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Montessori British School

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English, French, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Montessori British School is a mixed, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution that uses the Montessori method as its core teaching approach. It serves ages 3 to 18 and offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and the American Curriculum. The school operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m., calendar B. It fosters a multilingual environment with Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin, while preserving mother tongue and local cultural values. Accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and aligned with British framework, it emphasizes holistic growth—intellectual, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and aesthetic—within spaces designed to ignite multiple intelligences. The institution champions social responsibility and global citizenship, marrying universal human values with the Colombian context. Facilities emphasize arts and recreation; classrooms are designed to support learning and well-being. Montessori Theater hosts cultural events, and the curriculum integrates robotics, arts, and experiential projects across levels.

Cl. 128 #72 - 80, Suba, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

The Essentials

Montessori British School has instruction in Spanish, English, French, Mandarin.

Location
The Montessori British School is in the Calatrava neighborhood of Bogotá D.C., Colombia. The campus has two entrances: Calle 128 No. 72-80 (Sur entrance) and Calle 128A No. 72-59 (North entrance). It serves preschool through high school with a multilingual program.

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Secondary; High School.

Type
co-educational day school; calendar B; full-time; international; multilingual; intercultural.

Country affiliation
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) accreditation; British international education framework.

School day structure
School day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.

Bus service
Door-to-door transport within the urban perimeter. North zone runs between Calle 128 and Calle 220, north of Autopista Norte and Carrera 79; south/central zones extend to Avenida La Esperanza and Boyacá, near the Cerros Orientales. The fleet includes private-service vehicles with the school's logos and public-service (white and green) vehicles for special outings; GPS monitoring tracks location and speed in real time. There are 37 school routes.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all students. Pre-School uniforms include a dark blue sweatshirt with red and white trim, a red long-sleeve shirt with the school logo, a dark-blue jacket with the England flag and crest, white sneakers and white socks. Primary uniforms include day wear with the school crest and a gala outfit for formal occasions; a white lab coat is worn for laboratory work.

Governance and Ownership
The school has an organizational chart and institutional governance documents, including the Organigrama, Manual de Calidad (Quality Manual), Manual Ambiental (Environmental Manual), and Plan Estratégico (Strategic Plan). The school holds accreditations with Cognia and Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Fees
Application fee
- The school charges a non‑refundable application (inscription) form fee; the amount paid for the application form is not refundable under any circumstance.
- Alumni receive a 30% discount on the value of the application form.

Tuition fees by school year (amounts)
- The school's publicly available materials do not publish a grade‑by‑grade numeric tuition schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) in a publicly posted fee table. The institution sets tuition (matrícula and pensión) by Council decision and authorization from the Secretaría de Educación and collects those approved tariffs through its assigned financial entity. As a result, specific per‑grade, per‑term numeric amounts are not available in the school's public fee documents and are not provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Pensión (monthly tuition): may be paid in either ten (10) or eleven (11) monthly installments according to the payer's selection. The full annual pension may also be paid in advance as a single payment covering the entire school year.
- Transporte and alimentación (transport and school meals): charged monthly and billed over ten (10) or eleven (11) months; each is governed by a separate service contract when taken. Any payment received will be applied first toward the pension if the pension is unpaid.
- The school collects approved tariffs through the financial institution it designates; late payment may result in loss of discounts, interest for late payment at the rate certified by the Superintendencia Financiera, and withholding of academic reports or certifications for families in arrears.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school (jornada única) and does not provide boarding services; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring/occasional fees
- Items charged once per year at enrollment (may be included in matriculation billing or charged separately): plan lector (books — parents may buy independently or via the school), student ID card, study guides, systematization fees, mandatory national or international examination fees, graduation rights, and any other legally admissible annual charges.
- Occasional or event‑driven charges (paid when the expense arises): performances and sporting events, training schools or extra‑classes, pedagogical outings, sacramental ceremonies (e.g., First Communion where applicable), fines for late pickup (compensation for supervision costs), and charges for damage to school property.
- Uniforms and any uniform‑related requirements are specified by the institution but uniform pricing is not published in the public fee documents.

Refund and withdrawal policy (fees)
- Application‑form fees: not refundable.
- Withdrawal before the start of classes: 50% of the value of the matrícula will be returned as a sanction; 100% of other concepts paid at enrollment will be refunded.
- Withdrawal after classes have started: no refund of the matrícula.
- Withdrawal during the first trimester: the family must pay an amount equal to three (3) months of pension. Withdrawal during the second trimester: an amount equal to two (2) months of pension. Withdrawal during the third or fourth trimester: an amount equal to one (1) month of pension. Payments made for international examinations are not refundable if the student is withdrawn.

Fee payment options and practical instructions
- Accepted collection channels include: online payments via PSE (electronic bank payment), direct bank transfer to the school's designated bank account, card payment via datáfono (point‑of‑sale), and in‑person payment at the school's tesorería. Parents are asked to send payment receipts to cartera@mbs.edu.co and to register the payer's identity and the student's matrícula number on transfers. The school's instructive lists Banco GNB Sudameris (account type: ahorro; account number: 90150870830; NIT: 830.096.897‑2) as the bank details used for electronic transfer instructions.

Discounts and special rates
- The Alumni program lists discounts that apply to fees: 30% discount on the application form, 30% discount on matrícula, and 30% discount on pensiones for eligible beneficiaries. Other discounts or scholarships may exist and are governed by the institution's policies and Council approvals.

Important note about numeric tuition amounts
- The school's public materials that describe admissions, billing rules, and the manual of convivencia include detailed billing procedures, payment mechanisms, refund policy and lists of chargeable items but do not publish a public numeric tuition schedule by grade for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26). Therefore specific per‑grade, per‑term numeric fee figures are not provided in this overview.
Academics

Montessori British School teaches American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Montessori British School is a mixed, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution that uses the Montessori method as its core teaching approach. Students learn through playful experiences and develop intellectual, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral, and aesthetic growth in spaces designed to stimulate their multiple intelligences. The school provides physical resources and highly qualified staff to support learning. We foster a multilingual environment—Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin—without losing sight of the mother tongue and national cultural values. We educate citizens of Colombia while preparing students to participate as global, multicultural citizens, incorporating universal human values in the local social and family context with respect for freedom of religion and expression. This results in a holistic education that emphasizes social responsibility and engagement with contemporary challenges.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a focus on the emotional and affective development of its students, as reflected in a reading plan that includes a promotion strategy to improve family life and support emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches four languages: English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The school addresses bullying and promotes happiness and well-being; Claudia Díaz, the principal, runs a blog for parents on preventing bullying and promoting happiness.

Safeguarding
The school guarantees the protection of children and adolescents and has an integral route for addressing child abuse.
Parent Experience

Community
The Montessori British School is a multilingual, international, and intercultural community. The school regularly highlights recent achievements of its students and wider community in its Orgullos section. Examples include Valeria Urrego, a gymnast at MBS; Juanita Toro; a Best Infant Album award; outstanding SAT results; and recognitions for the Guardians of Coexistence.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent School is a program that promotes family quality of life to support the emotional and affective development of Montessori British School students. A psychologist assigned to each level identifies families' training needs through surveys and interviews. The program schedules one workshop per level each semester, with in-person sessions in the first semester and virtual sessions in the second. Parents who cannot attend the in-person workshop receive a recovery activity by email, which must be completed and submitted to the psychologist within 15 days; there is no recovery option for the virtual workshops. The objective is to offer parents a listening, guidance and support space to strengthen parenting skills so these practices adapt to changing contexts and help form more just, free and creative individuals.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Montessori British School is a co-educational, calendar B, full-time, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution. It offers multilingual educational services in Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin at the preschool, primary, middle, and high school levels. The school emphasizes artistic and recreational activities. It uses functional environments to train competent and happy students. All premises' spaces are designed and thought out to create and innovate. The school day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.

Academic Facilities
The school offers multilingual education in Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin across preschool through high school. The program integrates artistic and recreational activities as part of its academic approach. Education is delivered in functional environments designed to support learning, development, and student well-being. The institution pursues quality accreditation, including ISO 9001, Cognia, and Cambridge. All premises' spaces are designed to create and innovate to support academic life.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Artistic and recreational activities are emphasized.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics is taught as a subject from preschool. Robotics is not considered an extracurricular activity. All students take the Cambridge International Examinations. We teach through experiential projects and activities to raise highly creative beings.

Arts & Creative
The arts form a core part of the curriculum, including art, music, and dance. Students may study instruments such as violin, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and guzheng. The arts foster creativity and emotional expression across learning. Art, music, and dance are integrated to support student development.

Cultural & Language
The school offers multilingual education in Spanish, English, French, and Mandarin. From preschool to high school, languages are taught as part of a multilingual program. Chinese New Year celebrations are part of the school's cultural programming.

Social & Hobbies
The school emphasizes artistic and recreational activities. Cultural events and performances are part of student life, including events at the Montessori Theater. Chinese New Year celebrations are part of the school's cultural programming.

Leadership & Professional
Junior Business Administration classes develop leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. Students participate in business competitions such as the War of the Sandwiches. The curriculum integrates professional skills and entrepreneurial mindsets across projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Nutrition and fitness habit promotion supports healthy living. Well-being and personal care are integrated into education for life. The school emphasizes a balanced lifestyle that includes physical and mental well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish. These languages are taught within a multilingual, intercultural framework and are integrated across grade levels. The school references Cambridge International Examinations, DELF, and YCT as language assessment options.

Bilingual Teaching
The Montessori British School runs a multilingual program with four languages: English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish. Language exposure occurs across the curriculum for all students. The school uses international language examinations as measures of proficiency, including Cambridge International Examinations, DELF (French proficiency tests), and YCT (Mandarin proficiency tests). The program supports linguistic and intercultural development across Preschool through High School.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cognia; Cambridge International
Admissions

Admissions
The Montessori British School is a co-educational, Calendar B, full-time, international, multilingual, and intercultural institution. Our primary objective is to form human beings with values, critical thinking, and commitment to the social reality of our country and the world. School day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Preschool: Phone line Ext. 1173; WhatsApp: Click here. General PBX: 6014924620. Primary: Phone line Ext. 1175; WhatsApp: Click here. Secondary and High School: Phone line Ext. 1177; WhatsApp: Click here. Admissions: Phone line Ext. Treasury: Phone line Ext. Routes: Phone line Ext. Support: Phone line Ext. Human Resources: Phone line Ext. Address: Calle 128 No. 72 – 80, South Entrance; Calle 128A No. 72 – 59, North Entrance, Calatrava neighborhood, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
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