Educational Philosophy

Academic Excellence

At our school, we strive to elevate our students to extraordinary academic heights. Through the Cambridge International curriculum, we empower each learner to reach their full potential from Early Years to A Levels, ensuring a seamless and enriching progression throughout their educational journey. Our innovative teaching methods and personalised support equip students with the skills to excel academically and thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a strong emphasis on intellectual growth, creativity, and discipline, we prepare our students to secure placements at prestigious universities and stand out in their future careers, both in Colombia and internationally.

International Experiences

As part of the Inspired Education community, our students benefit from unparalleled global opportunities. Through student exchanges with leading boarding schools in Europe and around the world, immersive summer camps, and daily interactions with peers from over 115 schools worldwide, they engage with diverse cultures and perspectives while collaborating on exceptional global projects. These international connections, combined with our Cambridge International curriculum, create a dynamic, globally enriched education that gives students a competitive edge in today’s interconnected world.

Social Entrepreneurship

Our school fosters a culture of social entrepreneurship because we believe education should empower students to drive positive change. Through community-driven projects and classroom initiatives, our students develop empathy, responsibility, and an entrepreneurial mindset—essential for lifelong success. By working with economically underprivileged communities, they learn to address social and environmental challenges with innovative solutions, fostering skills like problem-solving, organisation, and creativity. At St. Matthew, social entrepreneurship is more than just a concept; it is a practice integrated into every grade level. Social entrepreneurship inspires students and their families to make a meaningful impact on society, both in Colombia and around the world.

Spirituality Through Values

Rooted in Catholic values, our school fosters a culture of inclusion, introspection, and service. Our educational ethos emphasises the development of essential soft skills and human values. We believe that holistic growth encompasses more than just academic and personal achievement; it also involves cultivating self-confidence, respect, empathy, compassion, ethics, and social responsibility.

Families play a key role in this, partnering with the school to instil these values in our students and ensuring they grow into principled, socially conscious individuals. Additionally, in alignment with Catholic teachings, we welcome individuals of all beliefs into our community.