 the Civil Association Alexander von Humboldt is created, named after the German naturalist...