Altamira International School

WE ARE CHANGEMAKERS

AIS is an exemplary school in Latin America, highly recognized for its academic excellence and innovative educational practice, which allows its students to LEARN WITH PURPOSE, SERVE WITH PASSION AND LEAD WITH THE HEART to change our world for the better.

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WITH PURPOSE

(DEVELOPING POTENTIAL)

We believe life is a continuous process of learning as life changes, we must be able to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to adapt and grow. We must practice and apply what we learn to be able to navigate life.

LEAD

WITH HEART

(BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS)

We have a responsibility to discover a plan for our lives and help others with theirs. Trusting relationships help you know when to lead and when to follow. Knowing how to set a plan and move in a direction is a key to individual and collective success. Living a purposeful life in this way moves us from dependence to independence to interdependence.

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WITH PASSION

(NURTURING COMPASSION)

We treat people with kindness, honesty and integrity. Encouraging students to positively contribute to their communities builds empathy and compassion. We must increase student awareness of community needs and local or global issues. Service-learning partnerships are collaborative, mutually beneficial and help students address community needs.

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🌍 AISMUN XXII: Day 2 – Rising to the Challenge

Day 2 brought intensity, strategy, and real-world pressure into our committees. 💬🔥 As debates deepened, unexpected crises emerged, challenging delegates to think fast, collaborate, and respond with dignity and professionalism.

From negotiation to resolution, our delegates stepped up, proving that leadership is not just about ideas, but about action in critical moments. 🌟

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #CrisisMode #FutureLeaders

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🌍 AISMUN XXII: Day 2 – Rising to the Challenge

Day 2 brought intensity, strategy, and real-world pressure into our committees. 💬🔥 As debates deepened, unexpected crises emerged, challenging delegates to think fast, collaborate, and respond with dignity and professionalism.

From negotiation to resolution, our delegates stepped up, proving that leadership is not just about ideas, but about action in critical moments. 🌟

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #CrisisMode #FutureLeaders

👁️👂 Jornada de Audición y Visión AIS

En Altamira International School seguimos comprometidos con el bienestar integral de nuestros estudiantes. Por eso, del 19 al 22 de mayo, realizaremos una jornada especial de audición y visión en nuestras instalaciones, pensada para brindar mayor comodidad a nuestras familias y facilitar este importante proceso. 🏫✨

Les recordamos que contar con estos exámenes actualizados es un requisito dentro del proceso de matrícula, por lo que todos nuestros estudiantes deben presentarlos. La jornada contará con el acompañamiento de profesionales especializados, garantizando una atención confiable y oportuna.

💵 Valor del plan: $100.000 COP (incluye ambos exámenes)
📅 Fecha límite de pago: 17 de mayo
💰 El pago debe realizarse en efectivo a través de los homerooms correspondientes.

Agradecemos su compromiso permanente con la salud, el desarrollo y el bienestar de sus hijos. 💙

#BienestarAIS #SaludEstudiantil #AudiciónYVisión #FamiliaAIS #CompromisoAIS

Apr 29

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👁️👂 Jornada de Audición y Visión AIS

En Altamira International School seguimos comprometidos con el bienestar integral de nuestros estudiantes. Por eso, del 19 al 22 de mayo, realizaremos una jornada especial de audición y visión en nuestras instalaciones, pensada para brindar mayor comodidad a nuestras familias y facilitar este importante proceso. 🏫✨

Les recordamos que contar con estos exámenes actualizados es un requisito dentro del proceso de matrícula, por lo que todos nuestros estudiantes deben presentarlos. La jornada contará con el acompañamiento de profesionales especializados, garantizando una atención confiable y oportuna.

💵 Valor del plan: $100.000 COP (incluye ambos exámenes)
📅 Fecha límite de pago: 17 de mayo
💰 El pago debe realizarse en efectivo a través de los homerooms correspondientes.

Agradecemos su compromiso permanente con la salud, el desarrollo y el bienestar de sus hijos. 💙

#BienestarAIS #SaludEstudiantil #AudiciónYVisión #FamiliaAIS #CompromisoAIS

🌍 AISMUN XXII Opening Recap 📜

What a powerful start to The World Unlocked! 💬🔥 Check out this glimpse of our opening ceremony where we proudly welcomed delegates from across the country to three days of debate, diplomacy, and global thinking. Our mayor, Alejandro Char, also expressed his inspiring words whicj reminded us of the growth of our city and the vital role young leaders play in shaping the future. 🌟

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #FutureLeaders #DiplomacyInAction

Apr 28

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🎙️ Director’s Voice | Escuchar antes de juzgar 💬

En muchas ocasiones, sin darnos cuenta, una simple pregunta puede activar el modo defensa en nuestros hijos. Cuando decimos “¿por qué hiciste eso?”, no siempre abrimos un espacio de comprensión, sino que, sin intención, podemos generar culpa o la necesidad de justificarse. Detrás de cada comportamiento hay una emoción, una necesidad o una historia que merece ser escuchada. 🧒🏻

Educar también implica revisar la forma en que nos comunicamos. Pasar del juicio a la curiosidad, de la reacción inmediata a la escucha consciente, transforma la manera en que nuestros hijos se sienten y responden. Cuando un niño percibe un entorno seguro, donde puede expresarse sin miedo, fortalece su confianza, su autonomía y su capacidad de autorregularse. 🤍

Los invitamos a reflexionar sobre cómo estamos hablando con nuestros hijos y a abrir más espacios de diálogo en casa, donde escuchar sea tan importante como orientar. Sigamos construyendo juntos relaciones basadas en la empatía, el respeto y la comprensión. 💫

#DirectorsVoice #CrianzaConsciente #EducaciónEmocional #FamiliaYColegio

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🎙️ Director’s Voice | Escuchar antes de juzgar 💬

En muchas ocasiones, sin darnos cuenta, una simple pregunta puede activar el modo defensa en nuestros hijos. Cuando decimos “¿por qué hiciste eso?”, no siempre abrimos un espacio de comprensión, sino que, sin intención, podemos generar culpa o la necesidad de justificarse. Detrás de cada comportamiento hay una emoción, una necesidad o una historia que merece ser escuchada. 🧒🏻

Educar también implica revisar la forma en que nos comunicamos. Pasar del juicio a la curiosidad, de la reacción inmediata a la escucha consciente, transforma la manera en que nuestros hijos se sienten y responden. Cuando un niño percibe un entorno seguro, donde puede expresarse sin miedo, fortalece su confianza, su autonomía y su capacidad de autorregularse. 🤍

Los invitamos a reflexionar sobre cómo estamos hablando con nuestros hijos y a abrir más espacios de diálogo en casa, donde escuchar sea tan importante como orientar. Sigamos construyendo juntos relaciones basadas en la empatía, el respeto y la comprensión. 💫

#DirectorsVoice #CrianzaConsciente #EducaciónEmocional #FamiliaYColegio

🎨 Spark of Innovation: Create, Capture, Compete 📸

Creativity is everywhere at AIS! Our Eco AV Challenge is live, and it invites students to capture the beauty of fauna and flora through 1–3 original, creative photos, turning observation into storytelling. 📸🌿

Innovation also takes the spotlight with SHARKBOT, our first internal robotics competition for 4th to 6th graders, where building, coding, and problem-solving come to life. 🤖⚡

Meanwhile, our 4th graders continue exploring the world of editorial design as they bring their magazine projects to life. 📰

And the stage is set! We invite you to be part of AIS Pulse Collective, a vibrant showcase for our 7th to 9th graders to share their talent, creativity, and voice. Don’t miss it! 🌟

#SparkOfInnovation #CreativeMinds #FutureInnovators #AISPulseCollective

Apr 27

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🎨 Spark of Innovation: Create, Capture, Compete 📸

Creativity is everywhere at AIS! Our Eco AV Challenge is live, and it invites students to capture the beauty of fauna and flora through 1–3 original, creative photos, turning observation into storytelling. 📸🌿

Innovation also takes the spotlight with SHARKBOT, our first internal robotics competition for 4th to 6th graders, where building, coding, and problem-solving come to life. 🤖⚡

Meanwhile, our 4th graders continue exploring the world of editorial design as they bring their magazine projects to life. 📰

And the stage is set! We invite you to be part of AIS Pulse Collective, a vibrant showcase for our 7th to 9th graders to share their talent, creativity, and voice. Don’t miss it! 🌟

#SparkOfInnovation #CreativeMinds #FutureInnovators #AISPulseCollective

🌍 AISMUN XXII: Day 1 💬

The first day of AISMUN is officially underway! Our delegates stepped into their committees and began engaging in meaningful debate, critical thinking, and diplomacy.✨

From global issues to innovative futures, committees including Asamblea Nacional Constituyente, Bilderberg, Congreso, CONMEBOL, DISEC, A Futuristic Committee, GAC, Security Council, SFC, SOCHUM, The Berlin Shadow, UNESCO, UNICEF, and WHO set the stage for powerful discussions and impactful solutions. 🇺🇳🇨🇴

This is where voices are heard, ideas are challenged, and future leaders rise. 🌟

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #DebateInAction #FutureLeaders

Apr 26

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🌍 AISMUN XXII: Day 1 💬

The first day of AISMUN is officially underway! Our delegates stepped into their committees and began engaging in meaningful debate, critical thinking, and diplomacy.✨

From global issues to innovative futures, committees including Asamblea Nacional Constituyente, Bilderberg, Congreso, CONMEBOL, DISEC, A Futuristic Committee, GAC, Security Council, SFC, SOCHUM, The Berlin Shadow, UNESCO, UNICEF, and WHO set the stage for powerful discussions and impactful solutions. 🇺🇳🇨🇴

This is where voices are heard, ideas are challenged, and future leaders rise. 🌟

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #DebateInAction #FutureLeaders

🌍 Becoming the keys that will change the world: AISMUN The World Unlocked 🔑

With great pride, we inaugurated the 22nd edition of AISMUN, The World Unlocked, welcoming delegates from more than 23 schools across the country to a space dedicated to dialogue, diplomacy, and global awareness. This gathering reflects our commitment to forming thoughtful, informed, and engaged young leaders.

We were honored to begin this important event with inspiring remarks from Alejandro Char, the major of our dear city Barranquilla, who shared a powerful message about the progress of our hometown, encouraging our students to persevere and reminding them that initiatives like Model United Nations play a vital role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. 🇨🇴💪

The evening concluded with a reception where attendees experienced the richness of our regional culture through traditional cuisine, fostering connection and celebrating the spirit of community that defines AISMUN. 🔴🔵⚪

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #FutureLeaders #DiplomacyInAction #Barranquilla

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🌍 Becoming the keys that will change the world: AISMUN The World Unlocked 🔑

With great pride, we inaugurated the 22nd edition of AISMUN, The World Unlocked, welcoming delegates from more than 23 schools across the country to a space dedicated to dialogue, diplomacy, and global awareness. This gathering reflects our commitment to forming thoughtful, informed, and engaged young leaders.

We were honored to begin this important event with inspiring remarks from Alejandro Char, the major of our dear city Barranquilla, who shared a powerful message about the progress of our hometown, encouraging our students to persevere and reminding them that initiatives like Model United Nations play a vital role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. 🇨🇴💪

The evening concluded with a reception where attendees experienced the richness of our regional culture through traditional cuisine, fostering connection and celebrating the spirit of community that defines AISMUN. 🔴🔵⚪

#AISMUN2026 #TheWorldUnlocked #FutureLeaders #DiplomacyInAction #Barranquilla

🎸 Music Fest Day 2 RECAP 🥁

What a night! 🔥 From powerful soloists to electrifying rock bands, the stage came alive with energy, talent, and unforgettable performances. 🎤⚡

Every note, every beat, every voice was just pure passion on display. This wasn’t just a show, it was a full-on vibe. 💥

We are still not over it… who was your favorite? 👀🎶

#AISMusicFest2026 #RockTheStage #LiveTheMusic #UnforgettableNights

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🎸 Music Fest Day 2 RECAP 🥁

What a night! 🔥 From powerful soloists to electrifying rock bands, the stage came alive with energy, talent, and unforgettable performances. 🎤⚡

Every note, every beat, every voice was just pure passion on display. This wasn’t just a show, it was a full-on vibe. 💥

We are still not over it… who was your favorite? 👀🎶

#AISMusicFest2026 #RockTheStage #LiveTheMusic #UnforgettableNights

🎸 AIS Music Fest 2026: Rocking the Stage 🥁

On April 17, the energy reached a whole new level as solo singers and rock bands took the stage at our AIS Music Fest 2026. 🎤🔥 From powerful vocals to electrifying performances, the night was a true celebration of talent, passion, and music.

🏆 Band Category Winners
Best Band:
🥇 British Invasion – British International School
🥈 AIS Breakers – Altamira International School
🥉 Murphy Christian School Rock Band – Murphy School

Original Song:
🎶 Frankenteens – Arboleda School

Best Musicians:
🎤 Best Singer – Vanesa Romero (San José School)
🎸 Best Guitarist – Mateo Peñaranda (Royal School)
🎸 Best Bassist – Marius García (Arboleda School)
🥁 Best Drummer – Josué Córdoba (Murphy School)
🎹 Best Pianist – Emilio Barrero (British International School)

🏆 Soloist Category Winners
Children:
🥇 Arianna Abdala (AIS)
🥈 Lucía Arrieta (Medalla Milagrosa)

Pre-Youth:
🥇 Luciana Arcieri (Aspaen Los Corales)
🥈 Gabriela Rodríguez (AIS)
🥉 Lina Navas (Bureche School)

Youth:
🥇 Camila Navarro (Aspaen Los Corales)
🥈 Luciana Padilla
🥉 Valeria Cortés (AIS)

Congratulations to all our performers for lighting up the stage and making this night unforgettable. The passion for music continues to grow! 🎶💫

#AISMusicFest2026 #RockTheStage #YoungTalent #MusicLovers