Learning for an evolving world

Colegio Gran Bretaña

General Information for

Interested parents

MISSION

Inspire. Discover. Empower.

Colegio Gran Bretaña is founded upon the values of a truly international school community. We work collaboratively to provide a holistic, inclusive and

academically challenging educational experience through the medium of English.

At CGB we inspire and prepare our learners for an evolving world. Eight essential, and equally important, Foundation Blocks support the day-to-day life of our school and

foster intellectually prepared students who discover and embrace the ideals of global citizenship. Through empathy, and progressive teaching and learning we empower

everyone to act on their beliefs, thereby cultivating independent thinkers who are able to meet the demands of the twenty-first century.

OUR ENDURING GOALS

To offer a constantly evolving and dynamic curriculum that challenges, excites and prepares.

To care about our learners as individuals, ensuring that everyone is included with opportunities to succeed and lead.

To offer a rich curricular experience in Spanish language and Colombian cultural studies, thus facilitating an appreciation and affinity for the host

country.

To provide a safe learning environment in which the values of respect, acceptance and open-mindedness are honoured.

ADMISSIONS

Students applying for admission must complete all procedures before being considered for admission. The school reserves the right to exclude students for academic or disciplinary reasons or to require special

supplementary support at parental expense. In selecting new students, the admissions committee places great importance on the applicant's potential,

indicated by testing, teacher recommendations and past performance in prior schools. Other qualities are given significant consideration as well.

CGB is looking for well-rounded students of good character, whose families embrace the values and mission of CGB.

ADMISSIONS

Getting to know CGBInformative meetings & tours are usually held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments to attend these meetings must be scheduled in advance by completing the INQUIRY FORM on this link or by contacting Catherine Gomez 6760391, 6761847 / admisiones@cgb.edu.co

Families arriving from abroadEnrolment is available throughout the year for eligible candidates arriving from abroad. For families arriving only until the month of August 2015, admissions will be held from the 3rd to the 6th August 2015.

Local FamiliesLocal families seeking admissions must attend an informative meeting. Testing and interviews will take place on the following dates: Monday 2nd February, Monday 16th February, Monday 2nd March, Monday 16th March 2015, The final decision will be given on Wednesday 25th March 2015.

ADMISSIONS

Space Availability

Due to the international nature of our school, applications for admissions are accepted throughout the year. If at the time you apply our classes are full, your family will be set on a waiting list.

Every year an average of 20% of our families are transferred. Therefore, a significant number of spaces usually become available at the end of the year.

However, it is important to clarify that space availability must always be confirmed because spaces are held only once the Admission Process has been completed and matriculation has taken place.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• An appointment for student/parent interviews and testing at the school must be scheduled with the Admissions Office. All candidates are expected to take an admission test, and both parents must be interviewed by the school psychologist. Children applying to Nursery, Reception and Year 1 will not take a formal admission test, but will be evaluated and observed while participating in a variety of activities.

• These appointments can be scheduled only on Mondays or Fridays at 8.20 a.m. In order to ask for the above appointment please complete the FORM and upload the required documents.

• An Application Fee of $130,000 COP or $65 US per child, must be paid to the Admissions Office on the same day of the appointment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The following documents will be required for your application. All of these documents need to be scanned in order to be uploaded as PDF files.•Information page from the applicant's passport for non-colombians / Birth certificate or "tarjeta de identidad“ for Colombians.•Applicant’s individual photo•Family photo•School transcripts (last three years of schooling) •Parents' bank reference, income certificate or company letter verifying financial solvency•Any information regarding special needs such as reports on occupational therapy, language therapy, gifted and talented, psycho-educational information, individualised educational plan, amongst others.•We will be sending a reference form to be completed by your child's form tutor, and your child’s maths and English teachers. Please have their e-mails at hand.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• The Admissions Committee will review the application once forms and supporting documents have been submitted and student/parent interview and testing have taken place.

• Once acceptance has been granted, the matriculation process should take place within a week. The corresponding procedures and instructions are sent by e-mail to parents.

For Immediate Admission• A decision about admission will be sent by e-mail 5 days after the entire

process has been completed. • Children may start school 2 days after matriculation has taken place, i.e.

payments have been made and contracts have been duly signed and submitted to the school`s office.

Attend an informative meeting to know the school

Formal reply is

sent, after whole

process has been

completed.

Matriculation contracts are

sent out.Family must

confirm within a week.

Submit Application

Form and set an

appointment for admissions

Complete the Inquiry Form

on-line to schedule your appointment

Children may start school 2

days after payment has

been made and contracts have

been submitted.

Attend the Interview and

Testing Appointment

with your family

YEAR GROUPS AT C.G.B.

AGE (By 31st Aug. In the year

of entry)

U.K. YEARC.G.B. U.S.A. GRADE COLOMBIAN LEVELS

3 Nursery* Kinder 3* Párvulos*

4 Reception Kinder 4 Pre-Kinder

5 Year 1 Kinder 5 Kinder

6 Year 2 1st Grade Transición

7 Year 3 2nd Grade Primero

8 Year 4 3rd Grade Segundo

9 Year 5 4th Grade Tercero

10 Year 6 5th Grade Cuarto

11 Year 7 6th Grade Quinto

12 Year 8 7th Grade Sexto

13 Year 9 8th Grade Séptimo

14 Year 10 9th Grade Octavo

15 Year 11 10th Grade Noveno

16 Year 12 11th Grade Décimo

17 Year 13 12th Grade Undécimo

Cut date – 31st August

ONE TIME FEE

You will find the school fees attached. In addition to these fees, there is a ONE TIME FEE to be paid upon entrance which ranges between US$12,500 (preschool) and US$4,000 (IB levels) depending upon the grade level the student will enter.

This is to be paid by all CGB students when they register for the first time in the school. This fee is applied in order to meet the additional costs inherent in providing an international education in Colombia:

oEnglish as a first language. 85% of the curriculum is delivered in English by teachers who have English as a first language and experience in the British Curriculum and international education.

oChildren access international programmes such as the British National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education which later will provide opportunities for students to enter prestigious universities around the world.

ONE TIME FEE

o CGB invests in professional development for staff, resulting in better trained teachers, enriched learning experiences for students, and staff retention.

o Imported books and other student resources.

o Accreditation from International Organisations such as the NEASC http://www.neasc.org/ and the CIS http://www.cois.org/ . Assurance of the highest quality educational standards for your children.

o Affiliation to international associations and participation in conferences around the world such as AACBI http://www.ibo.org/es/iba/associations/, LAHC http://www.lahc.net, Tri-Association http://www.tri-association.org/, PTC http://www.theptc.org/, amongst many others.

CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR

2015-2016

GENERAL CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016There will be 3 terms with 3 reporting periods, including a fourth final summary report (compiled by the academic officer). This is in accordance with Colombian Law. Please note that certain holidays do not coincide with the end of terms.TERM 1        Thursday 13th August 2015 to Friday November 14th 2015. Classes begin for Secondary only on Thursday August 13th; Y1-Y6 commence on Wednesday 19th August; Nursery and Reception begin on Thursday August 20th.Mid-Term Break: Monday October 5th to Friday October 9th. Public Holiday on Monday October 12th. Students and staff return on Tuesday October 13th.

TERM 2        Tuesday 17th November 2015 - Friday 11th March 2016December holidays: School breaks up at 12 noon on Wednesday 16th December. Thursday 17th December – Monday 18th January 2016 (Students start on Tuesday 19th January. Monday 18th January is a teacher-training day).TERM 3        Monday 14th March 2016 – Tuesday 28th June 2016

Easter Holidays: School breaks up at 2pm on Friday 18th March. Monday 21st March 2016 – Friday 1st April 2016 (Students and Staff return on Monday 4th April). Last school day for students: Thursday 23rd JuneRecuperations run: Friday 24th June to Monday 27th June 2016 Academic Year 2016-2017 commences on Thursday 17th August 2016

DAILY SCHEDULE

Arrival to school 7:15 – 7:25 a.m.

Classes Begin 7:25 a.m.

Departure times

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Classes finish at 2:50 p.m. Students depart at 3:00 p.m.

Fridays Classes finish at 2:00 p.m. Students depart at 2:10 p.m.

OTHER SERVICES

FOOD SERVICE (Obligatory service for all students)Meals are provided by a local catering establishment of high repute, and menus are devised by a nutritionist to provide a balanced diet that appeals to children. There is a daily salad bar, and students also enjoy snacks and juices at morning breaks and upon finishing after school clubs in the afternoon.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (Optional 85% students subscribe to it)Please be aware that school bus service is provided only if the bus stop is located within our service perimeters.The first child is picked up at approximately 6:15 a.m. and last child at 6:45 a.m.transporte@cgb.edu.co

UNIFORMS Uniforms are available from two local suppliers “JUBALAI” located at Calle 85 No. 12-90, Tel. 6219221, 2573636, and at DISNOGAL located in Cedritos Mall, store 2001, tel. 6146052. We recommend purchasing the uniforms only after admission has been confirmed.

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT DEPARTMENT

Admission is dependent on CGB’s current ability to meet a child’s particular range of needs as determined by educational, medical, and psychological testing. An additional fee is required for students entering the school with a specific educational need. This applies to students who:

These fees cover the following department services: Regular contact with the parents e.g. meetings with CGB staff, meetings with outside

agencies Regular contact between outside agencies, the Educational Achievement Department

(EAD) and the school Monitoring and updating of the Individual Educational Plan through consultation and

reports by specialist teachers/therapists.  These fees are in addition to the costs of therapies and the hiring of a shadow, which is the

responsibility of the parents.

 

Support Needed Fee Per Year

Need a shadow at all times whilst they are in the school US 1,000

Have an Individual Educational Plan US 2,000

Attend more than two therapies outside of school US 2,000

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A variety of co-curricular activities is offered to students of all ages. The activities range from football and cooking lessons to photography and crafts. It is compulsory that all teachers and students participate in these clubs, as it is an essential part of our philosophy of holistic education, stimulates the students and also fosters healthy relationships across the school.

The following are some of the activities that have been offered: Basketball, Volleyball, Homework Club, Dancing to different types of music, Film Analysis, Tennis, Rugby, Football, Softball, Horseback riding, Outdoor Activities, Photography, Scuba diving, Cooking Club, Carpentry and Robotics amongst others.

NUMBERS AT CGB

24 Schools in Colombia offering the IB Diploma Programme17 Schools in Bogota offering the IB Diploma Programme92 Teachers at CGB: 41 foreigners, 51 Colombians1.6 Teacher Student Ratio / Personalised Education

1st First school to obtain a double international accreditation: NEASC, CIS

31% Percentage of Colombian students69% Percentage of foreign studentsMuy Superior Place obtained in the Colombian SABER tests (Highest level)

38 Number of nationalities amongst the student body1997 School's inauguration6% Staff turnover540 Number of students at CGB: 51% boys and 49% girls.

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CARREER UNIVERSITY COUNTRYBiochemistry Oxford University Oxford, EnglandBusiness Marketing North Eastern University Massachusetts, USCiencias aereonáuticas e Ingeniería Espacial Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University FLORIDA, USBusiness Marketing North Eastern University Massachusetts, USHospitality and Tourism Les Roches SwitzerlandFísica Universidad de los Andes Bogotá, ColombiaEngineering University of Manitoba Winnipeg, CanadaEconomics Florida International USARelaciones Internacionales Texas A&M USAMatemáticas Universidad de los Andes Bogotá, ColombiaLiterature University of Sheffield Sheffield, EnglandARTE UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES BOGOTA, COLOMBIAVeterinary TUFTS UNIVERSITY Medford, MA, USANegocios internacionales City University London London, EnglandCommunications & Mass Media Franklin College SwitzerlandEconomics Vanderbilt University United StatesBiomedical Engineering Universidad de los Andes BogotáTransmedia Arts University of Applied Arts Viena, AustriaMechanical Engineering TEC Monterrey MexicoArchitecture Universidad de Buenos Aires Argentina

Biology University of British Columbia - Campus of Okanagan Canada

Business Administration ESADE Barcelona EspañaJournalism Hofstra University (Scholarship) U.S.Sports Management Duquense University in Pittsburg (Scholarship) U.S.International Relations & Economy Duquense University Pittsburg, U.S.Communications Javeriana University ColombiaIndustrial Engineering Andes University Colombia

Credits Awarded / Scholarship Obtained

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Please check our website for additional information. www.cgb.edu.coLet us know if I you need further help or if you would like to attend an informative meeting to know more about our school.

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Tel. (571) 6760391, (571)6761847, Fax: (571) 6760426Carrera 51 No. 215-20, Bogotá, Colombia

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