Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
| Most common nationality |
Colombian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
88% local : 12% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, starting at Grade 4 French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
There are Teacher assistants for Early Years & Primary |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We offer ICT classes in all grades, and depending on the grade we approach technology. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a non-confessional school. We embrace different cultures and religions in our community. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
We have a homework policy depending on the grades. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a team for Academic support, and Socioemotional support. Also we offer after class tutoring. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
For gifted, able and talented students we have the program: Creative Minds |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, the admissions process has different stages depending on the grade. We perform academic exams, interviews, and individual observation depending on the grade. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have an ongoing admissions process for international students. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
TES offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
We offer PE as part of our curriculum, activities are design depending on the grade. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science labs, gym, STEAM workshops, art and music classrooms, sports fields. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Athletic track, five multiple courts (for basketball, volleyball, and tennis), a football pitch, and five futsal courts, gym. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The English School is an international school of British tradition that embraces intercultural learning, inclusion, and differentiation. Our community is committed to providing a safe environment that prioritizes the well-being and care of our students since 1961. We are committed to fulfilling our mission statement “The English Way”, actively upholding as our core values RESPECT, TRUST, INTEGRITY and the principles of the IB learning profile. This is designed to prepare our students for the many opportunities and challenges life will bring, as well as to become agents of change for Colombia and the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We provide highest standards of teaching and learning through our school-wide IB programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme), as well as aligning with Colombian national standards and benchmarks. We believe in the unique talents of each individual, and we work passionately and diligently to maximise the academic and personal potential of each of our students, giving them confidence in their knowledge, skills and understanding across local and global cultures and contexts. Our work is focused through our mission, vision, guiding statements and IB philosophy, and through our commitment, professionalism and enthusiasm, we provide high-quality bilingual education, The English Way. |