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Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Colegio Hebreo Union is a private, co-educational school in Barranquilla, Colombia, offering trilingual education in Spanish, English, and Hebrew. The school covers all stages from maternal through upper secondary education, following a humanistic approach with constructivist teaching models. It is accredited by Cognia and affiliated with international bodies including the Tri-Association and ACCAS. Jewish cultural education is integrated throughout the curriculum via a dedicated Jewish Department. The school is known for its entrepreneurship program, including the Shuk market initiative. The campus includes a new secondary building, the Abraham and Elena Minski Makers Building.
Av. 20 de Julio #8525, Nte. Centro Historico, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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The Essentials
Colegio Hebreo Unión has 643 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English, Hebrew.
Location
Colegio Hebreo Union is located at Carrera 43 No. 85-25 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Barranquilla is a major port city on the Caribbean coast, well connected by air and road to other Colombian cities.
Stages
The school offers Maternal, Preschool, Primary Education (Basica Primaria), Secondary Education (Basica Secundaria), and Upper Secondary (Educacion Media) levels.
Type
Colegio Hebreo Union is a private, co-educational day school operating on a single-shift schedule (jornada unica). The school follows Calendar B.
Country affiliation
The school has a strong connection to Jewish culture and Israel through its trilingual program including Hebrew instruction and dedicated Jewish Department.
Religious affiliation
The school is affiliated with the Jewish community and integrates Jewish cultural education and values throughout its curriculum.
Diving Deeper
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Academics
Colegio Hebreo Unión teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows a humanistic approach with constructivist teaching models. The curriculum emphasizes citizen competencies, values-based education, and entrepreneurship. Jewish cultural education is integrated throughout all grade levels via a dedicated Jewish Department. The school is trilingual, delivering instruction in Spanish, English, and Hebrew.
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Admissions
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2. Separate admissions processes are available for Preschool and for Primary/Secondary levels.
3. The school follows Calendar B for its academic year. Specific enrollment dates and requirements should be confirmed directly with the admissions team.
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FAQs
What languages does Colegio Hebreo Union teach?
The school is trilingual, offering instruction in Spanish, English, and Hebrew. All three languages are taught from the earliest years through upper secondary education.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows a humanistic approach with constructivist teaching models, aligned with the Colombian national curriculum. Jewish cultural education is integrated throughout via a dedicated Jewish Department.
Is the school affiliated with a religion?
Yes, Colegio Hebreo Union is affiliated with the Jewish community and integrates Jewish cultural values and education throughout its curriculum.
What age groups does the school accept?
The school accepts students from Maternal level (around age 2) through Upper Secondary (Educacion Media), covering the full K-12 range.
What accreditations does the school hold?
The school is accredited by Cognia and affiliated with the Tri-Association, ACCAS, ANDEP, LINC, and Wave educational networks.
What is the Shuk market initiative?
The Shuk is the school's entrepreneurship program where students develop business skills through practical market projects, building leadership and financial literacy.
Where is the school located?
Colegio Hebreo Union is located at Carrera 43 No. 85-25 in Barranquilla, Colombia, a major Caribbean coast city.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, the school is co-educational, accepting both boys and girls across all levels.
Who leads the school?
The school is led by Rectora (Director) Monica Recio.
How can I contact admissions?
The admissions office can be reached at +57 301 668 3823 or by email at info@colegiohebreounion.edu.co.
