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Universidad Internacional Jefferson

Mexico, Morelia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German
Typical class size 14
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Universidad Internacional Jefferson is located at Boulevard Jefferson 666 in Santa María de Guido, Morelia, Michoacán. The campus offers Secondary in Spanish over three years, culminating in SEP certification, with English from day one and a third language (French or German) later. The program uses constructivist, project-based learning with a tutor per group and emphasizes technology, robotics, and sports and arts to foster collaboration and critical thinking. At the end of secundaria, students choose between Bachillerato Nacional or IB Diploma. Bachillerato Nacional Jefferson runs six semesters with 73 subjects and four tracks plus university preps and certifications including Cambridge, Microsoft, and DELF. The Diploma IB program runs concurrently: two years (plus a pre-IB year), six subjects (three at higher level), taught in English and Spanish, with TOK, Extended Essay, and CAS. Jefferson is the only IB World School in Michoacán, offering dual SEP/IB certification recognized by universities in 100 countries.

Boulevard Jefferson 666, Santa María de Guido, C.P. 58090, Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

The Essentials

Universidad Internacional Jefferson has typical class sizes of 14, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Located in Morelia, Michoacán. Address: Boulevard Jefferson 666, Santa María de Guido, C.P. 58090. The campus sits in the Santa María de Guido neighborhood of Morelia.

Stages
Secondary (Secundaria); Bachillerato with National and IB Diploma tracks; Licenciaturas (undergraduate degrees) in Digital Architecture, International Trade Administration, International Law, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Foreign Languages, Audiovisual Production, and Psychology.

Country affiliation
Mexico
Fees
Application / Admission fees

- No specific application or enrollment fee amounts are published publicly for Universidad Internacional Jefferson. Application and admission charges (if any) are handled during the admissions process and are not listed as fixed public figures.

Tuition fees by year group and per term

- Specific tuition amounts for each year group (per term, per semester or per academic year) are not published as fixed figures. There are no public, itemized tuition schedules by grade or program available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A payment voucher (ficha de pago) is issued on the first day of each month. Families have up to ten (10) calendar days from issuance to complete that month's payment.

- Late payments incur surcharges calculated at 6% per month from the payment due date. Timely payment is required to avoid academic or administrative consequences.

Boarding / Accommodation fees

- No boarding program or boarding fees are published or described; the institution operates from a single campus and does not list residential accommodation charges.

Other costs and mandatory charges

- No public schedule of uniform costs, transport, meal plans, materials fees, exam fees or other ancillary charges is published as fixed amounts. Any additional mandatory or optional service charges are not listed publicly. The institution does maintain a scholarships and financial-aid program, and financial support or discounts are handled case-by-case.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or specific refund amounts/conditions are published for tuition, enrollment, or other fees. Information about refunds, cancellations or credits is not listed as a public schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include: debit card (in the Ingresos office), credit card (Visa and MasterCard, in the Ingresos office), and bank payments or transfers.

- Bank payment options referenced include payments to Santander using a unique reference and convenio 8131, and payments or transfers to BanRegio using the institution's account: BanRegio Cuenta: 210963960012 and BanRegio CLABE: 05847000001319421.

Brief summary of unavailable items

- The institution does not publish numerical fee schedules (application fees, detailed tuition by year group, uniform costs, boarding fees, or formal refund terms) as public fixed figures. The site provides billing procedures, accepted payment methods, and the late-payment penalty but does not list per-level or per-term tuition amounts.
Academics

Universidad Internacional Jefferson teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Secondary (Secundaria) is a 3-year program taught in Spanish that culminates in SEP certification and includes English from day one plus a third language (French or German) in the later years. The program uses constructivist, project-based learning with a tutor per group and emphasizes technology, robotics, and sports and arts to develop critical thinking and collaboration. At the end of secundaria, students choose between Bachillerato Nacional or the IB Diploma. Bachillerato Nacional Jefferson covers six semesters, 73 subjects, and offers English/Spanish with a third language; it follows the Nueva Escuela Mexicana and provides four propedeutic tracks: Physical–Mathematical, Chemical–Biological, Economic–Administrative, and Sciences and Humanities, along with university preparation and certifications such as Cambridge, Microsoft, and DELF. The Diploma IB program runs concurrently as the IB track: two years (with a pre-IB year), six subjects (three at higher level), taught in English and Spanish, with the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS; it is the only IB World School in Michoacán and provides dual SEP/IB certification recognized by universities in more than 100 countries.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma opens access to universities worldwide and is recognized by universities in more than 100 countries. Bachillerato Nacional and the IB track emphasize university preparation to support admissions to national and international universities.

Gifted and Talented
Scholarships are offered, including academic, athletic, and excellence scholarships to support high-achieving students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is supported through close mentoring and dedicated psychological support. Each group has a tutor who closely accompanies students' academic and personal development throughout the school year, with timely communication to address situations. The A.T.A (Apadrina, Tutorea, Asesora) program and school psychological support provide a space for students to be heard, be guided, and receive support for academic, personal, and emotional growth, with the aim that every student is known by name and can express needs while receiving timely attention to challenges.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught from day one and a third language is introduced in Bachillerato. The goal is conversational fluency rather than exam results.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides psychological support as part of its wellbeing resources, including the A.T.A program and staff support to promote students' mental health and emotional development.
Parent Experience

History
The school provides international education with close guidance. It offers Secondary, National Bachillerato, and the IB Diploma Program in Morelia, Michoacán. It has been forming first-world entrepreneurs since 1990. It is the only institution in Michoacán offering the IB Diploma Program. The main campus is on Boulevard Jefferson 666 in Santa María de Guido, Morelia.

Community
One campus serves students on Santa María de Guido, Morelia. Each cohort has a tutor who closely supports academic and personal development and maintains timely communication. The ATA program (Apadrina, Tutorea, Asesora) plus psychological support ensures every student has a space to be heard and guided. The Jeff experience goes beyond the classroom with sports, arts, projects, and community activities, supported by facilities such as a library, computer labs, and sports fields.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is a single site in Santa María de Guido, Morelia, at Boulevard Jefferson 666. Students study, practice sports, collaborate and develop their potential on campus. The campus includes classrooms and an auditorium. It has laboratories and a computer lab with equipment integrated into daily learning; technology is used when required by each class or project. It features a library, green areas and social spaces; English is taught from day one and a third language is offered in Bachillerato to enable conversation.

Sports Facilities
The campus has a football field for student use. It supports teams in football, volleyball, basketball, and dance. Sports are part of the school timetable and contribute to discipline, wellbeing and teamwork. There are competitive selections across multiple sports as part of Lobos Jefferson.

Academic Facilities
Technology spaces and resources enable learning by doing. The campus has laboratories and computing equipment integrated into daily learning. Technology is used with purpose when required by class or project. Secondary, National Baccalaureate and IB Diploma programs are offered in Morelia.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Competitive sports teams and physical activity are available for all students. The school offers football, volleyball, basketball, and dance. Sports are part of the school timetable and support holistic development. The campus supports activities beyond academics through sports and arts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Secondary, Bachillerato Nacional, and the IB Diploma Programme are offered in Morelia. It is the only institution in Michoacán to offer the IB Diploma Programme. English is taught from day one and a third language is offered in Bachillerato, with the aim of sustaining conversation rather than solely passing exams. The program supports academic, human and social development with close mentorship for students.

Arts & Creative
Artes are part of the Jefferson experience, including dance performances on campus. Students participate in dance performances on the Jefferson stage, and performances occur in the campus auditorium. The arts are showcased as part of activities beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
English is taught from day one and a third language is offered in Bachillerato. Languages are tools to communicate with the world. The school provides the IB Diploma Programme with an international-minded approach. Jefferson is the only institution in Michoacán offering the IB Diploma Programme.

Social & Hobbies
Deporte includes competitive teams and physical activity for all; sport is part of the school day and contributes to wellbeing and teamwork. The Jeff experience beyond the classroom includes sports, arts, projects, community and various activities. The campus provides spaces for convivencia and social interaction. The campus includes green areas and facilities that support student life.

Community & Service
Students participate in community activities and projects beyond the classroom, including events such as a Christmas booth for visiting children. Projects and community events are highlighted as part of the Jefferson experience. The school emphasizes involvement in the local community through student-led activities. Community and service are integral to the overall development focus.

Leadership & Professional
A.T.A (Apadrina, Tutorea, Asesora) provides mentors; each group has a tutor to guide academic and personal development. Psychological support is available to accompany students. The school offers academic, athletic and excellence scholarships with case-by-case evaluation. Admissions and scholarship processes are described to support students and families.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Deporte features competitive teams and daily physical activity; sport is part of the school day. The campus has green spaces and playing fields for outdoor activity. There is a library with study spaces on campus. Spaces for convivencia on campus support social interaction and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught from day one. A third language is introduced in Bachillerato. Language tools help students communicate with the world.

Bilingual Teaching
English is taught from day one. A third language is introduced in Bachillerato. The goal is to sustain a conversation rather than simply pass exams.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School (Colegio del Mundo IB) – authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The only IB Diploma Programme in Michoacán.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Request information. Begin by requesting information about admissions. The same process applies to Secondary, High School, and the IB Diploma program. The admissions team responds within 24 hours. Costs are presented clearly from the start, and one admissions advisor is assigned to each family. 2) Schedule your visit or call. Schedule your campus visit or a phone call with an admissions advisor. Appointments can be arranged through the campus contact channels. The process emphasizes personal guidance for every family. 3) Present your admissions assessment. Submit your admissions assessment as part of the application. The assessment gathers information to evaluate readiness for the program and may inform admission decisions and scholarship eligibility. 4) Learn the result of your assessment. Receive the result of your assessment from the psychopedagogical area and scholarship consideration, if applicable. The results determine admission status and any scholarship awards, and communications are provided promptly to guide next steps. 5) Complete your enrollment. Finalize enrollment to confirm placement and complete the admissions process. Additional steps may include submitting documents and finalizing any required payments.

Scholarships
Jefferson recognizes effort, talent, and academic performance and offers several scholarships. Eligibility requires completing the admissions process, submitting the scholarship application with the admissions advisor, providing the requested supporting documents (grades from at least the previous two years), and accepting the institution's Scholarship Regulations. Types include: Academic Scholarship (GPA 8.0–9.4); Excellence Scholarship (GPA 9.5–10.0); Sports Scholarship (support for students who excel in an institutional sport or, for non-represented disciplines, demonstrate high performance with a sports resume and supporting documents); Artistic-Cultural Scholarship (for students with notable artistic or cultural talents); Loyalty Scholarship (for students who continue in the Jefferson community or have siblings enrolled); Scholarship by Agreement (support for students from partner institutions, companies, or organizations with a current agreement); Economic Support (First Semester): granted during the first semester to students with an average below 80; this support offers an opportunity to demonstrate academic performance, with a commitment to achieving an average of at least 80 by the end of the semester; if the requirement is met and guidelines are followed, the support may convert into a scholarship from the second semester. Requirements for scholarships: 1) Have completed the admissions process; 2) Submit the scholarship application with the admissions advisor; 3) Provide the requested supporting documentation (grades for at least the previous two years); 4) Accept the institution's Scholarship Regulations.
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