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Colombia, Barranquilla
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1. Admissions decisions are made by the Admissions Committee based on space availability, the entrance examination, and previous academic performance (grades, standardized test scores, and disciplinary record) for the grade applied. If space is not available, the application is placed on a waiting list and you will be contacted when space becomes available. An admitted student must be proficient in oral and written English, with an exception for STEM or Pre-Kinder entries where English is not required. The application will not be processed until all required documents are submitted.
2. English language requirements apply to admission: the applicant must demonstrate oral and written English proficiency for the grade being applied to. For First Grade the English level should be comparable to that of an average student in that grade; no English proficiency is required for students entering STEM or Pre-Kinder. If the applicant does not meet the English requirement, admission may not proceed until proficiency is demonstrated.
3. Required documents must be submitted for the application to be processed: a 2" x 2" photograph and a family picture; birth certificate; School Recommendation Form A-1; three family references; applicant's academic records; certificate of good standing from the previous school; financial information; custody documentation if applicable; both parents' IDs; and the non-refundable Admission Application Process Fee.
4. Start the process by paying the non-refundable application fee of $250,000 via wire transfer to Bancolombia Savings Account No. 55427852333 in the name of Sociedad Escuela Karl C. Parrish, and attaching the payment support to the Application Form. Complete the Prospect/Family General Information, the Application for Admission, and the Applicant Information Form (applicable for STEM, PK & KINDER).
5. Request an appointment to discuss admission: the school will contact you with a date and time for the appointment. For additional information, contact the Admissions Office by phone at 605-359-8929 ext. You may also use the online forms provided for appointment requests.
6. After submitting the required items and scheduling an appointment, the Admissions Committee will review the application and communicate next steps or decisions as space permits.
If space is not available, the application is placed on a waiting list and you will be contacted when space becomes available.
Colegio Karl C. Parrish is a private, bilingual school in Barranquilla offering a Colombian–American curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is conducted in English and Spanish, and the school operates two diploma paths: the Colombian Bachillerato (grades 7–12) and an American High School Program that includes Advanced Placement courses. AP offerings include Calculus AB, Physics, English, Spanish, Biology, Economics, US History and Chemistry, among others. Graduates earn both the US High School Diploma and the Colombian Diploma. BYOL for grades 3–12 and an Optimal Resource Center (ORC) support program provide inclusive, language-rich learning. The school embraces Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning and 21st Century Learning approaches. The campus spans about 80,000 square meters and houses a large library (over 21,000 volumes), a swimming pool, gym, Alumni Hall, and a Student Center opened in 2020. Ninety-five percent of graduates achieve the dual diploma, reflecting strong college preparation and global-minded education.
