International Curriculum International Schools in Bogotá, Colombia
Compare 1 International Curriculum international schools in Bogotá, Colombia. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.
IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (1 schools)
Average school size
500 pupils
More school facts
Largest by enrolment
Colegio Gran Bretaña
Oldest
Colegio Gran Bretaña (1997)
About international schools in Bogotá, Colombia
International schools in Bogotá tend to be bilingual (Spanish - English) and commonly offer the International Baccalaureate alongside British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level) and American-style pathways, often combined with or recognising Colombia’s national requirements. Annual tuition varies by school and grade but commonly falls in a broad band that many guides place roughly between about US$6,000 and US$20,000, with additional one-off or recurring charges for registration, capital fees, transport and meals. The official Colombian school year runs broadly from late January to November/December, and many international schools follow that calendar or a hybrid version, so families should confirm each school’s intake and deadlines. Enrolment typically requires proof of identity/visa and previous-school records, and most schools offer language-acquisition support for children new to Spanish or English.
Which curricula will my child find at international schools in Bogotá and how do they differ?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British Cambridge programmes (IGCSE/A-level) and American-style diplomas or AP courses, alongside schools that integrate the Colombian national curriculum. The IB is inquiry-based and internationally standardised, the British route centres on staged public examinations, and American-style programmes emphasise credit accumulation and flexibility; each route has different assessment calendars and university recognition, so choose based on your child’s learning style and long-term plans.
How much should we budget for school fees and extra costs?
Tuition at Bogotá’s international schools covers a wide range but many public guides and fee surveys place typical annual tuition for international schools roughly between US$6,000 and US$20,000, with higher fees at some long-established bilingual schools. Budget separately for registration or capital fees, school materials, uniforms, transport and meals, which can add a substantial amount to the headline tuition.
When does the school year start and when should we apply?
The Colombian official school calendar generally runs from late January to November or early December, and many international schools in Bogotá either follow that schedule or run a hybrid calendar that aligns closely with it. Families moving to Bogotá should start enquiries and applications several months before the intended start date (often the previous autumn or earlier) because places can be limited and assessments or language-support planning may be required.
Will my child get support if they do not speak Spanish (or English)?
Most international and bilingual schools in Bogotá provide language-acquisition programmes - English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Spanish as an Additional Language - so new arrivals can be supported while they build academic language. The scope and intensity of that support vary by school, so ask about initial assessment, how long staged support continues, and whether mainstream classes will include additional language scaffolding.
What documents and legal requirements should we prepare for enrolment?
Schools typically require proof of the child’s identity and immigration status (passport, visa, resident permit or similar), prior-school records and vaccination documentation at enrolment, and some local procedures require registration in the national school census. If you are unsure which papers a particular school needs, contact the school admissions office early - official district guidance also explains enrolment rules for foreign residents.
