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Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Gimnasio Los Portales has 325 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Located in the northern part of Bogotá, Colombia, in the Zona Arrayanes area. The main campus address is Calle 212 No. 77-20, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. The Portales campus serves families in this area.
Stages
Preschool: Wonder Place Preschool for children aged 2 to 4 years. The preschool is bilingual. Primary and secondary: Colegio Mixto with International Baccalaureate and multilingual education.
Type
Co-educational school offering the International Baccalaureate diploma program and multilingual education.
School day structure
School day runs from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Bus service
Transportation service for Bogotá and Sabana Norte provided by Tehc S.A.S., with route monitors and two coordinators, satellite positioning and speed monitoring, and compliance with service levels with the school and local authorities. Contact: Julieth Andrea López Avendaño, [email protected], Office hours: Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 5:00 pm; additional hours 5:00 am to 8:00 pm with telephone numbers 676 4055 ext. 104 and 743 5224 ext. 103–104.
Fees
Application fees - No publicly posted, grade-specific application fee amount was found for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school uses an online admissions process and admissions contact channels for registration.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a public, grade-by-grade fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Exact tariff-annual, matrícula (registration) and monthly pension amounts by grade are not available in a public fee table. - Third-party school-directory listings report typical pension ranges for Gimnasio Los Portales in Bogotá; examples found include pension values reported in the range of COP 600,000 to COP 1,831,000 depending on grade and the specific listing. These directory figures should be treated as approximate indicators rather than an official per-grade tariff.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing follows the common Colombian private-school structure: an annual tariff is established for each grade which is split between a matrícula (initial registration fee) and periodic pension payments. The matrícula may be up to 10% of the tariff annual, and pensions are commonly billed in up to ten monthly payments during the academic year. Specific due dates, penalties for late payment and exact invoice periods for Gimnasio Los Portales are administered through the school's billing system and parent portal.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Gimnasio Los Portales operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed. There is no public indication that boarding is offered.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, meals, extras) - Uniforms: a school uniform requirement exists; no public, school-published price list for uniform items was located. Expect a one-time uniform purchase cost at admission or when items are replaced. - Transportation: third-party directories list an approximate monthly transport fee (route) for the school in the range shown by directories (example listing showed COP 520,000). Actual transport route fees and coverage vary by neighborhood and are billed separately. - Meals / cafeteria: directory listings include a cafeteria cost estimate in their summaries (example listing showed COP 406,000); the school operates an on-campus cafeteria service billed separately from tuition. - Materials, extracurriculars and exams: schools commonly charge for consumable materials, extracurricular programs, language/exam fees and elective activities; no complete public itemized list or amounts for these ancillary fees was located for Gimnasio Los Portales.
Refund information - No publicly available, detailed refund policy for matrícula or pension payments specific to Gimnasio Los Portales was located in the materials accessible without secure login. General Colombian regulation notes limits and requirements for how schools set matrícula and pension charges, but specific school refund or cancellation terms are set by the school's contract with families.
Fee payment options - The school uses a parent/administrative portal (Phidias) for family account management and payments, indicating online payment processing is used for billing and receipts. - Third-party service provider listings and banking-convention references indicate PSE/online bank payment methods and institutional payment agreements with banks are used at affiliated institutions; families should expect to be offered electronic bank payment (PSE), direct bank transfer/consignation options and online card payments via the school's payment portal or partner payment services.
Summary (limitations and final note) - No official, public fee schedule with per-grade, per-term and per-year amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years was found in the school's public pages or in accessible downloadable documents. Available online references are limited to contact and admissions pages and third-party directory estimations; therefore this overview presents billing structure and commonly reported ranges where those were available. For exact, grade-specific annual tariffs, matrícula and pension amounts, the school's billing office and parent portal manage the official figures and invoicing.
Academics
Gimnasio Los Portales teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
Coeducational school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It provides multilingual education and formation in values. The academic calendar follows Calendar B. Learning experiences include the International Baccalaureate, Multilingualism, STEAM, Go International, and the Ignite Program.
Gifted and Talented
Ignite Program is offered as part of learning experiences.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through its values-based education and community initiatives, with a focus on leadership, responsibility, empathy, and open-minded collaboration across the student body.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a multilingual curriculum with Spanish as the mother tongue, English as a second language, and French as an additional language, with ongoing development of oral and written communication in all languages.
What curriculum does Gimnasio Los Portales follow?
Coeducational school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It provides multilingual education and formation in values. The academic calendar follows Calendar B.
What age range does Gimnasio Los Portales serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Gimnasio Los Portales?
The school has approximately 325 students.
Where is Gimnasio Los Portales located?
Located in the northern part of Bogotá, Colombia, in the Zona Arrayanes area. The main campus address is Calle 212 No. 77-20, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. The Portales campus serves families in this area.
When was Gimnasio Los Portales established?
The school was established in 1987.
Who leads Gimnasio Los Portales?
The school is led by Margarita María Rueda Pinzón.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Multilingual focus throughout the curriculum, with Spanish as the mother tongue, English as a second language, and French as an acquisition language.
How do I apply to Gimnasio Los Portales?
1. Admissions profile. The school is a mixed-gender institution that offers the International Baccalaureate and is multilingual. The language offerings are Spanish, English, and French, and the school uses the IB Calendar B for its programmes. 2.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The arts program includes Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater. Art education emphasizes empathy, self-knowledge, critical thinking, expression, and the role of art in personal development.
Is there a school bus service?
Transportation service for Bogotá and Sabana Norte provided by Tehc S.A.S.
