Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1701 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
47 |
| Most common nationality |
42% Colombian, 16% U.S., 18% dual (U.S-Colombian), 14% dual (Other-Colombian) and 10% from other countries |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and we also have Mandarin and French as electives. |
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| 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) |
Starting on March 16th, 2020, CNG shifted to distance learning prioritizing the safety and health of all of our community and adhering to local
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| External examinations or assessments available |
High School and the Colombian Bachillerato diplomas |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% of the students attend college or university. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our Learning Center model is based on a philosophy that all students have unique abilities and interests; and every one of these should be valued. We believe inclusion is the best practice. Learners respond best to child centered, developmentally appropriate programs designed to develop their strengths and provide for their individual needs through differentiated instruction. Our educational community serves students with a wide range of exceptionalities that can be supported within our inclusionary model. Multi-tiered levels of support are provided within each building level in order to meet the variety of needs within our student population as students work towards meeting the goals of their Individualized Education Plans. |
| Learning support offered |
We have professionals with expertise in a wide range of specializations, including: learning disabilities; dyslexia; attention deficits; speech, language & communication needs; developmental delays; genetic disorders; sensory integration; fine and gross motor skills; autism spectrum disorders; and English & Spanish language acquisition. The function of the Learning Center is to foster growth and self-esteem, as well as to teach strategies that lead to self-advocacy and independence.This is all made possible by our Inclusion Teacher Program and our Co-teaching Model. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are committed to an educational program that recognizes the special value and needs of the individual student. Providing programs and materials for gifted students who perform or show the potential for performing at a high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment is an integral part of this commitment. We believe that gifted students need a continuum of learning experiences that leads to the development of advanced level products and/or demonstrations. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Test and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The admission test includes reading comprehension and math sections, and essays in English and Spanish. Students who do not speak Spanish are not required to take the Spanish portion of the test. Students also interview with an administrator and counselor, and both parents will be interviewed by a CNG administrator. The family must plan on spending the morning at CNG. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline for international students. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, for international students. |
| School start time |
7:00 a.m for Primary School (K4 to 2nd grade) Middle School (6th to 8th grade) and High School (9th to 12th grade)
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| School finish time |
2:10 p.m. Middle School (6th to 8th grade) and High School (9th to 12th grade)
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The Diner provides two different menus every day along with a vegetarian and vegan options. It includes special menu diets for those with allergens and food intolerance. Food & Beverage Team works with a nutrition experts, taking care about portions and nutritional and energy needs by age. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Dance, guitar, piano, violin, basketball, soccer, volleyball, table tennis, chess, gymnastics, jewelry and accessories, martial arts, cooking, Minecraft edu, skating, fashion design, parkour, mountain bike |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Colegio Nueva Granada is a private co-educational day school founded in 1938 to provide students (K4-12) with a U.S. oriented college preparatory education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CNG is a learning community committed to serving a diverse student population and preparing responsible global citizens through an accredited United States/Colombian college-preparatory program focused on motivating students to achieve their fullest individual potential for excellence. |