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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
Colombia's Colegio Andino – Deutsche Schule is an international school in Bogotá serving ages 3 to 17 with a trilingual program in Spanish, German and English. The curriculum blends German standards with a Colombian diploma, with the option to pursue the German Abitur. From early years, English immersion begins in first grade as German and Spanish instruction continues, with Sprachdiplom and Cambridge exams. The school maintains a German affiliation and hosts an Office for German Affairs, reflecting its bicultural mission. Graduates leave with the Colombian diploma and, if desired, the German Abitur. The campus houses three libraries for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School, plus a Digital Classroom Program and a House of Formation for development and internships. With class sizes around 20 and facilities for sports, music and the arts, the school supports a wide range of extracurricular activities—over 60 offerings, including Model UN (DESMUN), Jugend Debattiert, theater, and exchange programs. In 2008 it earned the designation Excellent German School Abroad.
Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule has 1,668 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in German, Spanish, English.
Location
Colégio Andino – Deutsche Schule is located in Bogotá, Colombia. The campus address is Carrera 51 No. 218-85, Bogotá, Colombia. The school operates within Bogotá's urban environment and serves students from preschool through Bachillerato.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, Intermediate, and Bachillerato; divisions are Preescolar, Primaria, Intermedia, and Bachillerato.
Type
Private international school offering trilingual education in Spanish, German, and English, with the Colombian Baccalaureate and the option to pursue the German Abitur.
Additional learning support
The School has a School Support Department with dedicated support areas.
Country affiliation
The school has a German affiliation, offering the German Baccalaureate – Abitur and hosting an Office for German Affairs.
Bus service
A transportation service operates with 61 buses equipped with satellite positioning and an APP to track routes in real time; hours of operation are 7:20 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.; route sectorization is available.
Fees
Application and admissions fees - The administrative admissions (registration) process carries a one-time fee of COP 150,000; this payment is processed via PSE at the time of the administrative step.
Tuition (annual / per-term) — by year group - Specific published tuition amounts (annual or per term) for individual year groups for the 2026/27 academic year are not publicly available in the school's published materials. The school's Treasury (billing) area manages tuition billing and related queries. Parents should use the Treasury contact for official tuition schedules and itemised amounts.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's Treasury area is responsible for programming and executing billing and for advising parents on billing schedules and accepted means of payment. Office hours for Treasury are Monday–Friday, 7:20 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. The admissions administrative fee (COP 150,000) is paid once during the admissions administrative step via PSE. No separate, detailed public calendar of tuition-billing instalments (for example: monthly, termly, or annual schedules with dates and penalties) is published in the materials located.
Boarding / residential fees - Colegio Andino operates as a day school; there are no published boarding or residential fees.
Other recurring and one-off costs - School supplies and textbooks: A detailed books and materials list for the 2025–2026 school year is published and specifies required books, stationery and other consumables per grade. Parents should budget for grade-specific book and supply purchases based on that list. - Cafeteria / shop costs: The school publishes a canteen price list showing typical food and drink prices for the 2025–2026 year; individual item prices are listed in COP (examples include bottled water, snacks and prepared meals). Budget for daily/weekly cafeteria purchases accordingly. - Extracurricular (after‑school) activity fees: Extracurricular programmes are charged separately; example fees for 2025–2026 activities range from about COP 300,000 up to about COP 1,186,500 depending on the activity (for example, Planeta Lab listed at COP 300,000 and equestrian activities listed at COP 1,186,500). Expect activity-specific fees and a separate enrolment / payment process for each programme. - Uniforms and branded items: Uniforms and school-branded items are offered through the school's online shop. Prices and available items are listed in the online store. - Transportation: The school provides a paid transportation service (fleet of school buses with GPS and route tracking). A route sectorisation resource and Transportation Coordinator contact are listed; specific bus-route fees are not published in the publicly available materials.
Refunds and cancellations - No public, detailed refund or cancellation policy for admissions, tuition, extracurricular or transportation fees was found in the school's publicly available administrative pages or downloadable materials. Refund and cancellation rules are handled by the Treasury/administrative area and should be confirmed directly with that office.
Fee payment options - The admissions administrative fee is payable via PSE. The Treasury area is identified as the office that administers billing and payment methods; other specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not itemised in the publicly available documents reviewed. For clarification of accepted payment methods for tuition, transport and extracurricular charges, contact the Treasury or the Admissions administrative contacts.
Summary of findings and gaps - Confirmed and published items available for parents include: the one-time administrative admissions fee (COP 150,000, payable via PSE), detailed books and supplies lists for 2025–2026, canteen item prices for 2025–2026, a full listing of extracurricular activity fees for 2025–2026, the existence of an online shop for uniforms, and transportation service details and contact. - Not published in the available public materials were: a grade-by-grade tuition schedule (annual or per-term amounts) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 and a detailed public refund/cancellation policy. The Treasury (billing) office is the administrative contact for tuition schedules, billing calendars, payment methods and any refund questions.
Academics
Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
The Colegio Andino is a three-language intercultural school offering German, English and Spanish. Students acquire strong German and English proficiency, confirmed by a language diploma and the Cambridge Certificate. From the first grade, students begin English immersion while learning to read and write in Spanish and German. Graduates earn the Colombian diploma and, if they wish, also the German Abitur. The school emphasizes academic excellence and the development of talents and abilities through extracurricular activities such as Model United Nations and Jugend debattiert. First-class infrastructure supports intensive development of sports, music and the arts.
Gifted and Talented
Academic excellence and development of talents and abilities. Students are encouraged to discover and develop their interests and talents through extracurricular activities and school support in areas such as sports, music and art, as well as activities like Model United Nations and Jugend debattiert.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is committed to the emotional and academic balance of every student, helping them manage school demands alongside social and personal needs. It fosters respectful relationships and a safe learning environment through prevention, pedagogical measures, and a mediator program that trains students for conflict resolution. The Dr. Hund animal-assisted program supports wellbeing and social-emotional development, and the school participates in the RedPaPaz network for safeguarding.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The main goal is equal participation for students with individual needs, with teachers supported to adjust pedagogy to accommodate diverse learning styles. The school uses animal-assisted interventions (Dr. Hund) to support inclusive education.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is a three-language intercultural school, with excellent German and English language skills confirmed by language diplomas and the Cambridge Certificate. From the first year of primary school, students immerse in English while learning to read and write in Spanish and German.
Mental Wellbeing
We are committed to the emotional wellbeing of each student, supporting balance between academic requirements and social and personal needs.
Safeguarding
We maintain a safe school environment with respectful relationships, emphasising prevention, pedagogical measures, and a mediator program that trains students in conflict resolution. The school is part of the RedPaPaz network.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registry. The admission process begins with completing the Single Admissions Registration Form. The school works with families at every step of the process. After registration, families receive personalized information outlining the steps to follow during the process.
2. Get to know Andino. The Open Doors Day is an opportunity to learn about the educational concept and to tour the school's facilities with high school students. It is important for prospective parents to participate. The two available Open Doors Day dates are September 26 and November 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3. Administrative Process. The Administrative Process runs from September 16 to November 8 and costs 150,000. It can be paid via PSE after the required documents have been submitted. If you are already registered, you will receive an email with the list of required documents; if not, you can register here.
4. Getting to know the family. After the Administrative Process, an invitation is sent via email with two meeting moments: Play Day and Parent Interview. Play Day is a face-to-face space for parents and children on the school's facilities and requires the participation of both parents. Parent Interview is a virtual or in-person space for parents only.
5. Process Response. Admissions decisions for the 2025–2026 cycle are communicated by email. Prekinder: February 2025; Andinitos: March 2025.
FAQs
What curriculum does Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule follow?
The Colegio Andino is a three-language intercultural school offering German, English and Spanish. Students acquire strong German and English proficiency, confirmed by a language diploma and the Cambridge Certificate.
What age range does Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 17.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule?
The school has approximately 1,668 students.
Where is Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule located?
Colégio Andino – Deutsche Schule is located in Bogotá, Colombia. The campus address is Carrera 51 No. 218-85, Bogotá, Colombia. The school operates within Bogotá's urban environment and serves students from preschool through Bachillerato.
When was Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule established?
The school was established in 1922.
Who leads Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule?
The school is led by Frank Müller.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
The main goal is equal participation for students with individual needs, with teachers supported to adjust pedagogy to accommodate diverse learning styles. The school uses animal-assisted interventions (Dr. Hund) to support inclusive education.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught are German, English and Spanish. Students graduate with the Colombian diploma and, if desired, the German Abitur.
How do I apply to Colegio Andino - Deutsche Schule?
1. Registry. The admission process begins with completing the Single Admissions Registration Form. The school works with families at every step of the process.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers a broad set of instrumental programs, including Electric Bass/Double Bass, Drums, Clarinet, French Horn, Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Violin, and more.
Is there a school bus service?
A transportation service operates with 61 buses equipped with satellite positioning and an APP to track routes in real time; hours of operation are 7:20 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
