Gimnasio Alessandro Volta and Gimnasio Campestre are both in Bogota, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes, and Gimnasio Alessandro Volta also offers Taiwan 108. Published annual fees are COP 184,000 - 7,750,274 at Gimnasio Alessandro Volta and COP 1,189,000 - 1,581,000 at Gimnasio Campestre, which puts Gimnasio Alessandro Volta roughly 186% higher. Gimnasio Alessandro Volta takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Gimnasio Campestre from 2 to 17. Gimnasio Campestre is the larger school, with around 957 pupils to Gimnasio Alessandro Volta's 390.
The school is located at Calle 119 No. 4-79, Usaquén, Bogotá, Colombia.
Location
Gimnasio Campestre is located at Km 5 on the Variante road towards Armenia, outside Ibague in Tolima, Colombia. The rural campus is surrounded by nature.
The school offers Maternal (early years), Primary, Secondary, and Upper Secondary (Media) up to Grade 11, with a full-day instruction format.
School type
School type
The school offers a dual Colombian and Italian diploma.
School type
Gimnasio Campestre is a private, co-educational day school with a full-day schedule (jornada integral). There are no boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Colombia and Italy (dual Colombian-Italian diploma).
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
The school operates on a full-day schedule (jornada integral), with meals provided during the day.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school provides a school bus service through Lobena SAS.
Bus service details
Transportation is provided for students.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Admission fee
- Application form fee (purchase of the admission form at time of application): COP 184,000. Payment for the admission form is made by bank transfer (Bancolombia).
Tuition (matrícula) and regular school fee (pensión) — by grade
- The school offers discounts for early payment of tuition and matrícula: matrícula prompt‑payment discount 2.5%; pension (tuition) discounts for early payment are: annual prepayment 5%, semester prepayment 3%, trimester prepayment 1.5%. - Sibling discounts on pension: two siblings — 10% discount on the older sibling's pension; three siblings — 15% on the oldest and 10% on the middle sibling. - Payment modalities for pension include options for advance payment (annual, semester, trimester) with the discounts noted above; families receive a financial study and approval step during admission and must complete enrollment paperwork and formalize billing in person as part of matriculation.
Boarding / accommodation
- Boarding is not listed among the school services; there are no boarding fees published for the institution. The school's listed services cover uniforms, health/ enfermería, alimentación (meal service), and transport rather than student residence/boarding charges.
Other costs and fees
- Graduation rights (Grado 11): COP 361,186 (one‑time). - Certifications and constancies: COP 20,187 each. - Uniforms: charged separately (uniform price list and size/kit specifications are published as a distinct cost item). - Food / cafeteria (alimentación): charged separately; meal plans and payment are processed via the school's food payment platform. - Transport (school bus / rutas): charged separately; transport terms and tariffs are listed as a separate service. - Insurance: the admissions process and enrollment paperwork reference optional school insurance and a form for opting out; insurance cost is an additional charge when selected.
Refunds and withdrawals
- Enrollment, withdrawal and any refund conditions are governed by the school's enrollment contract and the signing/legalization process required at matriculation; families complete required enrollment documents and a promissory note (pagaré) as part of the registration process. Specific refund, cancellation or withdrawal penalties and timelines are set in that enrollment contract and related documentation.
Fee payment options
- Admission/form payments: bank transfer (Bancolombia) is explicitly used for the admission‑form payment. - Ongoing fees and other service payments: the school provides an online payments portal and specific payment links for services (school payments portal and an OpenPay payment page are used for cafeteria and other collections), enabling electronic payment methods. Credit/debit card payments and online transfers are supported through the payment platform.
Discounts and scholarships
- The institution maintains a scholarship plan and family support programs; scholarship awards and eligibility (and any discounts for prompt payment or siblings) are applied to pension as described above.
Notes for budgeting
- Matrícula is charged as a single enrollment fee by grade; pension is a recurring tuition charge (payment frequency and availability of prepayment discounts as above). Certain items—uniforms, meals, transport, insurance and certification fees—are billed separately and should be budgeted in addition to matrícula and pension.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school offers a complete curriculum across Scuola dell'Infanzia (preschool), Scuola Primaria (primary), Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado (lower secondary), and Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado (upper secondary). It provides both the Colombian diploma and the Italian diploma, enabling graduates to continue studies in Italy or Colombia. The educational approach is the Volta Method, which emphasizes excellence and inclusion, and the curriculum is designed to reflect both Italian and Colombian regulations. English is taught to reach CEFR levels C1-C2 by the end of the program and is treated as language, literature, and culture to prepare students for the Anglophone world. The program includes extensive international exposure, with videoconferences with Italian professors, ongoing collaboration with an Italian scientific committee, and opportunities for exchanges with Italy and study trips to Ireland. The school has about 390 students and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.
Curriculum details
The school follows the Colombian national curriculum with an arts-integrated educational approach and an investigative methodology. Critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and artistic expression are central to the teaching approach. A pre-university preparation program is offered for older students.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
About 390 students with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Students complete the Esame di Maturità, the official Italian state examination, at the end of upper secondary. Results include a 100 e lode (perfect score with honors) and around 40% of students scoring between 80 and 100. The examining commission is appointed by the Italian Ministry and the tests are sent from Rome, not administered internally by the school.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates may pursue higher education in either Italy or Colombia due to the dual diploma recognized in both countries. The curriculum supports international exposure through videoconferences with Italian experts, exchanges with Italian schools, and language-study trips to Ireland and Italy. Ongoing collaboration with an Italian Scientific Committee guides curriculum updates to align with both Italian and Colombian educational standards.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill out the online admissions form to schedule a personalized tour. This initiates the admissions process. The form serves to begin arranging the visit and collects basic information to start the evaluation. 2. If the educational proposal aligns with what the family is seeking, the admissions form can be obtained and has a cost of COP 184,000, payable by Bancolombia transfer. The payment method is a Bancolombia transfer. 3. After the transfer, send the payment receipt to the admissions WhatsApp number. The authorized email will automatically receive the list of documents and forms that must be attached through this channel. 4. Three business days after submitting complete documentation, the financial department will respond with approval or denial of the financial study. The response determines next steps in the enrollment process. 5. Once the financial study is approved, a family interview with the rectoría and the applicant's immersion day are scheduled. The immersion day runs from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and allows the applicant to experience a full day in the Volta world. 6. After this process, the admissions committee will email a letter of seat allocation or non-allocation. The letter confirms whether a place is offered. 7. When a seat is allocated, the enrollment documents will be emailed and must be delivered in physical form in an official-size folder. The enrollment will be finalized upon receipt of the documents. 8. With complete documentation, invoicing is issued and enrollment is legalized, welcoming the student to the Volta community. 9. Proceso de admisión online: Fill out the online admission form and provide the requested information to be contacted for scheduling a personalized tour. The online form collects the applicant's details and how they learned about Volta, and the school will reach out to arrange the visit. 10. Listado de documentos a descargar y diligenciar: A list of documents to download and complete includes the Enrollment Form, Enrollment Contract (costs section to be completed and signed at the school), Enrollment Contract 2025-2026 (exclusive for corsi), Student demographic form and nursing agreement, Payor registration, Covenant of co-responsibility, Voluntary authorization for the use of photographs, videos and student work and video surveillance, Data processing and privacy policy, Circulars and communications agreement, Authorization for collection and administration of school supplies, Authorization for departure other than the school route, Waiver of school insurance, and Promissory note (for new students). 11. Adicionalmente debe tener listo para cargar: Medical certificate not older than 30 days, 3 passport photos with white background, legal documents of restriction or special protection for the minor (if any), an updated report if there is a specific diagnosis or ongoing treatment by an external therapist, and a copy of the student's identification document. 12. Desistimiento de toma de seguro escolar: The school requires a signed set of enrollment documents and related forms (as listed) to proceed with matriculation. 13. Pagaré (Solo para estudiantes nuevos): A promissory note may be required for new students as part of the enrollment process. 14. Cargar documentos de matrícula: Use the enrollment documents upload link to submit the required files.
Admissions
1. Admissions are open for the 2026 school year. Families can contact the school at +57 317 378 0954 or +57 317 438 5298.
2. The school accepts students from Maternal through Grade 11.
