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Colegio CIEDI

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 484
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 8
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Colombia's Colegio CIEDI is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School serving students aged 3 to 18. It delivers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with IB certifications at all three stages since 2006. Languages of instruction are Spanish, English and French, with a bilingual framework incorporating a third language. Founded in 1977, CIEDI operates a campus on the Van der Hammen Nature Reserve with campuses in Cota and Tenjo, integrating Nature's Classroom and Integrated STEM as pedagogies. The school emphasizes holistic, individualized education and international-mindedness, with the PYP focusing on inquiry-based learning, the MYP on autonomous, real-world connections, and the DP guiding university preparation with a global perspective. The Library/Resource Center supports research with digital databases, APA guidance, and plagiarism-detection tools. After-school programs span Arts, Sports, Technology and Well-being, including music ensembles, ballet, theater, robotics, Minecraft, soccer, yoga and dance. The CAS program and school culture foster compassionate, engaged learners.

Km 3 via Suba Cota, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

The Essentials

Colegio CIEDI has 484 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Kilómetro 3 vía Suba-Cota, Bogotá. The school is located in the Van der Hammen Reserve, with two rural campuses in Cota and Tenjo.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, Middle School, and High School

Type
International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum school, Calendar B, bilingual with a third language, co-educational

Additional learning support
Individualized, holistic education with innovative pedagogies such as Nature's Classroom and Integrated STEM

Country affiliation
Colombia
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Restaurant service is provided by Aldimark since 2008. Aldimark has 26 years of experience in institutional food services and complies with high standards of quality and hygiene. The meal program for Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade includes two snacks (morning and afternoon) and lunch; for high school students, the meals include a morning snack and lunch.

House System
Four Houses, One Family. The school has four houses: Phoenix, Pegasus, Centaur and Kraken. The Houses Project strengthens belonging, teamwork, respect for differences and solidarity among students, families and staff.

Governance and Ownership
ASOCIEDI is the Colegio CIEDI Parent Association. The 2024-2025 ASOCIEDI affiliation outlines membership and benefits, including preferential rates on ASOCIEDI products and services, sale of used books at discounted prices, pre sale of tickets for the Closing Ceremony, and support in sports activities and other family initiatives.
Fees
Application / registration fees
- ASOCIEDI (parent association) affiliation: two payment options are offered—COP 327,000 billed once and included on the registration invoice, or three installments of COP 109,000 charged on the pension (tuition) receipts for July, August and September.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a complete grade-by-grade fee table for the 2026/27 academic year in its publicly available documents. External school-cost listings and local press consistently report Colegio CIEDI's monthly pension (tuition) in the approximate range of COP 3,000,000 to COP 3,300,000 per month (this figure is widely cited as including school meals in market comparisons). These estimates are reported by independent directory and media sources.
- Older and varied public references show wide historical ranges for monthly pensions reported in different years and publications; a specific, current per-grade, per-term official tariff table for 2026/27 (or a definitive 2025/26 school-published breakdown) was not available in the school's published documents at the time of review.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The ASOCIEDI affiliation document indicates charges may appear on the registration invoice or on pension receipts for specified months, demonstrating the school uses separate receipts for matrícula (registration) and monthly pensión (tuition). The ASOCIEDI option shows pension receipts for July, August and September for the 2024–2025 cycle.
- In the Colombian private-school sector it is common for annual tuition to be billed as a matrícula (registration) plus monthly pension payments spread across the academic year; national guidance used by many institutions treats the pension as a monthly charge payable on a defined monthly due date and sets typical administrative rules (for example: 10 monthly pension payments per year, a matrícula equal to about 10% of the annual pension total, and penalties for late payment after the tenth day). These national practices are reflected in public regulatory tables and circulars used across institutions. The school's own, explicit billing calendar, number of instalments accepted for tuition, and late-payment penalty formula were not published in a public per-grade fee schedule for 2026/27.

Boarding / residential fees
- Colegio CIEDI is presented as a day school (bilingual, IB continuum) and there is no indication in the school's public information of boarding or residential facilities and no published boarding fees.

Other costs and periodic fees
- ASOCIEDI affiliation (see above): COP 327,000 once or three payments of COP 109,000.
- External listings reference additional typical school-related costs in the local market (examples reported by other schools and directories): school cafeteria/meal plans, transport (school bus), uniforms, insurance, and extracurricular activity fees. Specific amounts for CIEDI (uniforms, transport, school meals, insurance, exam or graduation rights) are not published in a single public fee schedule for 2026/27; the ASOCIEDI document and other school documents mention that some ancillary charges may be included on matrícula or pension invoices or billed as separate periodic charges.

Refunds and withdrawal / refund information
- No publicly available, detailed refund policy or grade-by-grade refund schedule for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year was found in the school's published documents. The ASOCIEDI affiliation form and the school's general documents do not contain a full refund policy statement in the documents reviewed. Parents should assume the school follows standard contractual terms for registration, matrícula and pension invoices unless the school provides a specific refund schedule in registration paperwork.

Fee payment options and methods
- The school's public admissions and contact pages provide telephone and email contacts for admissions and billing enquiries but do not publish a detailed, grade-by-grade list of accepted payment channels in a current public fee schedule. Typical payment channels used by Colombian private schools include bank transfer/consignment and authorized cash/agency payments; the school's admissions/contact pages include direct contact details for the finance and admissions offices for arranging payments and receipting. The ASOCIEDI affiliation document indicates affiliation amounts are charged on either the matrícula invoice or on the pension receipts, which implies invoice-based billing and receipt posting by the school.

Summary of availability and applicability
- The only item with a clear published amount in the school's publicly posted documents is the ASOCIEDI affiliation fee (COP 327,000 once or three payments of COP 109,000). A comprehensive, official per-grade, per-term tariff schedule for 2026/27 (or a definitive 2025/26 breakdown) was not published in the school documents located during review; independent directories and media report an approximate monthly pension range of COP 3,000,000–3,300,000, typically cited as including meals in marketplace comparisons. For precise, grade-specific tuition, installment schedules, other mandatory periodic charges, formal refund terms and the school's accepted payment channels for the 2026/27 academic year, the school's admissions or finance office issues the formal invoice and contract that govern each enrollment.
Academics

Colegio CIEDI teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is a co-educational, trilingual International Baccalaureate (IB) World School founded in 1977. It offers the IB Continuum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), with IB certifications at all three stages since 2006. The languages of instruction are Spanish, English, and French. The school emphasizes holistic, individualized education and uses Nature's Classroom and Integrated STEM as innovative pedagogies. The PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness; the MYP builds autonomous learning and real-world connections; the DP prepares students for university with a global perspective.

Exam Results
Results of the IB Diploma May 2024: 45 students were candidates for the IB Diploma; 91.1% earned the Diploma in the bilingual category; the Diploma average was 29 points; 47.8% of the subjects offered ranked above the world average, and the school's Diploma attainment rate exceeded the world average by 11%.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities such as Universidad de Los Andes, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad de La Sabana, and Universidad del Rosario, with a notable share pursuing studies abroad.

Gifted and Talented
The school offers a High-Performance Artistic and Athletic Program to support students who pursue elite levels in arts and sports while maintaining academics.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing, Promotion and Human Development (BIPRODEHU) leads socio-emotional wellbeing across the school. The department is staffed by psychologists who promote the socio-emotional development of the learning community, including students, teachers, families, and staff. It implements programs and strategies to support general wellbeing and socio-emotional development. Initiatives are organized for students, teachers, and families, with dedicated staff supporting the work across the community. The school emphasizes a holistic balance between the body, mind, emotions and spirituality as part of wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Spanish, English and French are taught at the school.

Mental Wellbeing
Team members include a Director of Convivencia y Bienestar, a Psychologist for Primary, a Psychologist for 8th–10th grades, and a Coordinator of BIPRODEHU who serves 6th, 7th and 11th grades. They support students' mental health and socio-emotional development across grades and lead wellbeing initiatives school-wide. The team provides counselling and coordinated programs in collaboration with families and teachers.

Safeguarding
The data protection policy has been in effect since December 1, 2018. Personal data of students and families is collected for educational purposes, including health data necessary for first aid and therapeutic processes, and stored securely with access limited to authorized staff. The policy governs how information is used, stored, circulated and how data subjects may access or revoke their data. The school uses the PEI and the Manual de Convivencia to guide behavior and safety, and monitors operations and facilities to maintain safety in the school community.
Parent Experience

History
CIEDI was founded in 1977, and a new campus opened in 1983. The first graduating class arrived in 1991, the same year the Proyecto Bilingüe – Calendario B began. It became an IB Continuum school in 1998, French was introduced as a foreign language in 2008, and a quality certification was achieved in 2009. Cognia Journey began in 2019, Integrated STEM was added in 2020, and Nature's Classroom launched in 2023. By 2030, CIEDI aims to be recognized for its holistic education model that develops socio-emotionally competent individuals who create change and contribute to sustainable futures."

Community
CIEDI continuously pursues the best programs to support student wellbeing. Wellbeing and mental health are recognized openly, with conversations about feelings encouraged as a natural practice and with individualized follow-up as a core value. An integrated set of programs supports socio-emotional development, including Hi5, Paso a Paso, and the BIPRODEHU curriculum, building self-regulation, social awareness, self-awareness, positive communication, determination, and responsible decision-making. Convivencias and outdoor camps are held for all grades at campuses in Cota and Tenjo, and the Consentidos program, supported by Fundación Colectivo Aquí y Ahora, engages students from 5th through 9th grade and their families to promote awareness of risks related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs."
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Founded in 1977, the school is a co-educational, trilingual International Baccalaureate institution. It has a campus on the Van der Hammen Nature Reserve with additional campuses in Cota and Tenjo. It provides holistic and individualized education and employs innovative pedagogies such as Nature's Classroom and Integrated STEM. The languages of instruction are Spanish, English and French.

Academic Facilities
The Library / Resource Center offers in-library consultation, a reprographics center, and a laptop lending program. It provides access to digital databases and training for users, including guidance in APA formatting, help locating reliable sources, and a plagiarism-detection program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities cover Arts, Sports, Technology and Well-being. Arts include Music Introduction, Pre-Orchestra, Orchestra and Rock Band, Ballet, Theater, Ceramics and Jewelry Making. Sports include Soccer, Multisport and Introduction to Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, BMX, Equestrian, Skating, Ping Pong, and Football in English. Technology offerings include Minecraft and Robotics, while Well-being activities feature Latin and Urban Rhythms and Yoga.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Minecraft and Robotics provide after-school opportunities to learn through technology and engineering. Minecraft offers practical design, construction, and basic programming to turn ideas into projects. Robotics provides hands-on design and assembly of robots, helping students understand engineering concepts such as structure, gears, motors and sensors while emphasizing collaboration. These activities foster inquiry, problem solving, and computational thinking as part of the after-school program.

Arts & Creative
Arts options include Initiation musical, Pre‑orchestra, Orchestra and band of rock, and Ballet. Initiation musical introduces piano, ukulele, and drums, with basic notation and small ensembles. Pre‑Orchestra develops instrumental study with piano, strings, percussion, winds, and solfege in ensemble settings. Orquesta y banda de rock and Ballet foster performance skills and artistic expression through ensemble work and choreographic practice.

Cultural & Language
Languages offered are Spanish, English, and French, reflecting a multilingual program. The school operates a bilingual framework with French as a third language. English and French language offerings support effective communication across diverse contexts.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs span arts, sports, technology, and wellbeing. The categories include Ritmos latinos y urbanos, Yoga, Theater, Ceramics, Cooking, and Jewelry. These activities promote physical fitness, creativity, coordination, and social interaction outside regular classes.

Community & Service
CIEDI's CAS program (Creativity, Activity and Service) gives meaning to learning through action by linking wellbeing, physical activity, and community service. It supports holistic development and fosters a sense of social responsibility. The program is strengthened by the Happiness Chair to ground CAS and cultivate compassionate, engaged students.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is promoted in the Diploma program through student leadership roles, including organizing social events, running the student government, and captaining the four school houses. The Diploma program includes opportunities to develop leadership, collaboration, and project-management skills. CAS and community-service activities further support leadership and professional growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing activities include Ritmos latinos y urbanos, Yoga, Theater, Ceramics, Cooking, and Jewelry, which promote cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, concentration, and social skills. These activities foster confidence, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. They integrate physical, emotional, and social development into daily school life.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are Spanish, English, and French. In the Diploma Programme, English A – Language and Literature (HL) and Spanish A – Language and Literature (NS) are offered; English B – Language Acquisition (HL) and French – Language Acquisition NM are also offered.

Bilingual Teaching
CIEDI offers bilingual education with a third language. The languages taught are Spanish, English, and French. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is offered on the IB Continuum with a Calendario B. The school is coeducational and was founded in 1977.
Reputation

Awards
The school is the first in Bogotá, the second in Colombia, and the fourth in Latin America to receive Cognia's STEM certification.

Accreditations
The school was founded in 1977. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum school with a mixed-gender (Mixto) calendar (Calendar B), bilingual with a third language, and a holistic education approach.
Admissions

Admissions
Preschool Admissions Process:
1. Register for the Information Session to learn about our pedagogical proposal. The session introduces families to CIEDI's preschool program and what to expect in the early years. It explains how the school supports holistic development for young learners. The Information Session is the first step in the admissions process.
2. Pay the application form and complete it online. The form payment is required to proceed with the application. Ensure the form is fully completed before moving to the next step. Payment is part of the application workflow.
3. Schedule the student's immersion day and the parents' interview. The immersion day lets the student experience the classroom environment; the parents' interview provides an opportunity for the school to learn about the family context and child needs. Both steps are designed to help the school understand the applicant better.
4. Schedule the feedback on the admissions process. Feedback is scheduled after the immersion and interview to review observations and outline next steps. This feedback informs whether a seat is offered.
5. Reserve the seat. A seat is reserved for successful applicants.

Ages for entry:
The school starts students at age 3 or 4. This age must be reached no later than August of the starting school year. Three-year-olds enter Pre-Kindergarten and four-year-olds enter Kindergarten 4. No English proficiency level is required for these two initial levels. English language requirements may apply for older entrants.

Primary Admissions Process:
1. Register for the Information Session to learn about our pedagogical proposal. The session explains how the primary program supports student development and learning goals.
2. Pay the application form and complete it online. Payment is required to process the application and move to the evaluation stage.
3. Schedule the entrance tests (student) and the parents' interview. The entrance tests assess readiness for the grade level; the parents' interview provides context about the student and family.
4. Schedule the feedback on the admissions process. Feedback summarizes observations from assessments and interviews and outlines next steps.
5. Reserve the seat. A seat is reserved for admitted applicants.

Ages for entry:
Applicants to 1st grade or higher must have a high level of English in writing, reading, and listening comprehension, in line with the standards of the grade to be entered.

High School Admissions Process:
1. Register for the Information Session to learn about our pedagogy and application requirements. The session covers how the school approaches the IB Continuum and admission expectations.
2. Pay the application form and complete it online. The form payment is required to proceed with the application.
3. Schedule the entrance tests (student) and the parents' interview. Tests evaluate readiness for the program; the interview gathers family context.
4. Schedule the feedback on the admissions process. Feedback reviews test results and interviews to determine fit and next steps.
5. Reserve the seat. A seat is reserved for successful applicants.

Ages for entry:
Applications are evaluated individually.

Scholarships
Does the school offer scholarships or similar programs? No. The school's fees correspond to annual or monthly payments for tuition and additional services.
School Events
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