High School
High School

High School

At Colegio La Colina, students aged 11 to 17 progress through a rigorous, bilingual curriculum combining the Colombian standards with Cambridge International Education and Active Learning principles. They develop academic excellence, critical thinking, and real-world skills in English, Spanish, French, STEM, and the humanities, while personalized pathways, interdisciplinary projects, and university guidance prepare them for top national and international universities.

Excellent academic results

Students at Colegio La Colina excel through a rigorous, engaging curriculum that fosters academic growth, personal development, organizational skills, and overall well-being.

97%

of Grade 11 students achieve at least a B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level in English

30%

of Grade 11 students reach a C1 (Advanced/Proficient) level according to CEFR standards

96%

of students secure a place at one of Colombia’s top three universities for 2025

Build a personalized curriculum

Progress through a rigorous, student-centered curriculum aligned with Colombian national standards and international frameworks, including Cambridge International Education. Through experiential learning, inquiry, and collaborative projects across languages, STEM, humanities, and the arts, students develop academic, creative, and leadership skills while preparing for higher education and global opportunities.

English

Grades 6–8: Students build a solid foundation in English through the Cambridge International Education, developing fluency, accuracy, and critical thinking. They engage in reading and writing comprehension, interactive discussions, presentations, and debates, while expanding grammar and vocabulary across contexts. Progress is measured through the Cambridge PET (Preliminary English Test), reinforcing their path toward higher proficiency.

Grades 9–11: Students advance to higher English proficiency, focusing on academic and professional writing, research skills, and formal communication. They analyze complex texts, develop arguments, and participate in debates, academic presentations, and discussions. Their progress is assessed through the IELTS Academic exam, preparing them for university-level and professional opportunities. Throughout the program, students engage in immersive, interactive English learning aligned with international standards.

English

Spanish

Students deepen their mastery of Spanish and strengthen critical analysis of literary, historical, and social texts. They explore classical and contemporary works across genres, periods, and literary movements, enhancing reading, writing, oral communication, and literary analysis skills. Through debates, essays, and reflective exercises, students develop the ability to articulate reasoned opinions, interpret texts critically, and appreciate literature as a tool to understand the world.

Spanish

French

Students use French in practical, real-life contexts, consolidating vocabulary and improving oral and written communication. Following the CEFR framework, they progress toward B2 level by the end of Grade 9, with proficiency measured through DELF certification. Students engage with literary, informational, and cultural texts, strengthening analytical and argumentative skills while making cultural connections that enhance their global perspective.

French

Humanities & Philosophy

Students engage in philosophy and social studies to strengthen critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and civic responsibility. They analyze historical, political, and social contexts, reflect on ethical questions, and participate in debates and projects that foster awareness of diversity, social justice, and democratic values.

Humanities & Philosophy

Science

Middle School (Grades 6–8): Students explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and problem-solving in our forest school. They analyze natural phenomena, understand principles and laws, develop research skills, and foster environmental awareness. Main topics include biology (cells, genetics, ecology), chemistry (atoms, molecules, reactions), physics (mechanics, electricity, magnetism), and earth sciences (geology, meteorology, astronomy).

High School (Grades 9–11): Students deepen their understanding of life, matter, and the physical world. They study biology, chemistry, and physics through immersive experiments, research, and real-world applications, developing analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Topics cover cellular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, atomic structure, chemical reactions, classical mechanics, electricity, optics, thermodynamics, and more.

Science

Mathematics

Students develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills through an active learning approach. They apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios, engage in collaborative projects, and use technology for simulations and data analysis. Topics include numerical reasoning, spatial thinking, algebra, calculus, data analysis, and mathematical modeling, preparing students for higher education and future challenges.

Mathematics

Physical Education

Students refine their athletic skills, deepen their understanding of the body and movement, and develop leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking. They participate in individual and team sports, explore training methods, injury prevention, nutrition, and mental well-being, and cultivate values such as discipline, resilience, and teamwork.

Physical Education

Arts & Electives

Visual Arts: Students explore drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and printmaking, developing technical skills, creativity, and critical analysis.

Music: Students refine performance and composition skills, learning to interpret and create music across genres while developing collaboration and self-expression.

Dance: Students enhance technique, expression, and creativity through contemporary, ballet, jazz, and urban styles, creating choreographies and performing collaboratively.

Theater: Students build confidence and expressive skills through acting, improvisation, script interpretation, and stage performance, while learning collaboration, empathy, and critical reflection.

Photography: Students develop technical and creative photography skills, exploring composition, lighting, perspective, and digital editing, while communicating ideas and emotions visually.

Arts & Electives

A typical day in our High School

Every day at La Colina School is filled with exciting learning experiences and discoveries for your child. While timetables vary across the year groups, here’s an example of what happens in our High School.

Core learning pillars

At Colegio La Colina, students grow in independence and build confidence throughout their learning journey. Guided by our High School core learning pillars, they establish a strong academic foundation, strengthen social and teamwork skills, become truly bilingual, and open doors to global opportunities, paving the way for future success.

Academic achievement
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Life competencies
Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Students fast-track English fluency while continuing to grow in their home languages

International opportunities
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.

Life & career pathways
Life & career pathways

Benefit from personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path

Opening an exciting new chapter

Progress tracking Career guidance

Progress tracking

We are committed to fostering learning and intellectual growth. By closely monitoring each student’s progress, we provide personalized education tailored to their needs. This approach ensures that every learner receives the right support to thrive - whether they need extra help in certain subjects or are ready to tackle new challenges in their areas of strength.

Our goal is to help each student succeed and grow, giving them the strongest possible foundation for future learning.

Career guidance

Students continue to build confidence and life skills while exploring their future interests. Through engaging career workshops and expert talks, they discover new possibilities, and we make it fun by inviting our parent community to join in and share their experiences.

Opening an exciting new chapter

University destinations

From La Colina School to the best universities in Colombia and around the world, our students graduate with the results, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed.

70%

Acceptance into first-choice universities

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Colombia

  • Escuela Colombiana de Ingenieros
  • Universidad de la Sabana
  • Universidad de los Andes
  • Universidad El Bosque
  • Universidad Externado de Colombia
  • Universidad Javeriana
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Universidad Sergio Arboleda

Estados Unidos

  • Montana State University

Reino Unido

  • University of Edinburgh

Additional collaborators for international opportunities

Mariana  Bachillerato

I really like CLC because of its philosophy and teaching methods.

Mariana Bachillerato, Student

When to enroll?

At Colegio La Colina, we offer flexible enrollment for our Preschool program throughout the academic year. Our admissions team is here to discuss your needs and guide you to select the right start date for your child.

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Fosters independence, critical thinking, and academic knowledge through La Colina High School program.

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