Colombia, Medellin
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Development of socio-emotional skills is integrated into the curriculum, including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
The Learning Center coordinates inclusive education and supports neurodiversity through four specialized programs (STEPS, LINKS, TOOLS, SKILLS) and an accompanying intervention plan.
The school is multilingual and bilingual in English, with French taught as a third language from grade 5; more than 65% of the school day is conducted in English, and English learning begins with immersion in everyday life in a bilingual environment.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Learning Center, which involves psychologists and external professionals; programs such as Vyda (values and self-esteem) and the SER Project (Sexuality/Health, Emotionality, and Interpersonal Relationships) promote healthy emotional development.
Protection of the entire student population is provided through the Learning Center, with the Learning Community including psychologists and external professionals to safeguard student wellbeing.
Marymount School Medellín is a private, co‑educational Catholic school in Colombia serving ages 3 to 17. The curriculum combines the Cambridge IGCSE with the Chinese National Curriculum, delivered mainly in English, with French taught from grade five. The school operates a 21st‑century, student‑centered learning community where teachers act as guides and learning is enhanced by project work, gamification and technology‑enabled exploration. Students develop critical thinking, information management, communication, collaboration and creativity, with a strong emphasis on global citizenship and a mix of formative and summative assessments to guide progress. The campus features a Knowledge Center and Library, InnovaT and MaryTunes, plus language immersions and expeditions that broaden horizons. The school holds double accreditation from CIS and NEASC and integrates Cambridge Check Points, IGCSE, DELF and IELTS; graduates pursue IB and Academic Baccalaureate diplomas. Distinctive programs include Sustainable and Solidary Marymount, MSMUN, and Life Project, with extensive after‑school clubs and sports.