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Colombia, Bogota
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Spanish is the mother tongue; English is the additional language. The additional language is English, shared with Spanish, and used as the vehicle for teaching and learning. The school starts familiarizing students with the additional language at age three, and formal English instruction begins at age seven. The school ensures learning another language from age seven, and uses texts in other languages to broaden linguistic exposure.
The school uses Spanish as the mother tongue and English as the additional language. Students begin familiarizing with the additional language at age three, and formal English instruction begins at age seven.
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.
