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Colombia, Santa Marta
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English and French are taught as part of a bilingual and multilingual programme. English is the main focus, supported by immersion with native teachers; French is taught through active methodologies and trilingual projects. Assessments include English MAP tests, PSAT and SAT in English, and assessments in French. Language learning begins in Pre-School and continues through Primary and Bachillerato, with exposure to English- and French-speaking cultures.
Bureche School uses English as the main language of instruction within a comprehensive bilingual education programme. Native or highly qualified teachers from English-speaking countries teach English, and French is taught as part of a broader multilingual framework. The programme begins in Pre-School with immersive activities and continues through Primary and Bachillerato, fostering multilingual competence.
Language learning begins in Pre-School with immersive activities that develop vocabulary and pronunciation. English and French are taught through immersion with native or highly qualified teachers. In Primary, the four language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—are developed through readings, guided conversations, and language-connected projects. The Bachillerato focuses on argumentation and advanced written production to prepare students for international certifications and a global academic environment.
Bureche School is a private pre‑K to 12 day school in Santa Marta, Colombia, set on a 12‑acre campus at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with American and Colombian baccalaureates, creating a triple‑credential pathway for students aged 1 to 17. English and Spanish are the languages of instruction, with English taught by native or highly qualified teachers from the United States, Canada, and England, and French taught through immersion as part of a bilingual program. The preschool uses the HighScope approach, while the wider curriculum blends Colombian Ministry of Education standards, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards. Cognia accreditation underpins the diplomas. The school emphasizes active, project‑based learning, exposure, and social‑emotional development through the RULER program and a Learning Center. After‑school activities are robust, and 80 hours of community service are required for graduation; ACCAS participation broadens competition and experiences.
