Extracurriculars
Extracurricular Activities
A world of tailored opportunities for each student’s development
At The English School, we understand that your children’s education extends beyond the classroom. That is why our comprehensive programme of extracurricular activities has been carefully designed to encourage an enriching and stimulating use of free time. We aim to spark creativity and nurture the personal interests of our students, from the youngest children right through to those in Secondary.
Led by a team of highly qualified professionals, we naturally integrate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, our guiding principles and the academic disciplines into every extracurricular activity. We are committed to developing and nurturing the unique talents that lie within each of our students.
Benefits of Our Extracurricular Programmes
- Comprehensive development: We integrate cognitive, motor and social skills into a single programme.
- Personalised attention: We tailor each activity to the pace and interests of each student.
- Innovative curriculum: We enrich the curriculum with workshops and classes that reflect our vision as a school with an innovative curriculum.
- An atmosphere of trust: We foster discipline, respect and solidarity, creating a space where every pupil feels motivated.
- Hands-on learning: Specialised professionals guide our students through experiences that complement their education and academic activities.
Discover all the options we offer our students:
Balance bikes, balance training and mountain biking: Pre-Jardin to Grade 1
Children naturally and gradually develop their vestibular balance and muscle strength. Learning to ride a bike in a variety of settings gives them a sense of security and confidence, enabling them to overcome obstacles and increase their speed in just a few classes.
Mixed football: Pre-Jardin to Transition
We promote the comprehensive development of cognitive, motor and social skills. Our approach aims to nurture independent children who embody solidarity, cooperation, commitment and a strong sense of belonging. Our team of qualified sports instructors, who specialise in working with children aged 3 to 9, ensures a dynamic learning experience tailored to each stage of development.
Gymnastics: Pre-Jardin to Transition
A place to develop strength, flexibility and coordination from an early age.
Karate Do: Pre-Jardin to Secondary
Karate Do instils respect and teaches care for the body and mind, steering young people away from harmful habits. Having hosted the prestigious international schools’ karate tournament for over a decade, we are a leading name in this discipline.
Basic and figure skating: Pre-Jardin to Grade 4
This programme builds up leg muscles, improves physical stamina, balance, motor coordination and concentration. It also strengthens your children’s cardiovascular system.
Pre-Tenis: Pre-Jardin to Grade 2
We offer the opportunity to refine your technique in basic strokes and their strategic use in the game. We develop key skills such as the serve, the volley and the smash, helping you to perform at your best on court.
Dances: Pre-Jardin and Primary
Through carefully designed choreographed routines, we foster a sense of belonging and develop fundamental dance skills. Dance boosts self-esteem, confidence, and social and intellectual skills, as well as improving flexibility, balance and coordination.
Creative Cooking: Transition to Grade 7
Your children will learn how to create delicious savoury, pastry and chocolate creations, receiving a full kit of ingredients in every class. Cooking encourages creativity, communication, teamwork, independence, organisation and responsibility.
Filigree and paper art: Jardin to Grade 4
We explore filigree, kirigami, origami and collage, developing artistic skills, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These activities also help to improve concentration and provide a space for relaxation.
Introduction to electric and acoustic guitar: Primary and Secondary
We offer the opportunity to explore solo and ensemble playing, learning the correct technique and basic chords. Creating a musical ensemble with your classmates is an enriching experience!
Pre-ballet: Pre-Jardin to Grade 1
Beyond the art itself, this holistic discipline offers a wide range of physical and emotional benefits, improving circulation, posture, flexibility, coordination, balance, body expression, sense of rhythm, memory and self-confidence.
Pottery Workshop: Transition to Grade 9
A creative activity that promotes concentration, relaxation, emotional well-being and self-esteem.
Modelling clay and Porcelanicron workshop: Pre-Jardin to Grade 3
Working with modelling clay enhances manual dexterity, stimulates the imagination, improves coordination and fosters confidence and creative freedom, as well as developing social skills.
Keyboard: Primary
Learning to type strengthens cognitive skills, stimulates creativity, fosters discipline and perseverance, reduces stress and improves mental health.
Arduino, programming and electronics: Grades 3 to 7
This programme has a significant impact on students’ computational skills, strengthening their ability to make connections and understand how physical variables interact. It fosters creativity in science, improves motor skills and promotes self-organisation. A non-traditional education that prepares students for the future!
Video game development: Grades 3 to 7
Students learn to programme their own video games, developing logical and structured thinking, and fostering their role as creators and innovators.
Science experiments: Jardin to Grade 3
Students explore the great inventions of history and how these have influenced everyday life. Through fun and hands-on activities, they discover key concepts in physics and chemistry whilst learning about different types of scientists and their contributions. This programme encourages children to imagine, reinterpret and improve upon existing experiments, just like budding inventors.
Advanced Lego building and Lego Motor Challenge: Pre-Jardin to Grade 4
This programme combines theory and practice in the principles of mathematics, science and engineering using LEGO® motors. It strengthens motor skills, encourages creative thinking, develops analytical skills and fosters teamwork.
Robotics: Jardin to Grade 4
Students are actively involved in every stage of building their own robots, from the physical construction to the programming. They learn the fundamentals of electronics—including concepts such as voltage, current, resistance and circuits—and, depending on their age, develop practical skills such as soldering, designing and reading electronic circuits, as well as basic principles of mechanics.
RoboTES: Primary and Secondary
We offer the opportunity to take part in robotics competitions at national and international level, broadening your experience and putting your skills to the test in an innovative environment.
Key Information
- Schedule:
From 2:45 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
- Cycles:
- Cycle 1: September to December
- Cycle 2: February to May
- Cost per cycle:
Between COP800,000 and COP2,600,000
There is an additional charge for transport to and from extracurricular activities.
- Available places:
The offer may vary and is subject to a minimum number of students being enrolled.
Why Choose One of Our Extracurricular Activities to Complement Your Children’s Education?
As a leading higher education institution, we set the standard through the implementation of our innovative curriculum, which combines unconventional teaching approaches with effective, proven methodologies. Each workshop reinforces:
- A safe school environment free from bullying.
- Social-emotional skills and teamwork.
- A well-rounded education with a focus on technology and sustainability.
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