

Gimnasio Moderno
Updated July 2026
The Gimnasio Moderno is a historic, innovative educational institution located in Bogotá, Colombia, dedicated to providing a comprehensive and global formation. It is currently undergoing an international accreditation process with the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to a pedagogical approach that emphasizes integral formation, ethics, and respect. It promotes democratic education, positive psychology, and the development of critical thinking and autonomy. The institution values diversity and inclusion, as evidenced by its transition to a co-educational model, which aims to foster empathy, teamwork, and social-emotional skills.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual curriculum, recognized by the District as a National Bilingual School, with 70% of instruction in Pre-school and Primary conducted in English. Students from first to eleventh grade participate in Cambridge and Michigan language proficiency exams. The academic program incorporates the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology and offers French in higher grades.
Student support
Learning support
The school has a Department of Psychology that leads programs for student integration and flexibility. This department also manages a virtual newspaper, 'ConTacto', which serves as a space for interaction and sharing information on education and parenting for the entire school community. Additionally, the school provides nursing services to attend to accidents and illnesses.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What accreditations does Gimnasio Moderno hold?
- Gimnasio Moderno holds accreditations including CIS.
- Is Gimnasio Moderno co-educational?
- Gimnasio Moderno is a co-ed school.
- Where is Gimnasio Moderno located?
- Gimnasio Moderno is an international school in Bogota, Colombia.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school offers a virtual admission process for Pre-school, Primary, and Bachillerato. Prospective families are invited to attend information sessions and utilize the virtual tour to learn about the school's philosophy, pedagogical project, and facilities. Admissions for new students, including the integration of girls starting from 'Montessori I', are managed through a structured process.
Calendar
As of 2025, the school operates on a 'Calendario B' system, with the academic year running from August to June. This change was implemented to align with international standards, facilitate student participation in international immersion programs, and harmonize vacation periods for families. The school provides detailed schedules for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features a variety of facilities, including the historic Main Building, the Library of the Founders, and the Ernesto Bein Center for Cultural activities. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, a golf simulator, and areas for functional training, spinning, and yoga. The school also houses science laboratories equipped with modern technology, such as microscopes and stereomicroscopes, as well as a chapel and cenotaphs.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including student-led radio programming on RadioGM, which features music, sports, and cultural content. Students participate in sports teams, such as the competitive swimming team, and engage in various interest centers and musical activities like student choirs. Additionally, the school hosts cultural events, sports tournaments, and provides extension courses.

- Isabel Cristina TafurDirectora de la Fundación Monseñor Emilio De Brigard
Isabel Cristina Tafur is a professional in Government and International Relations from the Universidad Externado de Colombia, with a specialization in International Cooperation and Project Management. She assumed the role of Director of the Fundación Monseñor Emilio De Brigard in 2018, focusing on social projects and the scholarship fund.
- Iván Camilo GómezDirector de la Fundación Monseñor Emilio De Brigard
Iván Camilo Gómez is an Administrator of Companies from the Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, with a specialization in Strategic Management from the Universidad de La Sabana and studies in leadership from INALDE Business School. He became the Director of the Fundación Monseñor Emilio De Brigard in July 2021, with a focus on positioning the foundation and generating resources for social support.
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