Colegio Campestre Horizontes

The school is a secular institution that emphasizes a humanistic approach, focusing on the development of the 'being' and the relationship between humans and nature. Its pedagogical model is rooted in constructivism, cognitivism, and meaningful learning, aiming to form conscious, empathetic, and ethical individuals. The school promotes the 'adventure of knowledge' and self-realization within a green, welcoming environment.

The school is divided into three sections: infant, primary, and high school, operating under the national bilingualism model. The curriculum integrates English and Spanish, utilizing the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach and communicative methods for English instruction. The academic program emphasizes competency-based evaluation and includes specialized subjects in arts, technology, and English, with a gradual implementation of bilingualism from pre-school through high school.

The school has achieved a 'Very Superior' level in national state exams (ICFES). It holds quality certifications under the EFQM model, currently at the C2 stars level. Students demonstrate high proficiency in English, with many achieving B1 levels in standardized tests, and the school prepares graduates for successful academic and personal futures.

The school provides psychological support and guidance to students, with dedicated staff available to address student needs. It emphasizes socio-emotional development and collaborative work as core components of its pedagogical model, ensuring that students receive support for their emotional and cognitive growth.

The school welcomes families who align with its institutional values and philosophy. The admissions process involves submitting a pre-registration form, attending an information meeting, submitting documentation, participating in a family interview, and a 3-to-4-day student internship, followed by a final evaluation by the Admissions Committee. Age requirements for entry are strictly enforced, such as 4 years and 7 months for Jardín and 6 years and 7 months for first grade.

The school operates on a Calendario A schedule with a daily school day from 7:20 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The academic year includes various community events such as the Family Day and the Day of Joy, as well as regular assemblies and parent-teacher meetings. The school also manages an annual schedule that coordinates academic and extracurricular activities.

The campus is located in a natural setting in the Llanogrande sector of Rionegro, emphasizing a relationship between humans and nature. Facilities include a coliseum, a primary school block, a modern high school building, and a dedicated pre-school block. Recent additions include a central block housing English, arts, and technology classrooms, an auditorium/dining hall, and new synthetic sports fields. The school also operates a separate site for the San Nicolás infant garden.

The school offers various extracurricular activities to complement the academic experience. Students participate in international experiences, such as immersion programs in New Zealand and Canada, and model United Nations conferences like the NHSMUN in New York. Additionally, the school promotes environmental awareness through projects like the carbon footprint measurement initiative.