Colombia, Bogota
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Italian, Spanish, and English are taught. In Scuola dell'Infanzia, language experiences split by language use, with Italian and Spanish used to develop the appropriate domains of learning. In Scuola Primaria, Italian, Spanish, and English are taught, with English starting in First Grade at a lower intensity than the other two languages. The school participates in the Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo (SFIM) as a Scuola Paritaria Italiana in Bogotá.
The Scuola dell'Infanzia uses a bicultural language program with Italian and Spanish. Language experiences are structured so that Italian and Spanish are used across different learning domains. In Scuola Primaria, three languages are taught: Italian, Spanish, and English. English begins in First Grade with a lower instructional load than Italian and Spanish.
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.