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At our kindergarten with bilingual education, children aged 3 to 6 continue their growth in a safe, joyful space where they're free to learn at their own pace guided by specialized and caring teachers.
Progress with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) through purposeful play, project-based activities, and teacher-guided discussions that foster personal, social, and emotional development.
Develop essential psychomotor, neurological, emotional, and social skills through our Mind Skills program, ensuring body and movement awareness and understanding of how to behave within the community.
Fast-track their English fluency with Total Immersion and Jolly Phonics, while continuing to grow in Spanish and starting to explore French as subjects of learning.
Explore the world in dedicated activity spaces for both indoor and outdoor learning, including the Math lab, creativity lab, outdoor playground, and Mind and Body lab.
Thrive in small classes with dedicated educators who nurture each student’s unique strengths through patience, creativity, and hands-on support. Our Personalized Education team of psychologists evaluates, listens, and offers emotional support to every learner.
Benefit from a strong partnership between teachers and parents, with regular updates, observations and progress discussions to stay involved in children’s daily growth and development.
Enjoy our extended schedule for families with children in different school sections, allowing younger students to arrive and leave with their older siblings, so all can be dropped off and picked up together.
Discover talents and interests while fostering physical wellbeing with our dedicated After School Department workshops, including sports, artistic laboratories, music, dance, and psychomotricity courses.
Our Admissions Team is available all year round to support parents enquiring about the application process, with additional support for international families.
At our kindergarten with bilingual education, students build on the International Early Years Curriculum, leading their own learning through playful, purposeful activities. By exploring, collaborating, and thinking deeply, students ignite curiosity and develop the confidence and skills needed to thrive as they move into Elementary School.
Discovering the world through words
Students in preschool become confident explorers of written language, engaging with meaningful texts that reflect real-life experiences.
By interacting with complete stories, messages, and ideas, students discover the true power of communication and expression.
Through authentic, purposeful writing activities, students connect with the world around them, building understanding and a lifelong love for reading and writing as they prepare to thrive in every social context.
Learning a world language
Students start their journey into French as a future gateway to new cultures, friendships, and international opportunities.
From the earliest years, students immerse themselves in the language, building foundational skills that spark curiosity and open doors to studying and connecting in French-speaking countries.
Uncovering an analytical mind
At our kindergarten with bilingual education, students step up as buddying mathematicians exploring key mathematical principles including counting, adding, gathering, taking away, equating and comparing or sharing objects, as well as representing information graphically and interpreting it.
They solve problems in familiar situations using non-conventional units involving the measurement of length, capacity, weight, and time, identifying the purpose of some measuring instruments.
Exploring through experimentation
Kindergarten students at ITJ Querétaro become curious explorers, using their senses to discover the world around them.
By asking questions, watching what happens in nature, and trying things out for themselves, they learn to think and explain in their own words.
Every day, learners use their natural wonder to find answers, solve problems, and understand how things work, building the confidence to keep learning and exploring as they grow.
Developing digital awareness
Through basic and playful robotics games, students develop collaborative skills, scientific curiosity and values such as respect and tolerance.
Through hands-on activities, they strengthen fine motor skills and gain confidence with technology, empowering themselves to create, collaborate, and thrive in an increasingly digitalized world.
Freeing the inner self
At our kindergarten in Querétaro, students learn about and appreciate the processes of creating and appreciating visual art in its various forms, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and engraving.
By experimenting with different materials and techniques, students develop artistic thinking, blending imagination with critical observation.
As they create and appreciate art, students learn to notice details, express emotions, and make thoughtful choices, building confidence and a deeper understanding of the world around them through every colorful experience.
Expressing through sounds
ITJ Elementary students can participate in the ITJ Elementary Orchestra, which transforms the regular music class into a rich, hands-on learning experience.
In this program, 3rd and 4th graders learn to play instruments or use their voices, culminating in a concert for family and friends. This program helps develop self-regulation, teamwork, respect, and the ability to follow instructions.
Through singing, playing, and listening, they nurture creativity, while developing essential auditory, vocal, and motor skills.
Enhancing emotional intelligence
Every day, students explore feelings, build empathy, and form strong friendships. By working together and reflecting on their experiences, they develop resilience, confidence, and essential teamwork skills.
Through collaborative activities, students learn to communicate, solve problems, and support one another, preparing themselves to succeed in the wider society.
Ensuring wellbeing
At our kindergarten in Querétaro, students develop their physical abilities and gain an understanding of the movements they perform through Physical Education and Mind and Body class.
They develop activities related to a healthy lifestyle. Movement activities that allow students to express themselves, imagine, create, and solve situations are also intended to encourage their physical and mental development.
Every day at our kindergarten in Querétaro is filled with joyful learning experiences and discoveries. Here’s an example of what happens between the lessons in our Kindergarten.
8:00am – 8:30amA warm and welcoming start, where staff greet parents and children with a smile.
8:30am – 9:30amEngaging sessions that spark curiosity and foster critical thinking.
9:30am – 10:00amA fun moment to grow social skills while playing with firends.
10:00am – 10:30amA nutritious and relaxing mealtime in a comfortable setting to learn how to properly sit at a table and eat alone.
10:30am – 11:30amWell planned play-based learning which, among other things, fosters collaboration and creativity.
11:30am – 13:00pmThe final learning session of the day, to explore the world through songs, activities and fun games.
13:00pm – 13:30pmTime to go home and tell families all about an exciting day of learning and joyful discoveries.
During Kindergarten, children develop pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills to ensure future academic success, while they build essential confidence, social, and emotional skills to thrive in an interconnected world.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, inside and outside the classroom.
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
In our international kindergarten, academic achievement is reflected in the growing independence and curiosity children bring to their learning. With personalized guidance and play-based activities, children begin to develop:
Early literacy by recognizing letters, sounds, and sight words, beginning to read and write simple texts
Numeracy foundations by counting, sorting, and exploring patterns, applying math skills to everyday situations
Critical thinking and collaboration through inquiry and group activities, learning to ask questions, share ideas, and work confidently with peers.
Children develop a wide array of life competencies through our innovative Mind Skills program. They enhance psychomotor, neurological, and emotional skills, mastering the ability to communicate their needs effectively.
Students begin to read independently, express emotions assertively, and solve basic arithmetic operations. Their fine and gross motor skills are honed, helping them recognize their body structure.
Through sustainable and community service initiatives, they learn to care for their environment and understand their role within the community, fostering independence, creativity, and initiative.
At ITJ Querétaro, children become confident communicators and global citizens as they actively explore new languages.
They enjoy the Total Immersion in English approach from day one, following instructions, chatting with friends, and enjoying stories. With the Jolly Phonics program, children play with letters and sounds, building a strong foundation for reading and writing in English.
Children strengthen their Spanish skills, expanding academic vocabulary and literacy in their home language, while feeling proud of their cultural roots.
Curious minds light up as French is introduced through fun activities, singing songs, counting, and learning colors, opening the door to trilingual proficiency.
In Kinder, my son doesn’t just learn, he enjoys every day. I see him happy, he always tells me about his day in his own words, and I notice that the activities are designed to spark his creativity and love for learning.
Ana Lourdes, Kindergarten Mom
At Instituto Thomas Jefferson Campus Querétaro, we offer flexible enrollment for our Kindergarten throughout the academic year. Our Admissions Team stands is eager to accompany you in the process step by step.
Immerse in a multilingual environment at ITJ Querétaro and start building a global future with our excellent International Early Years Curriculum.
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