Colombia, Bogota
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Academic Clubs include French. School Teams are Pastoral and Model United Nations (MUN). Extracurricular activities run from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and are organized as Clubs and School Teams. The school covers participation costs, with families paying only for uniforms, transport, and travel fees when applicable.
Artistic Clubs are Dance, Piano, Rock Band, and Choir. School Teams include Musical and Radio. Clubs meet from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., and some clubs are led by teachers who are experts in their disciplines.
French is offered as an academic language club. This provides language practice and cultural exposure. Clubs run from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sports Clubs include Football, Horse Riding, Tennis, and Skating. School Teams include Football and Volleyball; Artistic Teams include Musical and Radio. Participation is from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., with transport available.
Model United Nations (MUN) develops leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking. School Teams compete in local, national, and global competitions. The school covers the costs of participation.
Before School Programme at Grimm's runs from 7:00 to 8:15 a.m. and is available for K1 to First Grade, Monday through Friday. Activities are guided by an Art teacher and designed to foster creativity and autonomy. The programme supports improvements in hygiene and eating habits and helps children begin their day with structure.
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.