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Mexico, Guadalajara
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The school teaches English and Spanish as core languages. A third world language—French, German, or Italian—is offered as part of the program. The Multilingualism approach strengthens students' home or first language while they learn at least one additional world language.
The school has a bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish from the start. Students build fluency in English and Spanish, then master a third language—French, German, or Italian—through a project-based bilingual program. The program begins in Nursery with total English immersion.
Nursery begins with total English immersion. Preschool (18 months to 6 years) progresses in a dynamic, play-based bilingual setting. The learning framework emphasizes bilingual instruction across the early years, supporting language development and intercultural understanding.
Instituto Thomas Jefferson Guadalajara operates two campuses, Palomar and Valle Real, serving ages from 1.6 months to 19 years, with Nursery taught in English. The school is private, co‑educational, and bilingual, offering about 80% English and 20% Spanish instruction in Elementary and a third language option of French, Italian or German. Palomar emphasizes 80% English immersion and a project‑based STEAM program, with Gifted and Talented offerings. Valle Real provides a bilingual program aligned to international standards, awarding both the International High School Diploma and the Mexican Bachillerato, supported by STEAM projects and Gifted and Talented programs. Valle Real is LEED‑certified, NEASC‑accredited, and part of the ITJ network since 1978, with ISP exchanges. Facilities include robotics, science and computer labs, performing and visual arts spaces, a library, an auditorium, and extensive sport and outdoor areas. The curriculum blends SEP guidelines with international standards and emphasizes multilingual learning and life skills.
