CGB IB Ceremony Speech to the Class of 2025 19 September 2025 Good afternoon, I’m so exicted to be on this stage. We have been part of the CGB family for three years and I feel the difference now between being an audience and being on the stage. I would...
Intentionally International
A truly international school unrivaled in Colombia
Consciously Caring
A truly international school unrivaled in Colombia
Actively Academic
A truly international school unrivaled in Colombia
Deliberately Diverse
A truly international school unrivaled in Colombia
Purposefully Personalised
A truly international school unrivaled in Colombia
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100% of our students obtained A ⭐ to C on their IGCSE results
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Languages Taught: (English, Spanish, French)
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WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SO SPECIAL?
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Where the World Meets to Learn
At CGB, you and your family will feel right at home in a warm, inclusive, and truly international community. With more than 50 nationalities making up 75% of our students, your child will grow up surrounded by diversity, open-mindedness, and global friendships. -
A Safe Place to Grow
Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. With strong safeguarding policies and our No Bully Zone, you can be confident that your child will always feel protected, supported, and valued at CGB. -
Three Diplomas — One Global Future
At CGB, your child’s education opens doors worldwide. Thanks to our dual international accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), your child can graduate with three diplomas — the International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma, and Colombian High School Diploma.
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English First, Excellence Always
You can be sure your child will learn in an environment where English is taught as a first language by internationally qualified, native-speaking teachers. This guarantees authentic communication, strong academic performance, and confidence in every setting. -
A Global Curriculum with Local Roots
Your child will follow an internationally recognised curriculum while learning Spanish and Colombian Social Studies at levels that meet their needs — helping them connect deeply with Colombia while keeping a global perspective. -
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At CGB, your child’s day goes far beyond academics. Our innovative Co-Curricular Activities and Performing Arts programmes — offered during the school day — nurture creativity, teamwork, and a lifelong love of learning.
WELCOME FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Dear CGB Community,
It is with heartfelt excitement, deep gratitude, and immense pride that I introduce myself as the new Director at Colegio Gran Bretaña. My name is Joe Jalil Hover, and it is truly a privilege to be joining this exceptional community at such an inspiring and dynamic time. Becoming a part of the CGB family—a school celebrated for its excellence, inclusivity, and innovation—is a true honour.
The Academic Year 2025–2026 promises to be one of growth, discovery, and continued achievement. Together, we will take important steps toward realising our ambitious five-year vision, offering transformative opportunities that empower our students to become kind, confident, and capable global citizens. I am deeply grateful for the ongoing commitment of this community to differentiation, inclusion, and safeguarding—values that lie at the very heart of our mission.
Colegio Gran Bretaña is a highly prestigious, private, co-educational, international school (Nursery – Year 13) serving a predominately expatriate population representing more than 50 nationalities.
CGB follows the Northern Hemisphere Calendar from August to June (Calendar B).
SCHOOL NEWS
Information about our most recent school activities!
From classrooms to future campuses around the world… our Year 13 students are officially one step away from graduation. 🎓✨
We couldn’t be prouder of everything they have achieved and of the incredible paths they are about to begin. From engineering to arts, medicine to business, each dream represents years of hard work, passion, and determination. 💙
This is only the beginning of something amazing.
Photographer: @christiancardonap
Help us celebrate our seniors and their next chapter in the comments! 👇🌍
#ClassOf2026 #FutureStartsNow #SeniorYear #CGB #ProudMoment
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What started as an International Day celebration became something much bigger… a new beginning for two families in Usme. 🏠💙
This Saturday, CGB families and staff came together not just to build houses, but to build hope, opportunities, and unforgettable memories. Every hand that helped, every smile shared, and every moment lived reminded us of the incredible impact a community can have when it comes together for others.
Thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time, energy, and hearts to make this possible. These are the moments that truly change lives. ✨
Because sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness become someone else’s biggest blessing.
#CommunityImpact #InternationalDay #CGB #BuildingHope #VolunteerDay
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Behind every achievement, every smile, and every dream… there’s a mom cheering the loudest. 💙✨
Today we celebrate the love, strength, and endless support of all the amazing moms in our community. Thank you for being our safe place, our biggest inspiration, and the heart behind every step we take. 🌷
Happy Mother’s Day!
#MothersDay #SchoolCommunity #MomLove #CGB #colegiosbogota
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They may not always stand in front of the classroom, but they shape our school experience every single day. 💙✨
From a smile in the hallway to the support that changes someone’s entire day, today our students celebrated the staff members who leave a lasting impact on their lives.
This is more than appreciation… it’s gratitude for the people who make CGB feel like home.
#StaffAppreciation #SchoolCommunity #StudentVoices #internationalschool #colegiosbogota
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Part 2!! From China to Colombia… a whole new world 🌍✨
After 15 years studying in China, she arrived at CGB with questions, doubts… and a lot of courage 💭💙
A new culture, new people, a new language—everything felt different at first.
But step by step, she found support, friendship, and a place to belong 🌎✨
Today, her story is one of growth, confidence, and discovering the beauty of a global community.
Because at CGB, you don’t just adapt… you thrive 💫
What would be the hardest part for you? 👀👇
#InternationalSchool #StudentStory #NewBeginnings #GlobalCommunity #StudyAbroad
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