Redcol holding SAS - Vermont School

Vermont School focuses on developing critical thinking, leadership, and entrepreneurship within a global mindset. It emphasizes socio-emotional learning and values such as integrity, punctuality, and citizen culture, aiming to form responsible individuals who can connect learning to real-life challenges.

The academic offering spans from early stimulation (3 months) through to High School, incorporating the HighScope methodology in early years and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in the final stages. The curriculum is bilingual (English) and includes Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language, with a strong emphasis on research, inquiry, and emotional intelligence.

The school aims to develop leaders with critical thinking, global vision, and entrepreneurial skills. Students are prepared for international success through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme, with a focus on achieving a C1 level of English proficiency and offering Mandarin as a foreign language.

The school prioritizes student wellbeing through dedicated safeguarding policies and a focus on socio-emotional learning. It utilizes the RULER programme, developed by Yale University, to help students manage emotions, build empathy, and foster healthy relationships.

The school follows a structured admission process that includes an informational meeting, an interview, and an applicant test. Families may reserve spots up to three years in advance. The school welcomes students from early stimulation (3 months) through to High School.

Vermont School operates on a 'Calendar B' schedule, with the academic year beginning in August and concluding in the first week of June. The calendar includes standard breaks for Christmas, Easter, and a recess week.

The school operates across two campuses: the El Poblado campus, located in an urban environment, and the El Retiro campus, situated in a rural area of eastern Antioquia. Facilities include specialized early childhood environments, modern school restaurants, sports venues, and outdoor spaces designed to stimulate creativity and holistic development.

The school offers the 'Vermont Skills' programme, which includes athletic and artistic immersions. Volleyball is a prominent extracurricular activity, focusing on teamwork, communication, and leadership. These programmes are designed to complement academic learning through practical, experience-based activities.