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Mexico, Guadalajara
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Life skills are integrated across the curriculum through a Life Skills framework backed by Camtree, part of Cambridge University (Hughes Hall). The school develops communication, digital fluency, leadership, and resilience within this framework to support a growth mindset. Personalized support is available through the Gifted and Talented Program and the Inclusion Program to strengthen confidence and meet individual needs.
The school provides personalized support through a Gifted and Talented Program and an Inclusion Program to strengthen confidence and meet the needs of diverse learners.
The school uses a bilingual curriculum with instruction in English and Spanish. Multilingualism is developed through English immersion and SEP-compliant Spanish certification.
The school maintains a safe, supportive community where wellbeing is prioritized. A team of school psychologists supports students across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary levels, reinforcing mental health and social-emotional growth.
The school has a formal safeguarding policy and a dedicated safeguarding team committed to creating a space where all children feel safe, respected, and supported. Safeguarding measures include on-site medical staff, mandatory ID badges for staff and parents, background checks for new employees, first aid training for staff, security personnel at entrances, and CCTV surveillance across the campus.
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.
