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Colombia, Barranquilla
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Spanish and English language proficiency is emphasized to support an internationally-focused education. The school aims to prepare students to be college-ready, globally competitive integral leaders who can change the world. The mission engages minds, hands and hearts to inspire curiosity, leadership and compassion. The vision describes an inspirational, innovative and inviting environment that empowers students to lead in the world.
Altamira has a strong performing arts tradition with student-led musicals. Past productions include Grease (2004), Chicago (2005), Mamma Mia (2006) and West Side Story (2009), among others. These activities illustrate a holistic approach that integrates arts and collaboration into student life.
Intercultural Education emphasizes Spanish/English language proficiency within an inclusive ethos. The environment fosters respect and appreciation for cultural diversity across Colombian and American contexts. It also reflects a bi-cultural appreciation of Colombian and American cultures within the school's identity.
AIS Life offers social and hobby opportunities through AIS Clubs and an After School Program. The House System supports student community and collaboration, and there are events such as Altamira Games. There are also international engagement programs like Mini AISMUN and AISMUN.
Service is central to campus life. The school encourages service with passion and fosters service-learning partnerships that are collaborative and mutually beneficial to address community needs.
Leadership is a core aim; students develop leadership skills through ongoing practice and the LEAD WITH HEART framework. The mission envisions empowering students to lead and to serve, and the vision emphasizes preparing students to be college-ready, globally competitive leaders.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is integrated into the AIS Life program. The school implemented a Healthy Eating Program to promote wellbeing and healthy habits. The After School Program and Clubs provide balanced routines that support student wellbeing.
Altamira International School, located at Km 10 via Puerto Colombia highway, Atlántico, Colombia, offers an American Curriculum for Pre-Primary through Secondary. It is an international community with bilingual instruction in Spanish and English and an intercultural ethos that supports global perspectives. The curriculum complies with Colombian regulations and aligns with the U.S. Common Core, with French introduced in secondary. PRAE integrates Environmental Education with Problem-Based Learning to connect learning with real-world issues. The campus includes physics, robotics, and fabrication laboratories, a library opened in 2004, a cafetorium and new administrative offices in 2019, and the Antonio Ruiz Angulo Coliseum (2009). After-school programs feature volleyball, football, basketball, coding and robotics, music, and the arts. Clubs focus on Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Community and Service. AIS Life emphasizes well-being and leadership, and the House System fosters collaboration and school spirit. The school prepares students to be globally competitive leaders.
