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Colombia, Bogota
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German and French are taught in dedicated sections as official languages of Switzerland. There is a strong emphasis on English and Spanish as mother tongues. The curriculum is organized into three cycles: Kindergarten–Second, Third–Sixth, and Seventh–Twelfth, with German or French as immersion language in Cycle II and Cycle III. The school offers the Swiss Matura and the Colombian bachillerato.
Multilingual education with sections in German and French, official languages of Switzerland. There is a strong emphasis on English and Spanish as mother tongues. The program is organized in three cycles: Cycle I (Kindergarten–Second), Cycle II (Third–Sixth), and Cycle III (Seventh–Twelfth). This arrangement prepares students to access top universities in Colombia, Switzerland, and the world.
Cycle II deepens academic training in specific areas with a focus on the immersion language, either German or French. A culture of respect, empathy, and personal growth is cultivated. This cycle prepares students to access prestigious universities in Switzerland, Colombia, and beyond, through the Matura.
Colegio Helvetia is a private, co‑educational, non‑denominational school in Bogotá that follows a Swiss model within a Colombian context. Serving ages 3 to 18, it operates on a Calendar B and has no uniform policy, with classes taught primarily in English and Spanish and dedicated sections in German and French. The school offers language immersion programs with certification in German or French, and a four‑cycle curriculum: Playgroup (3–4), Cycle I (4–8), Cycle II (multilingual immersion focus), and Cycle III (7–12) with options to select priority and complementary subjects. It awards dual certification: the Swiss Matura, supervised by the Canton of Bern, and the Colombian high school diploma, while Saber 11 preparation is integrated into the program. The Research Center Library houses resources in four languages, and the Casita de los libros supports early immersion learning. Signature initiatives include a language‑rich environment, a modern Master Plan, and a community‑funded Coliseum‑Theater project today.
