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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Canadian Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees COP 19,681,100 - 52,811,180
Pupils 430
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Class Size 22
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.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees COP 35,989,966 - 44,197,288
Pupils 728
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary)
Class Size 24
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.
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Instructs in French
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 1980
Type Co-educational
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 10
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 25
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupils 1000
Type Girls School
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 25
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - null years
Pupils 1000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 629
Type Co-educational
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Class Size 14
Colombia-based Panamericano offers a bilingual international program in Floridablanca, Santander, with CBSE and American curricula and AP courses. It is a non-profit educational community serving families with cross-border ties to the United States. An international teaching staff supports students' English development within a safe and engaging learning environment, and it is the only international school in the Santander region employing native-English speakers. The campus spans more than 10,000 square meters and includes more than 40 classrooms, specialized rooms for science, art, and technology, plus libraries and study zones. Academically, the school emphasizes STEM education and Project-Based Learning, and holds Cognia STEM certification. The program also offers after-school activities, sports, and arts, with strong student support. Notable programs include Model United Nations (Panmun), National Honor Society, and the Senior Project, fostering leadership, global awareness, and community involvement.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 1250
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 10
Colegio Bolívar is a Cali-based school offering a bilingual program from preprimary through high school. The Preprimary curriculum follows the Ontario framework with a play-based, bilingual approach that develops inquiry, communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Grades 2–5 use a Deeper Learning model, emphasizing reading and writing alongside science, math and technology, with English instruction and integrated arts, music, dance and physical education. Middle School provides bilingual program that prepares students for Colombian Bachillerato and U.S. High School Diploma, with class sizes up to 22 and electives like art, robotics, video production, Model UN, AI and video game design. High School offers a double diploma, AP courses, AP Capstone and Senior Project, and college guidance for SAT/ACT/TOEFL/ICFES. 14-hectare campus includes science and technology centers, Fine Arts and Science Center, library, a sports complex and outdoors. Core values include Respect, Integrity and Social Commitment, guiding graduates to universities worldwide and beyond.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupils 1200
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 8
Colégio Colombo Británico Cali is an IB World School serving ages 1 to 18. It offers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside the Colombian Baccalaureate Diploma, with CIS accreditation ensuring international standards. The school is bilingual in Spanish and English and welcomes students from diverse nationalities, including a secondary cohort that is predominantly Colombian. Facilities include a performing theatre, an art studio, and three libraries, plus a roofed sports center with gym, pools, and outdoor fields to support arts, athletics and study spaces. The GoBeyond Round Square program enables international exchanges and experiential learning, including trips to the United Kingdom. A Diploma Programme College Placement Counsellor assists with higher education planning. The school partners with Make-A-Wish Colombia for community service and emphasizes multilingualism and global citizenship through Round Square activities and leadership opportunities. The student body reflects international and local cultures, preparing learners to contribute responsibly and globally daily.
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Instructs in French
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 1050
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Lycée Français Paul Valéry de Cali is a French international school serving Maternelle, Élémentaire and Secondaire, delivering the French national education system within the AEFE network. The school offers the French Baccalaureate and the Colombian Baccalaureate, and conducts instruction in French while teaching four languages—English, Spanish, French and Portuguese—supporting rapid bilingualism and multiculturalism. Classes emphasize differentiated pedagogy and the development of critical thinking in a diverse student body. The campus network centers on a rural Arroyohondo–Yumbo site of about 70,000 m2 with completed preschool facilities and ongoing primary and secondary buildings; the design prioritizes bioclimatic features, natural ventilation and daylight, and includes dedicated sports facilities. The Antigua La Flora site previously served multiple facilities and closed in 2022. The school is the only French lycée in Cali and operates under AEFE guidelines to foster autonomy, responsible citizenship and a high standard of education through its programs and extracurriculars.
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Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 10
Colegio Jefferson is a private, co-educational, trilingual day school in Cali, Colombia, offering education from early childhood through high school. The school provides a double qualification: an American High School diploma alongside the Colombian Bachillerato. Instruction is delivered in three languages: Spanish, English, and French. With approximately one teacher for every 10 students, the school maintains small class sizes. Jefferson is one of only 27 institutions in Colombia accredited by Cognia, and one of just two in Valle del Cauca. Students participate in Model UN, leadership programs, and a Complementary Activities Program (PAC). The school offers Cambridge English examinations and Alianza Francesa French certifications. Transportation and cafeteria services are available.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 1700
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 21
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 1000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 24
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.
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Instructs in Italian, Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 1340
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Italian Curriculum
Class Size 22
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Vermont School Medellín is a private, two-campus international school serving ages 0 to 17. It sits at El Retiro (rural eastern Antioquia) and El Poblado (urban Medellín), part of the Cognita Redcol family. The curriculum centers on the IB Diploma Programme, delivered across Early Steps, Kinder, Primary, Middle School and High School. English is taught as a second language and Mandarin Chinese is introduced as a foreign language; linguistic immersion experiences link with programs in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Spain. Founded in 1997, the school evolved from a bilingual project to an IB World School in 2019 and gained Cognia School of Distinction status in 2022, the only Antioquia school to do so. Facilities include two venues designed for integrated learning, with large outdoor spaces and methodologies such as HighScope and RULER. A Kinder Headquarters at El Retiro opened in 2025, expanding facilities for early childhood.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 429
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Colombia-based Colegio Albania is a mixed, bilingual (Spanish–English) international school serving students from 2 to 18 years old. Founded in 1983, it is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP), and has held double accreditation with Cognia and Colombia's Ministry of Education since 2010. The campus combines air‑conditioned classrooms, high‑speed internet and extensive learning spaces with green areas, sports fields and dedicated music, art, drama and design facilities. Academic spaces include two computer laboratories, two multi‑use science laboratories, a physics lab and a PEP lab with iPads, plus primary and secondary libraries and an Exploration Center that supports hands‑on inquiry. The school's music program offers instrument instruction and ensembles such as Symphony Orchestra and Tropi‑Band, with a Song Festival and a vibrant performing arts calendar. The IB profile encourages inquiry, reflection and global citizenship across a broad bilingual curriculum.
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Instructs in Spanish, Italian, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees COP 184,000 - 7,750,274
Pupils 390
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Taiwan 108 Curriculum
Class Size 7
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Pupils 720
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
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Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 760
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Gimnasio Inglés (GI School) is a private day school in Salento, Colombia, offering bilingual education and an IB World School profile. The curriculum includes the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside the American High School diploma, with Preschool and elementary, and English immersion to support language development while strengthening Spanish as the mother tongue. The school is accredited by Colombia's Ministry of Education and by SACS-Cognia, recognizing its international orientation since 2003 (SACS) and IB authorization in 2021. The 11-hectare rural campus features native forests, ecological trails, a maker space, a reading room, an art and music room, and a living classroom for experiential learning. GI serves 760+ students from K2 to 12 on an August–June calendar (Calendar B). A dedicated support team provides psychology, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and special-needs assistance. Extracurriculars span sports, arts, arts fest performances, and leadership development. GI nurtures global learners.
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Instructs in German, Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 1100
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum
Colegio Alemán de Barranquilla is a historic German international school in Colombia, founded in 1912 and located on the Via al Mar campus since 2002. The school offers a bilingual program in German, Spanish and English, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Bachillerato alongside a German curriculum. It is affiliated with the German government and forms part of the global network of Auslandsschulen supported by ZfA, providing recognized credentials and updated methodologies with cultural immersion opportunities. The campus spans more than 55,000 square meters, featuring modern classrooms, laboratories, a library, arts and technology spaces, green areas, and multiple sports facilities. In Kindergarten, the Reggio Emilia approach guides learning through play, creativity and exploration. The school earned Microsoft Show‑Case School status in 2021 and renewed its accreditation with BLI 3.0 in 2022; in 2024 it added an IB specialization. The school remains committed to academic and intercultural excellence for families.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 4 - null years
Pupils 650
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Altamira International School, located at Km 10 via Puerto Colombia highway, Atlántico, Colombia, offers an American Curriculum for Pre-Primary through Secondary. It is an international community with bilingual instruction in Spanish and English and an intercultural ethos that supports global perspectives. The curriculum complies with Colombian regulations and aligns with the U.S. Common Core, with French introduced in secondary. PRAE integrates Environmental Education with Problem-Based Learning to connect learning with real-world issues. The campus includes physics, robotics, and fabrication laboratories, a library opened in 2004, a cafetorium and new administrative offices in 2019, and the Antonio Ruiz Angulo Coliseum (2009). After-school programs feature volleyball, football, basketball, coding and robotics, music, and the arts. Clubs focus on Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Community and Service. AIS Life emphasizes well-being and leadership, and the House System fosters collaboration and school spirit. The school prepares students to be globally competitive leaders.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 746
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Colegio Karl C. Parrish is a private, bilingual school in Barranquilla offering a Colombian–American curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is conducted in English and Spanish, and the school operates two diploma paths: the Colombian Bachillerato (grades 7–12) and an American High School Program that includes Advanced Placement courses. AP offerings include Calculus AB, Physics, English, Spanish, Biology, Economics, US History and Chemistry, among others. Graduates earn both the US High School Diploma and the Colombian Diploma. BYOL for grades 3–12 and an Optimal Resource Center (ORC) support program provide inclusive, language-rich learning. The school embraces Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning and 21st Century Learning approaches. The campus spans about 80,000 square meters and houses a large library (over 21,000 volumes), a swimming pool, gym, Alumni Hall, and a Student Center opened in 2020. Ninety-five percent of graduates achieve the dual diploma, reflecting strong college preparation and global-minded education.
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Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees COP 29,008,083 - 70,846,531
Pupils 1100
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
British International School Barranquilla is a private, co-educational bilingual school serving ages 3 to 18. The school pursues a Colombian-British education with Cambridge Primary, the IB Middle Years Programme, and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside a Catholic Curriculum. The Early Years and Primary years combine UK and Cambridge frameworks with local Colombian requirements, while secondary students complete the IB MYP from Year 7–11 before progressing to the IB DP. Instruction is offered in English, Spanish, and French, supporting a trilingual emphasis and study abroad opportunities. Founded in 1981, the campus includes a Knowledge Centre for inquiry, science laboratories, music conservatory, art rooms, and dedicated spaces for sport, including synthetic and grass pitches, a multi-purpose hall, and courts. The Inspired educational approach integrates specialist-led extracurriculars, summer camps, student exchanges, and leadership conferences to foster creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing. The school supports study abroad opportunities and engages families in the educational journey.
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Instructs in Spanish, English, Portuguese
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 2100
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 556
Type Girls School
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 5
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 484
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 8
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.
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Instructs in German, Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupils 1668
Type Co-educational
Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 20
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 1390
Type Co-educational, Day
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 20
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupils 220
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 827
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 21
Fundación Liceo Inglés is a private, bilingual school in Pereira, Colombia that follows the American Curriculum on a calendar B schedule. The campus serves Preschool through High School, including a WeeCare program for the youngest Kinder students, with small class groups and two teachers per room in the early years. The Primary and Secondary divisions share the same site, supported by a central library and extensive English- and Spanish-language resources. Students access Raz-Kids, Epic Reading, Destiny Library, EBSCO, Seesaw, BrainPop, Follett Destiny, Prodigy, Epic and Literacy Planet to support reading, research and literacy development. The school holds Cognia accreditation (formerly SACS/CASI) and maintains affiliation with Colombia's Ministry of Education, ensuring international and national standards. Five formative pillars—Leadership, Best Effort, Integrity, Kindness and Citizenship—guide student life and decision‑making. Extracurriculars include STUCO, NHS, NJHS, FLIMUN and ARTSSO, with sports such as volleyball, soccer and basketball. The school emphasizes global awareness and service.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupils 848
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Colégio Granadino in Caldas, Colombia, offers an American-based curriculum with AP and a bespoke approach. It is a private, nonprofit, bilingual English–Spanish school serving Nursery through High School. Accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and previously by SACS-Cognia since 2001, it enables students to earn the American High School diploma alongside the Colombian Bachillerato. The 11.8-hectare La Florida campus in Villamaría provides a countryside setting with facilities: 48 classrooms, labs, a library, theaters, art and music spaces, multiple gyms and auditoriums, dining facilities. The school emphasizes standards-based curriculum design—written, taught, and assessed—focusing on deep learning, 21st-century skills, and responsible citizenship. Notable strengths include bilingual language development and a robust sports program, along with a commitment to community service through Granadino Solidario. The campus continues to expand under a Growth Plan, reinforcing its aim to prepare students for university and citizenship, while maintaining a values-driven environment.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupils 990
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Marymount School Medellín is a private, co‑educational Catholic school in Colombia serving ages 3 to 17. The curriculum combines the Cambridge IGCSE with the Chinese National Curriculum, delivered mainly in English, with French taught from grade five. The school operates a 21st‑century, student‑centered learning community where teachers act as guides and learning is enhanced by project work, gamification and technology‑enabled exploration. Students develop critical thinking, information management, communication, collaboration and creativity, with a strong emphasis on global citizenship and a mix of formative and summative assessments to guide progress. The campus features a Knowledge Center and Library, InnovaT and MaryTunes, plus language immersions and expeditions that broaden horizons. The school holds double accreditation from CIS and NEASC and integrates Cambridge Check Points, IGCSE, DELF and IELTS; graduates pursue IB and Academic Baccalaureate diplomas. Distinctive programs include Sustainable and Solidary Marymount, MSMUN, and Life Project, with extensive after‑school clubs and sports.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees COP 39,079,260
Pupils 1867
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 11
The Columbus School is a nonprofit, multicultural international bilingual school in Envigado, Colombia, serving students from ages 4 to 18. It blends the IB Primary Years Programme with an American curriculum, with English as the primary language of instruction in most classrooms and daily Spanish. The school organizes learning across four phases: Preschool (K4 to 1st grade), Elementary (K5 to 5th), Intermediate (6th to 8th), and Senior High (9th to 12th). In Elementary, learning follows Common Core language and mathematics standards, while science aligns with NGSS and social studies with AERO standards; grades 6–12 have aligned documents outlining term-by-term learning. The campus spans 21 hectares with facilities including 70 classrooms, eight science labs, two libraries, gyms, fields for soccer and baseball, and outdoor theater. Notable programs include COSMUN, Columbus Life extracurriculars, and student governance through StuCo and National Honor Society. The school is pursuing IB authorization as a candidate school.
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Instructs in French, Spanish
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Class Size 25
Liceo Francés de Medellín is a French international school and AEFE network member offering trilingual education in French, Spanish, and English. Students follow the French education system leading to the Baccalauréat français, gaining access to 1,500+ higher education institutions worldwide.
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Instructs in German, Spanish, English
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupils 1100
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum
Class Size 20
Deutsche Schule Medellín is a nonprofit German international school in Medellín, sponsored by the German government and part of the German Schools Abroad network (ZfA). It is an IB World School serving ages 1 to 18 (Prekinder to Klasse 12) in a multilingual German-Spanish-English environment. The upper levels offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a multilingual format (GIB), with TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay; some subjects are taught in German. German language learning runs throughout, with the Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II) at level B2/C1. In Klasse 6 there is a three-week trip to Germany, and in Klasse 10 a longer immersion. Graduates have access to German universities and various other international pathways, with university fairs and campus visits; leadership opportunities include MUN and related projects. The campus emphasizes nature, arts and sports, and maintains a lasting commitment to German culture, track and field, swimming, volleyball and activities.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 2 - null years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Class Size 10
Colombo Británico Envigado is a nonprofit bilingual school in Envigado, Colombia, serving students from 18 months upward and following the International Baccalaureate framework through the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school operates as a bilingual (Spanish–English) and multicultural community with a Board of Directors and a Parents' Council (PTA). The curriculum is experience-based and student-centered, promoting active learning, thinking development, inclusion, and diversity. English exposure is woven across levels, with some subjects taught in English and others in Spanish. Primaria develops social, cognitive, physical, communicative, and spiritual capacities using technology-enabled classrooms and English as a second language. Bachillerato includes English instruction, with Portuguese offered in grades 10 and 11, and IELTS certification on completion. A Dual Diploma with Advantage School International (ASI) and international immersion programs in Canada and the United Kingdom enrich graduates' opportunities, alongside PRIMED SEL accreditation and university pathways worldwide.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 17 years
Pupils 976
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 8
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupils 400
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, German, French, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 780
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
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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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 325
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 1800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 735
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 1400
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 2 - 17 years
Fees COP 1,189,000 - 1,581,000
Pupils 957
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees COP 2,400,250 - 4,026,680
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 14
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 1400
Type Boys School
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
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).
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Instructs in Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 817
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 1 - 17 years
Pupils 1500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP)
New Cambridge School is a private bilingual school in Floridablanca and Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. Founded in 1968, it serves students from 8 months through Grade 12 across three campuses. The school blends the Colombian national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and offers trilingual instruction in Spanish, English, and French. Ranked among the top schools in Colombia, with students achieving top national results on the Saber 11 exam.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Weston Academy is a bilingual school in Cali, Colombia, offering an international curriculum from Preschool through Grade 12. The school emphasises English language proficiency alongside the Colombian national curriculum, preparing students for both local and international academic pathways. With modern facilities and a focus on personalised education, Weston Academy is committed to developing the individual talents and interests of each student.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 1 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Bureche School is a private pre‑K to 12 day school in Santa Marta, Colombia, set on a 12‑acre campus at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with American and Colombian baccalaureates, creating a triple‑credential pathway for students aged 1 to 17. English and Spanish are the languages of instruction, with English taught by native or highly qualified teachers from the United States, Canada, and England, and French taught through immersion as part of a bilingual program. The preschool uses the HighScope approach, while the wider curriculum blends Colombian Ministry of Education standards, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards. Cognia accreditation underpins the diplomas. The school emphasizes active, project‑based learning, exposure, and social‑emotional development through the RULER program and a Learning Center. After‑school activities are robust, and 80 hours of community service are required for graduation; ACCAS participation broadens competition and experiences.
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Instructs in English, French, Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
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.
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Instructs in English, French
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English, French, Mandarin
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
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.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
American School Barranquilla is a private, multilingual school in Puerto Colombia, near Barranquilla, Colombia. The school serves students at pre-school, primary, and secondary levels. Its educational approach is described as non-conventional, focusing on students' thinking, feeling, and doing dimensions with an emphasis on self-efficacy and self-regulation. Instruction is delivered in Spanish and English, with French, Italian, and German offered through partnerships with Alianza Francesa Barranquilla, Ponte Italiano, and Universidad del Norte respectively. The school is fully accredited by Colombia's Ministry of Education.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 0 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
The Colegio Británico de Cartagena is a private day school in Colombia serving students from 0 to 17 with three international curricula: IB Diploma Programme, Cognia (American) and Canadian curricula. Students graduate with a triple qualification comprising a Colombian bilingual program, a Cognia US Diploma and the IB Diploma. English begins in preschool, with French introduced from 4th grade through 12th grade; high school students complete TOEFL certification. The school operates across two campuses: the Anillo Vial Campus, a country site with spacious classrooms, sports fields and laboratories, and Castillogrande Campus, the preschool site designed as a magical castle for early learning. Facilities include Ring Road and Castillogrande Libraries, science laboratories and a dining room. CBC emphasizes sports and co-curricular projects as core to learning. With more than 40 years of experience and as part of the REDCOL network, CBC combines academic offerings with social-emotional learning through Yale University's RULER program.
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Instructs in Spanish, English, Hebrew
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 643
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Colegio Hebreo Union is a private, co-educational school in Barranquilla, Colombia, offering trilingual education in Spanish, English, and Hebrew. The school covers all stages from maternal through upper secondary education, following a humanistic approach with constructivist teaching models. It is accredited by Cognia and affiliated with international bodies including the Tri-Association and ACCAS. Jewish cultural education is integrated throughout the curriculum via a dedicated Jewish Department. The school is known for its entrepreneurship program, including the Shuk market initiative. The campus includes a new secondary building, the Abraham and Elena Minski Makers Building.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
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).
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Instructs in Spanish, German, English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupils 800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Class Size 8
Colegio Aleman de Cali (German School of Cali) is a private, bicultural, international school in Ciudad Jardin, Cali, Colombia. The school serves students from Maternal through Grade 12 and offers both the International Baccalaureate diploma and the German Abitur. Instruction is delivered in Spanish and German, with English introduced from Kindergarten and French added in upper years, making it a four-language institution. Students can earn international language certifications including IELTS, the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD), and DELF. The school is part of the Deutsche Schule network and affiliated with the ZfA (Central Agency for German Schools Abroad). Summer exchange and camp programs in Germany are available, along with professional orientation for university placement.
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Instructs in Spanish, English
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Montessori, Cambridge IGCSE
Colegio Montessori is a private, co-educational day school in Medellin, Colombia, founded in 1975 with over 48 years of educational experience. The school operates two campuses: one in Medellin and one in Oriente/Rionegro, Antioquia. Following the Montessori methodology, the school emphasizes education for life through experiential learning in prepared environments aligned with developmental stages. Students progress from Day Care through to High School (Bachillerato). The school offers Cambridge English qualifications and is accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). Colegio Montessori is designated as a Montessori Reference School and holds ISO certification. Active social responsibility programs (PAIS) and environmental management initiatives are central to school life.
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Fees COP 17,718,705 - 21,473,579
Type Girls School
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Aspaen Liceo Tacurí is a day school in Colombia offering a blended international curriculum that combines Cambridge CAIE and IB Diploma Programme. The school is certified as a Cambridge Associate School and participates in Cambridge-British Council alliance to internationalize learning, including second-language subjects taught with international methodologies in real-context learning. Education is personalized, with mixed delivery in preschool and differentiated instruction in later years to meet each student's development needs. NOVUS and NOVUS A+ enable interdisciplinary projects that extend learning beyond traditional subjects, with NOVUS A+ developed in partnership with Universidad de La Sabana to address affectivity, sexuality and health. The program emphasizes faith-based education, values-driven leadership, creativity development, freedom and respect, and international projection, with excellence promoted as a lifestyle. The campus supports a chapel, dining hall, a school shop, and transport routes; sports include football, swimming, volleyball and basketball, alongside electives like robotics, environmental work, and cultural activities.
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Instructs in English, Spanish
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 1092
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), Malaysian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 11
Marymount Barranquilla is a bilingual Catholic day school with a history dating to 1953. The campus network includes a Preschool in Barranquilla and a site in Sabanilla, offering modern science laboratories, a library, and dedicated spaces for music, dance, art, and theatre. The school has a 25-meter swimming pool, a coliseum for volleyball and basketball, and a knowledge and technology center to support projects. The curriculum blends national and international standards. Since 2019, Cambridge courses in English, Science and Mathematics have been taught; English Social Studies follows the AERO Standards; French follows CEFR; Physical Education follows NASPE; Art uses NAfME; Library uses AASL; Technology develops ISTE standards; Religion aligns with the Episcopal Conference. Instruction is bilingual (English and Spanish) from early years. In high school, students may pursue Advanced Mathematics and Engineering, Advanced Biology and Science, or Advanced Economics, Humanities and Arts. The NOVA program provides personalized options for achievers.
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