Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans
Christian
Updated July 2026
IB Diploma
Colegio Berchmans is a Jesuit school in Cali, Colombia, with over eight decades of history providing bilingual, integral education. It focuses on forming students who are committed to serving others and transforming their social reality.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is an educational work of the Society of Jesus, inspired by Ignatian spirituality and the "magis" principle. Its mission is to form individuals with human and academic excellence who are committed to justice, service, and the care of the environment within both local and global contexts.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual educational programme spanning from Párvulos and Preescolar through Primaria and Bachillerato. The curriculum is grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition and is currently incorporating the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Pastoral care is a fundamental component, integrated into the academic and formative life of the school.
Outcomes
The school aims for excellence in both human and academic formation, guided by Ignatian spirituality. It is actively working toward the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and maintains a commitment to quality through its institutional management system.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes student well-being as a core service. It maintains a focus on integral formation and pastoral care, which is integrated into the educational experience from preschool through secondary school.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans offer?
- Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans offers IB Diploma.
- How much is tuition at Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans?
- Annual tuition at Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans is COP 28.2M–COP 31M. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- What accreditations does Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans hold?
- Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans co-educational?
- Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans is a co-ed school.
- Where is Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans located?
- Compañía de Jesús - Sede Colegio Berchmans is an international school in Cali, Colombia.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 12-PJ | 2–3 | COP 29.6M |
| 13-JR | 4–4 | COP 29.6M |
| 14-TR | 5–5 | COP 28.2M |
| 1 | 6–6 | COP 30.6M |
| 2 | 7–7 | COP 30.6M |
| 3 | 8–8 | COP 30.6M |
| 4 | 9–9 | COP 30.6M |
| 5 | 10–10 | COP 30.6M |
| 6 | 11–11 | COP 30.6M |
| 7 | 12–12 | COP 30.6M |
| 8 | 13–13 | COP 30.6M |
| 9 | 14–14 | COP 30.6M |
| 10 | 15–15 | COP 31M |
| 11 | 16–16 | COP 30.8M |
Source:PDFPolitica_SST_2025_VF_1.pdfPDFAVISO_PRIVACIDAD_FORMULARIO_DE_ADMISIN_CDJ.pdfPDFpolitica-de-tratamiento-de-datos-personales.pdfPDFCalendario_25_26_V3.pdf
Other fees(1)
| Registration fee· Estampilla Procultura (1.5% of tuition) paid at registration | — |
|---|
Admissions
The school manages admissions for students from Párvulos through Bachillerato, with specific age requirements for preschool and primary levels. The process includes a family interview, a student visit for preschool applicants, and academic diagnostic testing in Spanish, English, and mathematics for older students. Admissions are subject to space availability, and the school does not accept applications for the final two years of secondary school (décimo and undécimo).
Calendar
The school operates on an annual academic calendar. Detailed scheduling information is provided to the community through institutional resources.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is located in the El Retiro area of Pance, Cali. It includes specialized facilities such as laboratories, a library, and a school cafeteria, all supported by institutional manuals for their proper use and safety.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities as part of its educational service. These programmes are designed to complement the academic experience and support the holistic development of students.