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Colombia, Barranquilla
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The Marymount curriculum blends national and international standards and emphasizes inquiry‑based, meaningful learning and the development of the whole person. In English, Sciences, and Mathematics, the Cambridge curriculum has been adopted since 2019. Social Studies in English uses the AERO Standards; French is developed through the European CEFR; Physical Education follows NASPE; Art uses NAfME; Library uses AASL; Technology uses ISTE; Religion content is organized according to the Episcopal Conference. Language instruction is bilingual: English and Spanish, with English immersion beginning in Nursery through rhymes, songs, stories and play.
Art uses NAfME (National Association for Music Education) standards.
Languages are English and Spanish. In Preschool, English immersion begins through rhymes, songs, stories and play. Global Studies lays the foundation for global perspectives from preschool, and Cambridge Global Perspectives is used in elementary education to foster identity, community and environmental stewardship.
MACC (Marymount Athletic and Cultural Club) provides extracurricular sports and cultural experiences outside the classroom. Varsity teams, clubs and student organizations foster entrepreneurial leadership and social awareness through SHERR values. Intercambios y Semilleros broaden horizons with cultural, sports and academic exchanges, and Eagles Camp offers a summer leadership and community experience.
Clubs and student organizations foster entrepreneurial leadership and social service.
MACC offers extracurricular spaces outside the classroom to develop leadership, discipline and resilience. Clubs and student organizations promote entrepreneurial leadership and social responsibility as Marymount's hallmark. Exchanges, Semilleros and Eagles Camp broaden horizons and develop global competence, supported by the NOVA high‑performance program and the Marymount Extension Academy offerings.
From Nursery through 12th grade, a team of counselors and psychologists supports socioemotional development. The department runs weekly socio‑emotional learning activities and provides counseling. Pre‑school services include speech therapy, and an Early Intervention Program is offered from Preschool to 3rd grade to support students' development.
Marymount Barranquilla is a bilingual Catholic day school with a history dating to 1953. The campus network includes a Preschool in Barranquilla and a site in Sabanilla, offering modern science laboratories, a library, and dedicated spaces for music, dance, art, and theatre. The school has a 25-meter swimming pool, a coliseum for volleyball and basketball, and a knowledge and technology center to support projects. The curriculum blends national and international standards. Since 2019, Cambridge courses in English, Science and Mathematics have been taught; English Social Studies follows the AERO Standards; French follows CEFR; Physical Education follows NASPE; Art uses NAfME; Library uses AASL; Technology develops ISTE standards; Religion aligns with the Episcopal Conference. Instruction is bilingual (English and Spanish) from early years. In high school, students may pursue Advanced Mathematics and Engineering, Advanced Biology and Science, or Advanced Economics, Humanities and Arts. The NOVA program provides personalized options for achievers.
