School reviews

Welcome to Instituto Thomas Jefferson Zona Esmeralda, committed to academic excellence and the integral development of our students. We foster collaboration between school, family, and students to face the challenges of the future, promoting socio-emotional skills, critical thinking, and leadership. We have a highly qualified teaching team, focused on shaping students with values and creativity. We invite you to be part of our community!

Lorena Cruz

General Director

At ITJ I have found my home: I am a former student, the mother of two students, and for more than 25 years I have worked in this institution, first as a Kindergarten teacher and now as a Principal.

Mónica Rosas

Kindergarten Director

I enjoy working at ITJ because I feel at home. The school and the community are very warm, and as someone originally from the UK, I have always been made to feel welcome here.

Harman Virk

Elemantary Director

Something I love about being in Learning is that I get to connect with everyone who makes up this great family: teachers, students, parents, marketing, admissions, psychology...

Cecilia Saucedo

Head of Learning

What I like most about ITJ is enthusiastically contributing to a project that inspires and transcends.

Claudia Perea

Elementary Teacher

Since starting in the school 6 years ago, I’ve seen such a huge improvement in the Amazing Learning that happens in ITJ-ZE. It’s not just the students who are getting better, we as teachers are too through training we receive and that all has a direct impact on making sure that everyone in the community is learning and getting better. Whether you’re working or studying.

Paul McLean

Middle & High School English teacher & Languages Leader

Learning is important because it allows us to solve problems and sparks curiosity, but what truly transforms a child is discovering how special and talented they are. In this way, everything they learn makes sense and contributes to their growth as happy, confident leaders.

Georgina Cruz

Kindergarten Teacher & English Leader

I enjoy working at Thomas because it allows me to combine my vocation for health with the commitment to building a conscious and caring community.

Natalia Reyes

Head of Health & Safety/ Logo

ITJ is a place where you feel at home all day long. Here you make friends you will treasure forever and meet teachers who inspire you with incredible knowledge, creating experiences that will leave a mark on your life.

Daniela 2024

Student

I really like ITJ because I feel like I have made lifelong friends here. My teachers are very good and they have made me discover that I am good at maths.

Juan 2024

Student

ITJ has helped me discover my passion for theatre. Thanks to their after-school workshop, I now know that it is something I dream of achieving and just last year I had the opportunity to be part of my first professional production.

Fernando 2024

Student

ITJ has allowed me to discover the world through incredible multicultural opportunities. Thanks to MUN in Malaysia, I had the opportunity to learn about new cultures, explore a different country, and live an unforgettable adventure with my friends and teachers.

Sofia 2024

Student

I really like the school because the classrooms are really cool, there is always someone with a smile waiting for us and they make me feel like I am with my family at all times. The teachers make learning really easy and fun.

Nathalia 2024

Student

I am a former student from elementary school to high school and now my daughter is in kindergarten. I am very happy with the education she is receiving. It is a great school. My nieces are in elementary school and high school and they are super happy.

Emilio 2022

Former student and parent