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IB Curriculum International Schools in Colombia

Compare 30 IB Curriculum international schools in Colombia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average COP 34,761,725), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
30
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
COP 34,761,725
Fee range
COP 17,718,705 – 70,846,531
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (30 schools)
Average school size
905 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Colegio Anglo Colombiano
Oldest
Colegio Alemán de Barranquilla (1912)
About international schools in Colombia

IB international schools in Colombia form a broad and varied sector, with roughly eighty IB World Schools offering one or more IB programmes and many operating bilingual Spanish - English models alongside elements of the national curriculum. Schools commonly offer the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes, though each school’s exact programme mix and language provision differ. Annual tuition varies widely by city and school size - families can see published fees from several thousand US dollars a year in regional schools to mid-five-figure figures in Bogotá for full K - 12 international provision - and you should budget separately for one-off registration charges, uniforms and transport. Admissions follow each school’s calendar: many schools align with Colombia’s February - November national calendar while others use an August - June international calendar, and most accept applications year-round for any available places, requiring transcripts, health records and entrance assessments or interviews.

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18 international schools in Bogotá

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3 international schools in Medellín

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2 international schools in Cali

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2 international schools in Barranquilla

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1 international school in Santa Marta

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1 international school in Albania

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1 international school in Cartagena

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1 international school in Armenia

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1 international school in Bucaramanga

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FAQs for Colombia

Which IB programmes will my child encounter and what ages do they cover?
The IB offers four recognised programmes that schools may deliver: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early years and primary pupils, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary education and the Career-related Programme (CP) in some schools. Not every IB school delivers every programme, so check each school’s authorisation if you want a continuous PYP→MYP→DP pathway.
What languages of instruction do IB international schools in Colombia use?
Many IB international schools in Colombia operate bilingual Spanish - English programmes, with either English as the primary language of instruction and Spanish taught as a second language, or a more truly dual-language model. Some schools teach mainly in Spanish while offering IB courses in English, so confirm classroom language, language support for new arrivals and the school’s approach to language development before you apply.
How much should we expect to pay for an IB international school in Colombia?
Tuition varies substantially by location, size and the programmes on offer: published fees for Bogotá international schools commonly fall in the roughly USD 6,000 - 20,000 per year range, while smaller regional or bilingual schools often charge considerably less. In addition to annual tuition, budget for one-off registration/enrolment fees, materials, uniforms, transport and any language-support or extracurricular costs.
When should we apply and what documents or assessments will schools typically request?
Application timing depends on the school’s calendar but there are two common main intakes: around January/February (the national calendar) or August/September (international calendar); many schools also take applications on a rolling basis if places are available. Expect to supply an application form, recent school reports or transcripts, copies of passport/birth certificate, immunisation records, proof of residence or visa status and any educational-support documentation; older children are often asked to sit English and maths assessments and attend an interview or trial day.
What should relocating families look for when comparing IB schools in Colombia?
Check which specific IB programmes the school is authorised to teach, the language(s) of instruction and the school’s provision for newcomers or English/Spanish language support. Also ask about teacher qualifications and staff turnover, inspection/accreditation status and pastoral care, how the school supports transitions to local or overseas universities, and visit if possible to see teaching and the learning environment in practice.