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Altamira International School

Admission process

Application requirements

Please consider the student's age when applying to the following grade levels.

  • Pre-Kinder

    4years oldbefore June 30

  • Kinder

    5years oldbefore June 30

  • First grade

    6years oldbefore June 30

To ensure our students' experiences and academic quality, admissions are limited. We recommend beginning the admissions process one or two years in advance.

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Our admissions process

  1. Registration

    To apply to our school and begin the admissions process, complete the following registration form.

    Complete the registration form

    Pay the admissions fee using your preferred payment method below.

    Registration fee

    ALTAMIRA
    $200.000 COP
    NIDO
    $70.000 COP
    Non-refundable

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    After completing the registration form, you will be redirected to the payment process.

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    BancolombiaSavings account69209746778

    Corporación Colegio Internacional AltamiraNIT: 802008179-5

  2. Document submission

    Once the documents have been completed, they are sent directly to the admissions department and the admissions process formally begins.

  3. Interview and academic assessment

    Once the school receives the required documents, the admissions committee will contact applicants to schedule an on-campus appointment with the school counselor. The applicant will take the academic assessment.

  4. Admissions decision

    The committee will review the application and email the family its admissions decision, subject to the availability of places. The school reserves the right of admission.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the admissions process at Altamira?

The admissions process consists of the following steps:

  1. Pre-registration: complete the form on our website.
  2. Document submission: provide the required documents, including the birth record, academic reports and school references.
  3. Interview and assessments: an appointment is scheduled with the admissions team and a diagnostic assessment for the student.
  4. Evaluation and decision: the admissions committee reviews the application and communicates its decision.
  5. Enrollment: if the student is admitted, the family signs the contract and pays the enrollment fees.
Pre-registration form

How can I schedule a school visit?

Complete pre-registration in the admissions section of our website. Our team will contact you to schedule your visit.

Pre-registration form

When can I apply for admission?

We receive applications throughout the school year, subject to availability in the requested grade. We recommend starting early, from January to March, especially for the start of a new academic year.

Can my child join during the school year?

Yes, subject to availability in the corresponding grade.

Every student has a unique adjustment process. Families of students admitted later in the year commit to supporting their children's catch-up work for a successful transition:

  1. A work plan will be provided so the student can catch up on topics already covered.
  2. If necessary, external academic tutoring will be recommended, at the family's expense.
  3. After-school reteaching sessions will be arranged, subject to validation and authorization by the vice-principals.

What are the requirements for international students?

Consult the document submission section. Please also keep the following requirements in mind:

  • Academic reports must be apostilled in the country of origin.
  • These reports must be validated by Colombia's Ministry of National Education.
  • Reports issued in a language other than Spanish must be translated.
  • The student's passport must be provided.
  • A visa authorizing the student's stay in the country must also be provided.
Document submission

At what age can children enter the school?

Our bilingual education begins in Pre-Kinder and continues through grade 12. Children can apply at the following ages:

  • Pre-Kinder: 4 years old before June 30.
  • Kinder: 5 years old before June 30.
  • First grade: 6 years old before June 30.

What does it mean to be on the waiting list?

Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place. It means that, although you have applied, there are currently no places available in the requested grade.

If a place becomes available, we will contact you so you can continue the process.

When is the regular enrollment period?

As a Calendar B school, our academic year runs from August to June. Regular enrollment takes place near the end of the school year over a three-week period, generally beginning in the last week of May.

How can I request an academic certificate?

Academic certificates are requested directly through our online certificates portal.

  • Each certificate costs $15,000 COP.
  • Payment can be made directly on the website.
  • Delivery takes 5 to 7 working days after the request and confirmation of payment.
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