Colombia, Bogota
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Minecraft and Robotics provide after-school opportunities to learn through technology and engineering. Minecraft offers practical design, construction, and basic programming to turn ideas into projects. Robotics provides hands-on design and assembly of robots, helping students understand engineering concepts such as structure, gears, motors and sensors while emphasizing collaboration. These activities foster inquiry, problem solving, and computational thinking as part of the after-school program.
Arts options include Initiation musical, Pre‑orchestra, Orchestra and band of rock, and Ballet. Initiation musical introduces piano, ukulele, and drums, with basic notation and small ensembles. Pre‑Orchestra develops instrumental study with piano, strings, percussion, winds, and solfege in ensemble settings. Orquesta y banda de rock and Ballet foster performance skills and artistic expression through ensemble work and choreographic practice.
Languages offered are Spanish, English, and French, reflecting a multilingual program. The school operates a bilingual framework with French as a third language. English and French language offerings support effective communication across diverse contexts.
After-school clubs span arts, sports, technology, and wellbeing. The categories include Ritmos latinos y urbanos, Yoga, Theater, Ceramics, Cooking, and Jewelry. These activities promote physical fitness, creativity, coordination, and social interaction outside regular classes.
CIEDI's CAS program (Creativity, Activity and Service) gives meaning to learning through action by linking wellbeing, physical activity, and community service. It supports holistic development and fosters a sense of social responsibility. The program is strengthened by the Happiness Chair to ground CAS and cultivate compassionate, engaged students.
Leadership development is promoted in the Diploma program through student leadership roles, including organizing social events, running the student government, and captaining the four school houses. The Diploma program includes opportunities to develop leadership, collaboration, and project-management skills. CAS and community-service activities further support leadership and professional growth.
Wellbeing activities include Ritmos latinos y urbanos, Yoga, Theater, Ceramics, Cooking, and Jewelry, which promote cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, concentration, and social skills. These activities foster confidence, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. They integrate physical, emotional, and social development into daily school life.
Colombia's Colegio CIEDI is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School serving students aged 3 to 18. It delivers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with IB certifications at all three stages since 2006. Languages of instruction are Spanish, English and French, with a bilingual framework incorporating a third language. Founded in 1977, CIEDI operates a campus on the Van der Hammen Nature Reserve with campuses in Cota and Tenjo, integrating Nature's Classroom and Integrated STEM as pedagogies. The school emphasizes holistic, individualized education and international-mindedness, with the PYP focusing on inquiry-based learning, the MYP on autonomous, real-world connections, and the DP guiding university preparation with a global perspective. The Library/Resource Center supports research with digital databases, APA guidance, and plagiarism-detection tools. After-school programs span Arts, Sports, Technology and Well-being, including music ensembles, ballet, theater, robotics, Minecraft, soccer, yoga and dance. The CAS program and school culture foster compassionate, engaged learners.