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New Cambridge School

Colombia, Bucaramanga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1968
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

New Cambridge School is a private bilingual school in Floridablanca and Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. Founded in 1968, it serves students from 8 months through Grade 12 across three campuses. The school blends the Colombian national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and offers trilingual instruction in Spanish, English, and French. Ranked among the top schools in Colombia, with students achieving top national results on the Saber 11 exam.

Cl. 32 #22-140, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia

The Essentials

New Cambridge School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Santander, Colombia. Three campuses: Cañaveral (Calle 32 #22-140, Floridablanca) serving early years through Grade 9; Cabecera/Little Cambridge (Carrera 39 #44-72, Bucaramanga) for early childhood through Grade 3; and PreU Campus (Anillo vial, km 3, vía Girón) for Grades 10-12 in a British sixth-form-inspired model.

Stages
Little Skills (2-12 months), Early Years (8 months-6 years), Primary School (7-10 years), Lower Secondary (11-14 years), and Upper Secondary/PreU (15-17 years, Grades 10-12).

Type
Private, co-educational, bilingual day school. Part of the Redcol network.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Predominantly Colombian students from the Bucaramanga metropolitan area.

Additional learning support
Learning Support Center for students needing additional academic assistance. Personalized after-school support, mentoring, and extended hours sessions available.

Country affiliation
Colombia. Accredited by Cognia (US-based). Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme.

Religious affiliation
None.

School day structure
Full school day with academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and after-school programs. PreU campus follows a British sixth-form model for upper secondary.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not available. Day school only.

Food Options
HACCP food safety certification from ICONTEC ensures food preparation meets health and safety standards.

House System
The school operates a house system to foster community and friendly competition among students.

Governance and Ownership
Part of the Redcol network of schools in Colombia. Previously associated with Cognita Schools. ISO 9001 certified for quality management and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety.
Fees
Annual tuition at New Cambridge School is COP 35,239,188. That works out at roughly COP 35,239,188 for primary, COP 35,239,188 for secondary. Expect an enrolment fee of COP 2,479,560 on enrolment. Monthly tuition (pensión) payments of approximately COP 2,936,599 plus an annual enrollment fee (matrícula) of approximately COP 2,479,560.
Academics

New Cambridge School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
The school blends the Colombian national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Preschool follows the HighScope curriculum. The school uses Cognia-accredited standards and i-Ready adaptive assessments to track student progress. The RULER emotional intelligence program (developed at Yale University) is integrated across all levels.

Exam Results
Consistently ranked in the top 3 nationally on Colombia's Saber 11 exam over seven consecutive years, achieving first place in 2017 and 2021. In 2020-2021, a student achieved a perfect 500/500 score. Three alumni from the 2022-2023 class received the prestigious Andrés Bello Distinction. Ranked as the best school in Colombia for quality by Col-Sapiens 2024 and second best overall in 2025.

Higher Education Progression
The PreU campus (Grades 10-12) is modeled after the British sixth form and prepares students for university. IB Diploma holders have access to universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The RULER emotional intelligence program, developed at Yale University, is implemented across all levels. This evidence-based approach helps students recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support Center provides personalized assistance to students needing additional academic support.

Mental Wellbeing
RULER emotional intelligence program embedded across the school. Safeguarding and wellbeing programs in place.

Safeguarding
The school has a dedicated safeguarding program to ensure student safety and protection.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1968 in Santander, Colombia, New Cambridge School has over 55 years of history leading education in the region. The school has expanded to three campuses and become one of the top-ranked schools in Colombia.

Community
Part of the Redcol network of schools. Active alumni community with benefits for returning families. The Ambassadors Club encourages community referrals.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Three campuses designed as enriched learning environments. The school views its physical spaces as a "third teacher" encouraging innovation, teamwork, research, and creativity.

Sports Facilities
Swimming pool, sports courts, athletic facilities for football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and more.

Academic Facilities
Art studios, library with extensive collections, science and technology spaces, and dedicated early childhood learning environments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports: taekwondo, athletics, football, volleyball, basketball, artistic gymnastics, cheerleading, mini-tennis, swimming, skating, table tennis, chess, BMX, Latin dance. Arts: guitar, ballet, drawing, dance, piano, choir, photography, violin, sewing. Technology: robotics, programming, content creation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Chess, robotics, programming, and content creation clubs. IB Extended Essay and research projects for Diploma students.

Arts & Creative
Guitar, ballet, drawing workshops, dance, piano, choir, photography, violin, and sewing courses.

Cultural & Language
Trilingual education in Spanish, English, and French. Cultural exchanges and events.

Social & Hobbies
Latin dance, cheerleading, make-up workshops, and various social clubs.

Community & Service
Social projects inspired by the Dedicated Teacher Award-winning teacher Patricia Abril. Community service integrated throughout the curriculum.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership through house system and student government. PreU campus develops pre-university skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
RULER emotional intelligence program (Yale University). Swimming, athletics, taekwondo, gymnastics, and skating programs.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught from the earliest levels as part of the bilingual program. French is introduced as a third language. The school prepares students for international academic pathways through multilingual instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual instruction in Spanish and English, with French taught as a third language.
Reputation

Awards
Col-Sapiens Ranking 2024: best school in Colombia for quality, third nationally for academic excellence. Col-Sapiens 2025: second-best school in Colombia. Top 3 nationally on Saber 11 exam for seven consecutive years (first place in 2017 and 2021). Perfect Saber 11 score (500/500) achieved by a student. Cambridge University Dedicated Teacher Award 2020 for teacher Patricia Abril. Three Andrés Bello Distinctions awarded to 2022-2023 graduates.

Accreditations
Authorized IB World School (Diploma Programme). Cognia accredited. ISO 9001 (quality management). ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety). HACCP food safety certification (ICONTEC). RULER certified (Yale University).
Admissions

Admissions
Five-step process: schedule an appointment with admissions advisors, complete forms and submit documentation, attend family interview and academic evaluation (for children 5+), receive admission decision with enrollment guidance, and attend Open Day orientation. Families can also book personalized tours, a Magic Day (trial day), or attend Open House events.

Scholarships
Alumni benefit: children of alumni receive waived enrollment fees at NCS or any Redcol institution. Sibling discount (Little & Big Brother): tuition or enrollment discounts when two or more siblings enroll simultaneously. Ambassadors Club: tuition rewards for referring new students.
School Events
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