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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Colegio Colombo Gales is a private, bilingual IB World School located in the north of Bogota, Colombia, near Guaymaral Airport. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and the Diploma Programme. Instruction is bilingual in Spanish and English, with intensive French also available. The school is accredited by Cambridge International, a member of UNCOLI, AACBI, and holds ISO 9001 certification. Internationally certified teachers deliver ICT-integrated instruction. The campus offers a cafeteria, library, science laboratories, school bus service, robotics programs, and after-school activities. The school follows Calendar B (August to July).
Colegio Colombo Galés has instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Colegio Colombo Gales is located on Avenida Guaymaral in the north of Bogota, on the south side of Guaymaral Airport. The admissions office is at Calle 125 No. 19-89, Office 202.
Stages
The school offers Preschool, PYP (Early Childhood to Grade 5), PAI/MYP (Grades 6-10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). It follows Calendar B with the academic year running August to July.
Type
Colegio Colombo Gales is a private, bilingual, co-educational day school. It is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum.
Bus service
School bus routes (rutas escolares) are available for students.
Academics
Colegio Colombo Galés teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from early childhood through Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 6-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. Cambridge International examinations are also offered. Teachers are internationally certified in digital competencies and ICT instruction.
Wellbeing
Mental Wellbeing
The school has psychology and nursing departments available to support student wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrollments are currently open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Families can contact the admissions office at Calle 125 No. 19-89, Office 202, or by phone at 317-657-8908.
2. Virtual tours of the campus are available for prospective families who cannot visit in person.
3. The school follows Calendar B, with the academic year running from August to July.
FAQs
Is Colegio Colombo Gales an IB school?
Yes, it is an authorized IB World School offering the full continuum: PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and Diploma Programme.
What languages does the school teach in?
The school is bilingual, delivering instruction in both Spanish and English. Intensive French is also offered as a third language.
Does the school offer bus service?
Yes, school bus routes (rutas escolares) are available for students.
Where is the school located?
The school is on Avenida Guaymaral in northern Bogota, on the south side of Guaymaral Airport.
What accreditations does the school hold?
The school is an IB World School, Cambridge International partner, UNCOLI member, AACBI accredited, ISO 9001 certified, and GPTS LATAM recognized.
What academic calendar does the school follow?
The school follows Calendar B, with the academic year running from August to July.
Are there after-school activities?
Yes, the school offers after-school classes and a robotics program for enrichment beyond the regular curriculum.
Does the school have a cafeteria?
Yes, an on-site cafeteria provides meals for students with published weekly menus.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Colegio Colombo Gales is a co-educational school accepting both boys and girls.
How can I arrange a campus visit?
Virtual tours are available, and families can contact the admissions office at 317-657-8908 or visit Calle 125 No. 19-89, Office 202.
