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Address: Calle 221
Pre-Kinder – 12th grade; high school comprises grades 9–12.
Interdenominational Christian school.
Nationalities represented include Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, and Venezuela. About 96% of students are Colombian; the remainder are from foreign missionary and diplomatic families.
ELL assistance and a Learning Center are available to support students who need help with English or academics.
United States
Interdenominational Christian (evangelical)
School day runs 7:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Monday through Friday, across 38–40 weeks with about 180 school days. Bible, PE, and electives meet 2–4 times a week; most core subjects meet five times per week; students typically take 8 classes daily (9th–12th grade can have around 10 per semester).
Transportation is provided with routes and monthly rates: Normal Route 515,600 COP per month per student; Route between Portal Norte and ECA 365,200 COP; Sabana Norte Route 552,000 COP.
Uniforms are required for all students. A visible ECA shirt is worn daily; new students have up to one week to be in uniform. The ECA uniform includes a white or navy ECA shirt, approved pants or skirts, and PE attire; outerwear and other clothing must be in ECA colors.
Meal Service 2025-26 provides Lunch and Snack. Lunch is offered for PreK–4th at 17,500 and for 5th–12th at 19,500; Snacks are priced at 8,000 for PreK–4th and 9,000 for 5th–12th; an on-site cafeteria is available and an external dining area with an open kitchen is used for cooking projects and special events; an Adults option is listed for Lunch.
El Camino Academy is governed by a self-perpetuating board chosen from Christian parents representing missions and Colombian Christian leaders. Asociación Educando con Cristo is the Colombian legal entity that runs Colegio El Camino Academy.
U.S.-based curriculum is used for pre-kinder through high school, with the option for students to meet Colombian high school diploma requirements. Bible, physical education (PE), and fine arts electives are integrated for all students. Preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) exams is offered based on student interest and staff availability. Secondary class periods are 45 minutes, and most core subjects meet five times a week; Bible, PE, and electives meet two to four times weekly. All graduates receive both American and Colombian high school diplomas.
Current student body is about 400 with an average class size of 21 students from Pre-Kinder through 12th grade.
Advanced Placement (AP) preparation is offered according to student interest and staff availability.
The school aims to assist parents in providing for the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of their children. The school environment is a safe space that is active and engaging, welcoming and positive, and structured and predictable. Instruction is grounded in biblical principles, with teachers committed to modelling Christ-like character and guiding students in applying truth across subjects. Bible study, physical education, and fine arts electives are integrated into the curriculum for all students. All grade levels participate in service projects and in mentor/disciple relationships to foster leadership and responsibility.
The school uses a U.S.-based curriculum taught in English and awards both a U.S. high school diploma and a Colombian diploma. About 83% of students speak English as a second or third language. The school employs an early exit English immersion program; by first grade the only subject taught in Spanish is Spanish language, with English-native students receiving Spanish classes tailored to their level. From Pre-Kinder through 12th grade, the bilingual program supports language development alongside core academics. English language development is integrated with the standard curriculum so students can meet both national and international requirements.
General objectives include spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The school environment is described as a safe space that is active, engaging, welcoming, and structured. The ECA Prayer Center provides a channel for prayer requests. Discipleship and small-group mentoring relationships support student growth, and biblical principles inform the overall educational approach.
The Child Protection Policy states that the Bible presents children as gifts from God and that adults bear the responsibility to protect them; their emotional or physical vulnerability should never be violated. Children have the right to protection from harm, and staff are trained to take appropriate corrective action when necessary. ECA rejects any form of abuse or violence toward children and adolescents and prohibits inappropriate sexual contact. Prevention includes background checks on all personnel, mandatory training on sexual abuse awareness bi-annually, and annual child-protection training for staff, along with safeguarding procedures for supervision, reporting suspicions, and maintaining safe environments on campus.
Standard admissions requirements: At least one of the two parents must be an active member of an evangelical Christian church; Applicants to prekinder must be 4 years old by August 7 of the year in which they are applying for admission; Applicants to grades K-12 must demonstrate grade-appropriate proficiency both academically and in English language skills; Family must be able to assume educational costs; Parents must have a basic/intermediate English proficiency level and be willing to work toward improvement.
The Martinez Scholarship History describes a school-based scholarship established by the Martinez family to bless El Camino Academy graduates. Martinez Scholarship applicants go through a rigorous application process, and the winners receive monetary scholarships to help with first-year college expenses. Since 2009, 51 ECA graduates have received scholarships to help with the costs of their first year of college, with recipients studying in the United States, Colombia, and Europe in fields such as nursing, international business, design, chemistry, aerospace engineering, global studies, and more. The Martinez Family continues to support El Camino graduates with these scholarships.
Calle 151 No. 16-40, Bogotá, Colombia. The address is listed as the school's location, with a maps link available for directions. The campus is in Bogotá.
Preschool; Elementary; Middle School; High School.
Learning Support Centre offers psychology, speech therapy and occupational therapy, creating a comprehensive space to improve language skills, reading and writing, and prevent academic difficulties. It provides personalised plans (PIAR), tutorials and supervision of pedagogical support to foster autonomous learning and well-being.
Colombia
School transportation is operated exclusively by Lobena SAS, with OnTrack real-time monitoring for parents. The service includes contractual policies, an audited Strategic Road Safety Plan, ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 certifications, and an emergency attention procedure.
No boarding is offered. The school operates as a day school for students. Transportation is provided by the school through Ontrack Global; students travel to and from home following the school's transportation policies.
Everyday uniform: knee-length plaid pinafore, white blouse, white knee socks, brown school shoes, and a green V‑neck blazer with a yellow stripe. Sports uniform: the school hoodie, gray pants with an orange side stripe, gray shorts, and a white V‑neck polo shirt with orange stripes on the sleeves. For Kinder levels, the pinafore is optional and may be used for celebrations and special occasions.
The cafeteria provides a healthy, varied, and balanced daily menu. Special diets are accommodated as prescribed by a physician or treating nutritionist. The daily menu is published on the school's website.
The governance structure includes Rectoría, Consejo Directivo, Consejo Académico, and other participation bodies: Consejo de Padres, Consejo Estudiantil, Comité Escolar de Convivencia, and the Personero. Parents may form an Asociación de Padres de Familia. The school is part of the Redcol network (Redcol‑Colegio Santa Francisca Romana) and maintains collaborations with Universidad del Rosario and Universidad Externado de Colombia.
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for 11th and 12th grade. The DP curriculum comprises 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 Diploma Programme core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (Monografía), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). In 11th and 12th grades, the DP curriculum is complemented by courses from the national curriculum, and the program includes French through the DELF as a language option and Orientation Professional – ICFES. Hours per subject are allocated across the two DP years (examples include Physics 3 hours and Chemistry 4 hours, with additional hours for other DP subjects and components). The Diploma is designed to facilitate admission to Colombian and international universities.
The Colombian Saber 11 is the national exit exam for graduating students in Colombia. The CSFR data for 2021-2022 show a Saber 11 school average of 366, with the national average reported as 310. The Diploma Programme is presented as an alternative admissions pathway for programs that do not require a second entrance exam, and it provides options for subject homologation and access to scholarships. The school highlights achievements and opportunities associated with college preparation and admissions.
The Diploma Programme supports higher education progression by offering academic and college-preparatory opportunities, including access to national and international scholarships and the potential for subject homologations to facilitate university entrance. The Diploma can function as an alternative admission route for certain programs that do not require a second entrance examination. Graduates have pursued admission to a range of national and international universities, with information published about college and university matriculations. The school provides college counseling and resources to help students select and apply to universities.
Enrichment and advanced opportunities are offered through programs like InnGenius Experience, robotics and technology initiatives, and international programs. In 2023, the Department of Information Technology organized robotics events oriented toward competitions and maker skills, attracting more than 600 students from over 30 schools and contributing to gender diversity in STEM. The school also hosts Model United Nations programs and value-added extracurriculars such as robotics clubs, national and international competitions, and exposure to international experiences through student groups and exchanges.
The school implements the RULER social-emotional learning program from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, adopted since the 2022-2023 academic year. The program promotes recognizing and managing emotions and improves student well-being and classroom climate. SHINE, the schools approach, focuses on nurturing the inner self and personal development as part of the educational project. Emotional intelligence is integrated into student development, with teachers playing a central role in supporting socio-emotional growth. The curriculum supports the development of social, emotional, spiritual, ethical, and interpersonal competencies across the learning experience.
The school has a special educational needs policy. It identifies and eliminates barriers to learning and participation and develops targeted action plans to support wellbeing. Needs may derive from acute or chronic medical conditions, physical or sensory disabilities, learning difficulties, attention difficulties, or hyperactivity. The school provides individualized learning plans and adjustments to support access to learning. The school collaborates with external specialists as needed to tailor support.
The Learning Center provides targeted support to students with English language learning needs. It aims to help students master essential strategies and develop linguistic and cognitive skills to learn effectively in their second language. Support is delivered through sessions with the language department and small group sessions. The school coordinates with the foreign languages department to support students inside and outside the classroom.
The school has a wellbeing and mental health policy. It also maintains a safeguarding policy to protect students. The school supports wellbeing through a formal governance framework and has a School Convivence Committee to promote citizenship rights and to prevent violence and adolescent pregnancy among students.
The school has a safeguarding and child protection policy. The policy is available on the school website and is part of the broader safeguarding framework, which includes the School Convivence Committee aimed at promoting safety and protecting the rights and wellbeing of students.
1. Families express interest in starting the admissions process and submit initial information. The scope of the admissions process covers Kinder 3 through grade 11. The policy defines the activities from the inquiry through to final admission and prematriculation for admitted applicants. The admissions process is structured to guide families from inquiry to enrollment with oversight by the Admissions Committee.
2. The school invites families to an informational talk. Informational talks are held four times during the school year to provide information about the admissions process and the educational project. The talks include a presentation of the educational project and a campus tour. The option to purchase the admissions form is offered during these sessions.
3. Families attend the informational talk, receive information about the project, tour the campus, and may purchase the admissions form.
4. Families submit the required documentation for the admissions process. The documents include the applicant's civil registration, a signed application form, a data‑processing consent form, two photos (individual and family), the applicant's report and a clearance from the previous kindergarten or school, a family reference, a work certificate, and the parents' income tax declaration.
5. Evaluation activities are conducted. For Kinder 3, an assessment activity follows receipt of documents, along with a parents' interview. For other grades, knowledge tests and both the applicant's and the parents' interviews are conducted.
6. The Admissions Committee reviews the documentation and the results of the assessments and interviews to make the final decision.
7. The process can yield several outcomes: Admitida (Admitted); Aspirante No Admitida (Not Admitted); Aspirante parcialmente No Admitida (Partially Not Admitted; further assessment may be needed); Aspirante Admitida que reserva el cupo para un año más adelante (Admitted who reserves a seat for a future year).
8. A welcome letter and instructions for prematricula/matricula are issued, along with the school's calendar for the year.
9. The matriculation process is completed with the firma y legalización de la matrícula (signature and legalization of enrollment).
10. Description of entry to the Diploma Programme. All students matriculated in IB schools have access to IB programmes, and the IB organization does not exclude them. In accordance with the IB Diploma Programme General Regulations, Article 4, there is equal opportunity for all students at the Colegio Santa Francisca Romana to access the Diploma Programme.
11. Diploma Programme aspirant requirements. All students who aspire to the Diploma Programme will complete the Diploma subjects in the last two years (grades 11 and 12). They may take the official IB exams to obtain the IB Diploma. Students transferring from other schools to grade 11 must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and have completed the corresponding IB‑style courses elsewhere.
12. Diploma Programme enrollment description. The Diploma Programme enrollment consists of three phases: Induction (May, before the end of grade 10), where information is shared with parents and students; Choice (August, before the start of grade 10), where students submit subject choices and have interviews about their interests; and Enrollment (August–September of the first Diploma year), where enrollment is formalized and a timetable is set.
13. Responsibilities. The Diploma Programme Coordinator organizes, advises, and tracks students through the Diploma process; teachers present subjects and assist students in making informed choices; parents and administration are expected to understand and comply with the policy.
14. Fees for Diploma Programme assessment services. There are two fees for Diploma Programme assessment services: one per subject and one for Diploma services. The policy lists per‑subject and per‑service rates in USD (for example, Monografía 91 USD; Teoría del Conocimiento 46 USD), with total amounts defined by the International Baccalaureate Organization and local administration.
The school offers a 50% discount on the enrollment form for alumnae who wish to enroll their daughters. Families who already have daughters at the school and bring in sisters, as well as employees, are exempt from paying the enrollment form. Costs of the admissions process are defined annually by the Rector.
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K4/Pre-K through 12th grade, including Primary School, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
The school has an accredited United States/Colombian college-preparatory program.
54% of students hold international passports.
The Learning Center offers remedial support, in-class support through co-teaching, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy, plus alternative curricula. The Gifted & Talented Program provides enriched and accelerated opportunities for K4–12 students.
Colombia
Uniform: CNG uses a formal uniform. Three white CNG golf shirts; one pair of dark blue twill pants for formal uniform days (girls may wear navy pleated skirt); a CNG v-neck sweater; two CNG hoodies; PE days require at least two pairs of dark blue sweatpants; on formal uniform days, wear the CNG v-neck sweater, dark blue pants or pleated skirt, white polo, and plain dark dress shoes; scarves in solid white or solid dark blue may be worn.
The school has four Houses: Eagles (yellow), Falcons (green), Hawks (red), and Ospreys (orange). All students, staff, and teachers belong to one House. The House System promotes character, community, and belonging, and integrates cross-age/grade-level activities that develop core values of caring, integrity, respect, and responsibility.
Private, non-profit school governed by an eight-member board of directors, seven of whom are democratically elected by the general assembly composed of all CNG parents with enrolled children. The board elects the school director and includes an appointed member from the U.S. Embassy.
High School offers a U.S.-style, college-preparatory curriculum with 32 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The Colombian Track (Programa Colombiano) prepares Colombian and international students to meet the Ministry of Education standards and to graduate with the Bachillerato Académico, featuring Spanish-language and social studies instruction and a range of electives taught in Spanish, including Literatura AP (AP Literature), Honors, Filosofía, Ética Filosófica, Investigación, Química Orgánica, ¿Qué significa ser Afrocolombiano? (What it means to be Afro-Colombian), Emprendimiento (Entrepreneurship), Mitología Griega (Greek Mythology), Mitología Vikingos (Viking Mythology), Pre-Saber, and Grandes mujeres de la historia. The curriculum aligns with CNG's mission and prepares students for leadership, international study, and intercultural engagement.
Over the last five years, 362 college acceptances have been achieved across 23 countries on five continents, including 82 acceptances to Ivy League or Ivy Plus schools. The school awarded about 27.5 million USD in scholarships and grants to U.S. universities during the same period.
Gifted & Talented Program provides a continuum of services for K4-12, with an enriched and/or accelerated curriculum to nurture exceptional abilities. Twice-exceptional students may qualify to join the Gifted & Talented Program. The Learning Center offers remedial support, co-teaching, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and other targeted interventions.
CNG provides a strong focus on social-emotional learning and personal well-being through its counseling program. The school counselors support students' academic, personal, social-emotional development, and career planning. The counseling team includes 14 guidance counselors for 14 grade levels and three college counselors. The program emphasizes character education and intercultural competence to prepare responsible global citizens who thrive in multicultural environments. The Counseling Program is aligned with the International School Counseling Association (ISCA) standards.
CNG provides an inclusive learning-support program and serves 423 K4-12th graders through Exceptional Learner Programs (GT and learning support).
K4 has no minimum English requirements and is an English immersion program. K5 requires various levels of English proficiency. 1st through 5th grades require English proficiency, with limited ENL services available only for international families. 6th through 12th grades require English proficiency, and CNG does not have an ENL program beyond 5th grade.
Social-emotional well-being is a focus at every grade level. In the Primary School, an affective education curriculum addresses social-emotional needs and family learning sessions respond to identified community needs. A screening tool using evidence-based measures identifies students who require social-emotional support. The program includes whole-group, small-group, and individual counseling and crisis management as needed. The counseling program includes 14 counselors for 14 grade levels and aligns with ISCA standards.
Two admissions tracks exist at Colegio Nueva Granada: K4/K5 Admissions for early childhood and 1st–12th Grade Admissions for the later grades. CNG follows the American school calendar, August through June, and placement is based on prior schooling and age. The school is international in scope and provides language and curriculum accommodations aligned with grade level and student needs. Language requirements vary by track: K4 is an English-immersion program; K5 requires English proficiency; 1st–5th grade require English proficiency with limited ENL services for international families; 6th–12th grade require English proficiency with no ENL program beyond 5th grade. Colombian students in the Bachillerato Diploma Program study a subset of courses in English and a subset in Spanish, and Colombian policy requires enrollment in Bachillerato except in approved special cases. New families and heritage families follow separate, clearly defined steps, with documents and timelines detailed below. For international transfer considerations, Bogota residents can transfer for entry at the start of the school year; testing and interviews for 1st–11th grades occur between mid-April and early June; a virtual option is available for those outside Bogota. Local transfer into 12th grade is not allowed. CNG maintains a Learning Center and a learning-support program; admissible applicants may be placed in a learning-support waitpool if the grade-level program is at capacity. If a child requires learning support, contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm the school's capacity to support the child.
K4/K5 Admissions – New Families
1. Complete the application form and submit all required documents. The application must be completed at least two days prior to the mini-interview. The documents include two family references (local families) or a company letter detailing post and educational costs (expat families), identification documents, a statement of account from the current preschool, a passport-size photo, and any supportive documents for special needs. The mini-interview is a required part of the process.
2. Sign up for your child's mini-interview. This step follows submission of the application and documents.
3. Attend the mini-interview (parents only) during the first two weeks of December 2025. The interview assesses fit with CNG's programs and philosophy.
4. Bring your child to the observation in late January/early February 2026. This observation helps the Admissions Team understand the child's readiness and learning style.
5. Attend the formal interview (parents only) in February 2026. Admissions decisions are based on the combination of documents, interviews, observations, and program fit.
6. Admissions decisions will be sent on March 25, 2026. Enrollment decisions must be submitted in writing by March 27, 2026, at noon.
K4/K5 Admissions – Heritage Families
1. Complete the application form and submit all required documents between November 10, 2025, and November 14, 2025. The process mirrors the new-family steps, with emphasis on the family's existing relationship to CNG.
2. Bring your child to the observation in late January/early February 2026. This allows the school to observe continuity of learning and family involvement.
3. Attend the formal interview (parents only) in January 2026. This interview supplements the information gathered from the observation and documents.
4. Admissions decisions will be sent on March 25, 2026. Enrollment decisions must be written and submitted by March 27, 2026, at noon.
1st–12th Grade Admissions – International Families and Local Transfers
1. Contact the Admissions Office to express interest in applying, providing basic family information. The school maintains rolling admissions for international families and handles local transfers with defined timelines.
2. Gather required documents for the applicable grade levels. For grades 1–6, submit transcripts or report cards for the last three years, birth certificate or passport/visa, teacher recommendations, homeroom or counselor recommendations, and vaccination records. For grades 7–12, submit official sealed transcripts for the last five years, school profile, teachers' recommendations, birth certificate or passport/visa, vaccination records, and other specified documents.
3. Apply online using the application form and submit all required documents. For local families, a school profile and additional documents may be requested.
4. Schedule evaluation or testing. Bogotà-based applicants complete exams/observations and interviews between mid-April and early June; applicants outside Bogotà may use a virtual option. The Admissions Office coordinates scheduling and provides details.
5. Receive the admissions decision by email after the Admissions Committee reviews the application and assessments.
Local Transfers (1st–11th grades) – additional details
Local transfers are possible at the beginning of the school year. Testing and interviews occur between April and the first week of June. CNG does not allow local transfers into 12th grade. Vaccination records, birth certificates or passports, and specific grade-level documents are required as part of the application package. A school calendar alignment and language proficiency expectations apply to new entrants and transfers. The school emphasizes careful alignment between a candidate family's educational philosophy and CNG's mission and programs to ensure a good fit.
Required documents (1st–12th grades)
Grades 1–6 require transcripts or report cards for the last three years (in English or Spanish), and birth certificate or passport/visa copies; teacher and homeroom or principal recommendations are needed; vaccination records and a recent school profile are requested if applicable; two references from local families are requested for new local families, while a company letter is required for new international families; a statement of account from the current school and any supporting documents for special needs may be requested. Grades 7–12 require official sealed transcripts for the last five years, the school profile, and the same set of supporting documentation as Grades 1–6, with an emphasis on additional documentation for high school coursework. Vaccination records, passport-size photo, and references are also requested. The Admissions Office coordinates all document collection and submission.
Bachillerato Program notes
The Bachillerato Diploma Program operates under Colombian educational law, and all Colombian students are enrolled in Bachillerato, with exceptions requiring approval by the Bachillerato Academic Committee. Some courses are taught in English as part of the program, with others taught in Spanish, and parental and committee input informs exceptions.
Learning Support and waitpool
CNG offers a learning-support program to address a wide range of needs. If the grade-level program reaches capacity, admissible applicants may be placed in a learning-support waitpool. If a family anticipates learning-support needs for their child, contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm whether the school can provide the required services.
CNG maintains a learning-support waitpool for applicants who may require Learning Center services if the grade-level program is at capacity. Families with learners who may need additional supports should contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm available services.
Located in Bogotá, Colombia. Address: Calle 202 No. 56 – 50. The school is in the capital city of Colombia.
Preschool – Prekindergarten, Kindergarten and 1st grade; Elementary School – 2nd to 5th grades; Middle School – 6th to 9th; High School – 10th to 12th; AP courses are offered in high school.
Private, non-profit, coeducational day school
Two support teachers join English and Spanish classrooms to assist language-impaired students. On‑campus services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and neuroeducation with outside professionals; tutoring, homework support, the Cognitive Support Program (CSP), and remedial courses after exchanges, long absences, or transfers; accommodations to support individual learning.
Transportation is offered through Tech S.A.; parents may contract transport for their children. The monthly transport cost for 2024–2025 is 636,000 COP; transportation to peripheral sites costs 771,500 COP.
Uniform is required; students must be properly uniformed.
There is a cafeteria on campus with a weekly menu (the menu is subject to changes without notice).
British House System with three Houses: Eudikia, Politeia and Filia.
Corporación Educativa Los Nogales is a private, non-profit corporation (Calendar B); co-educational; bilingual Spanish-English schooling with a third language requirement (French or Portuguese).
High school combines two interacting curricula: a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college, and FINES (Formación Integral en Valores or Comprehensive Values Education) that prepares students for experiences beyond school and supports building their life plan within the school's mission. The high school programs focus on more specialized academic areas, with smaller class sizes (15 to 18 students) and 60-minute class periods. Final exams are scheduled semiannually. Colegio Los Nogales offers the international AP (Advanced Placement) curriculum for high school students to earn college credits.
High school class sizes range from 15 to 18 students.
The school uses Comprehensive Values Education (FINES) to develop life skills alongside the academic curriculum, focusing on self-awareness, self-control, self-management and self-regulation, plus reading the context and building relationships. Cooperative learning develops social skills such as teamwork, respect and empathy. The Teaching for Understanding framework guides classroom practice, with self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment to support understanding and personal growth.
On-campus support includes occupational therapy, speech therapy and neuroeducation, with two support teachers in some English and Spanish classrooms to assist language-learning students. The department also coordinates tutoring, the Cognitive Support Program (CSP) and accommodations to support varied learning needs.
Native Speaker Teachers Program started in 1991 with three teachers and has grown to fourteen. As a bilingual school, NST teachers speak English with students at all times and act as cultural ambassadors to promote diversity and inclusion.
The Caminata Program began in 1987 to provide physical, social, cultural and emotional growth through hiking; hikes develop emotional and personal growth and strengthen learning and personal development. FINES also focuses on self-awareness, self-control, self-management and self-regulation, and on reading contexts and building relationships to support mental wellbeing.
1. Prekindergarten admissions for 2026–2027 begin with three informative sessions and campus tours. Information sessions are scheduled for September 19 and 24, with a Community information session on October 15. The admissions process moves forward in stages as dates pass, so families should monitor for new steps and instructions. 2. PowerSchool enrollment and the admission form process begin after the information session. Pre-registration is completed online, and families receive a confirmation email with login credentials to create the family account. Families without current CLN students must create a Family Account and then complete Form A for each applicant. A payment of 300,000 Colombian pesos is required at the final step of Form A; alumni are exempt. 3. Families who have completed Form A receive a link to schedule a virtual interview with the admissions team. Interviews take place between October and December. This step does not apply to families who already have children enrolled at the school. The interview supports the review of the applicant's information collected so far. 4. For Preschool admissions, Form C is sent directly to the current preschools or schools for completion. The deadline for completion is December 12. The Form C responses are used as part of the preschool admissions process. 5. Updates to the Admissions Form with Preschool Reports and Therapy Records are requested if reports arrive after the initial submission. Deadline: January 13, 2025. 6. Admission Activity Days for Applicants (Play Day) invite applicants to spend a morning at the school to get to know the environment and interact with current students and staff. The days occur between January and March. 7. Admission Results for Prekindergarten are communicated by email on March 25, 2026, with the admission decision conveyed to families. This marks the end of the Prekindergarten admissions process. 8. If spots are available, the Admissions Department will invite the family to an information session to present the school and provide details about the admissions process, as well as schedule a family interview. This step initiates the formal admissions process. 9. Information Session for Kindergarten to 12th Grade follows spot confirmation, where the school is presented and the admissions process is detailed, including the interview timeline. Families are informed about programs, policies, and the admissions review process. 10. Forms and Application Fee: The Admissions Department will email the family with Form A (to be completed by the family), Form C (to be completed by the applicant's preschool or current school for Kindergarten, K5, or 1st grade), and Forms D (2nd–5th grades) and E (6th–12th grades) to be completed by the applicant's current school. The application fee is 260,000 Colombian pesos. 11. Testing for applicants: Applicants are required to complete the admissions assessments. The assessments are part of the admissions decision process. 12. Admissions Results: Families will receive the results of the admissions process by email, which communicates the admission decision for the next school year.
The Financial Support Program offers three main scholarship categories and related opportunities. 1) Scholarship for temporary economic difficulties: Available to students who are not children of teachers and whose families face verifiable, recent economic hardship. A maximum of one scholarship per family is awarded for one academic year and can be renewed for up to three full scholarships during five years. The Solidarity Fund supports families with fees for therapies, tutoring, technology, school supplies, texts and school materials, transportation, uniforms, cafeteria service, and related expenses; interested families can register or email fondosolidaridad@nogales.edu.co. 2) Scholarships for children of teachers: Awarded to children of full-time teachers at the school; no verifiable economic hardship is required, as these scholarships are part of the school's hiring policies. 3) Excellence scholarships: Designed to promote diversity and merit, with three categories under the Financial Support Program: Prekindergarten Scholarships, Merit Scholarships, and the Academic Talent Program. 3a) Prekindergarten Scholarships: Financial support for registration and tuition for selected families based on income, welcoming those committed to academic achievement. 3b) Merit scholarships: Aimed at students ages 11–15 who have not attended Colegio Los Nogales but show academic excellence and strong social-emotional skills; selected students may receive financial support to cover part of the costs for 5th to 8th grades and may receive subsidies for extracurricular activities; ongoing support from internal and external professionals is provided as needed, including academic catch-up assistance. 3c) Academic Talent Program: In partnership with the Alquería Cavelier Foundation and the Secretary of Education of Cajicá, the program enrolls outstanding public-school 5th graders from Cajicá to complete their schooling at Los Nogales; it covers educational costs and provides subsidies for activities and technology items, with professional support as needed; the program aims for students to continue to higher education, including potential support to study at Universidad de los Andes after graduation through the Alquería Cavelier Foundation.
Located in the northern outskirts of Bogotá, the school is housed in purpose-built facilities. The address is Cra 51 No. 215-20, Bogotá, Colombia, and the campus is surrounded by other schools and country sports clubs, offering a quieter environment.
Foundation Stage (Nursery to Reception), Key Stage 1 (Year 1-2), Key Stage 2 (Year 3-6), Secondary (Year 7-11), IB Diploma Programme (Year 12-13).
Private, co-educational, international school.
50 nationalities represented; majority international students.
Arrival to school: 7:50–8:15. Classes begin: 8:10 for Key Stage 2 and Secondary; 8:25 for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Classes finish: 14:55. Students depart: 15:05. Classes finish: 15:20. Students depart: 15:30. Co-curricular activities are scheduled during the school day and vary by term.
The school contracts a bus company to run the school bus service. Vehicles are inspected to meet health and performance standards, each seat is equipped with a belt, and parents receive direct contact details for their child's bus routes. Bus rules are published in the Community Handbook.
Uniforms are compulsory and supplied by Jubalai and Disnogal (Cedritos Mall, Calle 150
Daily snacks and lunches are provided for all students with a nutritionally balanced menu, including a vegetarian option. FS/KS1 receive two snacks and lunch, older students have a mid-day lunch, and packed lunches require Head of Section approval; parents still pay relevant school food fees.
CGB uses a House system with house events. The Primary and Secondary Student Councils, a Prefect system and Model United Nations provide leadership opportunities, with House Captains leading house activities.
Bilingual education (Spanish and IB English as language A). The school offers an international curriculum comprising VESS (Meaningful Life with Balance and Wisdom Model), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
IB Diploma Programme: Graduating class pass rates by year were 2019 89.3%, 2020 91%, 2021 89%, 2022 90%, 2023 70%; Highest point scores for those classes were 38 (2019), 40 (2020), 42 (2021), 39 (2022), 35 (2023).
Graduates have progressed to universities worldwide, including Carleton University; University of British Columbia; University of Manitoba; University of Toronto; University of Victoria; University of Waterloo; University of Alberta; Toronto Metropolitan University; Queen's University; Universidad Católica de Chile; Universidad de La Sabana; Universidad de Los Andes; Universidad del Rosario; Universidad El Bosque; Universidad Javeriana; Universidad Militar Nueva Granada; Universidad Nacional de Colombia; The American University of Paris; Jacobs University; University of Milan; NABA; Tecnológico de Monterrey; Carlos III University; The University of Oxford; University of Manchester; University of Reading; University of Sussex; University of the Arts London; Lancaster University; Boston University; Brandeis University; Carnegie Mellon University; William & Mary; Fordham University; Embry Riddle University; Florida International University; Georgetown University; Georgia Tech; James Madison University; Lehigh University; Northwestern University; Northeastern University; DePaul University; New York Film Academy; Nova Southeastern University; Penn State University; Pace University; Pratt Institute; Purdue University; Ringling College of Art and Design; San Diego State University; Savannah College of Art and Design; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Suffolk University; Texas A&M; Tufts University; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; University of Miami; University of Notre Dame; University of Pennsylvania; University of South Florida; University of Tampa; University of Texas; University of Tulsa; Vanderbilt University.
CGB embodies a caring community with a No Bully Zone and a zero-tolerance anti-bullying policy. The environment is warm, welcoming, and inclusive, with emphasis on respect for self, others, and the wider environment. Students participate in projects promoting sustainability, service, empathy, and global citizenship beyond school. The school engages with international networks such as UNCOLI and Round Square and supports parent involvement through committees and the IB Diploma's Creativity, Action and Service ethos. Social and emotional development is a central part of daily life at CGB.
Educational Achievement Department (EAD) provides support for a range of abilities. Students with diagnosed Specific Learning Differences and those with an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) are supported by a dedicated team led by the Head of EAD. Services include co-taught classrooms or small-group sessions, academic enrichment, teacher consultation for accommodations, and coordination of speech and occupational therapy goals. An IEP can be designed and implemented as needed, with integrated support across services.
ALD consists of eight bilingual teachers who teach English and Spanish as additional languages. All ALD teachers are ICELT-qualified or specialised in bilingual education and work with classroom and subject teachers to ensure language proficiency that enables full access to the curriculum. Staff coaching supports English-language teaching and strategies for language learners. Spanish as a Second Language is offered (4 hours per week) plus 3 hours of Colombian Culture to promote language development, cultural connections, and access to content in both languages.
The Counselling and Emotional Guidance Department (CEG) ensures the well-being of the entire community, with on-site psychologists available five days a week. Services include group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, adaptation guidance, and university/career planning, with ongoing follow-up and clear communication among involved parties. CEG reinforces that differences are acknowledged and respected by providing strategies to cope with challenges in a changing world.
Child Protection and Saf safeguarding are central to all that CGB does. All teachers complete yearly training in Child Protection and Saf safeguarding, and every person who works with children receives face-to-face training in English or Spanish. The safeguarding policy is robust and updated annually, with Safer Recruitment policies in place. CGB is accredited by CIS and NEASC and participates in LAHC Taskforce on child protection to ensure safeguarding of all students.
1. Submit the application: Complete the online Application Form and upload the requested documents, providing English translations where applicable. Include the email addresses of current teachers, counselors, or coordinators as references; the system will send Confidential Student Reference Forms to those addresses. A minimum of two references is required per student, with three preferred. 2. Pay the application fee and schedule the admissions appointment: Pay COP 300,000 for the application, and the school will contact the family to schedule the admissions appointment, usually held on Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 midday (Colombian time). 3. Admissions appointment: The appointment can be online or on site. In Colombia, students attend the admissions appointment in person between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 midday; applicants abroad may complete it online. The process includes student interviews (three interviews of about 30 minutes each), a 30-minute parent interview (both parents/guardians must attend), and observations for preschool applicants to assess motor, language, and independence. Year 3 to Year 13 applicants must complete two tests during the appointment: the iDAT assessment and a writing test. 4. Additional online instructions: For online applications, tests and interviews can be taken from home. A parent may serve as the proctor, and the Proctor Agreement and a Commitment Letter must be completed by the proctor and parents, respectively. The day before the admissions appointment, the proctor will receive test instructions and the Google Hangout link. 5. The tests: Year 3 to Year 13 applicants must complete two tests (the iDAT and a writing test). The iDAT test lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and requires a quiet space, an additional device to record the student, and standard testing materials. Preschool applicants will complete observation tasks and an activity booklet as part of the assessment. 6. Admissions review and decision: The Admissions Committee meets every Wednesday to review applications; if the paperwork is incomplete, the committee will review it the following week. 7. After acceptance: Acceptance is followed by email instructions for matriculation; enrollment must be completed within two weeks. Start date is three days after matriculation, once payments are made and contracts are signed and submitted to the school.
Applications are accepted year-round. If a class is full at the time of application, the family will be placed on a wait list. Space availability is affected by transfers; on average about 20% of families transfer each year, and spaces typically become available toward the end of the year. Spaces are held only after the Admission Process has been completed and matriculation has taken place.
The Colegio Cambridge Bilingüe Internacional operates three campuses in Colombia: La Calera (north of Bogotá, in Cundinamarca), Cajicá, and Bogotá. The La Calera campus is located at Kilometer 7 on Via La Calera Vereda La Aurora; the Cajicá campus at Kilometer 2 on Via Cajicá–Chía Vereda El Canelón; and the Bogotá campus is in San José de Bavaria, Calle 175 No 78-26. The school runs a trilingual program in English, French, and Spanish.
Preschool, Primary, Middle, and High School. In High School, students can pursue three diploma tracks: International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), American High School Diploma, and Colombian National Bachillerato.
Private bilingual international school with three campuses (La Calera, Cajicá, Bogotá); offers IB, US High School Diploma, and Colombian Bachillerato; affiliated with the British Columbia Education Group.
Affiliated with the British Columbia Education Group (Canada).
Transport is provided in modern vehicles with safety documentation and measures, operated by trained drivers and monitors; a transport coordinator supervises routes and handles inquiries from families and students.
The Cambridge School operates a restaurant service with extensive experience that serves the dietary needs of about 1,200 people, including students, teachers, and support staff. It has modern infrastructure with three service lines, two beverage stations, two salad bars, ambient music, and a kitchen with cutting-edge processes. A dedicated team with years of experience ensures they understand students' tastes and dietary habits, and gastronomic festivals include Oriental, Italian, Mexican, Arabic, and Spanish cuisines.
The Cambridge School uses the British House Education System. Students are assigned to one of four houses: Oxford (Red), Exeter (Green), Durham (Yellow), and York (Blue). Houses compete in sports, games, arts and academics, and have symbols, logos, or colors; sports uniforms are worn during competitions. Students have opportunities to travel to England to participate in a cultural circuit, visiting cities associated with the British universities.
The school is part of the British Columbia Education Group (BC Group), a national network of private Colombian educational institutions. BC Group supports member schools with leadership development, infrastructure renewal, curriculum updates, branding, and collaborative improvement. Cambridge operates across three BC Group campuses: La Calera, Cajicá, and Bogotá as part of the BC Group network.
The Cambridge Bilingüe Internacional offers triple secondary qualifications: International Baccalaureate (IB), High School Diploma (United States), and Colombian National Baccalaureate. This is embedded in a trilingual program covering English, French, and Spanish. The educational model incorporates STEM, gamification, and the development of logical thinking, innovation, and creativity, with advanced technology resources such as artificial intelligence, 3D design, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and robotics integrated into the learning process. The school has three campuses—La Calera, Cajicá, and Bogotá—and a high-quality online platform enabling a flexible academic program for students with sports, artistic, or family projects. From grades 9–11, students have access to university immersion programs in hybrid or virtual formats, in partnership with prestigious higher education institutions, to save time and money and to pursue vocational exploration. The school offers a scholarship for the 'Infancias y Juventudes' specialization through a university within the British Columbia Education Group network.
Best national ICFES Saber 11 score: 468/500 (Saber 11-2016) attained by Nicolás Lara Villa. In 2017, Nicolás Lara Villa also had the top national Saber Once score of 458/500.
The school provides university immersion programs in hybrid or virtual formats through partnerships with prestigious higher education institutions. These programs aim to save time and money and support effective vocational exploration.
The Cambridge Bilingüe Internacional School emphasizes social and emotional development within a holistic, values-based education. It prepares students for the 21st century with cutting-edge pedagogy including STEM, gamification, and the development of logical thinking, innovation and creativity. The school offers a triple diploma pathway—IB, High School Diploma, and Colombian national baccalaureate—within a trilingual program in English, French, and Spanish. From grades 9–11, students participate in university immersion programs in hybrid or online formats with prestigious higher education institutions. Educamos en Verde uses outdoor resources to promote health, concentration, and social integration through experiential methodologies.
The school offers a triple diploma pathway and a trilingual program that covers English, French, and Spanish.
The school addresses mental wellbeing by offering a scholarship for the Infancias y Juventudes specialization, and runs a Suicide Prevention Campaign; Educamos en Verde supports health, concentration, and integration through outdoor, experiential learning.
The school has a Data Protection Policy in place aligned with Colombian law (Law 1581 of 2012) and related regulations; the policy covers data privacy rights, and provides contact details (habeasdata@colegiodecambridge.edu.co) and information about data subjects' rights.
Welcome to Colegio Cambridge Bilingüe Internacional. Here your children's dreams find a place to grow. We are a school with a solid track record, bilingual international, with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and spaces for innovation such as our STEAM Lab, where creativity comes to life. Beyond learning, the welfare of each student and their family matters to us, because we know that when they feel happy and supported, they reach their maximum potential.
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Nota: La realización del proceso de admisión no compromete a la institución con el otorgamiento del cupo; una vez cancelado el proceso no se hace devolución del dinero.
A los niños que ingresan en febrero se les envía instructivo de matrícula desde la tercera semana de noviembre y se legaliza matrícula desde el primer día hábil de diciembre.
A los niños que ingresan a mitad de año se les envía instructivo de matrícula a finales de mayo para hacer legalización en junio.
Preescolar | Primaria | Bachillerato
Idiomas: Inglés, Francés, Español
Conscientes de los desafíos que enfrentan niños y jóvenes en el contexto actual, ofrecemos a las familias una beca para la Especialización en “Infancias y Juventudes”, otorgada por una de las universidades pertenecientes a la Red British Columbia Education Group, de la cual formamos parte con orgullo.
The Montessori British School is in the Calatrava neighborhood of Bogotá D.C., Colombia. The campus has two entrances: Calle 128 No. 72-80 (Sur entrance) and Calle 128A No. 72-59 (North entrance). It serves preschool through high school with a multilingual program.
Preschool; Primary; Secondary; High School.
co-educational day school; calendar B; full-time; international; multilingual; intercultural.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) accreditation; British international education framework.
School day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
Door-to-door transport within the urban perimeter. North zone runs between Calle 128 and Calle 220, north of Autopista Norte and Carrera 79; south/central zones extend to Avenida La Esperanza and Boyacá, near the Cerros Orientales. The fleet includes private-service vehicles with the school's logos and public-service (white and green) vehicles for special outings; GPS monitoring tracks location and speed in real time. There are 37 school routes.
Uniforms are required for all students. Pre-School uniforms include a dark blue sweatshirt with red and white trim, a red long-sleeve shirt with the school logo, a dark-blue jacket with the England flag and crest, white sneakers and white socks. Primary uniforms include day wear with the school crest and a gala outfit for formal occasions; a white lab coat is worn for laboratory work.
The school has an organizational chart and institutional governance documents, including the Organigrama, Manual de Calidad (Quality Manual), Manual Ambiental (Environmental Manual), and Plan Estratégico (Strategic Plan). The school holds accreditations with Cognia and Cambridge Assessment International Education.
The Montessori British School is a mixed, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution that uses the Montessori method as its core teaching approach. Students learn through playful experiences and develop intellectual, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and aesthetic growth in spaces designed to stimulate their multiple intelligences. The school provides physical resources and highly qualified staff to support learning. We foster a multilingual environment—Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin—without losing sight of the mother tongue and national cultural values. We educate citizens of Colombia while preparing students to participate as global, multicultural citizens, incorporating universal human values in the local social and family context with respect for freedom of religion and expression. This results in a holistic education that emphasizes social responsibility and engagement with contemporary challenges.
The school has a focus on the emotional and affective development of its students, as reflected in a reading plan that includes a promotion strategy to improve family life and support emotional development.
The school teaches four languages: English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish.
The school addresses bullying and promotes happiness and well-being; Claudia Díaz, the principal, runs a blog for parents on preventing bullying and promoting happiness.
The school guarantees the protection of children and adolescents and has an integral route for addressing child abuse.
The Montessori British School is a co-educational, Calendar B, full-time, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution. Our primary objective is to form human beings with values, critical thinking, and commitment to the social reality of our country and the world. School day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Preschool: Phone line Ext. 1173; WhatsApp: Click here. General PBX: 6014924620. Primary: Phone line Ext. 1175; WhatsApp: Click here. Secondary and High School: Phone line Ext. 1177; WhatsApp: Click here. Admissions: Phone line Ext. Treasury: Phone line Ext. Routes: Phone line Ext. Support: Phone line Ext. Human Resources: Phone line Ext. Address: Calle 128 No. 72 – 80, South Entrance; Calle 128A No. 72 – 59, North Entrance, Calatrava neighborhood, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
