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GCB Bilingüe Internacional

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

GCB Bilingüe Internacional is a bilingual international academy for students aged 3 to 18. Cambridge International is implemented across the school from Primary through Bachillerato, with Fifth and Eighth graders taking Check Point exams and Ninth graders taking the IGCSE. Since 2021, GCB has been an IB World School, allowing graduates to earn two diplomas: the GCB secondary diploma and the IB Diploma for university entry. The campus centers on the Isaac Newton Cultural Centre, which houses Preschool, Primary, and Bachillerato libraries, plus workrooms and a Cinemateca; a terrace and central garden provide outdoor spaces for informal gatherings and experiential learning. Facilities include a bicycle track, gym, a sports Coliseum opened in 2018, and a healthy park. The school runs a broad after-school program with sports, arts, and academic enrichment, including robotics, choir, ballet, and a Talent Show. Immersion programs in England, Canada, and the United States broaden cultural understanding. Cambridge accreditation has guided the curriculum since 2011, and since 2021 graduates receive two diplomas.

Guaymaral Airport, Costado Sur Occidental, Bogotá, Colombia

The Essentials

GCB Bilingüe Internacional has instruction in English.

Location
Costado Sur – Occidental Aeropuerto Guaymaral, Bogotá, Colombia. The campus is located in Bogotá, near Guaymaral Airport. It is accessible by the school's own bus fleet and contracted transport providers.

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Middle School; High School

Type
GCB - Bilingüe Internacional; bilingual international academy. The school offers Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate programs.

Bus service
The school has its own fleet of buses and contracts with transport companies to ensure city-wide coverage. Bus monitors are hired directly by the school and receive ongoing training in transportation, first aid, family engagement, and road safety.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Balanced meals are provided and monitored by nutritionists and professional chefs to meet students' diverse needs and preferences. The food and beverage preparation emphasizes freshness and natural ingredients, from preparation to service, in a modern and harmonious dining environment.
Fees
Summary
- No public fee amounts for application, tuition, boarding, uniforms, refunds, or payment methods for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) are published on the school's publicly accessible admissions and main information pages.

Application fees
- No application fee amount is published. The admissions materials invite prospective families to start the admissions process and provide contact numbers, but they do not list a numeric application fee.

Tuition fees by school year / term
- No tuition or term-by-term fee schedule is published for any year group (pre‑school, primary, middle, or high school). There are no publicly posted per-term or per‑year amounts for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No billing schedule, invoice cadence (monthly/termly/annual), payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or contractual payment terms are published on the public admissions or information pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding or residential provision is not listed among the school's services (the school lists transport, nutrition, library and nurse among services). There are no boarding fees published because boarding is not presented as a service.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, meals, extracurriculars, materials)
- The school lists services such as transport and nutrition, which commonly incur additional charges, but no specific fees for transport, school meals, uniforms, books, supply lists, extracurricular activities, exam fees (IB/Cambridge), or other periodic charges are published.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund, cancellation, or withdrawal policy (for application, enrollment, or tuition payments) is available on the admissions or main information pages.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)
- No published list of accepted payment methods or billing channels is available on the school's public pages. Contact telephone numbers for admissions are published, but payment methods are not listed.

Brief summary of findings and limitations
- The school's public pages provide general admissions information, program descriptions and contact details but do not publish a fee schedule or financial policy for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The absence of numeric fee figures, billing terms, refund rules, boarding tariffs or payment-method details on those pages means specific fee amounts and formal payment/refund terms are not available from the school's public materials.
Academics

GCB Bilingüe Internacional teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International is implemented across the entire school, from primary to the final grades of secondary. Fifth and eighth grade students sit the Cambridge Check Point exams and ninth grade students sit the IGCSE exams. Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international secondary diploma for 14 to 16-year-olds and is recognised by higher-ranked universities and companies worldwide. The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme aims to develop internationally minded people. Since 2021, GCB has been an IB World School, enabling students to graduate with two diplomas: the secondary school diploma issued by GCB and the IB Diploma conferred by the International Baccalaureate, which allows entry to universities in Colombia and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge International provides an excellent foundation for secondary and higher education. The IB Diploma enables entry to universities in Colombia and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes values-based education as a foundation for positive social integration and high-demand academic processes, supporting students' personal and academic growth within a values-driven environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers a comprehensive education across preschool to high school levels; specific SEN provisions are not described here.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is integrated into the curriculum from early childhood, with a bilingual international program that began with early English language exposure.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional well-being is a stated priority, with a focus on nurturing emotional health as students develop academically and personally.

Safeguarding
Policies and practices for safeguarding and child protection are in place as part of the school's governance and values-based education.
Parent Experience

History
In 1984, Miss Sandra Melo started an early childhood education project that incorporated a new style of academic curriculum which allowed children aged 18 months to 4 years to learn English at levels above the then-established Colombian standards. This led to the grand opening of Gimnasio Colombo Británico (GCB) in 1994. Following a 60-year family tradition, the founders celebrated the graduation of the first seniors from GCB in 2001. Since then, GCB has delivered excellent results in the official state exam (ICFES) and has been ranked among the top 10 schools in Colombia, achieving the top rank in 2011 and 2014.

Community
Immersion and international programs create a globally oriented school community. Immersion programs include midyear summer camps in England, Canada, and the United States for grades 7–9 and the November immersion program for grades 4–6. Since 2011, Cambridge International has been part of GCB, with Cambridge Check Point exams in fifth and eighth grade and IGCSE exams in ninth grade; Cambridge IGCSE is recognized by top universities and companies worldwide. Since 2018, GCB has pursued IB World School status (as of 2021), enabling students to graduate with both the GCB diploma and the IB Diploma.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The GCB Bilingüe Internacional campus features spaces designed to support student learning across ages. It comprises the Isaac Newton Cultural Centre with Preschool, Primary, and Bachillerato libraries, plus workrooms, a Cinemateca, and a terrace with a central garden. These spaces support independent study, collaborative projects, and cultural exploration. The central garden provides outdoor space for informal gatherings, performances, and experiential learning.

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include a bicycle track, ping-pong tables, a gym, a healthy park, and a sports Coliseum opened in 2018. The school runs sports programs for both girls and boys in football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis.

Academic Facilities
The Isaac Newton Cultural Centre houses Preschool, Primary, and Bachillerato libraries with modern study spaces; work rooms provide environments for concentration and collaboration; a Cinemateca supports film as an educational tool; and the terrace and central garden offer outdoor spaces for informal gatherings and reflection. The Bachillerato Library features modern resources and bibliographic guidance for IB and Cambridge (CIE) students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The GCB offers a broad after-school program with sports, arts, and academic enrichment. Sports include tennis, football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, skating, taekwondo, and equestrian. Non-sport activities include robotics, mini chef, choir, string orchestra, ballet, and aerial dance. Gymnastics, tennis, taekwondo, ultimate, basketball, football, and volleyball are also offered as activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge International programs are implemented across the school from the early years through secondary education. Since 2011, GCB has been Cambridge-accredited, and Cambridge International standards guide the curriculum throughout the school. Fifth and eighth grade students sit Cambridge Check Point exams, and ninth grade students sit Cambridge IGCSE exams. Since 2018, GCB has pursued the pathway to becoming an IB World School, and as of 2021 students graduate with two diplomas: the GCB secondary diploma and the IB Diploma.

Arts & Creative
Art is a fundamental part of the integral development at GCB. The arts encompass dance, drama, music, painting, sculpture, and literature, and studying the arts promotes ethics and sensitivity. Music increases concentration; drawing develops creativity; drama enhances collaborative work; and dance reinforces identity and cultural richness. The Talent Show offers a yearly platform for Preschool, Primary, and Secondary students to present music, dance, and drama.

Cultural & Language
Immersion Programs broaden cultural understanding; GCB participates in academic and cultural immersion programs in England, Canada, and the United States through midyear summer camps for grades 7–9 and a November immersion program for grades 4–6. Cambridge International has been implemented since 2011, covering the entire school process with a student-centered philosophy that develops confidence, responsibility, reflection, innovation, and engagement. Fifth and eighth grade students sit Cambridge Check Point exams, and ninth grade students sit the Cambridge IGCSE; the Cambridge IGCSE is recognized by universities worldwide. Since 2018, GCB has embarked on the path toward becoming an IB World School, and as of 2021 graduates can receive two diplomas: the GCB secondary diploma and the IB Diploma.

Social & Hobbies
Extra-curricular Activities provide a full range of options to develop sports, arts, and intellectual abilities. A wide range of sports includes tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, skating, tae-kwon-do, and horseback riding. Artistic options include robotics, mini-chef, choir, a string instrument orchestra, ballet, and aerial dancing, among others.

Community & Service
GCB promotes solidarity, social and environmental awareness. It supports artistic and sporting disciplines. Guided by our values, we prepare students to be responsible and engaged citizens who contribute to society.

Leadership & Professional
Two political activities are part of leadership development: the School Government, organized by representatives from the educational community, and the Model United Nations (MUN). These activities have been developed since 2004, and in 2019 GCB was invited to participate in Harvard University's MUN. Since 2003, GCB has belonged to the Mejores Bachilleres de la Universidad Nacional program, which awards three annual scholarships to outstanding students and provides preferential university access to institutions such as Universidad del Rosario, Universidad de La Sabana, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Sexual Education Program provides classes with tools that help clarify the concerns of our students through recognition, self-assessment and self-care to promote maturity in personal decision making. Anticipate is to Prevent focuses on health risks and the consumption of psychoactive, licit and illicit substances, developing self-esteem and self-care to foster a critical and preventive attitude toward tobacco, alcohol and the alike. These programs address sexual health and prevention of risky behaviors.
Languages

Immersion Programs
GCB participates in academic and cultural immersion programs in England, Canada, and the United States, offering midyear summer camps for students in grades 7 through 9 and a November immersion program for students in grades 4 through 6. Cambridge International has been part of GCB since 2011, covering the entire school process from primary through secondary. Fifth and eighth grade students sit the Cambridge Check Point exams and ninth grade students sit the IGCSE exams; Cambridge IGCSE is widely recognized by universities and companies worldwide. GCB has pursued the International Baccalaureate pathway since 2018 and, as of 2021, operates as an IB World School, enabling graduates to earn two diplomas: the GCB secondary diploma and the IB Diploma.
Reputation

Awards
EFQM Global Award 2022 — 6 Diamonds (first Colombian and Latin American to reach 6 Diamonds).

Accreditations
Cambridge International — Since 2011, GCB is part of Cambridge International; Cambridge Check Point exams are taken in 5th and 8th grade, and Cambridge IGCSE exams are taken in 9th grade; Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. International Baccalaureate — Began the pathway toward becoming an IB World School in 2018; as of 2021, the school is on the IB pathway with dual-diploma potential (GCB diploma plus IB Diploma) that supports university entry in Colombia and abroad. EFQM Excellence Model — Implemented since 2007; 6 Diamonds achieved; first Colombian and Latin American organization to reach the 6‑Diamond level; invited to participate in the EFQM Global Award in 2022.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Come and meet us: Let's walk through the GCB, and over a cup of tea or coffee, we'll tell you how we can work together to build a better country. 2. We want to get to know you: Tell us about yourselves and what you're looking for for your children; getting to know you is very valuable to us. 3. Become part of the GCB: Once you successfully complete the admission process, you can proudly say, 'We are GCB!'

Scholarships
The school has United World Colleges scholarships awarded to students. Notable recipients include: 2009 Jaime Felipe Hurtado; 2010 Gabriel Figueroa; 2011 Gabriel Figueroa; 2012 Jairo Andrés Piñeros; 2015 Juan Diego Cardona; 2016 Nicolás Ayala; 2017 Juan Esteban Junco Cortés and Daniela Roldán Cabrera; 2018 Samuel French and Andrés Molina Junco.
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