Marymount School Barranquilla

Marymount Barranquilla operates two campuses in Barranquilla, Colombia: the Preschool campus at Carrera 59

84-226 in Barranquilla, and the Elementary and High School campus at Km 5 via Sabanilla, Puerto Colombia. The Preschool serves Nursery, Prekinder and Kinder; the Elementary and High School campus houses the Elementary and High School buildings, administration and sports facilities.

Preschool; Lower Elementary; Upper Elementary; Middle School; High School

Private Catholic day school

Catholic

The Marymount Barranquilla curriculum is a learning community focused on developing 21st‑century skills, global competence, and entrepreneurial leadership grounded in Catholic values. It blends national and international standards and uses the Cambridge curriculum for English, Science and Mathematics since 2019; English Social Studies uses the AERO Standards; French follows the European Framework; Physical Education follows NASPE; Art uses NAfME; Library uses AASL; Technology develops ISTE standards; and Religion content aligns with the Episcopal Conference. The program is bilingual, with instruction in English and Spanish from early years. In 11th and 12th grades students can choose emphases such as Advanced Mathematics and Engineering; Advanced Biology and Science; and Advanced Economics, Humanities, and Arts. Cambridge International Curriculum (IGCSE, AS/A Levels) is implemented, with IGCSE piloted in 2022-23 and first full implementation in 2023-24, and AS/A Levels first taken in 2024-25. The Marymount NOVA program offers personalized and advanced curriculum options to help high‑performing students develop their full potential.

1,228 students and 161 teachers yield an approximate student‑teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1.

Cambridge Examinations include IGCSE and AS/A Levels, with IGCSE piloted in 2022-23 and first implemented in 2023-24 (10th grade) and AS/A Levels first taken in 2024-25 (11th–12th grade). Saber national exit examinations are administered on a 10–100 scale with 70 as passing. The GPA is calculated by crediting courses and incorporating Cambridge and Saber results into the cumulative GPA.

100% of Marymount Barranquilla graduates pursue higher education in four‑ to five‑year programs. Notable universities and destinations include Santa Fe College, SCAD, Stevens Institute of Technology, the University of Miami, New York University, Purdue University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Marymount University, among others.

The Marymount NOVA program provides personalized and advanced curriculum options to help high‑performing students develop their full potential.

The school uses a preventive approach to promote a healthy environment for the socio-emotional development of students from Nursery to Grade 12. It provides education and training on topics including biological/sexual, psycho-affective, ethical/values and prevention. Teachers are trained to recognize abuse, and school psychologists support families in need. A school–parent partnership is essential to provide safety and care for children. The program promotes respect, social skills and healthy relationships within a supportive community.

English is a major language of instruction; since 2019 the Cambridge curriculum has been adopted for English, Science and Mathematics. English-taught Social Studies uses the AERO Standards. French is taught through the Common European Framework, and other subjects follow international standards (NASPE for Physical Education, NAfME for Art, AASL for Library, ISTE for Technology, and guidance for Religion per the Episcopal Conference).

Socio-emotional development is prioritized through a preventive approach to student wellbeing, ongoing teacher training and access to school psychologists who support families. The program includes classroom activities and parent involvement to reinforce healthy emotional growth and resilience.

The school implements the Child Care and Protection policy, trains teachers to recognize abuse and provides psychologists to support families. It trains and supports parents in protective behaviors and builds networks with the community, health services and local authorities for referrals.

Step 1: Registration process: Fill out the form and pay the 50,000 registration fee; wait 2 hours after payment before proceeding to step 2.

Step 2: Online registration: Complete online registration; the Admissions area will accompany you throughout the process.

Step 3: Upload documents: Submit the required documents.

Step 4: Personal recommendation: Three personal recommendation forms are required and must be completed directly by the referees; recommendations from school staff are not accepted; if both parents are alumni, letters of recommendation are not required.

Step 5: School recommendation: The applicant's current school must complete the requested information.

Step 6: Pension advances: This form activates once the student has been accepted. Next steps: Family interview; Explore With Us day: for preschool candidates, the day involves interactive play to assess development; for candidates in 1st grade through 12th grade, it includes evaluations in mathematics, English and Spanish and a personalized interview with the level psychologist. The Admissions Committee makes the final decision on admission and communicates the decision by email; Marymount reserves the right of admission.