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British Curriculum International Schools in Colombia

Compare 16 British Curriculum international schools in Colombia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average COP 28,207,635), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
16
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
COP 28,207,635
Fee range
COP 2,400,250 – 70,846,531
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (11 schools)
Average school size
825 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Saint George's School - Bogota
Oldest
Colegio Colombo Hebreo (1948)
About international schools in Colombia

British-curriculum international schools in Colombia typically deliver versions of the English National Curriculum or Cambridge International programmes (IGCSE and A/AS levels) while integrating Colombian requirements; some schools then offer the IB Diploma or a Colombian bachillerato as parallel pathways. Instruction is usually English-led but most institutions operate as bilingual schools, increasing Spanish teaching to meet national exam and certification rules and sometimes offering a third language like French. Annual tuition varies widely by city and school size; typical published ranges for international/bilingual schools are in the order of US$5,000 - US$20,000 a year, with capital-city schools tending toward the higher end. Admissions calendars differ by school - many follow the Colombian February - November academic year and a January/February main intake, while others use an August - June (Northern Hemisphere) calendar - so families should start enquiries several months before the intake they need and check national registration and visa requirements.

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11 international schools in Bogotá

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2 international schools in Barranquilla

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2 international schools in Medellín

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1 international school in Cali

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FAQs for Colombia

What curriculum and qualifications will my child study at a British-curriculum school in Colombia?
Most British-curriculum schools in Colombia use the English National Curriculum or Cambridge International syllabuses, typically preparing pupils for Cambridge IGCSEs in lower secondary and for A/AS levels or alternative international qualifications in upper secondary; some schools also combine these with the IB Diploma or the Colombian bachillerato. Check each school’s published progression (which subjects lead to IGCSEs, A-levels or IB) to confirm the exact examination routes and university recognition.
At what ages and stages do schools follow the British structure?
British-style schools commonly use Early Years/Foundation, Key Stages (primary), and lower/upper secondary phases that align with IGCSE (usually ages 14 - 16) and post-16 qualifications such as A-levels or IB (ages 16 - 18). Exact year-group labelling and age cut-offs vary by school, so verify whether a school uses UK year names or adapts them to the Colombian system before enrolment.
What language(s) of instruction should I expect and will my child need Spanish?
Instruction is generally English-medium in British-curriculum schools, but most operate as bilingual institutions that increase Spanish across the primary and secondary years to satisfy Colombian national requirements and state exams. Schools commonly run English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) support for newcomers and structured Spanish programmes for non-Spanish speakers, so families arriving with limited Spanish should check the school’s language-support provision.
How much should we budget for fees and what extras are typical?
Published annual tuition for international and bilingual schools in Colombia typically ranges from about US$5,000 up to around US$20,000, with variation by city, age-group and school facilities. In addition to tuition expect registration/entry deposits, capital or re-enrolment levies, examination fees (IGCSE/A-level/IB), school transport, uniforms and extra-curricular costs; always request a full fee schedule before accepting an offer.
When should we apply and what is the admissions rhythm?
Admissions commonly operate on a rolling basis but with clear peak intakes: many Colombian schools orient around a February start (the national academic calendar) while some international schools follow an August/September start, so the main intake depends on the school’s calendar. Schools recommend starting the application process several months in advance of the desired start date, completing assessments and paperwork early, and checking deadlines for registration deposits and waiting lists.
What practical checks should families make when comparing British-curriculum schools in Colombia?
Look for formal accreditation (international accrediting bodies or Colombian authorisation), clear EAL and Spanish-language support pathways, published examination results and university destinations, and transparent fee schedules and admissions policies. Also confirm how the school manages transfer records, national exam obligations (for Colombian certification), safeguarding and health/visa paperwork so that the school can support relocation and any equivalence needed for tertiary entry abroad.