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Strengths Academic Enrichment, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
New Cambridge School is a private bilingual school in Floridablanca and Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. Founded in 1968, it serves students from 8 months through Grade 12 across three campuses. The school blends the Colombian national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and offers trilingual instruction in Spanish, English, and French. Ranked among the top schools in Colombia, with students achieving top national results on the Saber 11 exam.
New Cambridge School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Santander, Colombia. Three campuses: Cañaveral (Calle 32
22-140, Floridablanca) serving early years through Grade 9; Cabecera/Little Cambridge (Carrera 39 44-72, Bucaramanga) for early childhood through Grade 3; and PreU Campus (Anillo vial, km 3, vía Girón) for Grades 10-12 in a British sixth-form-inspired model.
Stages
Little Skills (2-12 months), Early Years (8 months-6 years), Primary School (7-10 years), Lower Secondary (11-14 years), and Upper Secondary/PreU (15-17 years, Grades 10-12).
Type
Private, co-educational, bilingual day school. Part of the Redcol network.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Predominantly Colombian students from the Bucaramanga metropolitan area.
Additional learning support
Learning Support Center for students needing additional academic assistance. Personalized after-school support, mentoring, and extended hours sessions available.
Country affiliation
Colombia. Accredited by Cognia (US-based). Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme.
Religious affiliation
None.
School day structure
Full school day with academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and after-school programs. PreU campus follows a British sixth-form model for upper secondary.
Academics
New Cambridge School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 17.
Curriculum
The school blends the Colombian national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Preschool follows the HighScope curriculum. The school uses Cognia-accredited standards and i-Ready adaptive assessments to track student progress. The RULER emotional intelligence program (developed at Yale University) is integrated across all levels.
Exam Results
Consistently ranked in the top 3 nationally on Colombia's Saber 11 exam over seven consecutive years, achieving first place in 2017 and 2021. In 2020-2021, a student achieved a perfect 500/500 score. Three alumni from the 2022-2023 class received the prestigious Andrés Bello Distinction. Ranked as the best school in Colombia for quality by Col-Sapiens 2024 and second best overall in 2025.
Higher Education Progression
The PreU campus (Grades 10-12) is modeled after the British sixth form and prepares students for university. IB Diploma holders have access to universities worldwide.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The RULER emotional intelligence program, developed at Yale University, is implemented across all levels. This evidence-based approach helps students recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support Center provides personalized assistance to students needing additional academic support.
Mental Wellbeing
RULER emotional intelligence program embedded across the school. Safeguarding and wellbeing programs in place.
Safeguarding
The school has a dedicated safeguarding program to ensure student safety and protection.
Admissions
Admissions
Five-step process: schedule an appointment with admissions advisors, complete forms and submit documentation, attend family interview and academic evaluation (for children 5+), receive admission decision with enrollment guidance, and attend Open Day orientation. Families can also book personalized tours, a Magic Day (trial day), or attend Open House events.
Scholarships
Alumni benefit: children of alumni receive waived enrollment fees at NCS or any Redcol institution. Sibling discount (Little & Big Brother): tuition or enrollment discounts when two or more siblings enroll simultaneously. Ambassadors Club: tuition rewards for referring new students.
FAQs
What ages does New Cambridge School serve?
The school welcomes children from 8 months (Little Skills) through Grade 12 (age 17), covering early years, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary.
What curriculum does the school follow?
New Cambridge blends the Colombian national curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme. Preschool follows the HighScope curriculum. The school is Cognia accredited and uses i-Ready adaptive assessments.
How many campuses does the school have?
Three: Cañaveral campus in Floridablanca (early years through Grade 9), Cabecera/Little Cambridge in Bucaramanga (early childhood through Grade 3), and PreU campus on vía Girón (Grades 10-12).
What languages are taught?
Spanish, English, and French. The school provides bilingual instruction in Spanish and English, with French as a third language.
How is the school ranked?
Ranked second-best school in Colombia (Col-Sapiens 2025). Top 3 nationally on the Saber 11 exam for seven consecutive years, with first place in 2017 and 2021. A student achieved a perfect 500/500 Saber 11 score.
What is the admissions process?
A five-step process: schedule an appointment, submit documentation, attend family interview and academic evaluation, receive admission decision, and attend Open Day orientation.
Are there sibling or alumni discounts?
Yes. Children of alumni receive waived enrollment fees. Sibling discounts apply when two or more siblings enroll simultaneously.
What sports are available?
Taekwondo, athletics, football, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, cheerleading, mini-tennis, swimming, skating, table tennis, chess, BMX, and Latin dance.
What is the RULER program?
RULER is an emotional intelligence program developed at Yale University that helps students recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions. It is implemented across all levels at NCS.
Yes. Robotics, programming, and content creation courses are available as extracurricular activities.
What is the PreU campus?
The PreU campus serves Grades 10-12 and is inspired by the British sixth-form model, preparing students for university with a focus on academic independence and leadership.
