Colegio Gran Bretaña

CGB embodies a caring community with a No Bully Zone and a zero-tolerance anti-bullying policy. The environment is warm, welcoming, and inclusive, with emphasis on respect for self, others, and the wider environment. Students participate in projects promoting sustainability, service, empathy, and global citizenship beyond school. The school engages with international networks such as UNCOLI and Round Square and supports parent involvement through committees and the IB Diploma's Creativity, Action and Service ethos. Social and emotional development is a central part of daily life at CGB.

Educational Achievement Department (EAD) provides support for a range of abilities. Students with diagnosed Specific Learning Differences and those with an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) are supported by a dedicated team led by the Head of EAD. Services include co-taught classrooms or small-group sessions, academic enrichment, teacher consultation for accommodations, and coordination of speech and occupational therapy goals. An IEP can be designed and implemented as needed, with integrated support across services.

ALD consists of eight bilingual teachers who teach English and Spanish as additional languages. All ALD teachers are ICELT-qualified or specialised in bilingual education and work with classroom and subject teachers to ensure language proficiency that enables full access to the curriculum. Staff coaching supports English-language teaching and strategies for language learners. Spanish as a Second Language is offered (4 hours per week) plus 3 hours of Colombian Culture to promote language development, cultural connections, and access to content in both languages.

The Counselling and Emotional Guidance Department (CEG) ensures the well-being of the entire community, with on-site psychologists available five days a week. Services include group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, adaptation guidance, and university/career planning, with ongoing follow-up and clear communication among involved parties. CEG reinforces that differences are acknowledged and respected by providing strategies to cope with challenges in a changing world.

Child Protection and Saf safeguarding are central to all that CGB does. All teachers complete yearly training in Child Protection and Saf safeguarding, and every person who works with children receives face-to-face training in English or Spanish. The safeguarding policy is robust and updated annually, with Safer Recruitment policies in place. CGB is accredited by CIS and NEASC and participates in LAHC Taskforce on child protection to ensure safeguarding of all students.