Preschool
Preschool

Preschool

Through playful, hands-on experiences guided by the International Early Years Curriculum, our youngest students aged 4 to 7 explore, create, and develop essential cognitive and social skills in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Our curriculum

At Colegio La Colina, young learners explore the world around them, building the foundations for their future development. Our curriculum blends the Colombian National Curriculum with Cambridge Lower Primary standards to ensure that children develop strong skills through meaningful and engaging experiences.

Spanish

Reading, writing, thinking

Children strengthen their language skills by reading, writing, and speaking. They explore stories, poems, and texts, expand their vocabulary, and practice expressing ideas and emotions. Through creative activities, students develop confidence, critical thinking, and a love for reading and writing.

Spanish

English

Communicating with confidence

Young students learn English as a second language through the Cambridge ESOL Curriculum. Using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), they apply English in subjects like science and math. Through play, hands-on projects, and collaboration, students develop communication skills, curiosity, and confidence.

English

Mathematics

Build problem-solving skills

Children develop problem-solving and logical thinking through the Singapore Math approach and Cambridge standards. They explore numbers, shapes, patterns, and everyday math in ways that make concepts clear, fun, and connected to daily life.

Mathematics

Science

Discovering the world around us

Young students explore science through observation, hands-on experiments, and outdoor experiences in our forest environment. They discover plants, animals, energy, and the human body, building curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.

Science

Social Behavior

Understanding, connecting, growing

In Social Behavior class, children develop their individual growth through stage-appropriate activities. Guided by our school doctor, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and psychologist, they participate in weekly interactive, sensory, and practical exercises that build social-emotional skills, communication abilities, and tools for daily life.

Social Behavior

Physical Education & Well-being

Moving, playing, thriving

Children strengthen coordination, balance, and teamwork through games, circuits, and movement activities. They build healthy habits, resilience, and social-emotional skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Physical Education & Well-being

Art

Express creativity through the arts

Children explore their creativity through art, experimenting with different materials, techniques, and colors. They express emotions, develop their imagination, and learn to value their own creations while cultivating an appreciation for aesthetics.

Art

Music

Discovering the world through sound

Children discover the world of sound through songs, instruments, and rhythmic activities. They develop musical sensitivity, auditory memory, and expressive skills, enjoying singing and performance while embracing music as a universal language.

Music

Dance

Expressing, through music

Children communicate emotions, ideas, and stories through movement, dramatization, and symbolic play. They build creativity, confidence, and socio-emotional skills, exploring their identity and non-verbal communication through dance.

Dance

Technology & ICT

Creating, solving, exploring

Little students explore technology through guided activities, digital tools, and introductory coding. They learn to solve problems, create projects, and use technology safely and responsibly.

Technology & ICT

A typical day at school in our Preschool

Every day at Colegio La Colina offers children a balanced mix of learning, play, and discovery, tailored to their age group. While schedules differ slightly, here’s an example of what happens in a day at our Preschool.

Core learning pillars 

At Colegio La Colina, children ignite curiosity and build essential skills as they begin their learning journey. Through our Preschool core learning pillars, they explore academics, collaborate with peers, and thrive in a multilingual environment, laying the foundation for success in the next stage of their education.

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

Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.

Heidi Palacio

I can say that at La Colina School there is a calm and harmonious working environment. It is an institution where respect, trust, and people's well-being are evident on a daily basis. The school offers real opportunities for personal and professional growth for all members of the educational community, promoting continuous learning and the strengthening of skills.

Heidi Palacio, Preschool Coordinator

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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