Colombia, Bogota
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Located in the north of Bogotá, St. Matthew School has a world-class campus designed to inspire academic excellence, creativity and personal growth. The campus covers more than 34,000 square metres, with 70% green space, and serves students from 18 months through grade 12. Grimm's Preschool serves ages 18 months to 6 years, Primary covers ages 6 to 12, Secondary covers ages 12 to 18, and Cambridge International serves students from 18 months to 18 years.
Grimm's Preschool (18 months–6 years); Primary (6–12); Secondary (12–18); Cambridge International (18 months–18 years)
Private bilingual school in Bogotá; follows the Cambridge International program; calendar B; mixed/coeducational; part of Inspired Education
Specialized teachers are carefully selected and provide expertise across disciplines including science, mathematics, humanities, languages, technology, sports and arts.
Colombia
Bus transportation is available for students.
Application Fees
Admission Exam: COP 250.000
Annual Enrollment Fees (Matrícula)
[cite_start]K1-K3 (Ordinary / Complete): COP 2.400.250 / COP 2.841.555
K4-Grade 1: COP 3.652.250
Grades 2-4: COP 4.017.475
Grade 5: COP 3.944.197
Grade 6: COP 4.026.680
Grade 7: COP 3.632.782
Grade 8: COP 3.665.807
Grade 9: COP 3.317.404
Grade 10: COP 3.301.347
Grade 11: COP 3.044.385
Grade 12: COP 2.831.497
Additional fixed annual costs apply depending on the student's grade.
Monthly Tuition Fees (Pensión)
[cite_start]K1-K3 (Ordinary / Complete): COP 1.280.245 / COP 1.567.815 [cite: 47]
K4-Grade 1: COP 3.287.025
Grades 2-4: COP 3.615.727
Grade 5: COP 3.549.777
Grade 6: COP 3.624.012
Grade 7: COP 3.615.727
Grade 8: COP 3.299.227
Grade 9: COP 2.985.664
Grade 10: COP 2.971.213
Grade 11: COP 2.739.946
Grade 12: COP 2.548.347
Additional Monthly Services
Full Transport Route: COP 638.439
Half Transport Route: COP 394.397
Lunch: COP 638.439
Snacks (Onces): COP 283.480
Note: The school operates as a day school, so boarding fees do not apply. Specific billing schedules, refund policies, and payment method options (like bank transfer or credit card) are addressed directly during the formal enrollment process.
St. Matthew School in Bogota is a private bilingual school for students aged 2 to 18. The 34,208-square-meter campus north of the city includes 45 classrooms, science laboratories, a High-Tech Center for robotics and programming, spaces for visual and performing arts, two libraries, a 350-seat auditorium, a chapel, four football pitches, and dining and study areas. The Grimm's Kindergarten operates in a separate villa with age-appropriate spaces. The school offers the Cambridge International curriculum from early years through A Levels (IGCSE and AS Levels), alongside the CBSE curriculum options. Instruction is in English and Spanish, providing a dual diploma: the Colombian high school diploma and the Cambridge International diploma. Founded in 1984 and rooted in Catholic values, it emphasises discipline, creativity and innovation. In 2017 it joined Inspired Education Group, the only Inspired school in Bogota. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, Dance, and a French language club for students.