Careers Guidance
Shaping the Future
At The English School, we recognise the vital importance of guiding our students in making informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. Our Career and University Guidance Department is dedicated to providing personalised guidance that explores in depth each student’s interests, skills and values, encouraging them to set realistic goals that will enable them to fulfil their full potential.
Clear and progressive career guidance
Throughout their journey through the International Bacalaureate (IB) programmes, our students are constantly encouraged to discover their talents and passions, which facilitates clear and progressive career guidance. In Grade 9, the use of aptitude tests provides valuable insight into their career profile, enabling them to make an informed choice regarding the route to complete their higher education: the Diploma Programme (DP) or the Career-related Programme (CP), depending on the level of academic rigour and career prospects the student wishes to explore.
They are also given guidance on choosing the subjects they will study, which will allow them to gain a more hands-on experience of what their chosen undergraduate programme would be like.
In Grade 10, students explore the various academic programmes and university options available in greater depth. This process culminates in Grade 11, where our students receive comprehensive guidance and ongoing support to successfully navigate the demanding admissions processes at Colombian and international universities.
Exclusive Services Offered by the Career and University Guidance Department:
Individual guidance
- Personalised sessions designed to inspire academic excellence and help each student discover their unique potential.
- Expert guidance on choosing the right academic programme and university, based on a thorough exploration of your interests, skills and values.
- State-of-the-art assessment tools to identify strengths, interests and potential career paths.
- Comprehensive support throughout the application process to prestigious universities worldwide.
Global university exploration
- Exclusive access to databases, detailed guides and online resources for researching universities and programmes worldwide.
- We host and welcome around 100 universities to our premises each year.
- Dynamic and well-attended university fairs held on campus, providing first-hand information about a range of institutions.
- Interactive workshops run in partnership with invited universities (both national and international).
Support with university admissions processes
- Detailed guidance on the admission requirements of different universities.
- Expert support at every stage of the application process, including completing forms, drafting personal statements and preparing for interviews.
- Specialised workshops on writing compelling personal statements and essays.
- Personalised support with application platforms (e.g. Common App and UCAS).
- Proactive management of deadlines across the board.
- Efficient submission of official school documentation.
- Expert handling of letters of recommendation where required.
- Mock interviews to build confidence and skills.
Group workshops
- Organising workshops on topics relevant to the world of work (e.g. new academic programmes, writing professional CVs)
Advice on financial support and scholarships
- Guidance on various financial aid options, including scholarships, grants and student loans.
Active parental involvement
- Relevant information sessions (e.g. international education systems, financial aid, budget planning, enriching summer programmes, among others)
- Support in building a family environment that fosters the student’s independence and helps them manage their schedule during this important process.
Associations and Events
Strengthening career and university guidance
To ensure that our students receive the best and most up-to-date guidance, our Career and University Guidance Department actively participates in prestigious international associations and events. This enables us to connect with other counsellors and admissions experts from around the world, keeping us at the forefront of the latest educational trends:
- CIS Latin America Institute.
- IC3 Regional Forum.
- BMI Forum.
- International ACAC.
- Fly-In Programs.
In addition, we visit universities in person, which gives us an in-depth understanding of their campuses, academic programmes, entry options, admission requirements and key features. This enables us to provide genuine, personalised information to students and parents, helping them to make more informed decisions about their university plans.
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