Often referred to as the Anglo Colombian School or simply El Anglo, Colegio Anglo-Colombiano is a prominent coeducational, non-denominational day school in Bogotá serving students from early years through senior school. What sets the institution apart is its status as a full-continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes seamlessly alongside the Colombian national curriculum. This dual framework uniquely blends deep British educational traditions with international bilingual standards, making it a premier choice for globally minded families in Colombia.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Competitive local compensation: Offers one of the strongest salary and bonus packages among international schools in Colombia.
- Attractive campus and resources: Features extensive green grounds, strong facilities, and ample resources across the IB Continuum.
- Active community and location: Well-situated within northern Bogotá, fostering a tight-knit expat faculty and a vibrant social scene.
Negatives
- Currency risk on pay: Salaries are paid entirely in Colombian pesos without USD-pegging, reducing foreign savings potential during currency devaluation.
- Parental pressure and student entitlement: Staff frequently report an administration that defers heavily to wealthy families and some challenges with student discipline.
- Address
- Avenida 19 no 152a - 48BogotaColombia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Colombia (+57) +57 1259-5700
- System
- IB
- National education system
- Colombia
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
