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Colombia, Manizales
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The Granadino School is described as bilingual (Spanish-English) and offers education from pre-school to grade 12. The curriculum uses American standards and includes an International Bilingual Academic Diploma and a U.S. High School Diploma. English language development is supported through the Learning Support program, with push-in classroom support and ELD electives in grades 11–12. Students are expected to achieve high proficiency in English and Spanish.
The school is a bilingual (English–Spanish) institution offering education from Kinder 1 through Grade 12. The curriculum follows American standards and includes an International Bilingual Academic Diploma and a U.S. High School Diploma. The Primary section benefits from Colombian and foreign teachers to promote English, with 1st–3rd having a lead teacher and a bilingual assistant, and 4th–5th having a lead teacher. The beliefs emphasize achieving high proficiency in English and Spanish.
International Summer Programs reflect the school's commitment to developing globally competent learners. These experiences extend learning beyond the classroom through language immersion, STEAM innovation, or community impact. Programs are designed to grow student participation in international programs and exchanges with age-appropriate experiences.
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.
