International Schools in Colombia
Compare 67 international schools in Colombia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average COP 24,188,510), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 67
- Curricula
- 21
- Average annual fee
- COP 24,188,510
- Fee range
- COP 184,000 – 70,846,531
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (31 schools)
- Average school size
- 986 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Colegio Americano de Bogotá
- Oldest
- Colegio Americano de Bogotá (1869)
About international schools in Colombia
International schools in Colombia are predominantly bilingual (Spanish - English) institutions that blend the Colombian national curriculum with international programmes such as the International Baccalaureate, British (Cambridge/IGCSE) and American-style offerings; many schools also hold international accreditations. Fees are usually quoted in Colombian pesos and commonly fall in a broad band roughly between COP 25,000,000 and COP 80,000,000 per year (with lower-cost options and some schools above that range), so convert local quotations to your home-currency budget when planning. Most international schools follow Colombia’s main academic calendar (late January or early February to November/December) though a minority use an August - June cycle, so align arrival timing with the school’s calendar and application windows. International schools are concentrated in major cities - especially Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena and Barranquilla - and families should check language provision, accreditation and whether the school prepares students for Colombian state exams as part of their university pathway.
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37 international schools in Bogotá
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7 international schools in Medellín
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See all 2 →1 international school in Santa Marta
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Curricula
There are 67 international schools in Colombia covering 21 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (31), IB (DP) (30), American Curriculum (17), IB (MYP) (12), IB (PYP) (12). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Colombia runs from about COP 184,000 to COP 70,846,531, averaging roughly COP 24,188,510. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Colombia run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Colombia we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.