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Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro

Mexico, Querétaro

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1420
Type Co-educational
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Instituto Thomas Jefferson
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro is a private international school in Mexico serving learners from ages 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the International Early Years Curriculum in Nursery, the International Primary Curriculum in Elementary, and the International Middle Years Curriculum in Middle School, culminating in a High School program focused on International Studies and University Affairs. Learning is project-based and inquiry-driven, with multilingual development supported by Total Immersion in English and CLIL, while Spanish continues to grow and French is available. The campus features tech-enabled classrooms, specialist science labs, a Creativity lab, Mind & Body lab, a radio studio, a Math lab, and Makerspace, plus sports fields and a large gym. Facilities include a water treatment plant and solar panels. ITJ Querétaro is NEASC-accredited and part of the International Schools Partnership network, with a 50-year legacy and a wide range of international opportunities, including Model United Nations, summer camps, and exchange programs.

This campus is part of Instituto Thomas Jefferson

Asteroides 1200 Rancho, San Antonio, 76149 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

The Essentials

Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro has 1,420 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Asteroides 1200 Rancho, San Antonio, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, MX. The ITJ Querétaro campus serves families from multiple neighborhoods, including Valle Real, Zona Esmeralda, Santa Mónica and Palomar. The campus is accessible via local transport routes and provides a dedicated transport service for students.

Stages
Nursery ages 2–3; Kindergarten ages 3–5; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.

Type
Private international school.

Additional learning support
A learning support team may conduct additional assessments for diagnosed learning differences.

Country affiliation
Mexico

Bus service
The school provides a third‑party bus service with two routes: Juriquilla (serving K to Grade 12) and Refugio (serving K to Grade 5 and Grades 9–12). Buses include seat belts, on‑bus staff supervision, GPS tracking, and certified drivers. Morning and afternoon pick‑up/drop‑off times are published: Juriquilla route — morning: 6:10am (H.E.B Juriquilla) and 6:50am (ITJ); afternoon: 3:05pm (ITJ) and 3:30pm (H.E.B Juriquilla); Refugio route — morning: 7:10am (La Comer El Refugio) and 7:45am (ITJ); afternoon: 2:05pm (ITJ) and 2:20pm (La Comer El Refugio). Costs are listed per route.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Fees
Application fees
- The school requires payment of application/assessment and enrolment-related fees as part of the admissions process; families are required to present the corresponding cuotas (fees) when confirming acceptance.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts not published)
- Specific numeric tuition amounts by year group and per term are not published in the school's public materials for the 2026/27 academic year (and no publicly-available 2025/26 fee schedule was located). The admissions process statement confirms that an offer is followed by signing the enrolment agreement and payment of the required cuotas, but the public pages and downloads listing do not include a detailed fee table with amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Families confirm acceptance by signing an enrolment agreement and presenting the required fees at acceptance; the school refers to an established agreement and payment process in its admissions materials. No public, itemised billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, exact due dates, or term/annual billing breakdown) with amounts and payment deadlines was found in the publicly accessible downloads or admissions pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not mentioned in the school's campus and programme descriptions for ITJ Querétaro; the campus is presented as a day school and no boarding or residential fee line items are published. Therefore, boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and typical fee items
- The school's public materials reference standard ancillary charges without numeric values. Typical ancillary costs identified as part of the enrolment and school services include:
- Uniforms and school clothing (annual purchase or replacement costs).
- Transport (school bus) and cafeteria/meal plans for applicable year groups.
- After-school clubs, workshops and extracurricular workshop fees.
- Materials and resource fees (books, consumables, specialist materials).
- One-off administrative items at enrolment (registration/inscription cuotas).
These items are indicated as possible components of family fees, but no itemised public price list with amounts was located.

Refund information
- No publicly available, itemised refund policy or schedule (for example: partial refunds for withdrawal, deadline-based refund terms for enrolment or tuition) was located in the downloads or admissions pages. The school maintains formal agreements and policies in its downloads section; any specific refund terms are contained in those internal documents rather than displayed as a public fee schedule.

Fee payment options
- The school offers an online Payment Portal and a Parent Portal for account access and payments. The school's materials also reference cheque payments made payable to “Instituto Thomas Jefferson Campus Querétaro, S.C.” as an accepted method. No comprehensive public list of all accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) with instructions and merchant details was published in the public downloads.

Brief summary of findings and gaps
- The school's public pages confirm the existence of application/registration fees, ancillary costs (uniforms, transport, cafeteria, extracurriculars), sibling discounts and scholarship options, and that families must pay required cuotas when accepting an offer. However, the site's publicly accessible pages and downloadable policies do not contain an itemised, numeric fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor an accessible 2025/26 fee table). Specific amounts per year group, per term, and a detailed billing calendar were not publicly available in the materials reviewed.
Academics

Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
ITJ Querétaro offers an International Curriculum for ages 2 to 18, advancing Nursery to Middle School and then International Studies and University Affairs in High School. The learning approach is project-based and inquiry-driven, with multilingualism emphasized through Total Immersion in English and CLIL, while continuing to develop Spanish and offering French. Nursery follows the International Early Years Curriculum and Kindergarten expands IEY, with Spanish introduced as a language of learning. Elementary uses the International Primary Curriculum and introduces French to support multilingual development. Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum, applying knowledge through projects and real-life contexts, with after-school workshops and international experiences. High School concentrates on International Studies and University Affairs with personalised mentoring and pathways to universities in Mexico and abroad, while life skills, digital citizenship, and global opportunities are integrated across the learning experience.

Exam Results
Mastery of FCE, IELTS, and TKT exams is supported. 88% of graduates earn an official language certification. 95% of students are admitted to top universities. A learning-improvement framework with high-impact assessments guides progress.

Higher Education Progression
Future Pathways provides personalised guidance to university and career choices, helping students move confidently toward higher education or professional paths. Through exclusive scholarships, students have opportunities to study with world-renowned institutions. The program supports both Mexican and international higher education trajectories, including international exchanges and global study opportunities.

Gifted and Talented
The High-Performing Program provides adapted schedules, coursework, and assignments to help students excel academically and in their areas of strength. Teachers tailor interventions and offer more challenging paths for gifted students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) program that develops self-awareness, self-control, and social skills by teaching strategies to understand emotions, manage them, solve problems, and build values and identity. It fosters socio-emotional intelligence and teamwork across the student body.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Personalized Education team of psychologists who evaluate, listen, and offer emotional support to every learner. The safeguarding policy also notes tailored protection for students with special educational needs, disabilities, or other unique circumstances.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English as a language of learning through CLIL; multilingualism includes English, Spanish and French. English fluency is fast-tracked through Total Immersion and CLIL-based learning, with a structured language-support pathway.

Mental Wellbeing
The Mind & Body lab provides a holistic space dedicated to physical and mental wellness, with mindfulness, relaxation, and fitness activities. Wellbeing emphasizes emotional and mental health as part of the student experience.

Safeguarding
The safeguarding policy ensures student welfare is central; the safeguarding team provides tailored protection and support for those with special educational needs or other unique circumstances. Safeguarding training is provided for all staff; the campus is monitored with 24/7 security and CCTV; medical infirmaries are on-site; and online safety education is included.
Parent Experience

History
ITJ Quere9taro has a 50-year legacy of international education. The International Curriculum runs from Nursery to Middle School, with International Studies and University Affairs in High School. It is part of the International Schools Partnership network. The school is NEASC-accredited. The Learning journey is based on a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach.

Community
The ITJ Quere9taro community offers leadership opportunities including Math Team, Green Team, Model UN, Panthers Reading Den, and community service. After-school clubs, sports and opportunities are available through the After School Department, including Minecraft & Robotics clubs. Students can participate in international experiences such as summer camps in the UK or Canada, Easter trips to Italy, Germany, and the US, and the Hawaii Exchange Program. The campus emphasizes a safe and caring environment with on-site medical care, risk assessments, and strong family partnership.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Facilities are modern and safe, including tech-enhanced classrooms, specialist labs, makerspaces, and sports fields. They are sustainable, with a water treatment plant and spaces powered by solar panels. Chromebooks, smartphones, iPads, and virtual reality tools are available to all learners. Learning spaces include a Creativity lab, Mind & Body lab, radio booth, Math lab, science labs, and Makerspace & innovation rooms.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor football (soccer), basketball, and volleyball courts support team sports. The gym is a large, flexible space for indoor sports and gymnastics.

Academic Facilities
Science labs are state-of-the-art for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The Creativity lab supports digital design, painting, and sculpture. The Mind & Body lab supports wellness activities. The Radio booth provides a professional-grade studio for broadcasting and audio production. The Math lab is a dynamic environment for mathematical inquiry. Makerspace & innovation rooms host 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics kits.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Department offers sports and artistic workshops, Minecraft & Robotics clubs, and programs like Model UN and large-scale music ensembles. International opportunities include summer camps in the UK or Canada, Easter trips to Italy, Germany, and the US, and the Hawaii Exchange Program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Model United Nations programs and international opportunities that encourage debate, critical thinking, and global awareness. After-school skill-building includes Minecraft and Robotics clubs, alongside sports and artistic workshops. A High-Performing Program offers adapted schedules to excel both academically and in pursuits such as elite sports or cultural activities. Life competencies and life pathways frameworks are embedded in the learning experience to guide university and career choices.

Arts & Creative
The school has large-scale music ensembles. The After School Department offers artistic workshops as part of its skill-building program. The school supports collaboration on creative projects as part of international experiences.

Cultural & Language
The school fast-tracks English fluency through Total Immersion and CLIL, while continuing to grow in Spanish, with French available as an option. A structured language-support pathway provides a B2+ English proficiency level to support language development. International opportunities include summer camps in the UK or Canada, Easter trips to Italy, Germany, and the US, and a Hawaii Exchange Program. Develop proficiency in multiple world languages while being supported in home languages.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Minecraft and Robotics clubs through the After School Department, alongside sports and artistic workshops. Students engage in recreational and interest-based activities that foster collaboration and social interaction. Programmes like Model UN and large-scale music ensembles provide additional group activities outside regular classes.

Community & Service
The school has a community service component within leadership opportunities. Students participate in community service to develop social responsibility. Leadership opportunities include community service to grow as responsible individuals with a strong sense of purpose.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership roles include Math Team, Green Team, MUN, and Panthers Reading Den. Community service is part of leadership experiences to develop responsibility. These opportunities foster collaboration, initiative, and a clear sense of purpose.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The After School Department offers sports and artistic workshops. The campus is safe and nurturing, with on-site medical care, secure access, risk assessments, and strong family partnership. Safe and happy learning is a central principle at ITJ Querétaro.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction, with English fluency accelerated through immersion and CLIL; Spanish is maintained and developed; French is offered as an additional language. In Nursery, English is taught through the International Early Years Curriculum; Kindergarten continues IEYC and introduces Spanish as a language of learning; Elementary starts French to enhance multilingual capabilities. Students are encouraged to strengthen their home or first language while learning at least one world language.

Bilingual Teaching
Total Immersion English with CLIL; Spanish is developed alongside English; French is offered as an optional language.

Immersion Programs
Total Immersion English program with Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); a structured language-support pathway targets B2+ English proficiency.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC Accreditation — accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, indicating adherence to international educational standards and ongoing improvement.
Admissions

Admissions
01 Inquire now. Reach out to our Admissions Team or complete the online inquiry form to express interest and ask any initial questions. An online inquiry form is available to start this process.
02 Come visit us. Book a tour to explore our welcoming campus, meet staff and students ambassadors, and experience our happy learning environment. Virtual open days are also available.
03 Submit your application. Submit the application form along with required documents, including previous academic reports, student information, and letter of recommendation.
04 Assessment and interview. An interview with our academic team will be arranged for both prospective students and parents to ensure our international school in Mexico can meet the student needs.
05 Entrance exams. Prospective students will take placement texts to determinate the appropriate grade placement. If a student has a diagnosed learning difference, the school\'s learning support team may conduct additional assessments.
06 Offer and acceptance. Successful applicants will receive an official offer. Families confirm acceptance by signing the enrolment agreement and submitting the required fees.
07 Welcome to ITJ Querétaro. Prior to the first day of school, families will receive essential details to ensure a smooth transition and will participate to orientation events to start familiarizing with our vibrant school environment.

Scholarships
Future Pathways is a personalised programme that helps students explore opportunities, make informed decisions and confidently move towards university or careers. With specialist guidance and industry connections, students gain valuable insights, refine their goals and access opportunities aligned with their ambitions. Through exclusive scholarships, they also have unique opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, gaining skills for emerging careers and industries globally.
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