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Colombia, Medellin
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English is taught as a second language in a natural and immersive way from Kinder 4. Mandarin Chinese is taught as a foreign language from Stage 4 to Stage 9. The bilingual education integrates English and Spanish-language instruction to prepare students for IB and international contexts.
English is the second language and is taught in a natural and immersive way from Kinder 4. From Primary, English instruction becomes more structured, including reading, writing and speaking. In Middle School and High School, English is deepened with critical thinking, argumentation and written production to prepare for the IB and international settings. The school offers a bilingual education.
English is learned in a natural, progressive and immersive way from Kinder 4. Mandarin Chinese is taught as a foreign language from Stage 4 to Stage 9. Linguistic immersion programs include Canada (international programmes for 6th and 7th grades), the United Kingdom (8th and 9th grades), the United States (STEM and arts programmes) and Spain (sports experiences from grade 6).
Vermont School Medellín is a private, two-campus international school serving ages 0 to 17. It sits at El Retiro (rural eastern Antioquia) and El Poblado (urban Medellín), part of the Cognita Redcol family. The curriculum centers on the IB Diploma Programme, delivered across Early Steps, Kinder, Primary, Middle School and High School. English is taught as a second language and Mandarin Chinese is introduced as a foreign language; linguistic immersion experiences link with programs in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Spain. Founded in 1997, the school evolved from a bilingual project to an IB World School in 2019 and gained Cognia School of Distinction status in 2022, the only Antioquia school to do so. Facilities include two venues designed for integrated learning, with large outdoor spaces and methodologies such as HighScope and RULER. A Kinder Headquarters at El Retiro opened in 2025, expanding facilities for early childhood.
