Colombia, Bogota
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CNG provides a strong focus on social-emotional learning and personal well-being through its counseling program. The school counselors support students' academic, personal, social-emotional development, and career planning. The counseling team includes 14 guidance counselors for 14 grade levels and three college counselors. The program emphasizes character education and intercultural competence to prepare responsible global citizens who thrive in multicultural environments. The Counseling Program is aligned with the International School Counseling Association (ISCA) standards.
CNG provides an inclusive learning-support program and serves 423 K4-12th graders through Exceptional Learner Programs (GT and learning support).
K4 has no minimum English requirements and is an English immersion program. K5 requires various levels of English proficiency. 1st through 5th grades require English proficiency, with limited ENL services available only for international families. 6th through 12th grades require English proficiency, and CNG does not have an ENL program beyond 5th grade.
Social-emotional well-being is a focus at every grade level. In the Primary School, an affective education curriculum addresses social-emotional needs and family learning sessions respond to identified community needs. A screening tool using evidence-based measures identifies students who require social-emotional support. The program includes whole-group, small-group, and individual counseling and crisis management as needed. The counseling program includes 14 counselors for 14 grade levels and aligns with ISCA standards.
Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG) is a co-educational K4–12 school in Colombia offering a US-accredited, college-preparatory program with a clear international focus. The High School provides a U.S.-style curriculum with 32 Advanced Placement courses; the Colombian Track (Programa Colombiano) prepares students to meet Ministry of Education standards and graduate with the Bachillerato Académico, including Spanish-language instruction and electives such as Literatura AP and Química Orgánica. The campus supports 21st‑century learning through spaces like the Global Learning Studio, iDesign Lab, MIS – Media Innovation Studio, MakerSpaces, and Design Lab, plus the Iragorri Sound Production Room. A five-story Innovation Center (28 spaces) will expand STEAM and project-based learning. CNG partners with Google, Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and others to provide digital tools widely. Condor Activities offers 20+ clubs; Classroom Without Walls centers on SDGs with outdoor journeys. The House System promotes arts, service, leadership, and a comprehensive athletics program from K5 to Grade 12.