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Colombia, Bogota
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Gimnasio del Norte was founded in 1977 by a group led by its current Principal Director, Ricardo Pérez Arciniegas, a pedagogue, architect and mathematician. The school's development has progressed with the dedicated support of parents, the contribution of teachers and staff, and the collaboration of students. Much of the first campus was built by self-construction with active participation from the entire community. The Gimnasio del Norte has formed relationships with other IB member educational institutions, and since 1978 it has educated young people prepared to face the challenges of a global society and to positively impact their surroundings.
The MADD Show program is part of the school community. There is a Parents Association (Asociación de Padres) that supports school activities, known as Asopadres Gimnorte (asopadresgimnorte.org).
Parents Association (Asociación de Padres) — asopadresgimnorte.org
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.
