Accreditations and Partnerships
Memberships and Accreditations
At The English School, we are proud to be a bilingual school recognised for our academic excellence and commitment to the all-round development of our students. We hold prestigious memberships and accreditations that guarantee a first-class education, aligned with international standards and focused on developing essential skills for the future. Thanks to these strategic partnerships, we offer an innovative curriculum, anti-bullying policies, enriching extracurricular activities and a safe school environment, where every student has the opportunity to enhance their academic and personal growth.
Memberships
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a world-renowned educational programme distinguished by its holistic approach and its commitment to the all-round development of students. Designed for young people aged 3 to 19, the IB is offered in over 5,000 schools across 159 countries, ensuring a high-quality education and global recognition. This programme focuses not only on academic excellence but also on fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and intercultural understanding, thereby preparing students to face the challenges of an increasingly globalised and interconnected world.
Since 2023, we have been the first and only school in Bogotá to offer all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP).
Asociación Andina de Colegios De Bachillerato Internacional (AACBI)
It is an organisation that brings together and advises schools affiliated with the International Baccalaureate in the Andean region, Central America and the Caribbean, with a view to developing IB programmes through the updating, training and professional development of teachers and students via forums, seminars, conferences and the exchange of experiences, whilst maintaining ongoing communication with universities and state education authorities.
Being a member of AACBI offers The English School significant benefits for its staff and students, such as access to seminars and complementary activities that enrich our educational environment. Furthermore, our students benefit from the numerous sporting and cultural events, both nationally and internationally, that AACBI organises with member schools, providing diverse opportunities that foster an environment for the exchange of ideas and innovative projects, thereby enhancing their academic and personal development.
Unión de Colegios Internacionales (UNCOLI)
UNCOLI aims to serve as a forum for sharing and exchanging educational ideas and projects amongst its member schools, bringing students together through sporting, cultural, academic and social events that enhance the quality of education. It represents and serves the educational interests of its member schools, focusing on the holistic development of students.
At The English School, we take part in and host various UNCOLI events, such as sports competitions and music festivals, which provides access to a rich and diverse education that fosters the development of an international outlook and a closer-knit, more collaborative community.
Round Square
Round Square is a global network of innovative schools in over 50 countries that share a commitment to an education based on six ideals: internationalism, democracy, the environment, adventure, leadership and service. These institutions strive to provide students with a holistic educational experience that prepares them to become responsible and active global citizens. Through exchanges, conferences, collaborative projects, Zoom Postcards and language labs, students have the opportunity to develop practical skills and values that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries, thereby fostering a diverse and enriching educational community.
In Bogotá, there are only five Round Square schools, and in 2024, The English School hosted the annual international conference, which is attended by participants from all over the world.
Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC)
The Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) is an organisation bringing together heads and leaders of international educational institutions in Latin America that embody the best of British and international educational practice. Its aim is to promote educational excellence, the exchange of best practice, and the strengthening of collaboration among its members.
For The English School, being part of LAHC offers numerous benefits, such as access to a wide network of professionals who share knowledge and experience, the chance to participate in specialist conferences and workshops, and the opportunity to adopt pedagogical innovations that enhance the quality of the education it provides. Furthermore, this connection strengthens the school’s reputation by aligning it with international standards of high-quality education.
Accreditations
Council of International Schools (CIS)
The CIS international accreditation is a rigorous evaluation process for educational institutions that assesses compliance with international standards and provides guidance for continuous improvement. Thanks to their adherence to these standards, it has been verified that CIS-accredited institutions deliver a high-quality international education focused on developing the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to prepare students to become global citizens.
Pioneers in Colombia in implementing the KiVa programme to prevent bullying.
Since the 2017-2018 academic year, as part of the Dignity and Mutual Respect programme, we have begun implementing KiVa, a programme promoting school harmony and preventing bullying with a high success rate. This programme was developed by the University of Turku in Finland and is implemented in 15 countries across Europe and Latin America; it was introduced to Colombia by The English School, in collaboration with the Escalae Institute.
KiVa’s protocols view bullying as a social phenomenon and recognise that in cases of bullying there are three key players: the victim, the bully and the bystanders. The programme focuses primarily on changing the attitudes and behaviour of bystanders so that they support the victim.
KiVa offers specific actions to tackle individual cases, but also includes universal measures aimed at all students in Primary through a cycle-based workshop. The aim is to influence group norms, teach students to behave constructively and encourage them to take responsibility for prevention and supporting victims.
Francophone School Seal
This is a recognition awarded by the French Embassy with the aim of supporting Colombian institutions that offer French as a foreign language and acknowledging their work at a diplomatic level.
At The English School, we received this recognition in 2023 thanks to the excellent work of our teachers in the French Department, who are tasked with teaching this third language from Grade 4 to Grade 11.
Partnerships
Red PaPaz
It is a non-profit organisation comprising a network of mothers, fathers and carers whose purpose is to advocate for the protection of the rights of children and adolescents in Colombia, and to strengthen the capacities of adults and social actors to ensure these rights are effectively upheld through targeted initiatives on key issues, based on evidence and proven best practices, which has enabled it to become a national and international benchmark.
Red PaPaz provides our institution with talks for school leaders, staff and parents on various topics of interest, including the safe use of ICT, healthy living, education for coexistence and protective environments, amongst others.
En TIC confío
This is the strategy of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology to promote the responsible use of the internet and new technologies. It also helps society to navigate and interact responsibly with ICT, whilst promoting zero tolerance towards child sexual abuse material and fostering digital coexistence.
En TIC Confío offers citizens tools to enhance their #DigitalPower: tackling the risks associated with the use of new technologies, such as grooming, sexting, phishing, cyberbullying, cyberaddiction and child sexual abuse material.
As part of its initiatives, En TIC Confío has visited The English School to give talks to our students and maintains various digital channels, which are regularly updated with content for children, parents, educators and the general public.
Futuro Colombia
This is a prevention programme run by the Attorney General’s Office of Colombia, which aims to implement comprehensive preventive measures against various forms of crime at the social, community and individual levels in order to help reduce crime. Its objectives are:
- To foster a culture of lawfulness among the public.
- To develop inter-institutional strategies that enable the detection of risks, the generation of early warnings and the reporting of violations of the rights of children and adolescents.
Te Protejo
It is an initiative aimed at effectively protecting children and young people in Colombia online. It serves as a channel for reporting illegal content, such as school bullying, cyberbullying, sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, and child and adolescent pornography.
A commitment to a well-rounded and cutting-edge education
Our institution is distinguished by its focus on excellence, innovation and student well-being. Through our memberships, accreditations and partnerships, we foster an enriching school environment with programmes designed to support our students’ development. From academic and sports-related extracurricular workshops to cultural events and non-traditional education programmes, we offer a comprehensive educational experience that promotes learning, creativity and leadership. We are committed to providing a high-quality education backed by global organisations, ensuring an educational experience that prioritises safety, creativity and respect.
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