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Colombia's Colegio San Viator in Bogotá is a co-educational, bilingual IB World School serving ages 4 to 18 with a full IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. English and French are taught from the primary years, preparing students for global citizenship. The school follows a constructivist approach integrated with the IB framework, prioritizing inquiry, collaboration, research, and communication. The campus spans 116,000 square meters of green space and blends science, sports, arts, and culture for experiential learning. Students have access to specialized laboratories, a MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and dedicated spaces for visual, performing, and musical arts. UNESCO program engagements and summer activities enrich the curriculum, while the Viatorian tradition underpins school life with respect, dialogue and solidarity. EFQM supports continuous improvement, and the school is recognized as a Great Place to Study. The program aims to develop leadership, critical thinking, and holistic well-being across disciplines.
Colombia's Colegio CIEDI is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School serving students aged 3 to 18. It delivers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with IB certifications at all three stages since 2006. Languages of instruction are Spanish, English and French, with a bilingual framework incorporating a third language. Founded in 1977, CIEDI operates a campus on the Van der Hammen Nature Reserve with campuses in Cota and Tenjo, integrating Nature's Classroom and Integrated STEM as pedagogies. The school emphasizes holistic, individualized education and international-mindedness, with the PYP focusing on inquiry-based learning, the MYP on autonomous, real-world connections, and the DP guiding university preparation with a global perspective. The Library/Resource Center supports research with digital databases, APA guidance, and plagiarism-detection tools. After-school programs span Arts, Sports, Technology and Well-being, including music ensembles, ballet, theater, robotics, Minecraft, soccer, yoga and dance. The CAS program and school culture foster compassionate, engaged learners.
Colegio Anglo Colombiano is an IB World School in Colombia offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme for students aged 4 to 18. With a British heritage, the school combines Colombian and international schooling to provide a globally oriented education that supports well-being. Founded in 1956, it is a private, coeducational, non-denominational institution and an early adopter of the IB curriculum in Colombia; it has held CIS accreditation since 1998. The campus provides spaces for sport, arts and culture, organized through a house system that encourages participation. Wellbeing and safeguarding are prioritized, with staff dedicated to social-emotional support integrated into the curriculum. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations and TEDx, along with music, choir and bands. Sports include football, basketball, volleyball, athletics and chess; robotics and other activities run before and after school. The school emphasizes holistic development, with technology integrated to support learning and digital citizenship.
Gimnasio Alessandro Volta is a Bogotá-based Italian school offering a bilingual Colombian-Italian diploma with a complete program from early years to upper secondary. The Volta Method emphasizes excellence and inclusion, pairing Italian and Colombian regulations to deliver Scuola dell'Infanzia through Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado. English is taught to CEFR levels C1-C2 and treated as language, literature, and culture to prepare students for Anglophone study worldwide. The curriculum combines Italian instruction delivered via videoconferences from Italy with three languages—Spanish, Italian, and English—across all levels, and provides both Colombian and Italian diplomas at graduation, enabling study in Italy or Colombia. Students participate in extensive international exposure, including videoconferences with Italian professors, collaboration with an Italian scientific committee, and exchanges with Italy plus study trips to Ireland. The campus network includes a Bogotá Usaquén campus and the Centro Giulio Natta innovation center in Meta, with a 1:7 teacher-student ratio and 390 pupils.
Abraham Lincoln Bilingual School in Bogotá offers a multilingual curriculum spanning preschool through Bachillerato, with Cambridge Primary and Secondary and the IB Diploma Programme. The school operates on a bilingual model, preparing students to study in English and Spanish and participate in assessments. The program adopts a constructivist approach inspired by Piaget and Ausubel, connecting prior knowledge to new content and emphasizing meaningful learning, student autonomy, and metacognition. Assessments are integrated with teaching, continuous, and contextualized for real-world application. Founded in 1955, the school has three campuses: Preschool in San José de Bavaria, and Primary and Bachillerato on Calle 170. ISO 9001 certification (2008) underscores a culture of continuous improvement. Academically robust, the institution emphasizes ICT, environmental care, and character formation. The 2025–2026 extracurriculars include the Institutional Educational Project Aprovechamiento del tiempo libre, with Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, and Lifestyle and Wellbeing clubs on campuses, led by professionals.
Lycée Français Louis-Pasteur is a French international day school in Colombia, serving ages 3 to 18. It is affiliated with the French national education system and works with AEFE exchanges. The school offers the French national curriculum for collège (6e–3e) and lycée (Seconde–Terminale), including a Baccalauréat Français International – Anglophone section and a bespoke pathway that incorporates Colombian requirements (Social Sciences in Spanish and Spanish) and the Saber 11 exam. A placement test in Seconde and tailored options in Première and Terminale lead to the Baccalauréat Général or the International French Baccalaureate. The campus supports reading and research through Marmothèque (kindergarten), BCD (elementary), and CCC (6e–Terminale), with extensive print, media, and digital resources, plus E-Sidoc and librarian-led information-literacy sessions. Sport is central via UNSS and UNCOLI, with interschool competitions and opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. Extracurriculars include LYFMUN, Cine Club, Chess Club, and language clubs such as English and Russian, fostering a multilingual, globally oriented community.
Gimnasio El Hontanar is a Colombian, co-educational day school serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two grades (10th and 11th) alongside a bilingual English-Spanish model with a French program in middle and high school, supported by an International Learning framework, immersion programs, and a dedicated International Teaching Team. Cambridge language development is integrated, with a Cambridge Certification Ceremony in 2025 recognizing Movers, KET, PET, and IELTS. Preschool to primary classes are capped at 25 students. The campus, set in a green, natural setting, features modern, well-lit classrooms, science laboratories, a spacious library, a computer lab, and multipurpose spaces. A wide range of sports and arts, including soccer fields, music, dance, and marching band, complements a rich extracurricular program. The school follows the CHARACTER COUNTS! ethos for community service and offers student well-being support, open-campus higher-education events, and international exchanges for students.
Colombia-based Colegio La Colina is a coeducational bilingual school serving ages 4 to 18. The curriculum blends the Colombian national standards with Cambridge International Education from years through high school, with Cambridge alignment introduced in 2024. Preschool uses a dynamic blend of Colombian and Cambridge curricula to develop language, science, arts, and movement in a safe, engaging environment. Primary follows both curricula, building literacy, languages, mathematics, science, arts, and technology through active learning that sparks curiosity and independence. High School offers a Cambridge-aligned program with advanced study in languages, STEM, and interdisciplinary projects, developing leadership and global readiness. The school sits on an 11,000-square-meter forest campus in Andean highlands of Bogotá, 3,000 meters above sea level, adopting a Forest School model. Language learning is multilingual from ages (English and Spanish) with French introduced in Grade 3. Extras include 60 clubs, 9 sports teams, and partnerships with ISP and Council.
The Montessori British School is a mixed, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution that uses the Montessori method as its core teaching approach. It serves ages 3 to 18 and offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and the American Curriculum. The school operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m., calendar B. It fosters a multilingual environment with Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin, while preserving mother tongue and local cultural values. Accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and aligned with British framework, it emphasizes holistic growth—intellectual, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and aesthetic—within spaces designed to ignite multiple intelligences. The institution champions social responsibility and global citizenship, marrying universal human values with the Colombian context. Facilities emphasize arts and recreation; classrooms are designed to support learning and well-being. Montessori Theater hosts cultural events, and the curriculum integrates robotics, arts, and experiential projects across levels.
Founded in 1960 by Benedictine monks, Colegio San Carlos is an all-boys, bilingual day school located on an urban-country campus in northern Bogotá. The institution serves approximately 1,400 students from transition through 11th grade, adhering to the Colombian national curriculum while integrating structured English instruction. Known for its focus on science and mathematics, the school maintains specialized laboratories and a robotics program to support STEM education. A distinctive feature of San Carlos is its deep-rooted athletic tradition; students actively participate in UNCOLI league competitions across various categories in sports like basketball, volleyball, and track and field. Beyond academics and athletics, the school fosters critical thinking through student-led initiatives such as the San Carlos Model United Nations (SACMUN) and the long-running school newspaper, El Sancarlista. The educational approach remains grounded in the Benedictine motto Ora et Labora (Pray and Work).
Buckingham School is an independent day school in Bogotá offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with multilingual training in Spanish, English and French. It serves ages 3 to 17, with preschool through 11th grade. Founded in 1983, Buckingham is a co-educational bilingual institution accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and CIS, and one of only thirteen Colombian schools authorized to deliver all three IB programs. It was the first Bogotá school to obtain ISO 9001 quality certification and the first in Latin America to earn the Lighthouse Certification for implementing Leader in Me. The 48,000 m2 campus features expansive green areas, facilities including tennis and basketball courts, football and volleyball fields, a sports arena, classrooms, a library and technology labs. An HEI model from Finland promotes learning through play, while the multilingual program develops Spanish and English and French proficiency, with DELF certification through Alliance Française worldwide.
Gimnasio Los Portales is a mixed‑gender, Bogotá-based International Baccalaureate World School serving ages 2 to 18. The school teaches in a multilingual setting with Spanish as the mother tongue, English as a second language, and French as an acquisition language, and offers the IB Continuum: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. Founded in 1987, it emphasizes values-based education and integrity, with a mission to form people of character who think critically and lead with practical skills for present challenges and future opportunities. The on‑site Wonder Place Preschool serves ages 2 to 4; facilities include a cafeteria, nursing, transport, and a library, plus spaces for wellbeing, arts, and sports. Experiential learning focuses on STEAM, Multilingüismo, Go International, and the Ignite Program, alongside a broad range of extracurriculars and clubs that foster global citizenship and personal development. A range of leadership, service, arts, and sports activities support students' growth.
Colombia's Colegio Andino – Deutsche Schule is an international school in Bogotá serving ages 3 to 17 with a trilingual program in Spanish, German and English. The curriculum blends German standards with a Colombian diploma, with the option to pursue the German Abitur. From early years, English immersion begins in first grade as German and Spanish instruction continues, with Sprachdiplom and Cambridge exams. The school maintains a German affiliation and hosts an Office for German Affairs, reflecting its bicultural mission. Graduates leave with the Colombian diploma and, if desired, the German Abitur. The campus houses three libraries for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School, plus a Digital Classroom Program and a House of Formation for development and internships. With class sizes around 20 and facilities for sports, music and the arts, the school supports a wide range of extracurricular activities—over 60 offerings, including Model UN (DESMUN), Jugend Debattiert, theater, and exchange programs. In 2008 it earned the designation Excellent German School Abroad.
Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG) is a co-educational K4–12 school in Colombia offering a US-accredited, college-preparatory program with a clear international focus. The High School provides a U.S.-style curriculum with 32 Advanced Placement courses; the Colombian Track (Programa Colombiano) prepares students to meet Ministry of Education standards and graduate with the Bachillerato Académico, including Spanish-language instruction and electives such as Literatura AP and Química Orgánica. The campus supports 21st‑century learning through spaces like the Global Learning Studio, iDesign Lab, MIS – Media Innovation Studio, MakerSpaces, and Design Lab, plus the Iragorri Sound Production Room. A five-story Innovation Center (28 spaces) will expand STEAM and project-based learning. CNG partners with Google, Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and others to provide digital tools widely. Condor Activities offers 20+ clubs; Classroom Without Walls centers on SDGs with outdoor journeys. The House System promotes arts, service, leadership, and a comprehensive athletics program from K5 to Grade 12.
Gimnasio Vermont is a Bogotá-based school in Bogotá serving ages 4 to 18 and offering International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) within a bilingual English program and values-based education framework. IB DP is a two-year pre‑university course for students aged 16–19, culminating in international exams and an IB diploma recognized by universities worldwide. At Gimnasio Vermont, Higher Level Spanish and English and Standard Level Mathematics and Philosophy form Diploma Programme, alongside an English immersion sequence that progresses from Early Total Immersion through the BICS phase to CALP in upper grades. The school collaborates with Saint Michael's College in Vermont for the bilingual program, runs a summer program there, and hosts study visits to Boston, New York, Montreal and Toronto. Campus facilities include a planetarium and observatory, four soccer fields, a sports center, a covered coliseum, climbing walls, and a Preschool with English Immersion and dedicated spaces for dance and music.
Colegio Los Nogales is a private, non‑profit, coeducational day school serving ages 4 to 18. The curriculum blends a rigorous college‑preparatory program with FINES, Comprehensive Values Education, which builds life skills and guides students' life plans within the school's mission. In high school, AP courses earn college credits and are taught in smaller classes of 15–18 students with 60‑minute periods and semiannual final exams. The school offers a bilingual Spanish–English program with a third language option (French or Portuguese). The campus houses purpose‑built facilities for learning and the arts, including the Centro de Artes José María de la Torre, the Luisa Pizano Library (about 1,500 m² and 25,000 titles), science labs, and renovated Preschool and Primary buildings, plus a gym, Polideportivo and football field. Distinctive programs include Round Square international links, Caminata Program, Summer and Gap Year opportunities, and a strong service component through FINES.
Colegio Santa Francisca Romana, in Bogotá, Colombia, is part of the Cognita family of schools. The campus serves students aged 3 to 17 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), the American curriculum, and a bespoke Colombian program. In the DP, 11th and 12th graders study six subject groups: Language and Literature (Spanish); Language Acquisition (English) at Higher Level; Individuals and Societies (History/Global Politics); Sciences (Biology or Environmental Systems and Societies); Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation; and an Arts or elective (Philosophy, Global Politics or French). The DP core covers Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay (Monografía) and Creativity, Activity and Service. In the later DP years, courses from the national curriculum accompany the Diploma, and French is available through DELF with Orientation Professional – ICFES. The school emphasizes well-being, uses modern classrooms with technology, and provides spaces for sport and recreation. It offers a triple diploma—American, international and Colombian—and linguistic immersion programs with the UK, France, Canada and the United States. Transport is included.
Aspaen Gimnasio Iragua is a not-for-profit community school in Bogotá offering Cambridge Secondary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Cambridge Assessment International Education is integrated with the IB framework, with some subjects taught in a second language and taught to international standards. The IB Diploma Programme forms part of the curriculum, encouraging students to pose complex questions, develop a strong personal and cultural identity, and connect with peers from different countries. The school pursues curricular internationalization and innovation, supported by the EFQM Quality Model and NOVUS/NOVUS A+ life-skills projects that connect academic topics to affectivity, health and family involvement. Faith-based values, leadership development, creativity and a culture of freedom and respect underpin daily life. Founded in 1968, Aspaen Iragua has earned recognitions such as the Andrés Bello Diploma of Honor and the Simón Bolívar Award. Bogotá campus sits at Calle 170 # 76-55, near Avenida Boyacá and Calle 170 today.
The Colegio Americano de Bogotá is a co‑educational, multilingual school in Bogotá offering a bespoke, trilingual program for students aged 3–18 in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The curriculum covers Spanish Language, Arts, Social Sciences, Technology and Computing, Natural Sciences, Environmental Education, Mathematics, Christian Education, Physical Education, Foreign Languages, Robotics and a wide range of Extracurricular Activities. The learning model emphasizes autonomous learning and the development of declarative, procedural and attitudinal knowledge. The campus spans 16,531 square meters in central Bogotá and provides eight-a-side and five-a-side football pitches, basketball courts, a coliseum, a paraninfo (auditorium) and school shops, alongside digital classrooms with iPads and interactive technology. Virtual modules are provided through a Santillana Internacional partnership; teaching is supported by BEAM, ARUKAY, UNOi and Scholastic Learning Zone. Notable programs include ARUKAY computational thinking, IBEC (Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship) and the Yale RULER emotional‑intelligence program, coupled with the Virtuous Leadership System and international alliances with institutions in the United States, Brazil and Europe for a holistic, globally oriented education.
Colombo American School in Bogotá, Colombia, serves students from early years up to age 18. The school delivers a blended international program combining Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula with Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science in ninth grade and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in final two years, alongside Canadian curriculum option. The curriculum integrates national and international standards and emphasizes developing critical, analytical, and creative thinking. Since its founding in 1993, the school has expanded across campuses and facilities, including a campus, Arts Building, a Coliseum, and STEM and robotics spaces to support hands-on learning. The school offers a rich extracurricular program, from Model United Nations and Student Government to Eco School PRAE and PAS community service, and a four-discipline Arts program (Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts). Languages include French, with immersion programs and dual-degree pathways. This environment fosters leadership, service, and bilingual communication among diverse student body and a global perspective.
Saint George's School in Bogota is a British bilingual Cambridge International School serving ages 4 to 18. The curriculum is Cambridge International for Primary and Secondary, delivered in English and French with Spanish as the mother tongue; English begins in pre-kindergarten and French in grade 3, with DELF B2 achievable on graduation. The school joined Cambridge International in 2012 and maintains a Cambridge affiliation through collaborations with Cambridge University Press and Assessment since 2021. The campus sits in a nature reserve with savannah wetlands, hosting 208 plant species and 35 bird species, and features an on-site library supporting Pre-school, Primary and Bachillerato, plus the Nathaniel P. Hill Library and the SGS Innovation Centre. Facilities include iPads and laptops, and a Creator Lab for 3D printing, robotics, AR/VR, AI, and STEAM projects. There are more than 45 extracurricular activities and house competitions (Muisca, Quimbaya, Sinú, Tairona), plus a prominent SGS Musical.
Colegio Gran Bretaña is a private, co-educational international school in Bogotá serving ages 3 to 18. It delivers a bilingual program with Spanish and English as language A, anchored in multiple international curricula, including the IPC for primary, IMYC for middle years, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme, as well as an American Curriculum option. The school emphasizes a global profile, welcoming students from 50 nationalities and offering English instruction while providing Spanish and Colombian Social Studies at varying levels and French in secondary. The campus sits in purpose-built facilities with D&T, Drama, Art, Music, PE and ICT spaces, complemented by Club Retiro de San Juan, 2 km away. A robust co-curricular programme includes wall climbing, robotics, photography, and performing arts, plus a house system with leadership opportunities and university guidance. The school is accredited to deliver IB DP and IGCSE and maintains CIS, NEASC and LAHC recognition across continents.
GCB Bilingüe Internacional is a bilingual international academy for students aged 3 to 18. Cambridge International is implemented across the school from Primary through Bachillerato, with Fifth and Eighth graders taking Check Point exams and Ninth graders taking the IGCSE. Since 2021, GCB has been an IB World School, allowing graduates to earn two diplomas: the GCB secondary diploma and the IB Diploma for university entry. The campus centers on the Isaac Newton Cultural Centre, which houses Preschool, Primary, and Bachillerato libraries, plus workrooms and a Cinemateca; a terrace and central garden provide outdoor spaces for informal gatherings and experiential learning. Facilities include a bicycle track, gym, a sports Coliseum opened in 2018, and a healthy park. The school runs a broad after-school program with sports, arts, and academic enrichment, including robotics, choir, ballet, and a Talent Show. Immersion programs in England, Canada, and the United States broaden cultural understanding. Cambridge accreditation has guided the curriculum since 2011, and since 2021 graduates receive two diplomas.
Centro Cultural y Educativo Espanol Reyes Catolicos is a Spanish government-operated educational center in Bogota, Colombia, with over 45 years of history. The school operates under the Spanish Ministry of Education and offers the Spanish curriculum to students in the Colombian capital. Located in the north of Bogota at Calle 127A, the school provides a digital learning environment with platforms including Moodle, library management systems, and educational portals. The institution serves as both a cultural center and school, strengthening the educational and cultural ties between Spain and Colombia.
Colegio Colombo Hebreo is a Jewish day school in Bogota, Colombia, founded in 1948 with over 75 years of history. The school serves students from age 3 through Grade 11, with divisions including GAN (preschool, ages 3-6), Primary (Grades 1-5), and Secondary/Bachillerato (Grades 6-11). The school follows Universal Judaism principles and integrates Jewish values including respect, community solidarity, leadership, identity, and spirituality into its educational approach. Play-based learning is emphasized in preschool, with critical thinking developed through upper grades. The school provides kosher meals, bus service, and vocational and extracurricular activities. Led by Rector Jorge Avila, the school has an active student government.
Colégio Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci is a private international Italian school in Bogotá operating as a Scuola Paritaria Italiana within SFIM. Serving students aged 3 to 18, it follows a bespoke curriculum from Scuola Materna through Liceo, with three upper-secondary tracks: Liceo Linguistico, Liceo Scientifico, and Liceo Artistico. The curricula align with Colombian and Italian law, culminating in maturità and enabling dual Colombian-Italian university admissions. The campus spans about 24,619 square meters, including 4,458 square meters of classrooms, extensive recreation areas, and a library with Italian and Spanish materials. The Arts area houses a Conservatorio de Música and facilities for theatre and visual arts; sport is active with gymnastics, athletics, basketball, and Uncoli tournaments. Extracurriculars include robotics and LEGO challenges, photography and modern-art workshops, sign-language and language clubs, culinary courses, and dance. The school connects Bogotá to a network of eight state schools and 45 parity schools, fostering bilingual learning.
Colegio Cambridge operates on three campuses—La Calera, Cajicá, and Bogotá—serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate across the PYP, MYP, and DP, alongside US High School Diploma and Colombian Bachillerato Nacional, within a tri‑lingual framework of English, French, and Spanish. Its Bespoke Curriculum integrates STEM, gamification, and the development of logical thinking, innovation, and creativity, supported by technologies such as AI, 3D design, AR, VR, and robotics. An online platform enables flexible learning for students with sports, artistic, or family commitments. From grades 9–11, university immersion programs run in hybrid or virtual formats through partnerships with higher education institutions worldwide. Facilities include roughly 120,000 m2 of natural surroundings, modern classrooms, athletic and artistic spaces, and dedicated ecological trails. Extracurriculars include Summer Camp, environmental education, research projects, a student radio, and a pets program, plus a scholarship for Infancias y Juventudes through BC Education Group network.
Founded in 1946, Gimnasio Campestre is a traditional all-boys bilingual day school located in northern Bogotá. The institution serves students from prekindergarten through 11th grade, focusing on character education to form "caballeros" (gentlemen) alongside a solid academic program. Instruction is delivered in Spanish and English, with French introduced as an additional language. A defining feature of the curriculum is its proprietary research structure; the school has integrated research into its daily framework for over 25 years through its "Jóvenes Investigadores" initiative and dedicated study centers, publishing student findings in the Astrolabio science journal. Additionally, the school operates the RedIE (School Research Network) in partnership with universities. Extracurricular programs are extensive, including a traditional "Banda de Guerra" (marching band), fencing, robotics, and Mandarin Chinese. The campus supports these activities with specialized athletic infrastructure and spaces designed for community service initiatives led by the student body.
Colegio Rochester is a co-educational, multilingual school with international accreditation, serving students aged 4 to 17. It uses a bespoke Curriculum B (August to June) that prioritizes learning through relationships and collaboration to develop competencies, attitudes, and values for life, with social-emotional development. Students become bilingual in English and Spanish, with listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The program covers mathematics for problem solving and includes music, visual arts, dance, and theatre, with integrated motor coordination. Scientific thinking is developed through the natural and social sciences and computing to solve real-world problems, with a focus on service to others and optional Catholic sacraments. University preparation spans eight semesters, with English targets C1-C2 for TOEFL IBT, CELPE-BRAS or DELF-DALF at B2-C1, Saber 11 A+, and 11th-grade capstone project. The 28,500 m2 campus is LEED Platinum certified, featuring Apple Laboratories and a Learning Resources Center with 18,000 books, plus professional sport facilities.
Founded in 1961, The English School is a co-educational, bilingual day school located on Calle 170 in northern Bogotá. Serving approximately 1,300 students from ages two to eighteen, the institution is the only school in the city to offer all four International Baccalaureate frameworks: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme (CP). Instruction is primarily delivered in English and Spanish, with French introduced in Year 3. A distinctive element of the curriculum is the CP, which incorporates vocational training courses—such as Prototype Design, Digital Marketing, and Cultural Management—accredited by UPAEP university in Mexico. The campus features specialized infrastructure including a makerspace equipped with robotics kits, design and technology laboratories, and The English Coliseum for athletic events. Beyond daily academics, students participate in the TESMUN Model United Nations, TEDx events, and the Green Team environmental initiative.
Colegio Campoalegre is a co-educational school founded in 1978, located within a forest reserve on the Via Sopo, about 6 km past Puente del Comun near Bogota, Colombia. The school emphasizes experiential and project-based learning with core pillars of pedagogy, coexistence, autonomy, and critical thinking. Students have access to an ecological trail for environmental education and participate in creative workshops, science fairs, musical productions, and sports programs. The upper school offers an electives program for career exploration. The natural setting provides a distinctive learning environment surrounded by forest.
St. Matthew School in Bogota is a private bilingual school for students aged 2 to 18. The 34,208-square-meter campus north of the city includes 45 classrooms, science laboratories, a High-Tech Center for robotics and programming, spaces for visual and performing arts, two libraries, a 350-seat auditorium, a chapel, four football pitches, and dining and study areas. The Grimm's Kindergarten operates in a separate villa with age-appropriate spaces. The school offers the Cambridge International curriculum from early years through A Levels (IGCSE and AS Levels), alongside the CBSE curriculum options. Instruction is in English and Spanish, providing a dual diploma: the Colombian high school diploma and the Cambridge International diploma. Founded in 1984 and rooted in Catholic values, it emphasises discipline, creativity and innovation. In 2017 it joined Inspired Education Group, the only Inspired school in Bogota. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, Dance, and a French language club for students.
El Camino Academy is an interdenominational Christian school in Bogotá offering an American-style Pre-K through 12 curriculum with AP options. The program uses a U.S.-based framework through high school, with an option to meet Colombian diploma requirements. Bible, physical education, and fine arts are integrated for all students. AP preparation is available based on student interest and staffing. Secondary class periods are 45 minutes; most core subjects meet five times weekly, while Bible, PE, and electives meet two to four times weekly. All graduates receive both American and a Colombian high school diploma. Founded in 1980 by North American missionaries, ECA has held ACSI accreditation since 1999. The 1.15-acre campus on Bogotá's northern edge houses a library with over 20,000 volumes (90% in English), a science lab, and dedicated art and music spaces. Extracurriculars include a broad sports program and En Sus Manos Music Academy, and a revived ECA Band.
Knightsbridge Schools International Bogotá is an IB World School serving ages 4 to 18. The campus offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with the Middle Years framework blending the Colombian curriculum and IB philosophy. The school provides a fully bilingual English–Spanish program; preschoolers aged 4–7 enjoy full English immersion, and all subjects are taught in English with Spanish and Physical Education integrated. The Diploma Programme prepares students for university study, supported by MAP assessments. The school year runs Calendar B (August/September to June). KSIB Bogotá is part of the Knightsbridge Schools International network; milestones include a dedicated media centre and a renovated library. Facilities include classrooms, Visual Art Studios, Science Labs, a music room, a sports field, Multipurpose Courts, a nursing station and conference spaces. Learning Enrichment, ESL support, and CAS within the DP complement language and arts offerings.
Colegio Colombo Gales is a private, bilingual IB World School located in the north of Bogota, Colombia, near Guaymaral Airport. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and the Diploma Programme. Instruction is bilingual in Spanish and English, with intensive French also available. The school is accredited by Cambridge International, a member of UNCOLI, AACBI, and holds ISO 9001 certification. Internationally certified teachers deliver ICT-integrated instruction. The campus offers a cafeteria, library, science laboratories, school bus service, robotics programs, and after-school activities. The school follows Calendar B (August to July).
Gimnasio del Norte International School is a bilingual IB World School in Colombia for students aged 3–18. It delivers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with emphasis on the IB learner profile and inquiry-based learning. Diploma examinations are externally assessed and can be taken in Spanish, French or English; the DP requires the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and a minimum of 24 points. Founded in 1977 by Principal Director Ricardo Pérez Arciniegas, the school has grown with IB partnerships. The campus comprises 120,000 square metres of gardens and sport facilities, including eight football fields, three covered arenas and over 60 venues, plus green spaces for outdoor learning. The IB-aligned language policy makes Spanish the mother tongue and English an additional language taught from age seven, with English integrated across the curriculum. Extracurricular activities include robotics, music and chess, such as MADD Show and a school radio initiative.
Colegio Helvetia is a private, co‑educational, non‑denominational school in Bogotá that follows a Swiss model within a Colombian context. Serving ages 3 to 18, it operates on a Calendar B and has no uniform policy, with classes taught primarily in English and Spanish and dedicated sections in German and French. The school offers language immersion programs with certification in German or French, and a four‑cycle curriculum: Playgroup (3–4), Cycle I (4–8), Cycle II (multilingual immersion focus), and Cycle III (7–12) with options to select priority and complementary subjects. It awards dual certification: the Swiss Matura, supervised by the Canton of Bern, and the Colombian high school diploma, while Saber 11 preparation is integrated into the program. The Research Center Library houses resources in four languages, and the Casita de los libros supports early immersion learning. Signature initiatives include a language‑rich environment, a modern Master Plan, and a community‑funded Coliseum‑Theater project today.
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