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| Number of students |
1800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
| Most common nationality |
Colombian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30% of our students are international students |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Starting Grade 5, students have different options: German
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| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
There are teacher assistants in Pre-School & Primary |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
There are ICT classes in all grades and depending on the age the students have a different approach to technology that is age appropriate. We are a technology oriented school. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes we have the Anglo Home Home Learning Programme in place using G suite for Primary and Secondary students and See Saw for students in pre School. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The Colegio Anglo Colombiano is non confessional nod denominational. We welcome families from all religions and embrace different cultures and religions in our community |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Students have very good results and many of them attend top universities around the world, you can check more detailed information in our school profile on our web page in the admissions section. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. The Homework guidelines change depending on the Grade. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies according on the student age/grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of our graduates attend a higher education institution after graduating from our school. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a an Educational Support Department |
| Learning support offered |
As an inclusive school, Colegio Anglo Colombiano supports students with a wide and diverse range of abilities and needs through its Inclusion Programme. Our school is ambitious and it works to ensure to every student receives holistic and effective support tailored to their individual strengths and needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have Psychology Professionals who help students supporting social/emotional development*. For making this happen they use tools and spaces such as:
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| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Colegio Anglo Colombiano does perform evaluations before accepting new students. The evaluations are different depending on the grade to which the student is applying. From PK to TR we have individual observations on the different areas of development performed by the Pre-school team. For grades 1 to 10 we use MAP Test as our admissions evaluation. For Grade 11 we use internal examination papers. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Colegio Anglo Colombiano has different deadlines for registration in an new academic year: for Pre-kinder the deadline is from May to June, for Kinder to G11 from June to August. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Colegio Anglo Colombiano has an ongoing admissions process taking into account that international families are constantly moving and those movement in many cases does not match the start of the academic year. |
| School start time |
7 am for Secondary students and 8:30 am for Pre School and Primary Students. |
| School finish time |
2:10 pm for secondary students and 3:30 pm for Pre School and primary students |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegeterian and special diets can be taken into account as well |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music, biking, football, gymnastics, parkour, skating, yoga, fashion design, Minecraft, karate, ballet, robotics, mini chef, Taekwondo, photography, ceramics, arts. For more information please visit our website: https://www.anglocolombiano.edu.co/index.php/en/activities/extracurriculars |
| Sports activities included |
Our school is part of the UNCOLI (Unión de Colegios Internacionales) that carries out artistic, cultural and sports activities for the students of the participating schools. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes , we have a soccer, basketball, volleyball and rugby team |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We offer sports such as soccer, volleyball and basketball. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Colegio Anglo Colombiano was founded in 1956 by a group of Colombian and British citizens. It is a private, coeducational, non-denominational international school based upon the British educational system. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our students have a strong sense of integrity and are conscious of and committed to their environment. They are able to be successful in the field and place they choose. We are passionate about excellence and for our students to be educated to the highest standard. To achieve this means hard work, climbing mountains (physical and metaphorical), maintaining balance and developing inner spirit. The Fundamental Values at Colegio Anglo Colombiano lie at the heart of our School Ethos. They encompass the four pillars: honesty, respect, responsibility and solidarity. |
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