Discover the Best High School Education in Bogotá

At our private High School in the north area of Bogotá, we prepare students to excel in higher education and beyond. Our British international programme combines academic rigour with personal growth, inspiring students to explore their interests, develop unique talents, and achieve ambitious goals under the guidance of expert, native-English-speaking teachers.

Through a distinctive bilingual English-Spanish education, personalised support, and extensive enrichment opportunities, we build a strong academic foundation while equipping students with essential 21st-century skills for lifelong success. Graduating with dual Colombian and Cambridge International high school certificates, including the globally recognised A Levels, gives our students a competitive edge, opening doors to top universities and career opportunities worldwide.

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Why Choose Our International High School in Bogotá?

Our Secondary School in the north of Bogotá provides an exceptional international education enriched by extraordinary development opportunities in entrepreneurship, robotics, languages, performing arts, and sports, including horse-riding and golf. Students build a robust academic foundation, achieve fluency in up to four languages, and develop essential real-life skills such as creativity, independent thinking, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Our approach empowers them to excel in competitive university programmes and future careers worldwide.

With expert support, students select subjects aligned with their strengths and aspirations and thrive across the curriculum. A gifted and talented programme further enhances their potential, leading to outstanding IGCSE, A Level, and national Saber exam results. Comprehensive university counselling ensures 95% of graduates secure admission to their first-choice universities in Colombia, including Universidad de Los Andes, and abroad. With over 40 years of excellence, St. Matthew ranks among Bogotá’s top 15 and is listed by Sapiens Research among Colombia’s top 20 schools.

Secondary School Curriculum

Our Secondary School in Bogotá encompasses the Middle and High School years, offering a distinguished bilingual education that integrates Colombia’s Ministry of Education standards with the prestigious Cambridge International Curriculum, based on the British educational system. This unique combination, paired with a dynamic English immersion, ensures students receive a rigorous and well-rounded education, preparing them for success in both local and international contexts.

Middle School Years

The Middle School curriculum follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary framework for core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science. This stage is especially designed to establish a strong academic foundation, emphasising critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. By the end of Middle School, students are well-prepared for a smooth transition into the rigorous International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme offered in High School.

High School Years

Students in Grade 10 take the Cambridge IGCSE examinations, earning globally recognised qualifications that enable them to pursue any post-16 academic pathways. This British international programme provides a broad and balanced education, with a core focus on subjects such as Mathematics, History, Spanish, and Global Perspectives, while offering the flexibility to explore electives like French, Music, Art & Design, Economics, and Biology. Through this approach, students not only acquire deep subject knowledge but also develop transferable skills that are essential for success in A Levels, university studies, and future careers.

As students progress to Grade 11, they begin their Advanced Level (A Level) programme, an internationally respected qualification for university entrance. The A Level curriculum allows students to specialise in up to four subjects, tailoring their studies to align with their interests and career aspirations with the support of our expert teachers and tutors. The High School international curriculum also emphasises in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills while integrating modern technology and future-ready skills. The A Level programme at St. Matthew School ensures students are exceptionally well-prepared for university-level education and globally competitive career paths.

Colombian National Curriculum Requirements at Secondary School

Our Middle and High School education in Bogotá also incorporates the Colombian National Education requirements, enabling students to gain a well-rounded education for future academic pursuits in the country. Through focused instruction in Colombian history, social norms, and ethics, students cultivate a sense of national identity while excelling in mandatory evaluations like the SABER 11 exams at High School. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in these assessments, reflecting the excellence of our teaching and the curriculum’s blend of academic rigour and values-based education.

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Secondary School Subjects

At our international Secondary School in the north area of Bogotá, students study a broad range of subjects during their Cambridge Lower Secondary and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) years. For their final two years, they select four A Level subjects. Additionally, all students are required to study Spanish and the mandatory cultural components of the Colombian national curriculum.

Subjects include:

Core Subjects: Our curriculum includes mandatory subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Studies, which provide students with a strong foundation in key academic areas.

Language Arts: English Language Arts extends beyond literature and grammar, encouraging effective communication, critical thinking, and literary analysis.

Foreign Languages: Students can study one or more foreign languages, fostering cultural appreciation and multilingual communication skills.

Physical Education: We emphasise physical fitness, health, and well-being, encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle for all students.

Arts and Humanities: Our curriculum includes art, music, and humanities courses, fostering creativity, cultural understanding, and artistic expression.

Technology: Students have access to modern technology and develop digital literacy across subjects, preparing them for an increasingly tech-driven world. 

Electives: A range of exceptional elective courses allows students to explore their individual interests, from robotics to entrepreneurship, preparing them for specific university courses and career fields.

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Language Immersion in Secondary School

Our international High School in Bogotá offers a bilingual English and Spanish education, where all Cambridge International subjects are taught in English, while national curriculum subjects are delivered in Spanish. Students also continue their French language studies during this stage, equipping them with essential multilingual skills for success in an interconnected world. By the time they graduate, students achieve full proficiency in Spanish and English, along with an advanced level of French.

Additionally, Middle and High School students have the opportunity to take Mandarin Chinese lessons as an extracurricular option, enabling them to become fluent in four languages.

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Expert Middle & High School Teachers

At our Secondary School in the north of Bogotá, all teachers are highly qualified and experienced educators. Over 40% hold postgraduate degrees, and most are subject specialists within the Cambridge International curriculum. Additionally, all Cambridge curriculum teachers are native English speakers, ensuring exceptional bilingual instruction.

Our dedicated Secondary teachers serve as role models, embodying a spirit of service and supporting St. Matthew’s values-based education. They help students build a strong academic foundation alongside essential human values such as respect, empathy, and kindness. Through engaging, hands-on lessons, they fully involve students in the learning process and challenge them to exceed expectations, empowering them to achieve outstanding results in both Colombian national and Cambridge International examinations.

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Exceptional Secondary School Facilities

Our Middle and High School sections offer state-of-the-art, interactive classrooms purpose-designed for hands-on learning. All classrooms integrate the latest technology and numerous resources that support outstanding student outcomes, preparing them for university and workplace environments.

Students also learn in specialised science and technology labs, offering practical experiences and skill development for careers in STEM fields like medicine, engineering, and research. Quiet study areas and tutoring rooms provide additional support for individual learning, group projects, subject guidance, and university preparation.

Middle and High School students also benefit from our premium sports facilities for physical education and extracurricular sports activities. Facilities include multi-purpose courts, a sports hall, and football fields, promoting fitness and focus that enhance academic performance. For artistic development, students have access to dedicated spaces for music, drama, dance, and visual arts. They can also use our recording studio for radio and video production, equipping them with creative skills for future pursuits in media and the arts.

Extracurricular Activities at Middle & High School

Our Middle and High School education in Bogotá provides an extensive and balanced extracurricular programme for students to explore new interests, pursue their passions, and develop unique talents. From a wide range of individual and team sports to visual and performing arts and academic clubs, students have unrivalled opportunities to challenge themselves, build confidence, and gain essential skills for a wide range of university courses and career fields.

Activities include:

  • Individual Sports 
  • Team Sports
  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Radio & Audiovisual Production
  • Technology Clubs (robotics and virtual reality)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Languages (French and Mandarin)
  • Academic Clubs (Kumon to support Maths & Reading skills)

Fine Arts

Tuition in the arts is a vital part of every academic stage at St. Matthew School. Led by expert teachers, our Middle and High School students engage in visual and performing arts both as part of the curriculum and through extracurricular activities. Students can join painting, drama, dance, music, and rock band clubs, showcasing their talents in artistic productions and performances for the school community throughout the year.

These enriching experiences help students cultivate essential 21st-century skills, including confidence, creativity, problem-solving, public speaking, effective communication, and critical thinking, while also honing their artistic expression and performance abilities.

Sports Activities

Our private Secondary School in the north area of Bogotá places a strong emphasis on physical education and sports, integrating them into both the curriculum and our extensive extracurricular programmes. Participation in sports promotes health, fitness, endurance, coordination, and strength while fostering essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, and strategic thinking. Regular physical activity also encourages students to develop healthy habits and maintain an active lifestyle for the long term.

Middle and High School students can join school sports teams in football, volleyball, and basketball (with separate boys' and girls' teams), competing against other schools in the region. They may also participate in taekwondo, swimming, horse-riding, and golf clubs, receive personalised racket sports coaching (tennis, squash, table tennis), or explore chess and bowling under the guidance of expert coaches.

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