British International School - Barranquilla

Colombia, Barranquilla

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Grade 1	6	88,784,419 COP	Early Childhood (Prejardín/Jardín/Transición)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme not applicable.
Grade 2	7	85,656,921 COP	Primary (Grades 2-3)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme not applicable.
Grade 3	8	85,656,921 COP	Primary (Grades 2-3)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme not applicable.
Grade 4	9	85,656,925 COP	Primary (Grades 4-6)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 5	10	85,656,925 COP	Primary (Grades 4-6)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 6	11	85,656,925 COP	Primary (Grades 4-6)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 7	12	82,899,583 COP	Lower Secondary (Grade 7)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 8	13	79,842,813 COP	Lower Secondary (Grades 8-9)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 9	14	79,842,813 COP	Lower Secondary (Grades 8-9)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 10	15	77,145,663 COP	Upper Secondary (Grade 10-11)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.
Grade 11	16	77,145,663 COP	Upper Secondary (Grade 10-11)	Enrollment (Matrícula) up to 10% of the authorised annual tariff; Pension billed separately; Meals and Transport billed per level; International programme (Year 6 upward) 2,607,245.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 COP	There is no separate application fee listed

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	7,628,046 COP	Matrícula (enrollment) charged once per year; may not exceed 10% of the authorised annual tariff for the grade

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Transport (Transporte)	6,251,980 COP	Per level, authorised
Meals (Alimentación)	6,251,980 COP	Per level, authorised
International-programme / imported texts / material rental	2,607,245 COP	From Year 6 / Grade 4 upward

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application fees

- There is no separate, recurring "application fee" listed. The annual enrollment charge is the Matrícula (enrollment fee), which is charged once per year and which legally may not exceed 10% of the authorised annual tariff for the grade.

Tuition fees — authorised annual tariffs and maximum matrícula (enrollment) by grade

- Prejardín / Jardín / Transición / Grade 1: Annual tuition (Matrícula + Pensión) COP 76,280,459. Maximum Matrícula (enrollment) COP 7,628,046.

- Grade 2 and Grade 3: Annual tuition (Matrícula + Pensión) COP 73,152,961. Maximum Matrícula COP 7,315,296.

- Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6: Annual tuition (Matrícula + Pensión) COP 70,545,720. Maximum Matrícula COP 7,054,572.

- Grade 7: Annual tuition (Matrícula + Pensión) COP 67,788,378. Maximum Matrícula COP 6,778,838.

- Grade 8 and Grade 9: Annual tuition (Matrícula + Pensión) COP 64,731,608. Maximum Matrícula COP 6,473,161.

- Grade 10 and Grade 11: Annual tuition (Matrícula + Pensión) COP 62,034,458. Maximum Matrícula COP 6,203,446.

Other authorised periodic charges and program fees

- School meals (Alimentación): COP 6,251,980 (per level as authorised). Transport (Transporte): COP 6,251,980 (per level as authorised). Alojamiento (boarding): COP 0 (no boarding charge authorised).

- International-programme / imported-materials / text rental charge (applies from Year 6 / Grade 4 through the upper years): COP 2,607,245 (listed as an "other periodic charge" for those years). Additional occasional costs for activities, trips, exams, extracurriculars and similar items are charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Matrícula (enrollment) is charged once per year at the time of enrollment and may not exceed 10% of the authorised annual tariff for the grade; the Matrícula is normally due when the family formalises the student's contract.

- The Pensión (the remainder of the annual tuition) is billed separately from Matrícula. The school may bill pensions in monthly instalments or in periods not exceeding a trimester; the exact instalment schedule and due dates are set in the institution's payment rules and in the contract of enrollment. Families who pay the full annual pension in advance or who pay in two instalments are eligible for discounts according to the school's payment incentive rules. Examples of permitted payment schedules and discounts are specified in the school's payment policy documents.

- The school requires a signed contract of educational services at enrollment; the contract is supported by a promissory note (pagaré) that secures the family's financial obligations to the school.

Boarding fees

- Boarding (alojamiento) is not charged; the authorised Alojamiento value is COP 0, so there is no boarding programme fee.

Other costs parents should expect

- Meals and transport: COP 6,251,980 each (authorised periodic charges listed by level).

- International-programme / imported texts / material rental (Year 6 upward): COP 2,607,245.

- Extra, incidental and activity charges: Fees for excursions, exam registrations (external Cambridge / IB where applicable), specific workshops, CAS activities, certificates, event fees and similar are invoiced separately as they occur; the school's administrative guidelines list which services require separate payment and the accepted payment channels. Payments for these items are collected through the school's finance office using the established payment channels.

Refund and cancellation policy

- If the parents/guardians terminate the enrollment contract before the start of academic activities and are up to date on payments, they are entitled to a full refund of any amounts already paid for Matrícula and other charges. Once the academic year has started, Matrícula and other charges are not refundable. If pensions were paid in advance and the contract terminates before the end of the service period, the school will refund the portion of the pre-paid pensions corresponding to the months during which the educational service will not be provided. The school has up to one (1) month to process approved refunds.

Fee payment options and practical notes on payments

- Accepted payment channels for tuition, program and incidental charges include payment by debit/credit card, payment at the designated financial institution and bank transfer to the accounts designated by the school (the finance office issues the exact account details and the authorised collection channels). Cheques of management type (cheque de gerencia) are accepted where noted for certain payment incentives. Payment deadlines, discount rules for early or split payments, and the authorised collection account(s) are set out in the school's enrollment contract and institutional payment communications.

Summary (key points for parents)

- Annual authorised tuition is published by grade as shown above; the school charges a one-time Matrícula (up to 10% of the annual tuition) plus the Pensión component.

- Meals and transport are additional authorised periodic charges (COP 6,251,980 each per level); boarding is not applicable. Other programme-specific charges apply for international materials and services for the upper levels.

- Pensions can be invoiced in monthly instalments or in periods not exceeding a trimester; the school offers discounts for annual or two‑payment options and processes refunds for pre-paid pensions corresponding to unused months if enrollment ends early. Accepted payment methods include card, bank transfer and payments at the bank designated by the school.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English, French

Fees COP 29,008,083 - 70,846,531

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1100

Type Co-educational

Opened 1981

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British International School Barranquilla is a private, co-educational bilingual school serving ages 3 to 18. The school pursues a Colombian-British education with Cambridge Primary, the IB Middle Years Programme, and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside a Catholic Curriculum. The Early Years and Primary years combine UK and Cambridge frameworks with local Colombian requirements, while secondary students complete the IB MYP from Year 7–11 before progressing to the IB DP. Instruction is offered in English, Spanish, and French, supporting a trilingual emphasis and study abroad opportunities. Founded in 1981, the campus includes a Knowledge Centre for inquiry, science laboratories, music conservatory, art rooms, and dedicated spaces for sport, including synthetic and grass pitches, a multi-purpose hall, and courts. The Inspired educational approach integrates specialist-led extracurriculars, summer camps, student exchanges, and leadership conferences to foster creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing. The school supports study abroad opportunities and engages families in the educational journey.

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