International schools in Colombia 2026: fees & curricula
International and bilingual schools in Bogotá and Medellín.
Colombia has international and bilingual schools in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali (American, IB, and long-established British, German and French schools), at fees roughly US$5,000–18,000 a year. Public schools teach in Spanish and are free for residents. Homeschooling is a legal grey area; most expat families use private schools.
International schools in Colombia
Bogotá, Medellín and Cali have well-established international and bilingual schools — American and IB, plus historic British, German, French and Italian schools — with fees roughly US$5,000–18,000 a year, moderate for the quality. Medellín's growing expat community has expanded options.
Public schools and homeschooling
Public schools teach in Spanish and are free for residents; many expat families choose bilingual private schools for continuity and English. Homeschooling is a legal grey area in Colombia, so most families rely on schools — take local advice if you need alternatives.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| International schools | Good in Bogotá/Medellín/Cali |
| Curricula | American / IB / bilingual |
| Typical tuition | ~US$5k–18k / year |
| Public school access | Free (Spanish) |
| Homeschooling | Legal grey area |
Where it fits in a borderless plan
See our Colombia tax-residency guide. Schools are often the deciding factor in a family move. Weigh them with healthcare, banking and where you are tax-resident. Compare options in our international-schools guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much are international schools in Colombia?
Typical tuition: ~US$5k–18k / year. Curricula include American / IB / bilingual. Fees change yearly and vary widely by school and age — request current fee schedules.
Can expat children attend public school in Colombia?
Public school access: Free (Spanish). Language of instruction and enrolment rules matter — check with the local education authority for your area.
Is homeschooling legal in Colombia?
Homeschooling: Legal grey area. Rules and recognition differ by country and change, so take local legal advice before relying on it.
Directories & official sources
Providers and rules change — these are the authoritative directories and regulators to check for current, complete listings:
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