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Admissions: A school on a human scale

Admissions Coordinator

María Alexandra Aponte

+57 310 2287007

(601) 292 22 66 Option 4

[email protected]

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Welcome to our Admissions Process

STEP 1 - PRE-REGISTRATION

STEP 2 - APPLICATION

STEP 3 - FAMILY INTERVIEW

STEP 4 - ADMISSION TEST

STEP 5 - INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW

STEP 6 - RESULTS

STEP 1 - PRE-REGISTRATION

To begin the process, we invite you to get to know the school by attending an Information Session.
For this we offer several options, if available.

  • On-site Information Session with Campus Tour
  • Virtual Information Session
  • Campus Tour (complementary to the virtual information session)

In Pre-registration you will be able to schedule the option of your choice.

If you are an Alcaparros Family or you already know the school, do the Pre-registration and choose “None”.

The following button will take you to the Pre-registration form:

pre-registration

STEP 2 - APPLICATION

Once you have pre-registered, you are ready to start the Application process by clicking on the following button.

Start by filling out the form below. Once completed, you will receive an email with the steps to follow.

APPLICATION

STEP 3 - FAMILY INTERVIEW

At Alcaparros, getting to know the families interested in joining is very important. That is why we invite you to talk to a psychologist from our Human Development department.

STEP 4 - ADMISSION TEST

For applicants in grades 2 through 11, it is essential to take the admission exams and/or submit the MAP (MAP Student Profile) results.

STEP 5 - INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW

At Alcaparros, getting to know applicants interested in joining is very important. That is why we invite applicants to middle and high school to talk to a psychologist from our Human Development department.

STEP 6 - RESULTS

Once we receive the information from the online form, the third party forms (kindergarten, school, therapists, etc.), and we have the results of the interviews and admission tests,  will be ready to review the application in the admissions committee.

Information Sessions

April 17, 2024 Virtual session 6:00 pm
April 10, 2024 In-person session 8:30 am

- April 17, 2024

Virtual session

6:00 pm

- April 10, 2024

In-person session

8:30 am

Campus Tours

Before scheduling your visit to the Alcaparros campus, make sure you have attended an Information Session where you can learn about our pedagogical model in depth

CAMPUS TOUR

Date of birth for Kinder 4 applicants for the year 2024 2025:
between November 1, 2019
and October 1, 2020

Date of birth for Kinder 5 applicants for the year 2024 2025:
between November 1, 2018
and October 1, 2019

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We are committed to serving a diverse student population and preparing responsible global citizens through an accredited program focused on motivating students to reach their full individual potential.

Pedagogical Principles

ACTIVE LEARNING - STEAM - PROJECTS

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Wellbeing

Providing opportunities to experience new ways of relating to others, nature and self.

Rainbow Connections

Facilitating the process of change and adaptation for children and their families.

Global connections

Connecting with communities around the world to share new experiences.

Services

Always thinking about everyone’s wellbeing.

Alcaparros for foreigners

Alcaparros, a global school with a local identity.

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have extracurricular classes?

We have a varied extracurricular program made up of different workshops related to the arts, sports and complementary disciplines. Some of the workshops are: science, technology and robotics, violin, piano, electric and acoustic guitar, wind instruments, drums, electric bass, saxophone, singing, mountain biking, drawing, comics, taekwondo, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, skating, horseback riding, vaulting and cooking. Some of the activities take place during school hours and others from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In this link you can find the offer: www.alcaparros.edu.co/extracurriculares For more information, the contact email is: [email protected]

Do you have international exchange programs?

One of the initiatives of the Global Connections Center is to develop exchange programs for students and agreements with universities abroad. Its responsibility is the constant search for new opportunities for our students. Thanks to its management, fifth grade students participate in an academic exchange with schools in Canada, and Middle School and High School students visit NASA Orlando and/or NASA Houston annually and at Model United Nations in New York as well as GRULAC Junior Summits in Argentina. On other occasions they have done projects such as an art and science project with the CERN institute which included a trip to Switzerland to kick off the project. In this link you can find the offer: www.alcaparros.edu.co/globalconnections

Is the school bilingual?

Yes, the process begins in preschool in a gradual manner, first reinforcing the oral, reading and writing skills in the native language, while exposing children to sounds and texts in English. Total immersion (85%) begins in transition. Portuguese as a third language begins in 6th grade. In high school some subjects, such as science, are taught in English and Spanish for the acquisition of the vocabulary necessary for the Saber 11 tests.

Our school is bilingual Spanish – English. The process begins in Preschool in a 50/50 percentage and total immersion, 85%, begins in transition. Starting in 6th grade we offer our students the Portuguese program as a third language.

Our graduating students score in the C1 (Advanced English) and C2 (Proficiency English) level in the Duolingo, TOEFL and IELTS exams.

What certifications does the school have?

The school is Cognia certified, with Great Place to Study certification in June 2020.

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