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Colombia, Medellin
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Founded in 1947, The Columbus School is a nonprofit, multicultural institution dedicated to providing a rigorous, personalized education for students of all backgrounds, regardless of race, creed, sex, or ideology. Our commitment to academic excellence and global citizenship has made us a leading educational institution in Colombia. From the start, The Columbus School has pursued the highest standards of education, both nationally and internationally. We have been accredited since 1964 by SACS/AdvancED, now Cognia, recognizing our commitment to quality education. Our focus on personalized learning and a supportive environment empowers students to reach their full potential, with an emphasis on learning with courage and curiosity, serving others, and fostering belonging.
Columbus Life provides a broad and engaging range of sports and extracurricular activities for students from K4 through 12, contributing to a vibrant campus life. The program uses dedicated communication channels, including WhatsApp groups for each activity and email, to keep families informed about schedules, participation, and logistics. The Columbus School Foundation supports social and educational programs, including the Faro Columbus early childhood center and the ConnecTI Scholarships that involve local public-school students in the LBL robotics program. Inspirational student stories and cultural events, such as recitals by Valentina and other activities, illustrate the school's engaged community.
The Columbus School is a nonprofit, multicultural international bilingual school in Envigado, Colombia, serving students from ages 4 to 18. It blends the IB Primary Years Programme with an American curriculum, with English as the primary language of instruction in most classrooms and daily Spanish. The school organizes learning across four phases: Preschool (K4 to 1st grade), Elementary (K5 to 5th), Intermediate (6th to 8th), and Senior High (9th to 12th). In Elementary, learning follows Common Core language and mathematics standards, while science aligns with NGSS and social studies with AERO standards; grades 6–12 have aligned documents outlining term-by-term learning. The campus spans 21 hectares with facilities including 70 classrooms, eight science labs, two libraries, gyms, fields for soccer and baseball, and outdoor theater. Notable programs include COSMUN, Columbus Life extracurriculars, and student governance through StuCo and National Honor Society. The school is pursuing IB authorization as a candidate school.
