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Our allies

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Programme created by Yale University

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International Baccalaureate Colombian Diploma and High School American Diploma

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Icontec ISO 9001 Certification

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Classroom project

We have the Cognia international certification, which accredits us as a school that meets high quality standards in education and maintains a constant commitment to continuous improvement.

Our students will be able to receive a dual degree upon completion of their studies: Colombian high school diploma and High School American Diploma, opening their doors to the best institutions of higher education in the world. We foster essential 21st century skills such as inquiry, collaboration, creativity and adaptability with a focus on active learning that prepares students to contribute to society. Classes are dynamic and relevant, based on real interests that transform ideas into concrete actions.

How do our students learn?

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RULER

Emotional Education: Emotional Intelligence Program created by Yale University

Acreditaciones-y-reconocimientos

Cognia

International Baccalaureate: We are an international school with Colombian and American high school diplomas.

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PLB

Project-based learning where students propose solutions to real problems.

Course and age equivalence

Edad / Age
Gimnasio del Norte
National
International
13
8th
Seventh
Yr9
14
9th
Eighth
Y10
15
10th
Ninth
Yr11
16
11th
Tenth
Yr12
16
12th
Eleventh
Yr13

This is how we live our high school section

Academic director and educational consultant with more than 20 years of experience leading school departments, coordinating curriculum processes, and supporting teachers, students, and families in bilingual K–12 settings. Specialist in curriculum innovation, teacher training, and institutional change management, with a proven track record in directing high-impact bilingual programs, EFQM accreditation, and data-driven academic leadership. Certified at the IELTS C1 level and German B2 level.

Currently pursuing training in data science, integrating educational analytics into pedagogical decision-making.

   Cristina DíazGranados, High School Director

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