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Colegio San Viator

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1963
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colombia's Colegio San Viator in Bogotá is a co-educational, bilingual IB World School serving ages 4 to 18 with a full IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. English and French are taught from the primary years, preparing students for global citizenship. The school follows a constructivist approach integrated with the IB framework, prioritizing inquiry, collaboration, research, and communication. The campus spans 116,000 square meters of green space and blends science, sports, arts, and culture for experiential learning. Students have access to specialized laboratories, a MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and dedicated spaces for visual, performing, and musical arts. UNESCO program engagements and summer activities enrich the curriculum, while the Viatorian tradition underpins school life with respect, dialogue and solidarity. EFQM supports continuous improvement, and the school is recognized as a Great Place to Study. The program aims to develop leadership, critical thinking, and holistic well-being across disciplines.

Auto. Norte #209-51 I, Suba, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

The Essentials

Colegio San Viator has instruction in English, French.

Location
The school is located at Autopista Norte 209-51, Bogotá, Colombia. The campus is on Autopista Norte in Bogotá. The school can be reached at +57 317 432 4990 or by email at secretaria@sanviator.edu.co.

Stages
The school offers three IB programs along a continuum from the first years of education to the Diploma Programme. Tenth- and eleventh-grade students receive a well-balanced, comprehensive education with professional emphases in Engineering, Administration and Economics, Health Sciences, and Humanities.

Type
co-educational, bilingual, IB school.

Country affiliation
Colombia

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires the official daily uniform and the PE uniform. Outerwear is limited to the jacket and/or the school-issued hoodie. The daily uniform and the PE uniform must be worn properly, kept in good condition, and clearly labeled; unauthorized clothing or personal items are not allowed. Hair accessories must be blue-dark or white; makeup is not allowed; piercing and earrings for male students are not permitted; no extravagant jewelry or alterations to the official uniform.

Food Options
A weekly, balanced menu is provided, designed by professionals. The menu includes options for dietary needs, such as vegetarian diets and allergy restrictions.

House System
The school has a house system with four houses: Querbes (Blue), Crilly (Red), Cusack (White), and Stafford (Green). Students wear the House shirt as part of house identity.
Academics

Colegio San Viator teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is an IB World School offering all three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The constructivist educational model is integrated with the IB framework, with English and French taught from primary. The school features laboratories, MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and spaces for the visual, performing, and musical arts. The campus spans 116,000 square meters and blends science, sports, arts, and culture. The approach is experiential, holistic, and deeply Viatorian. The EFQM model supports continuous improvement and the school is recognized as a Great Place to Study.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a comprehensive education grounded in Catholic values and the IB framework, focused on the integral formation of students. Fraternity, service, critical thinking, and leadership are emphasized as core Viatorian ideals. An on-site orientation and psychology team supports students' social and emotional development through individual and group guidance. The school also operates a School Coexistence Committee to promote a respectful, collaborative learning environment and to address student conduct and wellbeing. In 2024 the school earned Great Place to Study recognition for its focus on student wellbeing and holistic development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Orientation and Psychology Department provides guidance and strategies for students, coordinating reasonable accommodations. Students may request orientation support from the department for group or individual sessions, with services delivered during school hours. The arrangements emphasize educational support and not therapeutic intervention. The department works with families and staff to ensure appropriate supports are in place as needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Inglés B is offered within the IB Diploma Program as a language course. English-language instruction is integrated into the IB curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Great Place to Study recognition in 2024 demonstrates the school's commitment to student wellbeing. The admissions materials highlight well-being and holistic development as core priorities. The school provides an on-site psychology presence through the orientation team and counseling services to support students' mental health and social development.

Safeguarding
Orientation and psychology professionals provide safeguarding-support for students through the school's orientation services. The Colegio operates a School Coexistence Committee that oversees convivencia and the school climate. The orientation and psychology team coordinates with staff to support students, families, and educators in addressing conduct issues and wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Colegio San Viator opened its doors in Bogotá in February 1963 to students in the first year of middle school. A grade level was added each year. On December 4, 1968 the first group of Viatorians were awarded their baccalaureate diplomas. In the early 1980s the Primary section welcomed its first students; at the turn of the century the first Viatorian girls joined the community, and soon the pre-school session began. Today, San Viator runs a fully bilingual program in Academic Calendar B.

Community
San Viator emphasizes Viatorian values of identity, fraternity, and transcendence to guide students' personal and spiritual growth. The school engages in environmental responsibility through its Environmental Management System, including a water purification facility, a wastewater treatment plant, and a solid waste collection center. The Scholarship Program is administered by a three-member committee and has provided financial assistance to up to 15% of students since its establishment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
State-of-the-art facilities on a large, lush green campus. The campus spans 116,000 square meters of green areas, providing ideal spaces for science, sports, arts, and culture to converge. Digital platforms, specialized laboratories, MakerLab, and spaces for visual, performing, and musical arts support learning. English and French are integrated from primary school to foster global citizenship. The school is an IB World School offering all three IB programmes: PYP, MYP, and DP.

Sports Facilities
Sports are an integral part of the educational approach, supporting character development, perseverance, teamwork, and healthy competition. The large, green campus provides ample space for physical activity and outdoor learning. Facilities on site support a range of athletic activities within a safe and vibrant community. This emphasis on sport complements academics within a holistic education model.

Academic Facilities
IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. Our constructivist educational model is integrated with the IB framework, providing a rigorous, flexible, global education that develops critical thinking, research, communication, and leadership skills. Our facilities include specialized laboratories, MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and spaces for visual, performing, and musical arts. This combination supports science, technology, arts, and culture as core elements of learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Our community is close, supportive, and participative. We promote convivencia based on respect, dialogue, and empathy, with parents, students, teachers, and staff working together toward a common purpose. Active participation in projects, celebrations, democratic spaces, and solidarity actions strengthens bonds and the Viatorian sense of belonging. UNESCO program engagements and summer activities are part of student life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an IB World School, offering all three International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). This constructivist approach is integrated with the IB framework, enabling a rigorous, flexible, and global education. It develops critical thinking, research, communication, and leadership.

Arts & Creative
The school has laboratories, MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and spaces for visual, performing, and musical arts. These facilities foster technical knowledge, aesthetic sensibility, creativity, and innovation.

Cultural & Language
English and French are integrated from primary, opening doors to global citizenship and intercultural understanding. The school promotes a multicultural education and intercultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Active participation in projects, celebrations, democratic spaces, and solidarity actions strengthens bonds and the Viatorian sense of belonging.

Community & Service
The school fosters a close, supportive, and participative educational community where parents, students, teachers, and staff work together. Active participation in solidarity actions and charitable initiatives is emphasized.

Leadership & Professional
The school develops leadership through the IB framework, with emphasis on critical thinking, research, and communication. This preparation supports students' future leadership and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is promoted as a key tool for character development, perseverance, teamwork, and healthy competition. The school encourages an active and healthy lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English and French. English and French are integrated from primary grades. The IB framework (PYP, MYP, and DP) supports language learning in an international context.

Bilingual Teaching
English and French are integrated into the curriculum from primary school. This bilingual approach opens doors to global citizenship and intercultural understanding. The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Buy your Admissions Form. The first step to get to know better. The Admissions Form initiates the admissions process for prospective families. 2. Interview and Admission Assessment. Once all documents have been reviewed, the admissions department, along with the psychology department and the office of the Academic Director, will arrange an interview and assessment session. This initial encounter provides a glimpse into what will eventually become your home away from home. 3. Admission Committee. We evaluate the results of the interview and the entrance exam to provide a response as quickly as possible. 4. Enrollment. The final step of the process is signing the enrolment documents and joining the school community.

Scholarships
Programa de Becas: The Clerics of Saint Viator religious community established a Scholarships Program to help families access a quality education. At the start of the school year, the Scholarships Committee provides information on the conditions, requirements, and the process to apply for the Program's aid, which is represented as discounts on tuition or the cafeteria for the following school year. To participate in the Program, girls and boys must maintain excellent academic performance and social behavior, and with their families they must demonstrate compliance with the norms and the institutional values. The benefit is granted for one year, but can be lost at any time for non-compliance with any of the Program's conditions. The school has led and financed a scholarship aid program since its founding, reaching coverage of 15% of the student body."
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