Colombia, Medellin
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The school has a bilingual (Spanish–English) and multicultural, non-profit educational corporation serving students from 18 months of age, meeting national standards and the international standards of the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
The school has a focus on English and delivers a broad English program for core subjects; Arts, Music, and other creative and technical subjects are taught within the curriculum.
The school has National Bilingual School recognition, with English as the second language (53% of the curriculum delivered in English) and Portuguese taught from grade 8; there are 54 bilingual teachers (47% of staff).
The school promotes a community environment with intercultural exchanges and international experiences as part of its cross-border programs.
The school emphasizes a globally minded curriculum and internationalization initiatives, including preparation for international examinations and programs.
The school employs a leadership–driven approach with a rector and a governance structure aligned to its internationalization goals, including plans for the IB Diploma Programme.
The school invests in language proficiency and academic tests (IELTS) as a measure of English ability and supports students with a health and well-being framework through its various programs.
Colombo Británico Envigado is a nonprofit bilingual school in Envigado, Colombia, serving students from 18 months upward and following the International Baccalaureate framework through the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school operates as a bilingual (Spanish–English) and multicultural community with a Board of Directors and a Parents' Council (PTA). The curriculum is experience-based and student-centered, promoting active learning, thinking development, inclusion, and diversity. English exposure is woven across levels, with some subjects taught in English and others in Spanish. Primaria develops social, cognitive, physical, communicative, and spiritual capacities using technology-enabled classrooms and English as a second language. Bachillerato includes English instruction, with Portuguese offered in grades 10 and 11, and IELTS certification on completion. A Dual Diploma with Advantage School International (ASI) and international immersion programs in Canada and the United Kingdom enrich graduates' opportunities, alongside PRIMED SEL accreditation and university pathways worldwide.