Colegio Altamira International School
The Altamira International School, located in Barranquilla, Colombia, is a private, non-sectarian, non-profit coeducational U.S. college preparatory school open to the enrollment of Colombians, North Americans, and children of other countries. The school intends to meet the needs of the community by providing an education based on the best theories and practices of Colombia and the United States. The basic language of instruction is English, and the school staff, whenever possible, is completely bilingual and almost professionally qualified in their areas of instruction, the majority of them local hires. At the present time, the school offers an educational program from Pre-K through 12th grade for the 2005–2006 school year. The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and an invitational member of the Tri-Association of Schools of Central America, Colombia-Caribbean and Mexico.
| Altamira International School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Km 10 Autopista a Puerto Colombia Barranquilla, Colombia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1992 |
| Principal | Priscilla Ruiz de Vergara |
| Website | http://www.altamira.edu.co |
Extracurricular Activities
Altamira offer extracurricular activities such as STEM Club, Theatre, Taekwondo, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Chess, Yoga, Art, Music, Lego Mindstorm amongst others. Altamira's objective is to complement the integral training that students receive, promoting alternative spaces, where students can pursue their passions, develop new skills, collaborate and have fun. These activities allow students to explore physical, creative, social, political and career interests with like-minded peers. They get to collaborate, communicate, be creative and develop critical thinking skills that allow them to better perform in the Twenty First Century.
Accreditation
The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministerio de Educación Nacional and SACS CASI.
Facilities
- Antonio Ruiz Angulo Coliseum opened in May 2009 and is a multipurpose center used for playing different sports as well as the main venue where academic celebrations take place.
- Cafetorium Opened in 2019 and is a cafeteria that can be switched to an Auditorium.
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