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Colegio Colombo Británico

Colombia, Medellín

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Spanish, English, Portuguese
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colombo Británico Envigado is a nonprofit bilingual school in Envigado, Colombia, serving students from 18 months upward and following the International Baccalaureate framework through the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school operates as a bilingual (Spanish–English) and multicultural community with a Board of Directors and a Parents' Council (PTA). The curriculum is experience-based and student-centered, promoting active learning, thinking development, inclusion, and diversity. English exposure is woven across levels, with some subjects taught in English and others in Spanish. Primaria develops social, cognitive, physical, communicative, and spiritual capacities using technology-enabled classrooms and English as a second language. Bachillerato includes English instruction, with Portuguese offered in grades 10 and 11, and IELTS certification on completion. A Dual Diploma with Advantage School International (ASI) and international immersion programs in Canada and the United Kingdom enrich graduates' opportunities, alongside PRIMED SEL accreditation and university pathways worldwide.

Tv. 29 Sur #32b-97, Zona 2, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

The Essentials

Colegio Colombo Británico has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Colombo Británico Envigado is located in Envigado, Colombia. The address is Transversal 29 Sur Diagonal 32 B-97 Envigado. The campus includes Preescolar (Preschool), Primaria (Primary), and Bachillerato (Upper Secondary). It emphasizes English language instruction and bilingual education.

Stages
Preescolar (Preschool), Primaria (Primary), Bachillerato (Upper Secondary). Bachillerato consists of Basic Secondary (grades 6–9) and the Media (grades 10–11), with English as a language emphasis and Portuguese taught in the upper grades.

Type
The school is a bilingual educational establishment.

Additional learning support
Counseling and wellbeing services are provided, including psychological counseling for students and families, convivencia programs, parent education, vocational guidance, and a sex education project. The Center for Picasso Skills uses psycho-pedagogical experts in classrooms to support social, emotional, and academic development and to promote inclusion.

Country affiliation
Colombia

Bus service
School transport is provided by Vía Terrestre. Contact Andrés Felipe Ruiz at transporteccb@viaterrestre.com or 3004761809. For 2025, the full-time (round trip) rate is COP 475,200 and the half-time (one-way) rate is COP 332,640. The transport contract is signed at enrollment and follows Decree 3694 of 2009 with Vía Terrestre, reflecting the provider's 25 years of experience.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Students must wear the uniform correctly, which identifies the school as a learning community that learns together, educates by example, and teaches values. Uniforms can be renewed or purchased from authorized providers: Uniform Store (ustore.com.co) WhatsApp 301 773 65 19; Tel 604 202 77 26; Soluciones Deportivas (solucionesdeportivas.co) WhatsApp 314 888 42 99; Margarita Vélez, Calle 39 b sur #29-28, WhatsApp 301 389 79 46; Diseñosxclusivox, Transversal 31 Sur #32B–26, WhatsApp 300 653 99 01; Cel 313 730 44 65.

Food Options
Cafeteria and restaurant service is provided by Cres & Catering, offering healthy, balanced meals that meet the nutritional requirements of CBE students. Cres carries the Green Seal: FAVORABLE Sanitary Concept, awarded by the Envigado Health Department, guaranteeing quality in food preparation and storage. Each month, Cres designs a different menu with high nutritional value and portions adjusted to age. Prices for the service are available by downloading the contract; administrator contact is Marcela Valencia Hernández, cafeteriayrestaurantecb@gmail.com, 3104144243. The August 2025 menu is available.

Governance and Ownership
The Colombo Británico Envigado is a non-profit educational corporation, bilingual (Spanish-English) and multicultural, coeducational, for students from 18 months of age, meeting the national educational standards and the international standards of the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
Fees
Application / registration fees
- A payment for the inscription/registration process is required at application time; the institution publishes that applicants must pay an inscription fee but does not publish a single fixed public amount for that fee.

Tuition fees (annual, matricula and monthly pension) — AÑO 2026
- The school sets the tariff annual per grade. For 2026 the authorised increase applied is 9.1%; the annual tariff is collected as a matricula (10% of the annual tariff) plus the remaining 90% payable in ten equal monthly pension instalments.
- Pre‑jardín:
- Annual tariff (2026): COP 17,237,800.
- Matrícula (10% at enrollment): COP 1,723,780.
- Monthly pension (10 instalments): COP 1,551,402 per month.
- Jardín (and Transición and 1ro where the same base applies):
- Annual tariff (2026): COP 13,392,393.
- Matrícula (10%): COP 1,339,239.
- Monthly pension (10 instalments): COP 1,205,315 per month.
- Grados 2º a 10º (per grade, same tariff in 2026):
- Annual tariff (2026): COP 12,355,662.
- Matrícula (10%): COP 1,235,566.
- Monthly pension (10 instalments): COP 1,112,010 per month.
- Grado 11º:
- Annual tariff (2026): COP 11,363,830.
- Matrícula (10%): COP 1,136,383.
- Monthly pension (10 instalments): COP 1,022,745 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Structure: 10% of the annual tariff is charged as matrícula (paid at enrollment); the remaining 90% is charged as pensión in ten equal monthly instalments. Payments are due during the first ten days of each month as established in the school payment platform. The school offers discounts for early payment and for payments made within the first ten days of the month (announced each year). Interest/penalties apply for late payment; interest is charged after 30 days and persistent arrears may lead to legal collection and non‑renewal of contract.

Boarding / residential fees
- Not applicable: the Colegio Colombo Británico operates as a day school; no boarding/residential programme or boarding fees are listed among the school's fee categories. Transport and optional extracurricular services are offered as separate paid services.

Other costs and periodic fees (examples for 2026)
- Transport (optional, contracted with external provider): full service (ida y regreso) COP 480,000; one‑way / medio tiempo COP 336,000 (figures used as the 2026 top‑rate reference; the transport provider and the school indicate this value is subject to IPC and regulatory adjustments). These are charged as an optional periodic service.
- Cafetería / alimentación (2026 sample plans): Lonchera (PJ–2°) COP 197,000; Almuerzo Preescolar COP 302,000; Desayuno 3°–11° COP 238,000; Menú tradicional 1°–2° COP 352,000; Menú tradicional/plancha 3°–11° COP 352,000; Menú premium 3°–11° COP 383,000. These are optional and billed separately by the catering provider.
- Otros cobros periódicos (selected items, 2026 values):
- Salidas pedagógicas y culturales (PJ a 11°): COP 163,520 per activity.
- Convivencia de Transición y 11°: COP 134,400.
- Pruebas psicotécnicas (9°, 10°, 11°): COP 99,680.
- Pre‑ICFES / simulacros (11°): COP 595,000.
- Ceremonias (Primera Comunión 3°; Confirmación 9°): COP ~76,160 each.
- Ceremonia de graduación (11°): COP 228,480.
- Club Deportivo (por semestre): COP 367,360; Club deportivo mensual / robótica / artes expresivas: COP 199,360.
- Proyecto de profundización de bienestar (PJ, J, TR jornada tarde): COP 388,000 (facturado mensualmente donde aplique).
- Programa IB (10° y 11°): IB fees indicated as COP 1,120,000 (valor informado for the program cost lines shown for 2026; IB exam and program charges may be billed on the stated schedule).
- Dual Diploma (8°, 9°, 10°): cost per credit billed in USD — USD 558 per credit (2026 reference).
- Programas de inmersión internacionales: CAD 4,900 (Canadá), GBP 5,000 (Inglaterra), USD 5,250 (Dubái), USD 2,800 (Brasil) — program costs billed in the program's currency.
- Calculadora IB (alquiler 10° y 11°): COP 100,000.
- Póliza de accidentes escolares (when charged): COP 40,000 (2026 reference).
- Constancias / certificados: COP 10,000; duplicado de diploma: COP 100,000.

Refunds and withdrawal (conditions and timing)
- If a family does not use the assigned seat and notifies the school before the start of the school year, the school returns in full the amounts paid for matrícula and any pensions paid in advance; the refund is processed within 30 days after the start of the academic year.
- If a student withdraws after the academic year has started, the family is entitled to a refund of the months paid in advance; the refund is processed within 30 days from the date the withdrawal is reported. These refund rules are established in the school's regulations.

Accepted payment channels and practical payment steps
- Payments are processed primarily through the school's academic/payment platform (Phidias) using the responsible payer account; Phidias is used to pay matrícula and monthly pensions and to consult invoices. Families can access the Phidias payment portal for monthly payments.
- The Manual of Convivencia also records bank payment details used by the school for deposits/transfers: Bancolombia account corriente No. 00624344593 (payments via internet/banking channels are referenced in the school payment instructions). The school is listed in national online payment channels (PSE/Phidias) for electronic collection. Interest for late payment is applied after 30 days.

Notes and practical reminders for parents
- Matricula is charged once per year at enrollment and equals 10% of the annual tariff; the remaining 90% is billed in ten equal monthly instalments.
- Transport, cafeteria, immersion programs and many extracurricular activities are optional and billed separately; some third‑party services are charged in foreign currency where indicated.
- The school publishes the permitted annual increase (9.1% for 2026) and applies it to the previously authorised tariff structure; the 2026 figures above reflect that applied increase and the school's published 2026 cost circular.
Academics

Colegio Colombo Británico teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
Curriculum is experience-based and student-centered, emphasizing active learning, thinking development, inclusion, and diversity. A bilingual program provides English exposure across levels, with Prejardedn to Transicif3n teaching some dimensions in English and others in Spanish. Primaria develops social, cognitive, physical, communicative and spiritual capacities using technology-enabled classrooms and English as a second language. Bachillerato includes English instruction, with Portuguese offered in the 10th and 11th grades, and IELTS certification on completion. The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is offered in 10th and 11th grades, enabling graduates to apply to universities worldwide with potential credit recognition and scholarships. There is also a Dual Diploma with Advantages School International (ASI) and international immersion programs in Canada and the United Kingdom, complemented by PRIMED socio-emotional learning accreditation.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:10 (one teacher for every ten students)

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma graduates may apply to universities worldwide, with credits convalidated and scholarships available.

Gifted and Talented
Development of students' talents and abilities through inclusive education that respects diversity.
Parent Experience

History
CCB is a nonprofit educational corporation that operates as a bilingual (Spanish-English) and multicultural, coeducational school. It serves students from 18 months of age and follows the International Baccalaureate framework, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The governance structure includes a Board of Directors and a Parents' Council (PTA) with parent representation on the Board. This governance setup supports ongoing collaboration with families in shaping the school's educational project.

Community
CCB fosters an active school community with programs like GoBeyond, an experiential education initiative offering outdoor camps across Colombia and annual cultural trips to the United Kingdom and beyond. The Corazón Verde environmental program engages students in sustainability campaigns and leadership, earning recognition for its impact. Greenbeats, the alumni network, helps keep graduates connected and involved in the school community. The school also offers a broad range of sports and arts activities, including dance, theater, music, swimming, basketball, golf, and more.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
CCB has a formal PTA that involves parents in school life. The school's governance framework includes a Parents' Council (Consejo de Padres), with the President or a designated alternate on the Board. The Board also includes representation from parents and from alumni through appropriate channels. Documents and policies describe the PTA's role and how it interacts with the Board and school governance, including committees and essential agreements of the Parents' Council. Annual governance publications (e.g., Informe de Gestión reports) outline the PTA's involvement and related activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Colombo Británico Envigado provides spaces that enhance academic, athletic, and cultural development in safe, healthy, and calm environments with a competent staff. Facilities include football fields with synthetic grass, volleyball courts, an outdoor gym, and a multi-sport court. There are children's play areas, a sandpit, computer rooms, Physics and Robotics laboratory, Chemistry laboratory, Biology laboratory, and Mathematics laboratory. An auditorium, a chapel, a library, a role-play room, and elevators for mobility-impaired users are also provided.

Sports Facilities
Football fields with synthetic grass, volleyball courts, an outdoor gym, and a multi-sport court are available for sports and PE activities.

Academic Facilities
Computer rooms, Physics and Robotics laboratory, Chemistry laboratory, Biology laboratory, Mathematics laboratory, an auditorium, a chapel and a library support academic work and study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include sports, arts and culture, and technology programs. The school offers local, national, and international exchanges in sports, culture, and the arts, along with workshops and programs for diverse topics. The program also provides family support through the CBE community. Activities include sports such as basketball, handball, football, gymnastics, karate, skating, cheerleading, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, and swimming; arts and culture such as guitar interpretation, band, urban dance, painting, sculpture, and theatre; technology such as robotics and video game design; a Scout Group; and a Well-being Enrichment Program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a bilingual (Spanish–English) and multicultural, non-profit educational corporation serving students from 18 months of age, meeting national standards and the international standards of the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

Arts & Creative
The school has a focus on English and delivers a broad English program for core subjects; Arts, Music, and other creative and technical subjects are taught within the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school has National Bilingual School recognition, with English as the second language (53% of the curriculum delivered in English) and Portuguese taught from grade 8; there are 54 bilingual teachers (47% of staff).

Social & Hobbies
The school promotes a community environment with intercultural exchanges and international experiences as part of its cross-border programs.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes a globally minded curriculum and internationalization initiatives, including preparation for international examinations and programs.

Leadership & Professional
The school employs a leadership–driven approach with a rector and a governance structure aligned to its internationalization goals, including plans for the IB Diploma Programme.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school invests in language proficiency and academic tests (IELTS) as a measure of English ability and supports students with a health and well-being framework through its various programs.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is the mother tongue; English is taught as a second language within a bilingual framework; Portuguese is taught as a third language starting in grade eight. English is introduced from pre-kindergarten and reinforced through primary and secondary, with a target of B2 or C1 proficiency by graduation. Cambridge KEY level A2 or higher is targeted in primary, and IELTS B2 or higher for Diploma IB students. In the Diploma IB years, English Language and Literature and English B are taught according to IB guidelines.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual (Spanish-English) with at least half of the academic program delivered in English. Spanish is the mother tongue, and English is taught as a second language within a bilingual context. Portuguese is introduced as a third language starting in grade eight.

Immersion Programs
The school offers full immersion experiences in partner schools abroad for both primary and secondary levels. These immersions deepen language use and intercultural understanding.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Data entry for the family and applicant is completed digitally on the cbe.edu.co website. This information starts the admissions process and is used to verify basic eligibility for the applicant. The data collection applies to all grades and is the first step before any interviews or evaluations. 2. Payment of the application processing fee is required to continue with the admissions process. The payment confirms the family's intent to apply and unlocks access to subsequent steps. 3. Acceptance of the SAGRILAFT legal and financial background analysis is required. The analysis verifies the origin of assets and patrimony to ensure the applicant is not listed on any national or international restricted lists. The school reviews the analysis as part of the eligibility assessment. 4. Submission of family references (if available) is requested to support the application. References may be considered in the admissions decision. 5. After the first stage, families are invited to an interview with the school. The interview report and seat availability inform the Admissions Committee's decision on admission. The school uses three priority groups in this order: siblings of active students, children of alumni and employees, and applicants with references from families of the School. Those not securing a seat are placed on a waiting list and offered a seat when available. 6. Proceso de admisión a grados Jardín a Noveno (three-day pasantía). Applicants for Jardín to Undécimo complete a three-day internship with diagnostic tests in Spanish, English and mathematics, plus interviews with teachers and the grade advisory council. Based on the results and the report, the Rector decides whether admission is granted, granted with conditions, or not advisable for the applicant. 7. Proceso de admisión a grados Décimo y Undécimo. Generally, the School does not admit new students to these grades, but admission may be considered under certain circumstances: exchange students with sufficient English; students who have withdrawn and have a reserved seat for academic or humanitarian reasons; students from other IB schools whose program matches the School's offering. Any admission process is subject to the procedures in the current Coexistence Manual, Chapter II. 8. Proceso de admisión al Dual Diploma. The Dual Diploma program, offered in partnership with Advantages School International, is voluntary and additional to the regular program. It targets families with enrolled students whose life project is to live, reside or study in the United States. To access this program, applicants must: (1) submit formal application when the School makes the official call in the second half of Grade 8; (2) learn the program requirements through information meetings and publications; (3) pay the program registration fees as defined by the School according to the rates set by Advantages School International. Dual Diploma withdrawal is possible only 15 days before the start of the academic year and before invoicing the semester's credit; the family must notify the Rector in writing. 9. Proceso de admisión al Programa de Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional. The School aims for all enrolled students in Grades 10 and 11 to be IB Diploma Programme candidates. The School will subsidize at least 70% of the extra costs associated with this candidacy, with families paying 30% themselves. Generally, all students are candidates, but exceptions include students with prior accommodations that prevent program objectives, students with exceptional talent (sports or arts) requiring timetable or workload adjustments, and any other financial situations needing to be resolved before enrollment. If a family chooses participation despite prior commitments, they must inform the Rector in writing at least 30 days before ordinary enrollments, confirming acceptance of the program's academic responsibilities. The IB Diploma Programme withdrawal is effective immediately when the student withdraws for reasons stated in the Manual of Coexistence. | Parágrafo 5. Desvinculación del Programa de Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional. 9. Causales de no admisión include lack of seats, late submission, falsified documents, conflicts of interest, negative SARLAFT analysis, or undisclosed information about family structure or special educational needs.

Scholarships
IB Diploma Programme subsidy: The School subsidizes at least 70% of the extra costs associated with IB Diploma candidacy for Grades 10 and 11, with families paying the remaining 30%.

Waitlist
If a seat is not available, the applicant will be kept on a waiting list and will be offered a seat when one becomes available.
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