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Colombia, Barranquilla
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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.
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.
