Colombia, Bogota
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Colombia's Colegio San Viator in Bogotá is a co-educational, bilingual IB World School serving ages 4 to 18 with a full IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. English and French are taught from the primary years, preparing students for global citizenship. The school follows a constructivist approach integrated with the IB framework, prioritizing inquiry, collaboration, research, and communication. The campus spans 116,000 square meters of green space and blends science, sports, arts, and culture for experiential learning. Students have access to specialized laboratories, a MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and dedicated spaces for visual, performing, and musical arts. UNESCO program engagements and summer activities enrich the curriculum, while the Viatorian tradition underpins school life with respect, dialogue and solidarity. EFQM supports continuous improvement, and the school is recognized as a Great Place to Study. The program aims to develop leadership, critical thinking, and holistic well-being across disciplines.
Auto. Norte #209-51 I, Suba, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Colegio San Viator has instruction in English, French.
The school is located at Autopista Norte 209-51, Bogotá, Colombia. The campus is on Autopista Norte in Bogotá. The school can be reached at +57 317 432 4990 or by email at secretaria@sanviator.edu.co.
The school offers three IB programs along a continuum from the first years of education to the Diploma Programme. Tenth- and eleventh-grade students receive a well-balanced, comprehensive education with professional emphases in Engineering, Administration and Economics, Health Sciences, and Humanities.
co-educational, bilingual, IB school.
Colombia
Catholic
Colegio San Viator teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
The school is an IB World School offering all three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The constructivist educational model is integrated with the IB framework, with English and French taught from primary. The school features laboratories, MakerLab, robotics, digital platforms, and spaces for the visual, performing, and musical arts. The campus spans 116,000 square meters and blends science, sports, arts, and culture. The approach is experiential, holistic, and deeply Viatorian. The EFQM model supports continuous improvement and the school is recognized as a Great Place to Study.
The school provides a comprehensive education grounded in Catholic values and the IB framework, focused on the integral formation of students. Fraternity, service, critical thinking, and leadership are emphasized as core Viatorian ideals. An on-site orientation and psychology team supports students' social and emotional development through individual and group guidance. The school also operates a School Coexistence Committee to promote a respectful, collaborative learning environment and to address student conduct and wellbeing. In 2024 the school earned Great Place to Study recognition for its focus on student wellbeing and holistic development.
Orientation and Psychology Department provides guidance and strategies for students, coordinating reasonable accommodations. Students may request orientation support from the department for group or individual sessions, with services delivered during school hours. The arrangements emphasize educational support and not therapeutic intervention. The department works with families and staff to ensure appropriate supports are in place as needed.
Inglés B is offered within the IB Diploma Program as a language course. English-language instruction is integrated into the IB curriculum.
Great Place to Study recognition in 2024 demonstrates the school's commitment to student wellbeing. The admissions materials highlight well-being and holistic development as core priorities. The school provides an on-site psychology presence through the orientation team and counseling services to support students' mental health and social development.
Orientation and psychology professionals provide safeguarding-support for students through the school's orientation services. The Colegio operates a School Coexistence Committee that oversees convivencia and the school climate. The orientation and psychology team coordinates with staff to support students, families, and educators in addressing conduct issues and wellbeing.
1. Buy your Admissions Form. The first step to get to know better. The Admissions Form initiates the admissions process for prospective families. 2. Interview and Admission Assessment. Once all documents have been reviewed, the admissions department, along with the psychology department and the office of the Academic Director, will arrange an interview and assessment session. This initial encounter provides a glimpse into what will eventually become your home away from home. 3. Admission Committee. We evaluate the results of the interview and the entrance exam to provide a response as quickly as possible. 4. Enrollment. The final step of the process is signing the enrolment documents and joining the school community.
Programa de Becas: The Clerics of Saint Viator religious community established a Scholarships Program to help families access a quality education. At the start of the school year, the Scholarships Committee provides information on the conditions, requirements, and the process to apply for the Program's aid, which is represented as discounts on tuition or the cafeteria for the following school year. To participate in the Program, girls and boys must maintain excellent academic performance and social behavior, and with their families they must demonstrate compliance with the norms and the institutional values. The benefit is granted for one year, but can be lost at any time for non-compliance with any of the Program's conditions. The school has led and financed a scholarship aid program since its founding, reaching coverage of 15% of the student body."