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Colombia, Manizales
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The school forms bilingual, ethical, and responsible leaders who are creative and critical thinkers who make a difference. It educates students integrally and harmoniously based on standards of academic and humanistic quality. The school envisions a globalized world and aims to form citizens who lead and contribute to society with solid principles and values that pursue social well-being.
The school is bilingual (English-Spanish). English and Spanish language instruction supports a globalized world. It is accredited by the National Ministry of Education and by COGNIA.
Health Week 2026 involved Kinder, Primary, and Middle & High School with workshops and talks about well-being. The school hosts community events that emphasize mutual care. Sleepover activities, such as the Franklin the Turtle night, foster friendship and reading.
Granadino runs community service initiatives under the Granadino Solidario program. I Run For You 2026 mobilized the community to raise funds for partner schools. Students and families participate in fundraising events and volunteer activities to support social causes.
The school prioritizes forming citizen leaders who are prepared to contribute to society with principled, values-driven leadership. The mission emphasizes ethical leadership and professional development to prepare students for global citizenship. Leaders are nurtured through a holistic approach that combines academics with character and social responsibility.
The school promotes physical and mental health through wellness programs and regular physical activity. Health Week and other wellbeing initiatives include activities that support mindfulness, fitness, and outdoor experiences. Extracurricular events and school life encourage balance, resilience, and a sense of community.
Colégio Granadino in Caldas, Colombia, offers an American-based curriculum with AP and a bespoke approach. It is a private, nonprofit, bilingual English–Spanish school serving Nursery through High School. Accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and previously by SACS-Cognia since 2001, it enables students to earn the American High School diploma alongside the Colombian Bachillerato. The 11.8-hectare La Florida campus in Villamaría provides a countryside setting with facilities: 48 classrooms, labs, a library, theaters, art and music spaces, multiple gyms and auditoriums, dining facilities. The school emphasizes standards-based curriculum design—written, taught, and assessed—focusing on deep learning, 21st-century skills, and responsible citizenship. Notable strengths include bilingual language development and a robust sports program, along with a commitment to community service through Granadino Solidario. The campus continues to expand under a Growth Plan, reinforcing its aim to prepare students for university and citizenship, while maintaining a values-driven environment.
