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Colombia, Bogota
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1. Initial visit to get to know the school: A campus visit is offered to learn about the school. A tour covers the campus and its expansive green spaces, and you learn that safety and student well-being are prioritized. A representative from the Admissions Department will contact you after the visit with the next steps. The school is bilingual and offers all three International Baccalaureate programs. 2. Payment of the application form: Payment of the application form begins the admissions process. This initiates the admissions review to determine eligibility and next steps. A representative from the Admissions Department will contact you to provide all necessary information. The step marks the transition from inquiry to formal admissions. 3. Interviews and exams: Interviews and examinations are conducted. The Wellbeing and Pedagogical Leadership departments analyze the academic profile of your children and their family environment. This helps determine fit with the International Baccalaureate programs offered. The results inform the subsequent enrollment steps. 4. Meeting with Rector: A family interview with the Rector is held to discuss the applicant and assign a seat for your children. The Rector's input influences the enrollment decision. If a seat is allocated, enrollment documents are prepared and you move toward enrollment. 5. Enrollment and welcome: Documents are submitted and enrollment is formalized. The family becomes part of the Gimnasiana community. This completes the admissions process.
Gimnasio del Norte International School is a bilingual IB World School in Colombia for students aged 3–18. It delivers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with emphasis on the IB learner profile and inquiry-based learning. Diploma examinations are externally assessed and can be taken in Spanish, French or English; the DP requires the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and a minimum of 24 points. Founded in 1977 by Principal Director Ricardo Pérez Arciniegas, the school has grown with IB partnerships. The campus comprises 120,000 square metres of gardens and sport facilities, including eight football fields, three covered arenas and over 60 venues, plus green spaces for outdoor learning. The IB-aligned language policy makes Spanish the mother tongue and English an additional language taught from age seven, with English integrated across the curriculum. Extracurricular activities include robotics, music and chess, such as MADD Show and a school radio initiative.
