Colombia, Bogota
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The school teaches a second language as part of the Elementary program after solidifying the native language in Preschool. A second language is reinforced in Middle School with expatriate and Colombian teachers supporting bilingual development. The High School offers the AP curriculum to support advanced study and college preparation. The Native Speaker Teachers Program is listed as a language-support program.
Bilingualism is emphasized in Elementary after solidifying the native language in Preschool. A second language is acquired sequentially and used in different contexts with the support of expatriate and Colombian teachers. In Middle School, students strengthen their use of the second language, and in High School AP courses are offered to prepare for university and global engagement.
Summer Programs provide immersion in another language through experiences at colleges and universities around the world. These programs enable students to explore vocational interests, participate in leadership or service activities, and be immersed in another language. They support personal and academic growth and guide future professional decisions.
Colegio Los Nogales is a private, non‑profit, coeducational day school serving ages 4 to 18. The curriculum blends a rigorous college‑preparatory program with FINES, Comprehensive Values Education, which builds life skills and guides students' life plans within the school's mission. In high school, AP courses earn college credits and are taught in smaller classes of 15–18 students with 60‑minute periods and semiannual final exams. The school offers a bilingual Spanish–English program with a third language option (French or Portuguese). The campus houses purpose‑built facilities for learning and the arts, including the Centro de Artes José María de la Torre, the Luisa Pizano Library (about 1,500 m² and 25,000 titles), science labs, and renovated Preschool and Primary buildings, plus a gym, Polideportivo and football field. Distinctive programs include Round Square international links, Caminata Program, Summer and Gap Year opportunities, and a strong service component through FINES.