Colombia, Bogota
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1. Admissions profile. The school is a mixed-gender institution that offers the International Baccalaureate and is multilingual. The language offerings are Spanish, English, and French, and the school uses the IB Calendar B for its programmes. 2. Transition grade openings. The Transition Grade is accepting new admissions slots, and new openings are available for this entry level. Families are encouraged to inquire to secure a place. 3. Grade levels. The school is coeducational for Preschool through 6th grade, and girls only for 7th to 9th grade. This grade structure reflects the school's programme design. 4. Language and culture. Spanish, English, and French are offered. In the bilingual school, English and French proficiency is promoted to develop communication skills and global cultural appreciation. 5. International Baccalaureate and curriculum. The school is part of the International Baccalaureate community and is one of 15 schools in Colombia certified to offer the IB Continuum across all three IB programmes. 6. Digital transformation. The school emphasizes Digital Transformation, enabling students to realise their potential through real projects based on innovative digital methodologies. 7. Values education. The school provides solid values education, guided by the principles of the Christian Catholic faith and lived through the motto Be to Serve. 8. Inspiring campus. The campus is described as inspiring; the space is regarded as the third teacher, with a green, harmonious, and inspiring campus. 9. Admissions openness. Admissions are open; families are invited to fill out the form to receive more information about the Educational Project. 10. Career prospects. The Career Prospects section highlights post-graduation pathways and features logos of partner institutions. 11. Copyright and reproduction. © 2024 - All rights reserved; reproduction of all or part of the information contained on this portal is prohibited; this protects the portal's content and intellectual property.
Gimnasio Los Portales is a mixed‑gender, Bogotá-based International Baccalaureate World School serving ages 2 to 18. The school teaches in a multilingual setting with Spanish as the mother tongue, English as a second language, and French as an acquisition language, and offers the IB Continuum: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. Founded in 1987, it emphasizes values-based education and integrity, with a mission to form people of character who think critically and lead with practical skills for present challenges and future opportunities. The on‑site Wonder Place Preschool serves ages 2 to 4; facilities include a cafeteria, nursing, transport, and a library, plus spaces for wellbeing, arts, and sports. Experiential learning focuses on STEAM, Multilingüismo, Go International, and the Ignite Program, alongside a broad range of extracurriculars and clubs that foster global citizenship and personal development. A range of leadership, service, arts, and sports activities support students' growth.