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Colegio Colombo Galés

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Colombo Gales is a private, bilingual IB World School located in the north of Bogota, Colombia, near Guaymaral Airport. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and the Diploma Programme. Instruction is bilingual in Spanish and English, with intensive French also available. The school is accredited by Cambridge International, a member of UNCOLI, AACBI, and holds ISO 9001 certification. Internationally certified teachers deliver ICT-integrated instruction. The campus offers a cafeteria, library, science laboratories, school bus service, robotics programs, and after-school activities. The school follows Calendar B (August to July).

Avenida Guaymaral Costado Sur, Aeropuerto, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

The Essentials

Colegio Colombo Galés has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Colegio Colombo Gales is located on Avenida Guaymaral in the north of Bogota, on the south side of Guaymaral Airport. The admissions office is at Calle 125 No. 19-89, Office 202.

Stages
The school offers Preschool, PYP (Early Childhood to Grade 5), PAI/MYP (Grades 6-10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). It follows Calendar B with the academic year running August to July.

Type
Colegio Colombo Gales is a private, bilingual, co-educational day school. It is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum.

Bus service
School bus routes (rutas escolares) are available for students.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
An on-site cafeteria provides meals for students, with published weekly menus available.

Governance and Ownership
Colegio Colombo Gales is a private institution. It is ISO 9001 certified and a member of UNCOLI (the Colombian Independent Schools Association).
Academics

Colegio Colombo Galés teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from early childhood through Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 6-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. Cambridge International examinations are also offered. Teachers are internationally certified in digital competencies and ICT instruction.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
The school has psychology and nursing departments available to support student wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Colegio Colombo Gales is a private bilingual IB World School in northern Bogota. The school has developed into a full IB continuum school with Cambridge International examination partnerships.

Community
The school aims to develop international citizens and emphasizes education for happiness and success. Community engagement includes after-school programs and campus events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes a library (Biblioteca CCG) with digital resources, science laboratories, a cafeteria, and classroom spaces across all divisions. Virtual tour options are available for prospective families.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories support practical learning. The library (Biblioteca CCG) provides physical and digital resources. Classrooms are equipped with ICT tools for technology-integrated instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Robotics equipment and spaces support the school's robotics program. After-school class facilities are available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
A robotics program provides hands-on STEM learning beyond the regular curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Intensive French is offered alongside the bilingual Spanish-English program. The school is a member of the Francophone Schools network.

Social & Hobbies
After-school classes are available across a range of interests.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the core languages of instruction. Intensive French is also offered as a third language. The school is part of the Francophone Schools network.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates as a bilingual institution with instruction delivered in both Spanish and English across all grade levels. It is accredited by AACBI for bilingual education.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School - Authorized to deliver the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Cambridge International - Partner for Cambridge examinations.
UNCOLI - Member of the Colombian Independent Schools Association.
AACBI - Accredited for bilingual education.
ISO 9001 - Quality management certification.
GPTS LATAM (Great Place to Study) - Recognition as a quality educational institution in Latin America.
Colegio Francofono - Member of the Francophone Schools network.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollments are currently open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Families can contact the admissions office at Calle 125 No. 19-89, Office 202, or by phone at 317-657-8908.

2. Virtual tours of the campus are available for prospective families who cannot visit in person.

3. The school follows Calendar B, with the academic year running from August to July.
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