Colombia, Bogota
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Uniforms must follow models approved by the School, the Parents' Council, and the Parents' Association and be labeled with the student's name. The daily uniform varies by level and includes crest-bearing jackets in navy blue or burgundy, white polo shirts, and navy bottoms; the PE uniform consists of a white polo shirt, blue shorts, white socks, and a navy hoodie. Full uniform use is the responsibility of the student and their parents.
A weekly meals menu is published for each level.
The school is part of the Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo (SFIM) as a Scuola Paritaria Italiana in Bogotá. SFIM includes eight state schools, 45 paritarian schools worldwide, Italian sections in foreign schools, and one Italian school in Bogotá.
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.