Admissions

The process begins between August and September of each year; it is carried out mainly during the months of September, October and November, until all the places are filled. All information can be found on the SGS website

Additionally, we offer parents three or four information sessions, with a campus tour. The dates of these Open Houses are published on the website in the Admissions link. For more information, contact us at the email: admisiones@sgs.edu.co or phone numbers +57 60 (1) 4324020 or +57 60 (1) 4324000 Option 1 - Mobile: 3012485953 or 3137704924

To enter grade Pre-kindergarten applicants must have turned 4 years old by August 31 of the year of entry; for Kindergarten, they must be 5 years old. The admissions process takes place one year in advance.

We mainly offer places in Preschool and, exceptionally, at other levels if places become available at the end of the academic year; however, information will be provided on an ongoing basis for each particular case.

Places are assigned weekly, which is why we invite you to complete your registration in the first weeks after the opening of the Admissions Process.

For our School it is very important to get to know applicants and their families, to identify their strengths and those aspects that can be nurtured, in order to help them achieve a successful process of adaptation and school adjustment. The Play Day is designed to create a warm connection with parents and applicants, where, through playful activities, we gather information that will allow us to give timely feedback as well as guidance on the applicant’s needs before entering formal schooling.

Yes, with the exception of families who already have a connection with the SGS Community, such as alumni, parents with another child at the School, and staff members.

They are desirable, but not mandatory. Our wish is for you to be able to hear other opinions about the School from other families, in addition to the information provided at the Open House events.

The School has internationalized its education with the British curriculum through the Cambridge International Education programme, which is the British alternative worldwide for international baccalaureates, such as the Matura (Swiss international baccalaureate), Abitur (German international baccalaureate), BAC (French international baccalaureate), IB (International Baccalaureate), among others.

In this way, this program aims for students to receive a global education while also sitting international exams to obtain certificates and diplomas that are recognized by universities, both national and international, just like the International Baccalaureate.

Our students graduate with every possibility and door open to apply to local and global universities, as we have demonstrated over the years.

The School sees suggested homework as a complement to in-class learning, but they are optional. They are designed to develop autonomy and do not require parental involvement. They help support the development of executive skills such as planning and time management.

On its website, on the "Admissions Process" page, you will find the detailed step-by-step guide.

The School is bilingual in English, taught as an academic program (native language), starting with an introduction in Pre-Kindergarten and immersion from Kindergarten. From third grade, students learn a third language (French). Most graduate with a C1 level of English and a B2 level of French.

It follows Calendar B. The school year begins around mid-August and ends in June. There is a one-week break in October, a month of vacation between December and January, and the Easter (Holy Week) break.

The school day begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. There is an additional schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for extracurricular activities (grades 1 to 11) at no additional cost. Classes run Monday to Friday on a cycle of days 1 through 6.

Yes. From Pre-Kindergarten to Transition there is swimming, tennis, ballet, and taekwondo during school hours. From Kindergarten to first grade there are sports development groups on Saturdays for a nominal fee. From Transition, music development groups begin at no cost. From first to eleventh grade, the free weekday options expand from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Students wear a daily uniform, a physical education/sports uniform, and, from fourth grade of primary school, a formal (gala) uniform. Girls change from the blue pinafore to a tartan skirt in third grade.

• Sapiens Research Distinction (Category D2 AAA++).

• EFQM Model quality accreditation (5 stars).

• ISO 9001:2015 certification for its food service.

• Recognition from the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá as one of the "Best private institutions".

• Authorization from the Ministry of Health for its Medical Service and CADI.

• Certification Great Place to Study.

It is the same one indicated on the website. Generally, the preliminary contact is made by email or WhatsApp (3001992034).

For Pre-Kindergarten there is a process through the CADI with workshops for families and a morning of games before classes begin. For other grades, special support is provided during the first few weeks.

Yes, it is one of its flagship programs. It provides healthy, balanced, and nutritious menus that are integrated into a comprehensive vision of wellbeing (together with sports and medical/psychological support).

Yes, they have 50 school routes covering various areas of the city and its surroundings, equipped with a route assistant and a Satellite Positioning System (GPS). It is provided during school and extracurricular hours at no additional cost.

• Email: admisiones@sgs.edu.co

• Phone numbers: (601) 4324020 or (601) 4324000 option 1.

• Mobile / WhatsApp: 3012485953 - 3137704924.