Gimnasio El Hontanar

The admissions process is the beginning of a journey for a student to build a successful and meaningful life. The process follows the identity and philosophy of Gimnasio El Hontanar, guaranteeing transparency, quality, and equal opportunities in accepting applications. The school seeks to satisfy the needs of all its students and aims to fulfill fundamental bases that allow high-quality skills, education, and appropriate integral development for all students. Preschool and First Grade: the applicant must present an academic assessment through the school's occupational therapist and psychologists to determine if the child has the basic learning devices necessary to attend school, such as the development of fine and gross motor skills, psychosocial and perceptual competences, and the basic academic concepts appropriate to age and grade. Second through Eighth Grade: the applicant must have excellent academic and disciplinary references from the previous school; the applicant must take a written math test to evaluate concepts, logical reasoning, and mathematical thinking relevant to the intended grade; the applicant will also be required to take a language test in both Spanish and English, including a written and oral component to evaluate speaking and listening skills. Note: applications for grades 9–11 are not accepted. Required ages (by February 1 of the entry year): Pre-kindergarten +3 years old (3.5–4), Kindergarten +4 years old (4.5–5), Transition +5 years old (5.5–6), First +6 years old (6.5–7). Family Profile: Gimnasio El Hontanar seeks aspiring families to be professionals committed to integral education of their children; education through habits and values takes place within the family context and is reinforced by the school through educating, strengthening knowledge, creating values, and providing social experiences to practice what is learned. Students should possess a profile aligned with the International Baccalaureate profile by developing social skills such as taking responsibility, respect, cooperative attitudes, problem-solving, teamwork, and appropriate behavior in different contexts. Keys of Excellence: the school is a bilingual, mixed-gender, Calendar A school; ranked among the best schools in Colombia for its academic results; Catholic orientation; small class size; International Baccalaureate Program; value-centered education; Character Counts program; commitment to the environment; technology-focused classrooms; Multiple Intelligences Theory programs; a wide range of sports and artistic activities; business leadership training; environmental certification; international exchange program; 2011 Excellent School Management Award winner; 2013 Environmental Responsibility Award winner; 2016 Best Environmental Practice according to BIBO, El Espectador. Affiliations: Private Schools Association – ASOCOLDEP; International Baccalaureate Organization; Andina Association for International Baccalaureate Schools; REDPAPAZ; Colombian Association for the Advancement of Science – ACAC; Network of schools which protects our planet; Cambridge English Language Assessment – Exam Preparation Center; New England Educational Group (New England School, Hontanar School, Los Arrayanes School, Liceo La Sabana, Santa Cristina de Toscana School Campestre del Norte Kindergarten, Crayola and Lapiz Kindergarten). For more information on admissions, contact Coordinación de Admisiones at PBX 884 4197 ext. 208 or PBX 681 5287 ext. 112, Cel.