Colegio Nueva Granada

Two admissions tracks exist at Colegio Nueva Granada: K4/K5 Admissions for early childhood and 1st–12th Grade Admissions for the later grades. CNG follows the American school calendar, August through June, and placement is based on prior schooling and age. The school is international in scope and provides language and curriculum accommodations aligned with grade level and student needs. Language requirements vary by track: K4 is an English-immersion program; K5 requires English proficiency; 1st–5th grade require English proficiency with limited ENL services for international families; 6th–12th grade require English proficiency with no ENL program beyond 5th grade. Colombian students in the Bachillerato Diploma Program study a subset of courses in English and a subset in Spanish, and Colombian policy requires enrollment in Bachillerato except in approved special cases. New families and heritage families follow separate, clearly defined steps, with documents and timelines detailed below. For international transfer considerations, Bogota residents can transfer for entry at the start of the school year; testing and interviews for 1st–11th grades occur between mid-April and early June; a virtual option is available for those outside Bogota. Local transfer into 12th grade is not allowed. CNG maintains a Learning Center and a learning-support program; admissible applicants may be placed in a learning-support waitpool if the grade-level program is at capacity. If a child requires learning support, contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm the school's capacity to support the child.

K4/K5 Admissions – New Families
1. Complete the application form and submit all required documents. The application must be completed at least two days prior to the mini-interview. The documents include two family references (local families) or a company letter detailing post and educational costs (expat families), identification documents, a statement of account from the current preschool, a passport-size photo, and any supportive documents for special needs. The mini-interview is a required part of the process.
2. Sign up for your child's mini-interview. This step follows submission of the application and documents.
3. Attend the mini-interview (parents only) during the first two weeks of December 2025. The interview assesses fit with CNG's programs and philosophy.
4. Bring your child to the observation in late January/early February 2026. This observation helps the Admissions Team understand the child's readiness and learning style.
5. Attend the formal interview (parents only) in February 2026. Admissions decisions are based on the combination of documents, interviews, observations, and program fit.
6. Admissions decisions will be sent on March 25, 2026. Enrollment decisions must be submitted in writing by March 27, 2026, at noon.

K4/K5 Admissions – Heritage Families
1. Complete the application form and submit all required documents between November 10, 2025, and November 14, 2025. The process mirrors the new-family steps, with emphasis on the family's existing relationship to CNG.
2. Bring your child to the observation in late January/early February 2026. This allows the school to observe continuity of learning and family involvement.
3. Attend the formal interview (parents only) in January 2026. This interview supplements the information gathered from the observation and documents.
4. Admissions decisions will be sent on March 25, 2026. Enrollment decisions must be written and submitted by March 27, 2026, at noon.

1st–12th Grade Admissions – International Families and Local Transfers
1. Contact the Admissions Office to express interest in applying, providing basic family information. The school maintains rolling admissions for international families and handles local transfers with defined timelines.
2. Gather required documents for the applicable grade levels. For grades 1–6, submit transcripts or report cards for the last three years, birth certificate or passport/visa, teacher recommendations, homeroom or counselor recommendations, and vaccination records. For grades 7–12, submit official sealed transcripts for the last five years, school profile, teachers' recommendations, birth certificate or passport/visa, vaccination records, and other specified documents.
3. Apply online using the application form and submit all required documents. For local families, a school profile and additional documents may be requested.
4. Schedule evaluation or testing. Bogotà-based applicants complete exams/observations and interviews between mid-April and early June; applicants outside Bogotà may use a virtual option. The Admissions Office coordinates scheduling and provides details.
5. Receive the admissions decision by email after the Admissions Committee reviews the application and assessments.

Local Transfers (1st–11th grades) – additional details
Local transfers are possible at the beginning of the school year. Testing and interviews occur between April and the first week of June. CNG does not allow local transfers into 12th grade. Vaccination records, birth certificates or passports, and specific grade-level documents are required as part of the application package. A school calendar alignment and language proficiency expectations apply to new entrants and transfers. The school emphasizes careful alignment between a candidate family's educational philosophy and CNG's mission and programs to ensure a good fit.

Required documents (1st–12th grades)
Grades 1–6 require transcripts or report cards for the last three years (in English or Spanish), and birth certificate or passport/visa copies; teacher and homeroom or principal recommendations are needed; vaccination records and a recent school profile are requested if applicable; two references from local families are requested for new local families, while a company letter is required for new international families; a statement of account from the current school and any supporting documents for special needs may be requested. Grades 7–12 require official sealed transcripts for the last five years, the school profile, and the same set of supporting documentation as Grades 1–6, with an emphasis on additional documentation for high school coursework. Vaccination records, passport-size photo, and references are also requested. The Admissions Office coordinates all document collection and submission.

Bachillerato Program notes
The Bachillerato Diploma Program operates under Colombian educational law, and all Colombian students are enrolled in Bachillerato, with exceptions requiring approval by the Bachillerato Academic Committee. Some courses are taught in English as part of the program, with others taught in Spanish, and parental and committee input informs exceptions.

Learning Support and waitpool
CNG offers a learning-support program to address a wide range of needs. If the grade-level program reaches capacity, admissible applicants may be placed in a learning-support waitpool. If a family anticipates learning-support needs for their child, contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm whether the school can provide the required services.

CNG maintains a learning-support waitpool for applicants who may require Learning Center services if the grade-level program is at capacity. Families with learners who may need additional supports should contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm available services.