WELCOME TO THE ALTAMIRA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
We are more than just a place of learning; we are a community that nurtures values, encourages excellence, and fosters a love for life’s diverse experiences. We are dedicated to preparing our students for a future that demands not only knowledge but also character, compassion, creativity, and the ability to be agents of change.
Together, we are shaping a brighter future for our students and our world.
Mrs. Priscilla Ruiz de Vergara
School Director
WHO WE ARE
MISSION
We create opportunities for discovery and reflection by engaging the minds, hands, and hearts of our students by inspiring in them the curiosity to learn, the self-confidence to lead, and the compassion to serve.
VISION
By 2025, become an Inspiring, Innovative and Welcoming school where our students feel empowered for life as well-rounded leaders, globally competitive, and with the purpose of having a positive impact in the world.
OUR IDENTITY
INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION
An internationally-focused education emphasizing Spanish/English language proficiency, offering a holistic educational approach with an inclusive ethos. Our environment fosters respect and appreciation for cultural diversity across both contexts.
LEADERSHIP
Our Students need to develop leadership skills through its permanence in the school in order to be able to make use of them in their future life.
FAMILY PARTICIPATION
The integration of the school and the family fosters coherence in information and education imparted, leading to the construction and execution of a shared vision and common project
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and information should be accessible to all students with the purpose of stimulating innovation, facilitating improvements in decision-making, and generating new knowledge. Information and communication technologies have provided invaluable tools for establishing knowledge foundations.
OUR SYMBOLS
INSTITUTIONAL SHIELD
The emblem of our institution symbolizes the collaboration between family and school to enhance student development, equipping them with skills to comprehend a constantly changing world, fostering appreciation for both Colombian and American cultures, and nurturing leadership and emotional intelligence to empower them as agents of change in their lives and communities.
SCHOOL MASCOT
the Altamira Shark, embodies resilience and forward-thinking. Inspired by the mantra “Sharks never stop moving forward,” it encourages perseverance in the face of challenges. Similarly, “Sharks never look down; they always look up” promotes a positive outlook and a focus on success. As responsible Altamira Sharks, students are expected to uphold values of safety, honesty, accountability, respect, and kindness.