Leading International Primary Years Education in Bogotá

Our private Primary School in the north of Bogotá offers a distinctive bilingual education combining the renowned British international curriculum with Colombian national requirements. Delivered in both English and Spanish by native speaking educators, our syllabus is complemented by a comprehensive enrichment programme, enabling students to discover new interests, cultivate unique talents, and build a portfolio of future-ready skills.

Catering to children aged 7 to 12, our values-based education is led by highly qualified Primary School teachers dedicated to unlocking every child’s potential. With a strong focus on holistic development and rigorous academics, our Primary years education in Bogotá prepares students for success in Middle and High School.

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Why Choose Our British Primary School in Bogotá?

St. Matthew’s Primary School in the north of Bogotá stands out with over 40 years of educational excellence, consistently ranking among the top primary schools in Colombia. Our bilingual curriculum integrates nationally relevant subjects with the globally renowned Cambridge International programme, providing a strong foundation in local and international contexts. This exceptional pathway gives pupils a competitive edge for future studies and careers in Colombia and abroad. All learners receive personalised support from expert subject teachers, leading to excellent results across the curriculum.

Enriched with French and Mandarin lessons, our Primary education ensures fluency in up to four languages, opening doors to global opportunities. Through an extensive extracurricular programme, students explore their passions and elevate their talents in academics, entrepreneurship, team sports, horse-riding, robotics, performing arts, and more—equipping them with real-world skills for diverse career fields.

Choosing our international Primary School education ensures not just academic success, but a lifetime of achievement for your child.

Primary Years Curriculum

Our private Primary School in the north area of Bogotá offers an exceptional bilingual education, combining the strengths of the Colombian National Curriculum with the globally recognised Cambridge International programme. It integrates both local and international educational standards, ensuring students have a well-rounded learning experience that opens up unlimited global opportunities.

How Our Blended Curriculum Works

Our Primary Years curriculum incorporates the Colombian National Curriculum’s emphasis on ethical values, Colombian history, and social responsibility, alongside the British curriculum’s focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent research. As part of our Cambridge International programme, students learn English at an advanced level, ensuring fluency and academic competence. This dual approach nurtures versatile students who respect their local identity and environment while developing global competencies for future pursuits anywhere in the world.

Lower Primary

(Grades 2–4, Ages 7–9)

In the Lower Primary years, students benefit from a project-based, inquiry-driven approach led by a full-time classroom teacher. Foundational literacy and numeracy skills are developed alongside critical thinking, autonomy, collaboration, and interpersonal skills through engaging activities.

Upper Primary

(Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)

As students advance to the Upper Primary years, different subject-specialist teachers guide them in key areas like English, Maths, and Science, combining the best national and international methodologies and standards to foster critical analysis, experimentation, and effective communication. This approach establishes a solid academic foundation and develops an international mindset, helping students gain essential skills to tackle real-world challenges.

Primary School Projects and Activities

At our International Primary School in the north area of Bogotá, students participate in interdisciplinary projects aimed at fostering their autonomy and responsibility, and promoting social entrepreneurship. These projects empower learners to take active roles both locally and globally, helping them develop leadership skills and proactivity. Additionally, we enhance teamwork through Physical Education lessons and nurture creativity through art classes and cultural events.

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Primary School Assessment

Our Primary students receive rigorous preparation for Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests, which provide internationally benchmarked feedback to measure their progress at the end of Primary School. These assessments also serve to identify and address specific learning needs, ensuring we can support each student to reach their full potential across subjects. 

Additional evaluation methods, including projects and coursework, ensure alignment with Colombian national standards, equipping students with core skills essential for both Colombian and global contexts.

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Languages in Our Primary School

In our Primary Years Programme in Bogotá, students become independent users of the English language with our bilingual English and Spanish teaching approach. They are introduced to French as their third language starting from 5th grade and have a chance to take Chinese Mandarin as an extracurricular class, supporting their multi-lingual skills for success in our globalised world. Upon graduation, students will be proficient in Spanish (their native language), with a C1 level in English, and a B2 level in French.

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Expert Primary School Teachers

All our Primary Years teachers are highly experienced educators who possess a deep understanding of each age group within the Primary Section of our school. Most of Primary School teachers at St. Matthew hold postgraduate degrees, contributing to the outstanding national and international results achieved by our talented pupils year after year. Most importantly, these qualifications equip our teachers to deliver engaging lessons, fostering a joyful and enriching learning experience that helps each child reach their fullest potential.

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Primary School Facilities

Primary students excel in innovative classrooms, advanced science and biology labs for hands-on experiments, and dedicated tutoring rooms for personalised academic support. They also have lessons in our High Technology Centre, featuring interactive screens and bespoke tools for robotics and programming, preparing students for future careers in technology. In addition, purpose-built Dance, Music, and Visual Arts rooms support our Visual & Performing Arts pillar, encouraging students to explore their passions and talents.

At our Primary School in Bogotá, students also enjoy exceptional sports facilities, including football fields, multipurpose courts, and expansive green areas, providing abundant opportunities for team and individual sports during physical education or extracurricular activities.

 

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Extracurricular Activities at Primary School

The extracurricular clubs and activities programme at our Primary School in Bogotá offers a diverse range of options, encompassing sports, artistic pursuits, academic courses, and more. This comprehensive enrichment programme enables students to explore new interests and passions, cultivate talents and real-life skills, and foster healthy habits, all the while preparing them for future careers in diverse fields. Additionally, taking part in extracurricular opportunities promotes each student’s personal development and helps them grow into confident and competent individuals.

Activities include:

  • Individual & Team Sports
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Technology, Virtual Reality, and Robotics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Academic Clubs (Book Club, Kumon)
  • Languages (Mandarin, French, English)
  • Gastronomy
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Sports Activities

Taking advantage of our state-of-the-art sports facilities, our Primary School in the north of Bogotá offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular sporting opportunities for all Primary students. From Under 9 and Under 12 football teams, to basketball, and volleyball, our learners develop technique and endurance while acquiring foundational leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills. They can also join a wide range of exciting individual sports such as horse-riding, swimming, and racket sports such as squash, tennis, and table tennis, which significantly enhance hand-eye coordination, agility, quick thinking and reflexes. Additionally, they can participate in our chess and bowling clubs or opt for a martial arts experience with expert Taekwondo coaches.

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Fine Arts

Leveraging St. Matthew's premium visual arts classrooms and performing arts studios, our Primary students benefit from a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities in the artistic realm, designed to foster confidence, creativity, self-expression, and communication skills.

Primary pupils can participate in music lessons to refine their musical technique, including piano and guitar tuition, including live performances. They can also take dance and ballet lessons, enhancing poise, coordination, rhythm, flexibility, and physical fitness, as well as drama to explore their acting abilities, public speaking skills, and stage presence. Finally, children in the Primary Years can have painting lessons as an extracurricular option, improving fine motor skills, technique, and creative expression.

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Unlock your child’s potential with our bilingual Primary Years education in Bogotá, laying a robust foundation for a lifetime of academic and personal success.

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