Colegio La Colina

Located in the Andean highlands of Bogotá, Colombia, on the main road KM 9.5 via Mundo Nuevo, Vereda El Salitre, La Calera. The campus is described as surrounded by lush forests, a flowing river, and wide green spaces. Address: Sobre la vía principal, KM 9.5, Vía a Mundo Nuevo, Vereda El Salitre, La Calera, Cundinamarca, CO.

From 4 to 18 years; Preschool, Primary School, High School.

Coeducational bilingual school with Forest School.

School doctors, an occupational therapist, a speech therapist, and a psychologist provide support.

Colombia

Full-day schedule (jornada única diurna).

TEM is the transport partner; door-to-door service; coverage across Bogotá; modern, safety-equipped buses; eco-friendly fleet; certified drivers; continuous service monitoring; periodic reports; supports school outings.

The curriculum blends the Colombian national curriculum with Cambridge International Education across early years through high school. Preschool uses a dynamic blend of the Colombian and Cambridge curricula, developing language, science, arts, and movement within a safe, engaging environment to foster confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Primary School follows both curricula, building literacy, languages, mathematics, science, arts, and technology through active learning that sparks curiosity, independence, and global awareness. High School offers a rigorous, Cambridge-aligned program with advanced study in languages, STEM, arts, and interdisciplinary projects, developing leadership, critical thinking, and global readiness. Cambridge International Education accreditation and alignment with Colombian standards underpin the program, preparing students for higher education and international opportunities.

97% of Grade 11 students achieve at least a B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level in English. 30% reach a CEFR C1 (Advanced/Proficient) level. 96% of students secure a place at one of Colombia's top three universities for 2025. 96% of graduates gain admission to the university of their choice. Over 90% of graduates achieve outstanding results on the IELTS exam.

Graduates routinely gain admission to Colombia's leading universities, with 96% of students accepted to top universities for 2025 and 96% gaining admission to the university of their choice. The school also supports language proficiency for higher education with over 90% achieving IELTS results rated as outstanding.

Safe, caring environment; emotional education; Be Kind campaign; strong family–school partnerships; develop empathy, confidence and respect.

Strong language skills in English and Spanish from an early age; French introduced in 3rd grade.

Safe, caring environment; Be Kind campaign; emotional education; safeguarding policy; highly trained team; family–school partnerships support wellbeing.

Comprehensive safeguarding policy; safe and supportive environment; Be Kind campaign and partnerships with families to protect students.

1. Inquire today. Reach out to our Admissions Team or complete the online inquiry form to express interest and ask initial questions. Multilingual support is available for international families. An Admissions Team member will help with next steps and provide information about the program and requirements.

2. Come visit us. Schedule a visit to tour our campus; virtual open days are available. Experience the learning environment and have questions answered in real time. The admissions team will provide information about the process and what to expect.

3. Submit your application. Submit the application form along with required documents, including personal and financial information, as well as the Reference and Registration forms for the student and their parents or guardians.

4. Interview and assessments. A family interview will be arranged with one of our psychologists, along with a screening assessment for Preschool applicants or admission exams for Primary and High School applicants.

5. Offer and acceptance. The Admissions Committee will review all applications based on exams, interviews, and the Colina experience. Successful applicants will be notified of their results promptly via email and WhatsApp.

6. Welcome to La Colina School. Before the first day of classes, families will receive all essential information to ensure a smooth start, including details on tuition and fee payment, uniforms, the school calendar, and FAQs. We provide ongoing support to help new families settle in.

The school has a plan of scholarships (descuentos). Discounts are authorized under the ministerial resolution in force and may be granted to families on the tuition tariff. Discounts must be detailed in the regulation or manual of convivencia, registered in the enrollment contract, reported in the income and cost statements of private educational establishments, and described for the following academic year in the self-evaluation process. The policy for 2025–2026 is contained as Annex 2. Once a discount is granted, there are conditions to maintain the right, described in the annex.