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Colegio Bolívar

Colombia, Cali

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1250
Type Co-educational
Opened 1947
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, Mandarin
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Bolívar is a Cali-based school offering a bilingual program from preprimary through high school. The Preprimary curriculum follows the Ontario framework with a play-based, bilingual approach that develops inquiry, communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Grades 2–5 use a Deeper Learning model, emphasizing reading and writing alongside science, math and technology, with English instruction and integrated arts, music, dance and physical education. Middle School provides bilingual program that prepares students for Colombian Bachillerato and U.S. High School Diploma, with class sizes up to 22 and electives like art, robotics, video production, Model UN, AI and video game design. High School offers a double diploma, AP courses, AP Capstone and Senior Project, and college guidance for SAT/ACT/TOEFL/ICFES. 14-hectare campus includes science and technology centers, Fine Arts and Science Center, library, a sports complex and outdoors. Core values include Respect, Integrity and Social Commitment, guiding graduates to universities worldwide and beyond.

www.colegiobolivar.edu.co

Cl. 5 #122-21, Barrio Pance, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

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The Essentials

Colegio Bolívar has 1,250 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Calle 5 No. 122-21, Vía Pance, Cali, Colombia (14-hectare campus at the foothills of the Farallones de Cali).

Stages
Early Childhood Center; Preprimary; Primary; Middle School; High School.

Additional learning support
A robust learning support program that nurtures students' skills from the earliest years.

Country affiliation
Colombia; affiliated with Colombia's Ministry of National Education and Cognia (AdvancED).
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Registration fee

- A registration (application) fee is required as part of the admissions process and must be paid to complete the application.

Tuition structure and how fees are billed

- The annual cost is split into two principal components: Matrícula (one annual registration/enrolment payment) and Pensión (school tuition). Pensión is billed in installments; the school treats pensión as the recurring monthly tuition charge.

- The standard payment arrangement is:
- Matrícula: a single annual payment.
- Pensión: 11 monthly payments covering the academic year (typically August through June). Pensión represents 90% of the annual tariff used to calculate the year's tuition charge. Payments are due monthly and are scheduled in the school's contract. Payment of the annual costs is made in instalments and the pension is normally collected in 11 monthly payments.

- Monthly payments are due before the first fifteen (15) days of each month.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)

- Specific numeric tuition amounts by year group (for the 2026/27 academic year; or, if unavailable, 2025/26) are not published in the publicly accessible materials I could open. The school publishes the fee categories and billing structure but the detailed schedule of numerical rates (per grade / per term) is maintained in the school's educational-costs/payments system. The school's online services area lists where educational-costs documents and payment portals are available to families.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing components and timing:
- Annual matrícula: one-time payment at enrolment as specified in the enrollment/registration contract.
- Pensión: 11 monthly instalments (August–June), due within the first 15 days of each month. Pensión covers the student's participation in educational services and includes books and textbooks in the pension calculation.

- The contract of enrollment sets out the payment modalities and any penalties or rules that apply to late payment; the school's administrative systems and the enrollment contract govern the formal payment terms.

Boarding fees

- Colegio Bolívar operates as a daytime bilingual day school; boarding services are not part of the standard offering. Therefore, boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and recurring extras

- Books and textbooks are included within the pension calculation (they are contemplated within the pension cost).

- Additional costs that are charged separately from the defined “cost of studies” include:
- Transport (school bus service) - normally a separate service cost.
- Technology fees, extracurricular activities, seminars, lunch/cafeteria services, and other voluntary services. These items do not form part of the core “cost of studies” definition used in the school's Fondo Educativo rules.

- Uniform policy: daily uniform is not mandatory for general use, except the physical-education (PE) uniform which is compulsory for PE classes. PE uniform items are required and therefore a cost parents should plan for.

Refund and withdrawal / Fondo ASOBOLÍVAR rules

- For families who contribute to the school's Fondo Educativo ASOBOLÍVAR and who withdraw a student before the end of the school year, the Fondo provides a proportional reimbursement of the contribution corresponding to the remaining portion of the academic year. In exceptional cases the Fondo's committee reviews individual family circumstances and may act accordingly.

- The Fondo ASOBOLÍVAR regulation states that, where benefits have been caused in favor of a student who leaves, ASOBOLÍVAR has the right to pay for that student's studies in another institution up to the value corresponding to matrícula, pensión, transport and technology at the receiving institution, without exceeding the annual cost defined by the Fondo. (This is a specific Fondo governance rule rather than a standard cash refund of tuition.)

Payment methods and channels

- The school uses online services and payment platforms for billing and administrative processes. The Online Services area references the school's payment/management portals and tools such as PayGo and the school's internal payment gateway. Parents normally make payments through the school's designated online/payment channels or banks listed in the school's payment agreements.

- The admissions information and online-services links provide contact points (email and WhatsApp) for payment and admissions queries; billed items are normally settled through the school's payment mechanisms specified in the enrollment contract and family account portals.

Summary of availability of exact numeric rates

- The school publishes the fee categories, billing cadence (matrícula once annually; pensión as 11 monthly payments), what is and is not included (books; transport/technology/extras separate), refund-style rules under the Fondo ASOBOLÍVAR, and the fact that the school is a daytime (non-boarding) institution. However, specific numeric tuition and registration amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (and detailed per-grade, per-term figures) were not available in the publicly accessible pages and PDFs I could retrieve; the detailed numeric fee schedule is provided via the school's protected payment/online-services system for families.
Academics

Colegio Bolívar teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Preprimary uses the Ontario Program with a play-based, bilingual curriculum that develops 21st-century skills such as inquiry, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, character, and critical thinking. The Preprimary curriculum integrates math, science, art, physical education, and values, supported by two teachers per classroom and spaces like the library, gym, and Atelier. Primary offers a bilingual, Deeper Learning-guided program for Grades 2–5, focusing on reading, writing, critical thinking, and knowledge in science, math, and technology. The Primary curriculum features Math based on the San Francisco model and the Ontario Curriculum; Science taught through real-life phenomena and STEM challenges; advanced bilingual development with instruction primarily in English; and Integration of Art, Music, Dance, Physical Education, and Technology. Middle School provides a bilingual, international program preparing students for the Colombian Bachillerato and the U.S. High School Diploma, with class sizes capped at 22 and electives such as art, robotics, video production, Model UN, AI, and video game design. High School offers a double diploma and a robust college-preparation program, including AP courses across multiple subjects, AP Capstone, Senior Project, college guidance for SAT/ACT/TOEFL/ICFES, and placement support; graduates have gained admission to top universities worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are capped at 22 students in Primary and Middle School; Preprimary classrooms typically have 18–20 students, with two teachers per classroom.

Higher Education Progression
High School offers a double diploma and a robust college-preparation program, including AP courses across multiple subjects, AP Capstone Diploma, Senior Project, college guidance for SAT, ACT, ICFES, and TOEFL, and scholarships. Starting in Grade 9, university guidance helps with admissions in Colombia and abroad. AP is offered in English, Spanish, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computing, and art, with a Senior Project and honors recognition. 57% of graduates have been admitted to top universities worldwide, including 26% in the United States and Canada, 31% in Europe/Asia/Latin America, and 43% in Colombia.

Gifted and Talented
Learning Support Services include one NES teacher, six Learning Support teachers, and one Enrichment teacher (shared with Preprimary). Enrichment supports advanced learners within the Learning Support framework, alongside specialized counselors for social-emotional development.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school offers a daytime, bilingual, bicultural, and binational program for families seeking this educational approach. It educates approximately 1,250 students in pre-college education, from Kinder 4 through 12th grade, in English and Spanish, and is designed to be comparable with leading schools in Colombia, the United States, and other global communities. The program prepares students to continue their university education and to develop as individuals. The admissions process consists of five steps: Step 1 – About us: Download the brochure. Step 2 – Contact us: Complete the form. Step 4 – Payment of the registration fee. Step 5 – Evaluation of the application by the Admissions Committee. Address: Calle 5 No. 122-21 Vía Pance, Cali, Colombia.

Scholarships
The ASOBOLÍVAR Educational Fund is a solidarity commitment to the future of Colegio Bolívar's students. It currently has two main components: The Temporary Economic Assistance Program (AET) provides partial scholarships to families facing temporary economic difficulties. This aid is granted for one school year and is awarded to a single student per family, prioritizing the eldest child. After review, the amount assigned can range from 15% to 50% of the annual tuition; for Grade 12, the benefit can extend for an additional year if resources exist and the student performs well (top 25% of the grade). Death of a parent coverage: Life insurance included with the Fund's services covers both parents with a single premium and operates on a first-loss basis, aiming to cover educational costs up to grade 12 for students whose father or mother dies. Additionally, there are benefits including serious illness assistance of COP 20,000,000 and funeral assistance of COP 8,000,000. Impact of the Fund: It has 30 years of existence, with 59 students having completed their education thanks to the Fund, and financial returns are allocated to annual aid.
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