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Colombia, Barranquilla
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AP courses are offered throughout high school as part of the US diploma track. SAT and TOEFL testing is proctored on campus to support college admissions. Ninety-five percent of students graduate with both the Colombian Bachillerato Diploma and the US High School Diploma. The Optimal Resource Center (ORC) supports students with learning differences and helps them succeed in an inclusive academic program.
Concerts, presentations, exhibits, and shows take place each year to showcase student talent. Dance features Creative Movement that develops rhythm and expressive movement. Dramatic productions and musical theatre are part of Performing Arts, building teamwork, stage presence, and public-performance skills. The Music program offers choir, orchestra, wind ensemble, rock band, violin, guitar, percussion, and related workshops.
The language of instruction is English and Spanish. The school integrates a bi-national, multicultural, and bilingual curriculum.
Student Life includes a Library, Athletics, Student Organizations, Community Service, The Arts, and Character Counts. Athletics fosters teamwork and character through a 'Pursuing Victory with Honor' ethos and scheduled practices across elementary, middle, and high school. The Arts provide performance and exhibition opportunities, with dance, drama, and visual arts integrated into school life.
Community Service is a fundamental part of KCP's mission. Solving problems in society and helping the less fortunate are emphasized as part of Character Education. Students are required to complete 80 hours of community service.
The school's purpose is to prepare students to be ethical leaders who can address global challenges. A US diploma track includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses to support college readiness. SAT and TOEFL testing are proctored on campus to aid college admissions. Ninety-five percent of graduates earn both diplomas.
Sports and fitness are central to KCP, with a structured athletics program for elementary through high school. The athletics ethos is Pursuing Victory with Honor. Facilities include a swimming pool and gymnasium, with a modern track field. The KCP Student Center provides healthy meals and serves as a hub for celebrations and extracurricular activities.
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.
