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!
⚽🌍 How many football languages do you speak?
From 🇫🇷 French to 🇯🇵 Japanese, 🇮🇷 Persian and beyond, our students put their multilingual skills to the test by translating football terms from around the world. 🌎🔥
Think you know them all? 👀
🏆 Challenge:
Which term surprised you the most?
👇 Comment the language you want us to feature next!
⚽ Red card
⚽ Free kick
⚽ World Cup
⚽ Offside
Let`s see how international football really is! 🌍💙
#WorldCup #InternationalSchool #LearnLanguages #colegiosbogota #internationalstudents
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🎓✨ The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived.
We celebrate not only the graduation of our Year 13 students, but also the incredible journey that has brought them to this milestone. Their hard work, resilience, friendships, achievements, and unforgettable memories have shaped them into the remarkable young adults they are today.
We could not be prouder of everything they have accomplished and of the exciting paths that lie ahead. As they take this next step toward their futures, they do so carrying the values, experiences, and spirit of CGB with them.
While this chapter comes to an end, they will always remain part of our community. No matter where in the world life takes them, CGB will always be their home. 💙🏡
Congratulations, Class of 2026. Your journey is just beginning, and we cannot wait to see all that you will achieve. 🌟
#ClassOf2026 #OnceCGBAlwaysCGB #internationalschool #GraduationDay #colegiosbogotá
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Different countries. Different flags. One impossible football question. 🌍⚽
We asked our international students who their favorite player is… and let’s just say the debate got VERY serious. 👀🔥
From football legends to unexpected answers, this might be the most international World Cup conversation at CGB. 🌎✨
So… who do YOU think is the best player? We’re reading the comments 👇@
#WorldCup #Footballplayer #InternationalStudents #internationalschool #colegiosbogota
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🍫✨ From cocoa bean to chocolate bar!
Our Primary students became chocolatiers for the day and discovered the entire chocolate-making process from scratch. From learning where chocolate comes from to creating their own delicious treats, every step was filled with curiosity, creativity, and plenty of sweet moments.
A hands-on experience that was as educational as it was delicious! 😍🍫
Now we need to know… what’s your favorite chocolate? 👀👇
#ChocolateWorkshop #LearningByDoing #colegiosbogota #SweetLearning #internationalstudents
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Celebrating more of the incredible journeys that make up our Class of 2026. 🎓✨
Each student carries a unique story, a different dream, and a future full of possibilities. Seeing them reach this milestone reminds us of the dedication, growth, and unforgettable memories built throughout the years at CGB. 💙
No matter where life takes them next, they will always be part of our community — and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future. 🌍
Photographer: @christiancardonap
#ClassOf2026 #SeniorYear #CGB #FutureStartsNow #proudmoment
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