Colegio Gran Bretaña is a unique school in Colombia because:

• It is the only school in Colombia where the medium of instruction is English as a first language.
• It is the only school in Colombia with a double international accreditation. NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and CIS (Council of International Schools).
• It is the only school in Colombia with a truly international student and staff population.
• It offers Nursery to 13th grade (Grades Kinder 4 to Grade 12 according to the US System) in a small, tranquil and rural environment where the total student population is 230 and the average class size is 14 students.

Four Unique Characteristics:

1. Personalised Education

The school ensures that class sizes are appropriate in order to provide the personal attention necessary to deliver a high quality educational programme. Average per class 12-16 students.

The teaching methodology of the school is firmly based on the conviction that the different learning styles of individuals is essential to effective academic and social development.

Learning objectives are set for each student. Relevant differentiation is made to allow students to work and study at a speed and level commensurate with their academic development and potential, while at the same time bringing all students to agreed competency standards at each grade level.

2. British Curriculum

The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with the addition of the Colombian Sociales from Year 3 onwards. One 40-minute lesson per day is allocated to the teaching of the Spanish language to all students.

In the British Curriculum:

• High academic standards are achieved.
• The teaching activities are designed to be varied and stimulating, as well as related to students’ experiences and prior learning.
• Design & Technology is offered.
• Literacy and Numeracy is emphasized.
• Teachers are aware of the need to differentiate according to the various abilities and backgrounds within the group. Learning objectives are set for each student

It is the only school in Colombia with a truly international student and staff population.

As a result of the international environment you will find:

• English is the first language in school.
• An everyday cultural exchange.
• Awareness of, and respect for, individuals’ own and other cultures.
• Friends all over the world.
• More flexible and adaptable children, ready for an evolving world.

4. Specialised and imported teachers

It is the policy of the school to contract teachers who have a minimum British degree level qualification in education (B Ed or equivalent level), or an internationally recognised equivalent. Each class group has an English speaking teacher experienced in the delivery of the English National Curriculum. In addition, qualified subject specialists teach Spanish, Colombian social studies and other specialist subjects

In addition to all the above the school offers:

• Differentiated Spanish classes for all its students, Beginners/Intermediate and Advanced.
• Standardised testing at the end of Year 2 (Grade 1 US), Year 6 (Grade 5 US) and Year 9 (Grade 8 US).
• International Examinations with the University of Cambridge at the end of Year 11 (Grade 10 US) in all subjects.
• A Post 16 Programme (Grades 12 and 13 US) with courses that are at Advanced Placement Level and beyond.
• A music programme in Primary and Secondary with specialists for choir, recorder, violin, guitar and percussion instruments.
• An extra-curricular programme which has offered the following activities: Soccer, volleyball, rugby, basketball, tennis, swimming, horse riding, choir, theatre production, dance, band, carpentry, homework club etc.
• Accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges U.S. (NEASC) .