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OUR SCHOOL

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 to inspire in them the curiosity to learn, the self-confidence to Lead and the compassion to serve.

VISION

To become an inspirational, innovative and inviting school where our students are empowered to be college ready, globally competitive integral leaders, prepared to change the world

OUR HISTORY

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.

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

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.

OUR SYMBOLS

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.

INSTITUTIONAL ANTHEM

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.

INSTITUTIONAL SONG

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