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Colombia, Bogota
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The school has three uniforms: daily, sweatshirt, and gala. An additional uniform is provided for students who participate in competitive sports teams.
The school provides a balanced meals program. From pre-kindergarten to Grade 3, students receive a mid-morning snack and lunch. From Grade 3 to Grade 11, students have access to the school store and lunch is provided. The menu includes a soup option, two protein options, two carbohydrate options, a salad bar, two juice options, and a dessert. Monthly, students enjoy two gastronomic festivals featuring foods from different countries.
The Gimnasio del Norte is governed by the Fundación Escuela de Formación Avanzada – FUNDEFA. Fundefa – Gimnasio del Norte maintains numerous health, education, entertainment and welfare convenios with the school. The foundation's involvement is reflected in governance materials and branding, including © 2026 Fundefa / Gimnasio del Norte.
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.
