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At ITJ Zona Esmeralda, students strengthen essential life skills through our dynamic after school program, offering a wide variety of sports, cultural, artistic, and technology-based workshops.
These activities encourage creativity, teamwork, and discipline, while promoting core values such as honesty, respect, and excellence. Through leadership opportunities, competitions, and international experiences, students develop curiosity and confidence.
Our students enjoy unparalleled global learning experiences through International School Partnership's programmes. They connect with peers worldwide, engage in international exchanges, and participate in unique initiatives like ISP Model United Nations and ISP Filmmakers. Find out which ones are running this term!
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ISP Artists
Programme highlights
ISP Artists encourages the artistic exploration of ISP students by providing them with guided activities to inspire their creative expression. Their work is then curated and shared in virtual spaces and schools through exhibitions.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Know different artistic movements and their role in enabling individual and collective expression
Skills: Be able to use and apply a range of different artistic techniques and mediums for self-expression
Understanding: Develop an understanding of one's own feelings, thoughts and perspectives and represent them through artistic projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in expressing feelings creatively and in the ability to display outputs to an audience in a meaningful way
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Life competencies
In this brand new programme you will have the opportunity to watch your child grow their creative confidence as they dive into an enriching art framework exclusively designed by the ILOS team for students and teachers of ISP Artists. This framework will allow students to explore their creativity as they familiarise themselves with different techniques, mediums and themes. Additionally, students will participate in two live-streamed sessions facilitated by experts in the field who will support the students in developing their creative confidence.
ISP Changemakers
ISP Changemakers, previously known as ISP Futures, gives schools tools and methodologies for the development of projects focused on social impact that will enable communities to take action to address strategic issues that are relevant to their community and the future of it.
Knowledge: Know more about the different issues and opportunities that influence the wellbeing of the community
Skills: Be able to apply different frameworks and methodologies to create projects with social impact. Raise awareness and take action on environmental issues amongst ISP staff, students and wider school communities
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individual actions as well as the social impact of collective actions
Confidence: Grow confidence in the impact actions have to create sustainable change in the school community
Being a part of this program has helped me in things I didn't imagine it would. Because of ISP, I haven't just learned about the environment and how to be more eco-friendly, but I have also earned new friends (..) It even motivated me to come to school doing this everyday (...) I didn't imagine I would love plants and taking care of the environment like this.
Student, Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro México.
ISP Chess Masters
ISP Chess Masters grows students’ skills and teamwork by connecting them with other ISP students to play fast chess in online and in-person tournaments in local, regional and global contexts.
Knowledge: Know how to decode an issue and the strategies that can be used for structured problem-solving
Skills: Be able to apply logical reasoning and mental flexibility to make effective decisions
Understanding: Develop an understanding of gameplay by recursively growing spatial reasoning and strategy making abilities
Confidence: Grow confidence in decision-making skills to make effective choices to engage in gameplay
I love chess and having the opportunity to get better at it through tournaments is simply amazing. You can share ideas about moves and your style of playing at the same time as playing, you can play with people you don't know and all of that with no material needed, just a computer.
Student, Fontenebro International School, Spain
ISP Cultural Exchange
ISP Cultural Exchange encourages reciprocal exchange across regions where ISP schools are located. The aim is to offer students the opportunity to experience a culture different from their own through a homestay and attending another ISP school for a month.
Knowledge: Know about a range of cultures, traditions and history
Skills: Develop language and communication skills, cultural competence, autonomy and self-confidence
Understanding: Develop understanding of individuals, communities and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in new cultures and learning in new settings
Our daughter had a great time, learned a new culture, more independence and she met a great host family and many new friends.
Parent, Lady Elizabeth School, Spain
ISP Scientists
ISP Scientists provides a unique opportunity for students to become citizen scientists and contribute to real-world STEM research projects like mapping the journey of missing plastic waste or tracking their habits to measure their environmental impact.
Knowledge: Know more about the impact of different industries in the environment
Skills: Be able to apply enquiry-based learning to carry out scientific research
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individual habits as well as the collective environmental impact
Confidence: Grow confidence in the impact that actions have in creating sustainable change in the environment
I would recommend this programme to my friends or another student because this program helped me improve a lot in different areas. (...), I also learned some extremely valuable knowledge about plastic and how we are harming the planet. Not only that, this program can help save the world and it is an experience worthy of undergoing.
Student, Tenby Schools - Setia Eco Gardens, Maylasia
ISP Filmmakers
ISP Filmmakers is a multi-disciplinary project in which students learn the importance of collaboration in achieving the common goal of producing a film, its trailer and poster. It provides insights into career pathways in film and media.
Knowledge: Know about a range of different technical aspects required to plan and execute media projects
Skills: Be able to collaborate effectively in creative teams with diverse roles and talents
Understanding: Develop an understanding of the different steps of collaborative creative projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in creative abilities and appropriately share the know-how with the team
This programme really improves your understanding of filmmaking, planning, scenes shots and will really help you on your application later on for university. It also teaches you to work together on camera shots and editing that for sure will be needed in the future.
Student, The Aquila School United Arab Emirates
ISP Virtual Exchange
ISP Virtual Exchange encourages classrooms to do a reciprocal virtual exchange of interactive activities with other ISP schools around the globe. This a great opportunity to become familiar with different cultures and build international friendships.
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individuals, communities and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in a new culture and learning in new settings
When I finished with my first meeting I immediately understood how learning about other cultures is very important to help us understand our own.
Student, MILE Bilingual School, Italy
ISP Model United Nations
ISP MUN supports students as they learn about diplomacy, international relations, research techniques, public speaking and debating which leads to them becoming delegates in Model United Nations Committee both online and in person.
Knowledge: Know about international relations, diplomacy, geography, history and current political affairs
Skills: Be able to use and apply research, writing and public speaking skills
Understanding: Develop an understanding of conflict resolution and effective tools to engage in multicultural contexts
Confidence: Grow confidence in debating with students in international contexts
Model United Nations has helped me to gain so much new knowledge regarding world issues. My public speaking skills have improved tremendously and I have become more confident.
Student, Asia Pacific Schools, Malaysia
Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Flag Football (Tocho Bandera)
Taekwondo (Formative & Competitive)
Dance Team Advanced
Dance Team Kids
Baby Ballet
Creative workshop (Expression & Theater)
CreArte (Visual Arts)
Drama club
Chess club
Lego education & Lego league
InnovaBots (Robotics)
MoldeArte Kids
Minecraft education
Debate league
The Student Council
Debate club
Ecology committees
KiVa Monitors
Parents' University
At our IB private school, students build technical skills, physical fitness, and team strategy through fun soccer training, preparing for school competitions and fostering sportsmanship.
Students enhance coordination, teamwork, and court strategy. They train to improve their technique and physical condition for competitive school volleyball matches.
Students develop physical and tactical skills in basketball, learning teamwork and discipline to compete confidently in school tournaments.
At our private school in Ciudad López Mateos, students improve coordination, technique, and endurance through tennis lessons, preparing to compete in school tournaments and build lifelong skills.
Students develop speed, strategy, and teamwork in flag football, a non-contact version of American football. They prepare for school leagues and tournaments in a fun, competitive environment.
Students learn discipline, respect, and self-defense techniques in Taekwondo. They develop coordination and confidence, preparing for belt tests and competitions.
Students improve dance technique, discipline, and expression. They prepare for high-level competitions and performances, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and stage presence.
At Instituto Thomas Jefferson Zona Esmeralda, young students build dance skills, teamwork, and confidence through fun choreographies. They learn coordination and express themselves creatively in a nurturing setting.
At our international Kindergarten, students develop basic motor skills, coordination, and expression through playful music and dance activities designed just for their age group.
Students explore body movement, voice, and acting to build creativity and confidence. They develop stage skills and end the course with a professional-level performance that showcases their artistic growth.
Students practice drawing, painting, modeling, and sculpture to express their creativity. They participate in exhibitions that celebrate their work, enhancing artistic skills in a supportive environment.
Students act, improvise, and create stories to develop stage expression and confidence. They work toward performances that enhance their communication and teamwork skills.
Students boost concentration, logic, and strategic thinking through chess. They join teams to compete in school tournaments, sharpening their mental agility.
Students foster creativity and problem-solving by building and programming with Lego blocks. Teams participate in challenges and competitions that promote STEM skills.
Students design, build, and program robots to compete in technical challenges. This hands-on workshop promotes engineering, coding, and teamwork skills.
Young students develop fine motor skills and creativity by modeling figures with hands-on activities that stimulate imagination and coordination.
Students use Minecraft as an educational tool to develop logic, critical thinking, and collaboration through fun, game-based learning challenges.
Students enhance public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking skills. They prepare for debates and competitions that develop confidence and persuasive communication.
Students represent their peers in the Student Council, developing leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills. They lead projects, voice student ideas, and help build a positive, collaborative school environment.
Students enhance public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking skills. They prepare for debates and competitions that develop confidence, communication, and respectful dialogue.
Students in Kindergarten & Primary lead sustainability projects through Ecology Committees, learning environmental responsibility while promoting green habits and positive actions within the school community.
Students act as KiVa Monitors, supporting a safe and respectful school environment. They take active roles in fostering inclusion, preventing bullying, and promoting positive peer relationships.
Discover Parent’s University at ITJ Zona Esmeralda, a new dynamic program designed to empower families with tools, strategies, and inspiration to support their children’s growth.Through engaging workshops led by experts, parents explore topics from emotional development and respectful discipline to learning strategies and mental health. It’s a unique space where our community learns, shares, and grows together - because raising confident, happy kids is a team effort!Discover more here!
The House System is a central part of ITJ school culture, designed to foster community, teamwork, discipline, and friendly competition. From Pre-First, students are assigned to one of four houses: Wolf, Quetzal, Jaguar, or Eagle.
Throughout the year, students participate in a variety of academic, artistic, and sporting activities to earn points for their house. The system encourages leadership, collaboration, resilience, discipline, and school spirit, while motivating students to give their best in all areas of school life.
At the end of each term, the house with the most points is celebrated with a special reward or fun event, creating a sense of achievement and belonging for every student. This system not only enhances engagement but also strengthens relationships across different grades, promoting a supportive and inclusive community.
Discover your passion at ITJ Zona Esmeralda. Dive into our vibrant selection of clubs, competitive sports, and creative opportunities - each designed to uncover new talents and build confidence.
Come and discover our wonderful school tradition!
