Colegio Granadino

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.