Colegio Marymount Barranquilla, also known simply as Marymount Barranquilla, is a coeducational Catholic institution welcoming students from early childhood through senior school. The school stands out by combining the Colombian national educational framework with both British and American curricula, offering students rigorous dual international pathways via Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This versatile academic synthesis paired with faith-based values makes it a compelling option for parents seeking a globally oriented yet culturally rooted education in the region.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- High academic standing and prestige, widely regarded by parents as one of Barranquilla's top international bilingual schools.
- Respectful and well-mannered students, with teachers frequently praising student behavior and engagement in class.
- Positive colleague camaraderie, creating a welcoming and friendly day-to-day working environment among teaching staff.
Negatives
- Traditional, top-down administration, with staff noting a hierarchical culture where leadership expects strict compliance without much teacher input.
- Modest compensation packages, which international educators note offer limited savings potential compared to global standards and can hinder expat retention.
- Address
- Km. 5, Via a SabanillaBarranquilla, 080001Colombia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Colombia (+57) +57 5378-9555
- System
- British, American
- National education system
- Colombia
- Curriculum
- AP, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
