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Colegio Granadino

Colombia, Manizales

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 848
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Colégio Granadino in Caldas, Colombia, offers an American-based curriculum with AP and a bespoke approach. It is a private, nonprofit, bilingual English–Spanish school serving Nursery through High School. Accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and previously by SACS-Cognia since 2001, it enables students to earn the American High School diploma alongside the Colombian Bachillerato. The 11.8-hectare La Florida campus in Villamaría provides a countryside setting with facilities: 48 classrooms, labs, a library, theaters, art and music spaces, multiple gyms and auditoriums, dining facilities. The school emphasizes standards-based curriculum design—written, taught, and assessed—focusing on deep learning, 21st-century skills, and responsible citizenship. Notable strengths include bilingual language development and a robust sports program, along with a commitment to community service through Granadino Solidario. The campus continues to expand under a Growth Plan, reinforcing its aim to prepare students for university and citizenship, while maintaining a values-driven environment.

La Florida, Cl. 71 #1-998, Villamaría, Caldas, Colombia

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The Essentials

Colegio Granadino has 848 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Villamaría, Caldas, Colombia. Address: Cll 71

1-998, Villamaría, Caldas, Colombia.

Stages
Kinder (K1–K5); Primary (Grades 1–5); Secondary (Grades 6–12).

Type
Private, nonprofit, bilingual (English–Spanish).

Country affiliation
Colombia
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- No publicly posted application or registration fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. The admissions process requires submission of the school's application forms and acceptance of the school's Payment Policy as part of application/registration paperwork.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There is no publicly published tuition schedule showing amounts per term or per school year (K1–K5, Primary 1°–5°, Secondary 6°–12°) for 2026/27 or 2025/26 in the school's available admissions or financial documents. Tuition amounts are set in the student enrollment contract issued to families.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Enrollment and billing are governed by the school's Payment Policy, which families must accept as part of the admissions/matriculation process. The admissions process documentation states the school will communicate admission results within a 30‑day period after receipt of required documentation, and that enrollment (matrícula) is completed once required documents are delivered and the enrollment contract is generated. Payments are handled through the school's payments portal managed by ZonaPagos. Specific billing dates, term-installment options, late-payment penalties, and contract payment clauses are defined in the school's Payment Policy and the enrollment contract.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Colegio Granadino operates as a day school (Kinder, Primary, Secondary sections are listed) and no boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the institution's public section descriptions; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Specific additional fee items (uniforms, meals/cafeteria, school transport, textbooks or materials, extracurricular activity fees, examination fees, insurance) are not published with amounts. The admissions checklist requires a health certificate, vaccination record and proof of health insurance/accident insurance, indicating families will need to provide or pay for these items independently. Any mandatory or optional ancillary fees and the amounts for them are specified in the enrollment contract and Payment Policy.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund schedule or explicit fee-refund amounts for withdrawal, dismissal, or cancellation was found in the school's accessible admissions or financial documents. Refund and cancellation conditions are governed by the Payment Policy and by the terms in the enrollment contract.

Fee payment options

- Fee payments are processed through the school's payments portal (ZonaPagos). The school's admissions and payments references indicate families use that payment channel for invoices and payments; specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, debit card, bank transfer) are handled through the payment portal and are specified at the point of payment and in the Payment Policy.

Contact for definitive fee figures and invoices

- Exact tuition amounts, term-by-term breakdowns, ancillary fee amounts, payment schedules, refund rules and accepted payment methods are provided in the school's enrollment contract and Payment Policy and are issued to families by the Admissions/Finance office. Contact details published for school administration are: telephone +57 3104232524 and email colgranadino@granadino.edu.co.

Summary of availability

- The school's publicly available admissions and financial materials do not publish numerical fee schedules for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The Payment Policy and the enrollment contract are the documents that define amounts, billing dates, payment methods and refund rules for each family.
Academics

Colegio Granadino teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Standards-based curriculum that defines what students should know, understand, and be able to do at each stage. The written curriculum describes the knowledge and skills to be taught, aligned with national and international standards. The taught curriculum (implementation) covers textbooks, platforms, and teaching strategies used to support learning. The taught curriculum (assessment) transforms 21st-century standards and skills into a coherent curriculum and assessment system that emphasizes deep learning and long-term transfer. The curriculum values the arts, humanities, health, well-being, and responsible citizenship and prepares students for university and professional life, developing responsible, critical thinkers and creative individuals. Accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes vary by grade. Grades with two sections per level have about 25 students per section (up to 26). Grades with three sections per level (K3 to 12) have about 21 students per section (up to 22). For admissions, the school lists these targets for grouping by level.
Wellbeing
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Visit. Prospective families visit the school to learn more about Colegio Granadino. The visit is scheduled by the Admissions Office through direct invitation, referrals from families, or direct requests from interested families. 2. Attention and Information. The Director of Admissions meets the family and provides information about the school's philosophy, mission and vision; beliefs and institutional values; organization, structure and academic programs; and general policies of the Asociación Colegio Granadino. 3. Delivery of the Application Package. If the family decides to continue, the application package is provided. This package includes all required documents detailed in the List of Documents for Admissions (see below). 4. Evaluation and Interview. The Counselor of the relevant section schedules an interview with the family and conducts an evaluation or observation of the student. 5. Communication of the Result. After the evaluation, the Admissions Office informs the family by email of the result. The school has 30 days to communicate the decision from the receipt of the required documentation. 6. Essential Requirements. To begin the admissions process, the family must submit all completed documents. The process does not begin until the documentation is complete. Receiving the admissions application and evaluating the applicant does not guarantee acceptance. 7. Availability of Space. Admission is subject to seat availability, guaranteeing quality education and differentiated instruction. Placement by grade is as follows: Grades with two groups per level have 25 students per group (with a possible 26th in special cases); grades with three groups per level (K3 to 12) have 21 students per group (with a possible 22nd in special cases); K1 has a maximum of 16 students per group; K2 has a maximum of 18 students per group. Colegio Granadino offers education from Kinder 1 to Grade 12 with a bilingual approach and an international curriculum.

Scholarships
No scholarships are granted during the first year of studies at Colegio Granadino. The student who is the recipient of a scholarship must meet, to the satisfaction of Colegio Granadino, the terms set by the school.
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