Most popular international schools in Colombia

Colegio Karl C. Parrish is a private, bilingual school in Barranquilla offering a Colombian–American curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is conducted in English and Spanish, and the school operates two diploma paths: the Colombian Bachillerato (grades 7–12) and an American High School Program that includes Advanced Placement courses. AP offerings include Calculus AB, Physics, English, Spanish, Biology, Economics, US History and Chemistry, among others. Graduates earn both the US High School Diploma and the Colombian Diploma. BYOL for grades 3–12 and an Optimal Resource Center (ORC) support program provide inclusive, language-rich learning. The school embraces Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning and 21st Century Learning approaches. The campus spans about 80,000 square meters and houses a large library (over 21,000 volumes), a swimming pool, gym, Alumni Hall, and a Student Center opened in 2020. Ninety-five percent of graduates achieve the dual diploma, reflecting strong college preparation and global-minded education.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Lycée Français Louis-Pasteur is a French international day school in Colombia, serving ages 3 to 18. It is affiliated with the French national education system and works with AEFE exchanges. The school offers the French national curriculum for collège (6e–3e) and lycée (Seconde–Terminale), including a Baccalauréat Français International – Anglophone section and a bespoke pathway that incorporates Colombian requirements (Social Sciences in Spanish and Spanish) and the Saber 11 exam. A placement test in Seconde and tailored options in Première and Terminale lead to the Baccalauréat Général or the International French Baccalaureate. The campus supports reading and research through Marmothèque (kindergarten), BCD (elementary), and CCC (6e–Terminale), with extensive print, media, and digital resources, plus E-Sidoc and librarian-led information-literacy sessions. Sport is central via UNSS and UNCOLI, with interschool competitions and opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. Extracurriculars include LYFMUN, Cine Club, Chess Club, and language clubs such as English and Russian, fostering a multilingual, globally oriented community.

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Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG) is a co-educational K4–12 school in Colombia offering a US-accredited, college-preparatory program with a clear international focus. The High School provides a U.S.-style curriculum with 32 Advanced Placement courses; the Colombian Track (Programa Colombiano) prepares students to meet Ministry of Education standards and graduate with the Bachillerato Académico, including Spanish-language instruction and electives such as Literatura AP and Química Orgánica. The campus supports 21st‑century learning through spaces like the Global Learning Studio, iDesign Lab, MIS – Media Innovation Studio, MakerSpaces, and Design Lab, plus the Iragorri Sound Production Room. A five-story Innovation Center (28 spaces) will expand STEAM and project-based learning. CNG partners with Google, Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and others to provide digital tools widely. Condor Activities offers 20+ clubs; Classroom Without Walls centers on SDGs with outdoor journeys. The House System promotes arts, service, leadership, and a comprehensive athletics program from K5 to Grade 12.

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Fees not listed

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum

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.

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Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), American Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum

Marymount Barranquilla is a bilingual Catholic day school with a history dating to 1953. The campus network includes a Preschool in Barranquilla and a site in Sabanilla, offering modern science laboratories, a library, and dedicated spaces for music, dance, art, and theatre. The school has a 25-meter swimming pool, a coliseum for volleyball and basketball, and a knowledge and technology center to support projects. The curriculum blends national and international standards. Since 2019, Cambridge courses in English, Science and Mathematics have been taught; English Social Studies follows the AERO Standards; French follows CEFR; Physical Education follows NASPE; Art uses NAfME; Library uses AASL; Technology develops ISTE standards; Religion aligns with the Episcopal Conference. Instruction is bilingual (English and Spanish) from early years. In high school, students may pursue Advanced Mathematics and Engineering, Advanced Biology and Science, or Advanced Economics, Humanities and Arts. The NOVA program provides personalized options for achievers.

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Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), Malaysian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Colégio Colombo Británico Cali is an IB World School serving ages 1 to 18. It offers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside the Colombian Baccalaureate Diploma, with CIS accreditation ensuring international standards. The school is bilingual in Spanish and English and welcomes students from diverse nationalities, including a secondary cohort that is predominantly Colombian. Facilities include a performing theatre, an art studio, and three libraries, plus a roofed sports center with gym, pools, and outdoor fields to support arts, athletics and study spaces. The GoBeyond Round Square program enables international exchanges and experiential learning, including trips to the United Kingdom. A Diploma Programme College Placement Counsellor assists with higher education planning. The school partners with Make-A-Wish Colombia for community service and emphasizes multilingualism and global citizenship through Round Square activities and leadership opportunities. The student body reflects international and local cultures, preparing learners to contribute responsibly and globally daily.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

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.

Annual fees

COP 39,079,260 – 39,079,260

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

British International School Barranquilla is a private, co-educational bilingual school serving ages 3 to 18. The school pursues a Colombian-British education with Cambridge Primary, the IB Middle Years Programme, and the IB Diploma Programme, alongside a Catholic Curriculum. The Early Years and Primary years combine UK and Cambridge frameworks with local Colombian requirements, while secondary students complete the IB MYP from Year 7–11 before progressing to the IB DP. Instruction is offered in English, Spanish, and French, supporting a trilingual emphasis and study abroad opportunities. Founded in 1981, the campus includes a Knowledge Centre for inquiry, science laboratories, music conservatory, art rooms, and dedicated spaces for sport, including synthetic and grass pitches, a multi-purpose hall, and courts. The Inspired educational approach integrates specialist-led extracurriculars, summer camps, student exchanges, and leadership conferences to foster creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing. The school supports study abroad opportunities and engages families in the educational journey.

Annual fees

COP 29,008,083 – 70,846,531

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)

Saint George's School in Bogota is a British bilingual Cambridge International School serving ages 4 to 18. The curriculum is Cambridge International for Primary and Secondary, delivered in English and French with Spanish as the mother tongue; English begins in pre-kindergarten and French in grade 3, with DELF B2 achievable on graduation. The school joined Cambridge International in 2012 and maintains a Cambridge affiliation through collaborations with Cambridge University Press and Assessment since 2021. The campus sits in a nature reserve with savannah wetlands, hosting 208 plant species and 35 bird species, and features an on-site library supporting Pre-school, Primary and Bachillerato, plus the Nathaniel P. Hill Library and the SGS Innovation Centre. Facilities include iPads and laptops, and a Creator Lab for 3D printing, robotics, AR/VR, AI, and STEAM projects. There are more than 45 extracurricular activities and house competitions (Muisca, Quimbaya, Sinú, Tairona), plus a prominent SGS Musical.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Colegio Bolívar is a Cali-based school offering a bilingual program from preprimary through high school. The Preprimary curriculum follows the Ontario framework with a play-based, bilingual approach that develops inquiry, communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Grades 2–5 use a Deeper Learning model, emphasizing reading and writing alongside science, math and technology, with English instruction and integrated arts, music, dance and physical education. Middle School provides bilingual program that prepares students for Colombian Bachillerato and U.S. High School Diploma, with class sizes up to 22 and electives like art, robotics, video production, Model UN, AI and video game design. High School offers a double diploma, AP courses, AP Capstone and Senior Project, and college guidance for SAT/ACT/TOEFL/ICFES. 14-hectare campus includes science and technology centers, Fine Arts and Science Center, library, a sports complex and outdoors. Core values include Respect, Integrity and Social Commitment, guiding graduates to universities worldwide and beyond.

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Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum