Located in Bogotá, Gimnasio Moderno—often referred to locally as El Moderno—is a historic, all-boys, non-denominational school educating students from early years through senior school. Distinctive for its pioneering New School pedagogical roots and expansive, green urban campus, the school sets itself apart through an active, student-centred philosophy focused on cultivating personal autonomy, critical thinking, and civic leadership.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong sense of community and networking: Parents and alumni praise the lifelong camaraderie, deep school pride, and powerful alumni network in Colombia.
- Holistic and active pedagogy: Highly valued for prioritizing character, leadership, critical thinking, and diverse extracurriculars rather than rote exam drilling.
- Expansive green campus: Cherished for its historical architecture, sports grounds, and spacious outdoor campus located centrally in Bogotá.
Negatives
- Insular and traditionalist culture: Often criticized in community discussions for a fraternity-like, exclusive atmosphere with persistent machismo and resistance from conservative families toward modernization.
- Tolerance of harsh peer dynamics: Forum participants and educators note concerns that peer mistreatment and bullying have at times been downplayed or rationalized as character building.
- Address
- Calle 74 No 9-24Bogota, 50Colombia
- [email protected]
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students
- Only Male
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
