Mexico, Mexico City
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The Instituto Thomas Jefferson Zona Esmeralda is part of the Instituto Thomas Jefferson network and has provided safe, happy learning since 1978. It offers IB and IGCSE programs with a Cambridge bilingual program and is NEASC, Cambridge, and IB-accredited. It follows the SEP and UNAM curriculum from Kindergarten through High School, providing a recognized Mexican education. As part of the International Schools Partnership, the school incorporates the ISP Life Competencies framework to develop cognitive, digital, global, interpersonal, and self-leadership skills. It emphasizes multilingualism and global opportunities through its programs and partnerships.
The school promotes collaboration among the school, families, and students to prepare for the future, focusing on socio-emotional skills, critical thinking, and leadership. The campus is secure and fully equipped, featuring labs, studios, sports areas, and student lounges to support wellbeing and collaboration. Leadership opportunities include the Student Council, Debate Club, KiVa Monitors, and Ecology Committees, providing practical experience in governance and service. Through its ISP affiliation, ITJ Zona Esmeralda connects families to a global network of learning opportunities and events that broaden community engagement.
Instituto Thomas Jefferson – Campus Zona Esmeralda is a private international day school in Mexico serving students from 1 to 18 years old. The campus follows a bilingual curriculum that blends EYFS foundations with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma, under SEP and UNAM standards from kindergarten through high school. The school is part of the Instituto Thomas Jefferson network and is accredited by NEASC, Cambridge, and IB, ensuring alignment with internationally recognised frameworks. Multilingual learning develops English, Spanish, and French through immersion, with a Cambridge bilingual approach powering the program. Facilities include modern science labs, a dedicated art studio, libraries, a Harvard room, on-site medical care, and sport facilities with outdoor courts and an on-site gym. The school reports a 100% pass rate in IB and IGCSE, and graduates gain access to universities worldwide. ISP programs, including MUN, Artists, and Cultural Exchange, enrich academics and life skills for students.