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Colombia, Bogota
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Founded in 1997 with 40 students, Colegio Gran Bretaña began as a British school serving expatriate children. It has grown into one of Colombia's most internationally diverse schools, welcoming more than 390 students from 50 nationalities. It is fully accredited to offer the IB Diploma Programme and IGCSE and is recognised by CIS, NEASC, and LAHC. The school has expanded its facilities and programmes to meet the needs of its multicultural community, introducing advanced curricula, new buildings, cutting-edge technology, and inclusive support for all learners. Today, graduates are prepared for success at top universities around the world.
CGB embodies a caring, inclusive community and is a No Bully Zone with zero tolerance for bullying. New parents and students experience a warm, welcoming environment, with respect for each other, the broader community, and the environment as central values. The CGB family extends beyond the walls of the school and works with UNCOLI and Round Square member schools, as well as with schools in less privileged areas of Bogote1. A pro-active Parent Teacher Association works in partnership with the school to support meeting the needs of the school community; its committees provide leadership opportunities for students and help strengthen the community.
Proactive Parent Teacher Association works in partnership with the school to support meeting the needs of the school community. The association's committees provide leadership opportunities for students. The PTA strengthens home–school partnership by engaging families in school life and decision-making. The day-to-day collaboration between the PTA, students, and staff reflects the school's emphasis on shared leadership and open dialogue with families.
Colegio Gran Bretaña is a private, co-educational international school in Bogotá serving ages 3 to 18. It delivers a bilingual program with Spanish and English as language A, anchored in multiple international curricula, including the IPC for primary, IMYC for middle years, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme, as well as an American Curriculum option. The school emphasizes a global profile, welcoming students from 50 nationalities and offering English instruction while providing Spanish and Colombian Social Studies at varying levels and French in secondary. The campus sits in purpose-built facilities with D&T, Drama, Art, Music, PE and ICT spaces, complemented by Club Retiro de San Juan, 2 km away. A robust co-curricular programme includes wall climbing, robotics, photography, and performing arts, plus a house system with leadership opportunities and university guidance. The school is accredited to deliver IB DP and IGCSE and maintains CIS, NEASC and LAHC recognition across continents.
