Colombia, Bogota
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Colégio Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci is a private international Italian school in Bogotá operating as a Scuola Paritaria Italiana within SFIM. Serving students aged 3 to 18, it follows a bespoke curriculum from Scuola Materna through Liceo, with three upper-secondary tracks: Liceo Linguistico, Liceo Scientifico, and Liceo Artistico. The curricula align with Colombian and Italian law, culminating in maturità and enabling dual Colombian-Italian university admissions. The campus spans about 24,619 square meters, including 4,458 square meters of classrooms, extensive recreation areas, and a library with Italian and Spanish materials. The Arts area houses a Conservatorio de Música and facilities for theatre and visual arts; sport is active with gymnastics, athletics, basketball, and Uncoli tournaments. Extracurriculars include robotics and LEGO challenges, photography and modern-art workshops, sign-language and language clubs, culinary courses, and dance. The school connects Bogotá to a network of eight state schools and 45 parity schools, fostering bilingual learning.
Cra. 21 #127-23, Bogotá, Colombia
Colegio Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci has 1,340 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Italian, Spanish, English.
Bogotá, Colombia. The campus is located at Carrera 21
Early childhood education (Scuola dell´Infanzia); Primary School (Scuola Primaria); Lower Secondary School (Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado); Upper Secondary School (Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado).
Private international Italian school in Bogotá, operating as a Scuola Paritaria Italiana and part of SFIM.
Department of Orientation and Learning Support (DOA) and Center for Learning Support (CAP).
Italy
Catholic, with an alternative activity to Catholic religion.
The day begins no earlier than 7:00 a.m.; students may not enter the Colegio before 7:00 a.m. The class schedules are published per grade in the calendars.
The school runs its own fleet of buses with support from Lutrans S.A.S.
Colegio Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Italian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
The program spans Scuola dell'Infanzia (preschool) through Scuola Primaria (primary), Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado (lower secondary) and Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado (upper secondary, the Liceo). After completing Scuola Media, students may opt for the Liceo Linguistico (emphasis on languages and humanities), the Liceo Scientifico (emphasis on mathematics) or the Liceo Artistico (emphasis on the arts). The three tracks have curricula fully aligned with Colombian and Italian laws, culminating in the maturita Italian high school diploma. Graduates are prepared for admission to Colombian and European universities as dual program graduates. The school is part of the Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo (SFIM) as a Scuola Paritaria Italiana, connecting Bogotá with a network of eight state schools and 45 parity schools worldwide, including Bogotá's Italian school.
Graduates go on to well-known universities in Colombia and Europe. The maturita credential helps graduates pursue higher education in European institutions. The dual Colombian-Italian program broadens access to universities in both Colombia and Europe.
Guidance and support are provided to develop socio-emotional competencies, with attention to knowledge, aptitudes, values, and behaviors.
Support for learning and development through the Learning Support Center, enhancing skills and well-being to support academic performance.
Assistance in the learning and development process to promote well-being and academic achievement.
Policies and practices include a Code of Conduct, an Emergency Plan, and a Privacy Policy to safeguard students.
Admissions for the 2026–2027 school year opened on September 1, 2025. Maternal (children born in 2023) and Prejardín (children born in 2022) are the available entry levels. The process includes: 1. Prepare the required documentation; the list of documents for the Pre-Admisión form is available from October 14, 2025, to December 19, 2025. 2. Complete and submit the Pre-Admisión Form with the required documents; the form is available October 14, 2025, to December 19, 2025. 3. Presentation of the School's Philosophy and a tour of the facilities. 4. Play Day for invited children, about two and a half hours. Prejardín: February 11–13, 2026; Maternal: February 4, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m. 5. Meeting between parents and the School. Prejardín: February 25–27, 2026; Maternal: February 11–13, 2026, 8:00–11:30 a.m. 6. Notification of admission results by email. Prejardín: March 13, 2026; Maternal: March 27, 2026. 7. Welcome meeting for new families. Maternal: April 10, 2026; Prejardín: April 10, 2026. 160. For the Pre-Admisión payment: Bank GNB Sudameris – PSE; payment instructions are provided; note that the payment is non-refundable. List of required documents for preadmission (all documents are mandatory): 1. aspirant's birth certificate; 2) copy of the aspirant's Italian passport (if any); 3) one photograph of the child (3×4 cm); 4) original of the last report from the current kindergarten (if attending); 5) reference form from the current kindergarten; 6) parents' CV with a photograph; 7) parents' letter of introduction; 8) payment receipt for COP 350,000. The dates for notifying results and the event schedule are provided above. Contact information and further details are available through the admissions page.
The school has multiple benefit programs and access to scholarships through its agreements; specific information about each agreement can be found on the Convenios page.