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Aspaen Gimnasio Iragua

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 556
Type Girls School
Opened 1968
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Aspaen Gimnasio Iragua is a not-for-profit community school in Bogotá offering Cambridge Secondary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Cambridge Assessment International Education is integrated with the IB framework, with some subjects taught in a second language and taught to international standards. The IB Diploma Programme forms part of the curriculum, encouraging students to pose complex questions, develop a strong personal and cultural identity, and connect with peers from different countries. The school pursues curricular internationalization and innovation, supported by the EFQM Quality Model and NOVUS/NOVUS A+ life-skills projects that connect academic topics to affectivity, health and family involvement. Faith-based values, leadership development, creativity and a culture of freedom and respect underpin daily life. Founded in 1968, Aspaen Iragua has earned recognitions such as the Andrés Bello Diploma of Honor and the Simón Bolívar Award. Bogotá campus sits at Calle 170 # 76-55, near Avenida Boyacá and Calle 170 today.

Cl. 170 #76-55, Bogotá, Colombia

The Essentials

Aspaen Gimnasio Iragua has 556 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Bogotá, Colombia. Calle 170 # 76-55, Bogotá, on the corner of Avenida Boyacá.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and IB Diploma Programme (high school).

Type
Not-for-profit school.

Additional learning support
Personalized education with continuous accompaniment to students.

Country affiliation
Colombia

Religious affiliation
Catholic (Opus Dei)

Bus service
20 bus routes covering Cerros Suba-Casablanca, Cedro Golf-Alameda, Colina-Gratamira, Mazurén, Alhambra-Batán, Cerros Orientales, Santa Bárbara, Santa Bibiana-Cedritos, Niza-Lagos Córdoba, Calle 80-Pontevedra, Cantón Norte-Chicó, Multicentro, Fontibón-Hayuelos, Ciudad Salitre, Chapinero Alto-Rosales, Arrayanes, Usatama-Quirinal, Cajicá, Chía, Chicó-Navarra. Each route has a driver and route assistant. Pick-up starts at 5:15 a.m. and arrival home around 4:40 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The daily uniform must be worn with the shirt tucked into the pants or the skirt, and the full uniform must be worn for all community events. Hair must be neatly styled and no tattoos or artificial body alterations are allowed; all uniform garments must be clearly labeled with the student's name. In physical education, no accessories are allowed; parents must provide enough uniforms for the week, and any non-approved uniform pieces for the final grade must be approved by the school's board and rector.

Food Options
Breakfast is available to the whole school community and paid at the restaurant; lunch is served at midday with a monthly predefined menu; snacks are offered mid-morning per monthly menu and may be added as an optional monthly service. A School Store is open at breaks for buying food items; preschool snacks (onces) are available as an optional monthly service. A microbiology professional advises on food safety, including staff training in asepsis and handling, supplier visits, and monthly laboratory sampling.

Governance and Ownership
Aspaen Gimnasio IRAGUA is a non-profit entity that runs Aspaen's network of schools promoted by parents. The Governing Board (Consejo Directivo) includes the Rector as president, the administrative and financial director, one representative from Aspaen, the level directors, two parent representatives, two teacher representatives, three student representatives (the student ombudsperson and 11th- and 12th-grade representatives), an alumni representative, and a representative from the productive sector and community. The Rector has autonomy; the Governing Board, the Rector, and the Academic Council guide the institution, with additional collegial bodies such as the Comité Escolar de Convivencia, Consejo de Padres, Consejo Estudiantil, and the Course Committee participating in governance.
Fees
Overview and applicable year
- The published fee schedule below applies to the 2024–2025 academic year and shows the school's one‑off enrollment charge (matrícula), the recurring tuition charge (pensión) and other annual and periodic fees as set out by the school.

Application / admission fee
- There is no separate, published application fee amount. The admissions process includes a family interview and, when applicable, entrance/diagnostic assessments; no separate application charge is listed in the school's published admissions information.

How the charges are structured (billing terms)
- Matrícula (enrollment): one payment charged once per year at registration. The matrícula amount is part of the tariff annual.
- Pensión (tuition): charged in ten equal monthly instalments during the academic year; the amounts shown below are the monthly pension values.
- Parents sign a pagaré and a letter of instruction as part of the registration process to guarantee payment of the year's costs.

Tuition — Pre‑school / Early years (matrícula and monthly pension)
- Baby Care / Toddlers / Beginners / Nursery:
- Matrícula (2024–2025): COP 1,477,702.
- Pensión (monthly, 10 payments) (2024–2025): COP 1,654,086.
- PreKinder:
- Matrícula (2024–2025): COP 2,913,736.
- Pensión (monthly, 10 payments) (2024–2025): COP 2,913,736.
- Kinder:
- Matrícula (2024–2025): COP 2,874,326.
- Pensión (monthly, 10 payments) (2024–2025): COP 2,874,326.

Tuition — Primary and Secondary (matrícula and monthly pension) — selected grades
- Transición (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,880,715; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,880,715.
- 1º (Primero) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,810,971; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,810,971.
- 2º (Segundo) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,810,971; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,810,971.
- 3º (Tercero) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,810,971; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,810,971.
- 4º (Cuarto) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,879,531; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,879,531.
- 5º (Quinto) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,942,769; Pensión (monthly) COP 3,227,847.
- 6º (Sexto) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,942,769; Pensión (monthly) COP 3,227,847.
- 7º (Séptimo) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,794,580; Pensión (monthly) COP 3,079,658.
- 8º (Octavo) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,622,413; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,907,491.
- 9º (Noveno) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,647,873; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,932,951.
- 10º (Décimo) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 2,394,599; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,679,677.
- 11º (Once) (2024–2025): Matrícula COP 1,943,136; Pensión (monthly) COP 2,228,214.

Other annual (one‑off) charges — examples by level (2024–2025)
- Carnet / carnet escolar: COP 19,855 (Prekinder/Kínder and Transition–11 ranges shown separately).
- Seguro estudiantil (student insurance): approximately COP 91,064 (varies slightly by level).
- Agenda escolar (school agenda): approx. COP 55,007 (early years) / COP 55,130 (Transition–11).
- Materiales (workbook/materials): examples — Baby Care/Toddlers/Beginners materials COP 854,749; Nursery materials COP 1,203,188; basic materials for older grades listed as COP 360,000 in the schedule.
- Derechos de grado (graduation fees) and exam charges: 11th‑grade rights and international exam fees are listed individually (examples: derechos de grado 11º COP 411,413; exámenes internacionales 1º–11º approx. COP 191,461).
- Convivencias, actividades y otros cargos por nivel: multiple items listed with specific values (examples range from ~COP 107,241 up to ~COP 429,450 depending on activity and grade).
- These non‑periodic/annual charges are invoiced once, generally at matrícula or when the Council sets the charge.

Periodic (monthly) ancillary charges
- Cafetería (monthly) — examples: Cafeteria Baby Care & Toddlers COP 446,772; Cafeteria Beginners & Nursery COP 496,414; Cafetería Prekínder y Kínder COP 564,782 (values shown as monthly periodic charges).

Boarding / accommodation
- No residential boarding programme or boarding fee schedule is published in the school's fee schedule. The manual's periodic‑charge definitions reference transport and food as the periodic services; no dedicated boarding (alojamiento escolar) fees appear in the published charges table.

Refund and withdrawal policy
- Absence from school for part of a month (temporary or total) does not entitle families to any discount, refund or credit for amounts already due or paid.
- If a student withdraws at any date during the academic year, there is no refund of any amount paid as matrícula.

Billing schedule, penalties and guarantees
- Matrícula is charged once at registration; the remaining annual tariff is collected in ten monthly pension payments.
- Parents are required to sign a pagaré and instruction letter as guarantee for the year's educational costs. The manual sets out the Council's authority to define other charges and payment conditions.

Fee payment options and contact for billing
- The school publishes an online payments channel (PSE / pagos en línea) for payments and lists a Facturación y Cartera contact for billing enquiries. Payment by the school's online payment gateway and bank collection systems is supported; families may use the school's established payment channels and the billing office for alternative arrangements. For billing enquiries call the Facturación y Cartera number listed by the school.

Notes on additional / occasional charges
- The school lists a range of optional or occasional charges (extracurriculars, summer camps, trips, international exchange, additional certificates and testing, IB fees where applicable, anuario, club fees, etc.). These are authorised and charged separately when offered and when families opt in. Specific values for these items are listed individually in the school's published fee schedule.
Academics

Aspaen Gimnasio Iragua teaches Cambridge (Secondary), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum at Aspaen Iragua includes integrated International Programmes with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Aspaen is a Cambridge Associate School and offers subjects taught in a second language using international methodologies, with learning aligned to international standards. The IB Diploma Programme is part of the curriculum, enabling students to pose complex questions, develop a strong personal and cultural identity, and understand and connect with people from different countries. The school emphasizes ongoing curricular internationalization and innovation to meet global needs, supported by EFQM as a framework for quality and continuous improvement. NOVUS and NOVUS A+ provide interdisciplinary and life-skills projects that connect academic topics with affectivity, health, and family involvement. Education in Aspaen also includes faith-based values, leadership development, creativity, and a culture of freedom and respect.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes spaces that enable students to develop and apply aptitudes and virtues in daily life, through integral education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Education is personalized to attend to each student's needs, developing across four dimensions (physical, affective, cognitive, and volitional), with mixed education in preschool and differentiated instruction in the school years to meet development requirements.

Mental Wellbeing
Novus A+ addresses affectivity and health as part of student formation.

Safeguarding
The school has Capellanía (chaplaincy) and a Manual de convivencia (Code of Conduct) that defines student and staff rights and duties and behavioral expectations; safeguarding guidelines include the Lineamientos de la Prelatura sobre la protección de menores y otras personas vulnerables and the Manual de Ambientes Sanos y Protegidos.
Parent Experience

History
Aspaen Iragua was founded in 1968. In 1984–85 it earned the Andrés Bello Diploma of Honor for the highest state exam scores, awarded by the Ministry of Education and ICFES. The Department of Family Collaboration was created in 1985, and in 1996 the school received the Simón Bolívar Award for Educational Merit from the Ministry of Education. In 1998 it became the first Aspaen school to affiliate with the International Baccalaureate and to establish the Aspaen computer network, and in 2004 began implementing the EFQM Quality Model.

Community
Aspaen Iragua is a nonprofit that directs a network of schools and preschools in 10 cities across Colombia, promoted by parents. The community is a family of teachers, students, and parents that maintains the Aspaen identity and lives a mission to serve society. The site includes CORPADE and Alumni sections, reflecting governance and ongoing alumni engagement within the Aspaen network.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Department of Family Collaboration was created in 1985 to promote active family involvement. Aspaen Iragua is part of a parent-promoted network. CORPADE is the national board of Aspaen. There is an Alumni section with Benefits and News and Events, and a data update feature. These elements show a strong framework for family participation in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school's facilities are located in Bogotá, Colombia. The address is Calle 170 # 76-55, Bogotá, Colombia. It sits at the corner of Avenida Boyacá and Calle 170. Aspaen Iragua forms part of a network of Aspaen schools and preschools promoted by parents.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include German and Gastronomy; Yarí clubs for different grade levels (Ancla Kids, Pre-Ancla, Ancla); Figure Skating (novice and advanced) on Wednesdays and Saturdays; Robotics for 5th–7th grades; Stretching; Ballet; Equestrian at Club La Lomita for PK–11; Choral; Art & Design; Piano; Volleyball, Basketball, Fútbol; and Cheerleading at Levels 2 and 3. Most activities run after school on weekdays and Saturdays.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
German is offered after school on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Robotics program is available for girls in grades 5–7 on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art & Design is offered on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Piano is offered on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Arts & Creative
Ballet is offered for PK through 5th grade on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Institucional Choir is offered on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art & Design is offered on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Piano is offered on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cultural & Language
Yarí – Ancla Kids Youth Club takes place on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Yarí – Pre-Ancla Youth Club for 4th to 6th grades meets on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Yarí – Ancla Youth Club for 7th to 11th grades meets on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. German language program is offered after school on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Social & Hobbies
Figure skating: novice group meets Wednesdays 3:00–5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 7:00–9:00 a.m. Figure skating: advanced group meets Wednesdays 3:00–5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00–11:00 a.m. Ballet is offered on Fridays 3:00–5:00 p.m. Equitation takes place on Wednesdays 3:00–5:00 p.m. at Club La Lomita. Coro Institucional meets on Wednesdays 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Capellanía provides spiritual care for all, with an on-site oratory where Mass is celebrated and spaces for personal and communal dialogue. Sacraments such as confessions, first communions, and confirmations are administered, and counseling is available through the school chaplain. Aspaen schools have an agreement with the Prelature of Opus Dei to ensure Christian inspiration, and a priest from Opus Dei serves as chaplain. The dining program offers breakfast and lunch with a monthly predefined menu, snack options, and a school store open at break.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses a bilingual model in two languages to develop students' linguistic abilities and cultural openness. Students deepen their communicative abilities and prepare for international language certifications within a global framework. The bilingual axis is oriented toward preparing for official international tests for measuring the second language, in line with the CEFR. It also promotes a bilingual environment inside and outside the classroom, and promotes the use of instructional resources, cultural activities, and interdisciplinary projects to support second-language interaction and communication.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual model that strengthens students' linguistic skills and cultural openness, preparing them for international certifications and demanding academic environments.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Which Aspaen school/preschool are you interested in? The admissions process begins with identifying the specific Aspaen institution you are considering. This first step directs the next steps in the process. Indicating your chosen campus starts your admissions journey.

Step 2: We will call you to visit the facilities and learn about our educational project. A staff member will contact you to schedule a tour of the campus and explain the educational program. The visit helps you understand the school's facilities and educational approach. This step ensures you receive information directly from the school.

Step 3: There will be a family interview and testing of the applicant (if applicable). The interview involves meeting with the family to discuss the student's fit with Aspaen's educational approach. Tests, if required, are administered to the applicant as part of the evaluation. This step helps determine readiness for admission.

Step 4: Within a maximum of five business days, you will receive a response about the admission process. If the response takes longer for any reason, ongoing communication will be maintained. This timeline begins once all documents are completed. Families can expect to be informed promptly.
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