Gimnasio Británico
Secular, Founded 1983
Updated July 2026
IB Diploma
The Gimnasio Británico is a trilingual (Spanish, English, French) IB World School operating on a Calendar B schedule in Chía, Cundinamarca. It combines national and international curricula to foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and strong values in its students.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school's pedagogical model is based on the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky, placing the student as the protagonist of their own learning process. It emphasizes critical thinking, investigative spirit, and the development of values, aiming to form individuals who are socially responsible and capable of interacting with a multicultural world. The institution promotes an innovative, trilingual education that adapts to the individual needs of each student.
Programmes
The school offers a trilingual education from preschool through high school, incorporating English and French alongside the national curriculum. It has been authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme since 2010. The academic structure includes a STEAM-focused approach, integrating projects in science, technology, robotics, social studies, and mathematics, alongside a strong emphasis on arts and sports.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides additional support through medical services, oral health care, school counseling, and pastoral care. These services are designed to promote the integral development of students and address their vital needs.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Gimnasio Británico offer?
- Gimnasio Británico offers IB Diploma.
- Is Gimnasio Británico co-educational?
- Gimnasio Británico is a co-ed school.
- Where is Gimnasio Británico located?
- Gimnasio Británico is an international school in Zipaquira, Colombia.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school invites prospective families to initiate the admission process for the 2026-2027 academic year. The process includes scheduling a visit to the campus, an interview to assess strengths and weaknesses, and the submission of required documentation.
Calendar
The school operates on a Calendar B schedule. The 2025-2026 academic calendar includes specific dates for activities, student evaluations, and payment deadlines.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in Chía, Cundinamarca, the campus spans 156,000 square meters and features extensive green areas, a farm with animals, and a vegetable garden. Facilities include a library with resources in English, French, and Spanish, specialized laboratories for biology, chemistry, physics, and technology, an iPad room, music rooms, and an art house. The campus also provides a school restaurant managed by professional chefs and nutritionists, a chapel, and an infirmary.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of activities including music, arts, sports, and equestrian training. Students can participate in a Summer Camp and immersion programs in England and France, as well as social projects through the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme. Additional activities include chess championships, Rubik's cube challenges, and spelling bee competitions.
