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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Fundación Liceo Inglés is a private, bilingual school in Pereira, Colombia that follows the American Curriculum on a calendar B schedule. The campus serves Preschool through High School, including a WeeCare program for the youngest Kinder students, with small class groups and two teachers per room in the early years. The Primary and Secondary divisions share the same site, supported by a central library and extensive English- and Spanish-language resources. Students access Raz-Kids, Epic Reading, Destiny Library, EBSCO, Seesaw, BrainPop, Follett Destiny, Prodigy, Epic and Literacy Planet to support reading, research and literacy development. The school holds Cognia accreditation (formerly SACS/CASI) and maintains affiliation with Colombia's Ministry of Education, ensuring international and national standards. Five formative pillars—Leadership, Best Effort, Integrity, Kindness and Citizenship—guide student life and decision‑making. Extracurriculars include STUCO, NHS, NJHS, FLIMUN and ARTSSO, with sports such as volleyball, soccer and basketball. The school emphasizes global awareness and service.
Fundación Liceo Inglés has 827 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia. The campus is located in a suburban area at Km 5 Vía Cerritos Entrada 17, Pereira. The school is located in a suburban area.
Stages
Preschool; Elementary; Secondary.
Type
Private bilingual educational institution (English-Spanish) following Calendar B.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is predominantly Colombian, with a small percentage of Colombian-American citizens or other dual nationals.
Additional learning support
Three full-time counselors, a college counselor, a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist, and a full-time nurse provide student support.
Country affiliation
Cognia accreditation (formerly SACS/CASI) and affiliation with the Colombian Ministry of Education.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application or admission fee amount is posted for general viewing. Application and enrollment are handled through the school's admissions process and the school's parent/payment portal.
Tuition (annual and per-term)
- The school does not publish a single public price list for annual tuition or per-term installments for each grade level. Tuition amounts are provided to families as part of the formal enrollment/registration process and managed through the school's payment systems. Families receive a personalized fee schedule for their child at enrollment. Payments are processed via the school's payment portal and by the school treasury.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The institution follows a Calendar B academic year (school year begins in August and ends in June); billing cycles and detailed payment deadlines are communicated to families at enrollment and appear to be managed through the school's payment portal and treasury office.
- Complementary services (for example, transport and meal plans) are contracted at the time of enrollment through a complementary-services contract; selection of transport zone and confirmation of service availability occur during enrollment. Expect separate charges and contract terms for those services.
- For issuance of academic or financial certificates the family must be "a paz y salvo" (account settled) before documents are released; certificate requests are processed after payment and confirmation of clearance.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with stated school hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday). There are no published boarding facilities or boarding fees.
Other costs and fees (examples and specifics available publicly)
- Certificates, duplicates and similar administrative items: specific fixed costs are published for document requests (values shown in Colombian pesos): - Certificado de Estudio: COP 11,000. - Certificado de Calificaciones (por cada grado): COP 21,000. - Duplicado Acta de Grado (digital): COP 21,000. - Duplicado Acta de Grado (físico): COP 43,000. - Duplicado Diploma (digital): COP 70,000. - Duplicado Diploma (físico): COP 145,000.
- Meal service: a school meal program and monthly menus exist for preschool, primary and secondary; meal plans are provided as a complementary service (menus are published), and the meal service is subject to separate charges and contracting. No public per-meal or per-month prices are published in the publicly accessible menu document.
- Transport: transport is offered as a complementary, contracted service with zoned pricing (zones defined by area). Transport must be requested at enrollment via the complementary-services contract; pricing is handled separately from tuition. No public per-zone pricing is published on general pages.
- Uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activities and field trips: these items are referenced as part of normal school expenses but no public fixed prices for uniforms, textbooks or extracurricular fees are posted for general viewing; these costs are normally communicated to families during enrollment or via internal school communications.
Refunds and cancellations
- Refunds and cancellation terms for tuition and for complementary services are governed by the school's enrollment and complementary-services contracts. Specific refund schedules or percentages are not published openly on general pages; families are required to follow the contractual cancellation procedures included in enrollment documentation. For complementary services (transport, meals, etc.), enrollment and cancellation are handled through the contracted process at registration.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer (transferencia bancaria) to Fundación Liceo Inglés: Bancolombia savings account and Davivienda savings account numbers are published for certificate payments and used for treasury receipts. The form lists: Bancolombia Ahorros N° 708-903679-67 (convenio 410) and Davivienda Ahorros N° 126370269022. Cash or card payments are accepted in person at the school treasury during posted hours.
- Online/payments portal: the school uses an online payments portal for family billing and payments; that portal is used to manage tuition and related payments (portal login required to view account-specific invoices and payment options).
- In-person payments: the treasury office accepts payments in person (cash and datafono/point-of-sale) during treasury hours. Certain administrative items (certificates) specifically note the in-person payment option.
Summary (practical points for parents)
- Exact tuition amounts (annual and per-term) and any grade-specific pricing are not published as a single public price list; each family receives a fee schedule during enrollment and payments are managed through the school's portal and treasury.
- Complementary services (meals, transport) are contracted and billed separately; transport is zoned and must be requested at enrollment.
- Administrative fees for certificates and duplicates are published with specific COP amounts and may be paid by bank transfer or in person; account numbers are provided for treasury payments.
Academics
Fundación Liceo Inglés teaches American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school has five formative pillars: Leadership, Best Effort, Integrity, Kindness, and Citizenship. Leadership enables students to take control of their lives and to make things happen, builds confidence, and helps solve problems creatively while working in teams. Leaders motivate others and influence with a shared vision to advance the common good. Best Effort means always giving one's best, seeking the best solutions, and maintaining a positive, growth‑oriented attitude to face daily challenges. Integrity means always doing the right thing in all contexts, inside and outside the school, even if no one is watching, with qualities such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and courage. Kindness emphasizes empathy and consideration for others and the environment. Citizenship denotes knowing duties and rights, striving to improve and fulfill one's role in the community and various environments, and actively participating to improve those environments.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development through five pillars: Leadership, Best Effort, Integrity, Kindness, and Citizenship. Leadership teaches students to take control of their lives, build confidence, and collaborate to solve problems. Best Effort encourages students to give their best, seek the best solutions, and maintain a growth‑oriented mindset. Integrity means doing the right thing in all contexts, even when no one is watching. Kindness and Citizenship foster care for others and responsible participation in the community and digital spaces.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school operates a bilingual program in English and Spanish, strengthening proficiency in both languages. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for US universities. The school is accredited by Cognia and by the Ministry of Education of Colombia.
Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection Policy.
Admissions
Admissions
The admissions process at Liceo Inglés is a structured sequence for families seeking to enroll their children. 01. Fill out the Interested Families form. The admissions process begins when families express interest by completing the Interested Families form. Liceo Inglés is a bilingual institution with calendar B; the school day runs from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm and serves more than 800 students across preschool, primary, and secondary. Minimum entry ages are: K2 two years old by August 31; K3 three years old by August 31; K4 four years old by August 31; K5 five years old by August 31. For grades 1–12, the date of birth, current grade, and academic performance are taken into account. 02. Information Meeting: The admissions team will schedule an appointment to answer your questions. The meeting provides information about the admissions process and the school. Attending is part of the process. 03. Fill out the application form: The admissions team will send you the application form to complete. Completing the form collects information about the student and family. This step advances the evaluation process. 04. Interviews: The admissions team will schedule virtual appointments for the family and student. Interviews give the admissions team an opportunity to get to know the student and family. Interviews are conducted virtually. 05. Admissions Committee: The committee will evaluate your application. The evaluation considers the submitted materials and interviews. Results of the committee determine candidacy. 06. Update of data and signature of promissory note: Update your data and sign the promissory note. The technology team will send instructions to complete this step. Follow the instructions to finalize data and signature. 07. Payment of tuition: The treasury team will send the instructions to make the payment. Instructions outline the method and deadline. Complete payment to continue enrollment. 08. Signature of the Contract: The technology team will send instructions to perform this step. Sign the contract to confirm enrollment. The contract is part of the enrollment process. 09. Welcome to FLI: Welcome to FLI! This marks the completion of the admissions process and the start of enrollment. The school will welcome the student to the community.
FAQs
What curriculum does Fundación Liceo Inglés follow?
The school has five formative pillars: Leadership, Best Effort, Integrity, Kindness, and Citizenship.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational, day.
How many students attend Fundación Liceo Inglés?
The school has approximately 827 students.
Where is Fundación Liceo Inglés located?
Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia. The campus is located in a suburban area at Km 5 Vía Cerritos Entrada 17, Pereira. The school is located in a suburban area.
When was Fundación Liceo Inglés established?
The school was established in 1986.
Who leads Fundación Liceo Inglés?
The school is led by Eloísa Rodríguez, PhD.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
The school strengthens English-Spanish linguistic competence.
How do I apply to Fundación Liceo Inglés?
The admissions process at Liceo Inglés is a structured sequence for families seeking to enroll their children. 01. Fill out the Interested Families form.
What extracurricular activities are available?
ARTSSO is the Society of Arts. It is listed among the student groups. ARTSSO is recognized as the arts-focused student organization.
