Altamira International School

Admission Process and General Information: Application requirements: Age: To apply you must consider the student's age for the following grade levels: Pre‑Kinder — 4 years old before June 30; Kinder — 5 years old before June 30; First Grade — 6 years old before June 30. To ensure the experiences and academic quality of our students, admissions are limited, so families should begin the admissions process one to two years in advance. To learn about the educational project or visit our campus, contact us via WhatsApp. OUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS 1 – Registration: To apply to our school and begin the admission process please fill out the following form. Make the payment of the admission costs according to the rates: ALTAMIRA: COP 150,000; NIDO: COP 70,000; Non‑refundable. Pay online: After completing the registration form, you will be redirected to the payment process. Pay at the bank: Corporación Colegio Internacional Altamira; NIT: 802008179‑5; Bancolombia savings account: 69209746778. 2 – Document Submission: Once the documents have been filled out, they will be sent directly to the admissions department and the admission process will formally begin. Documents to attach to the application form include: Student's School Report (English and Spanish versions), Families Recommendation (English and Spanish versions). 3 – Interview with the school's Counselor and academic ASSESSMENT: After the required documents are received, the admissions committee will schedule an on‑campus appointment and the student will undergo the academic screening. 4 – Response of the admission process: The committee will take time to respond to applicant families and will email the admission decision; enrollment is subject to seat availability. The school reserves the right of admission. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the admissions process? The process consists of the following steps: 1. Pre‑inscription: Complete the form on the website. 2. Document submission: Present the required documents (birth certificate, academic reports, school references, etc.). 3. Interview and exams: An appointment is scheduled with the admissions team and a diagnostic evaluation is conducted. 4. Evaluation and decision: The admissions committee reviews the application and communicates the decision. 5. Enrollment: If admitted, sign the contract and pay the enrollment rights. How can I schedule a visit? Pre‑register on the admissions page and the team will contact you to schedule the visit. When can I apply for admissions? Applications are accepted year‑round as long as there are seats available in the requested grade, but it is advisable to start early (January–March), especially for the start of a new academic year. Can I apply to join mid‑year? Yes, if seats are available; late‑year admissions require a leveling plan and, if necessary, external tutoring may be recommended at the family's expense; retaking times will be defined after school hours with prior validation by the vice‑rectorates. What are the requirements for foreign students? The requirements are in the Admissions page, in the Document Submission section. Also note: notes must be apostilled/convalidated if applicable; translations are required if certificates are not in Spanish; a passport and a visa showing stay in the country are required. From what age can a child enroll? The school begins bilingual education from Prekinder and goes up to Grade 12. Children can apply at Prekinder (4 years old by June 30), Kinder (5 by June 30), or 1st Grade (6 by June 30). What does it mean to be on the waiting list? Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a seat; if a seat becomes available later, you will be contacted immediately to continue the process. When are ordinary enrollments? The school, on a calendar B, runs the academic year from August to June; ordinary enrollments occur toward the end of the school year during a three‑week period, generally starting in the last week of May. What should I do if I need any type of certificate from the school? Certificates and academic records are processed through the school's online system. Each certificate costs COP 15,000; payment can be made on the website; delivery time is 5–7 business days after the request and payment confirmation. Km 10 via Puerto Colombia, Atlántico.

Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a seat; it means that although an application has been submitted, there are currently no available seats in the requested grade. If a seat becomes available later, you will be contacted immediately to continue the process.

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