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Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano

Updated July 2026

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The Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano Conde Ansúrez is a private, bilingual, and multicultural school located in Bogotá, Colombia, serving students from preschool through secondary levels. It is an accredited Cambridge International School focused on providing an integral, humanistic education that prepares students to be global leaders.

Teaching approach

The school operates under a humanistic and innovative educational philosophy, centered on the student and their family. It focuses on the development of the 'being, doing, and knowing' dimensions, utilizing methodologies such as 'Education for Understanding' (EPC) and multiple intelligences. The institution promotes a multicultural and multilingual environment, emphasizing values such as responsibility, honesty, respect, solidarity, and self-determination.

Programmes

The school offers a bilingual and international curriculum that integrates subjects such as math and science in both English and Spanish, with French introduced as a foreign language. The academic programme is structured across preschool, elementary, and middle school levels, incorporating standards in technology, including robotics, design, and programming. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and research skills through a process-oriented approach.

Outcomes

The school is an accredited Cambridge International School, certified by the British Council and Cambridge International Assessment Education. It has achieved 5-star recognition from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) and holds certification in social responsibility from FENALCO Solidario. Graduates are prepared for university entry, with the school emphasizing academic excellence and the development of global leadership skills.

Student support

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Learning support

The school maintains an area dedicated to student orientation and provides support for emotional and social development. It also requires families to submit therapeutic evaluation and progress reports if students have previously received support in areas such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, or neuropsychology. Positive discipline is utilized as a formative methodology.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano offer?
Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
What accreditations does Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano hold?
Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
Is Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano co-educational?
Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano is a co-ed school.
Where is Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano located?
Colegio Bilingüe Hispanoamericano is an international school in Bogota, Colombia.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The admissions process begins with an information session for families to learn about the school's methodology and tour the facilities. Following this, applicants must complete a pre-registration form, pay an admission fee, and submit required documentation, including academic reports and, where applicable, behavioral and therapeutic records. The final stage involves a group interview and assessment, after which the admissions committee communicates the decision to the family.

Facilities

LibraryDining hallScience labsArt roomMusic room

About the campus

The campus, located in San José de Bavaria, Bogotá, features specialized pedagogical spaces including a multifunctional laboratory for physics and chemistry, computer labs, and a library. The school also includes a dining hall, a multi-purpose hall, and a dedicated building for primary education and science. Recent developments include the construction of the Valencia Experience Center.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of co-curricular activities, including a Model United Nations programme and an international immersion programme to English-speaking countries. Students also participate in social responsibility initiatives, environmental leadership projects, and various sports and arts activities. Additionally, the school provides specialized seminars for students in upper secondary levels.

  • María Helena MatamalaRector

    María Helena Matamala assumed the role of rector in 1993, leading the institution through significant developments including the implementation of the preescolar program, the transition to a mixed-gender and bilingual model, and the adoption of the EFQM quality management framework.