British International School - Barranquilla is a Cambridge Primary / IB MYP / IB Diploma / Catholic Curriculum school in Barranquilla, Colombia. Founded in 1981. Annual tuition ranges from $18,816 to $20,892 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global Inspired initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend Inspired schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The programme supports learners from diverse backgrounds across academics, sports, arts, and extracurricular activities. Several scholarships are also awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin as part of the programme.
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About
British International School Barranquilla is a private, co-educational bilingual day school in Colombia serving students aged 3 to 18, founded in 1981 and part of Inspired Education Holdings. The school offers a trilingual Colombian-British education combining Cambridge Primary, the IB Middle Years Programme, the IB Diploma Programme, and a Catholic Curriculum, with instruction in English, Spanish, and French. As an Inspired school, it provides specialist extracurriculars, student exchanges, a house system, comprehensive wellbeing support, and the Nsouli Scholars full-scholarship programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
British International School Barranquilla offers a trilingual (English, Spanish, French) Colombian-British education combining Cambridge Primary, IB MYP, and IB Diploma with a Catholic Curriculum. As part of the Inspired Education group, the school provides specialist-led extracurriculars, summer camps, student exchanges, leadership conferences, and the Nsouli Scholars Programme full scholarship. The campus includes a Knowledge Centre, science laboratories, music conservatory, art rooms, synthetic and grass pitches, and a multi-purpose hall, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, SEL, and study abroad opportunities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | COP 16,534 |
| Grade 2-3 | COP 17,842 |
| Grade 4-6 | COP 17,206 |
| Grade 8-9 | COP 15,788 |
| Grade 10-11 | COP 15,130 |
| Prejardín / Jardín / Transición / Grade 1 | COP 18,605 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: COP 77,145,663 - 85,656,925.
Admissions Process
- 1Information Meeting: The Admissions Coordinator conducts an in-person or virtual meeting to explain BIS and address concerns. 2) Fill out forms: Forms and documents are completed on the Open Apply platform via a link sent by email; the process can be completed remotely. 3) Admission Interview: After documentation is approved, an interview is scheduled with the psychologist for the relevant section; written tests are administered in Primary and Secondary, and all parents have an in-person interview with the school psychologist. 4) Process Results: Parents are informed of the outcome; if accepted, an appointment is scheduled with the Administrative and Financial Department to discuss the educational investment.
Student Life
The school uses a house system with four houses: Churchill, Darwin, Shakespeare, and Wellington. The house system is led by a House Master with coordinators for each section; students earn points and participate in activities across social, academic, and sporting programs.
The school has a daily uniform, a formal uniform, a physical education uniform, and a house-system T-shirt.
Food service is provided on site under the Healthy Nutrition at Your Service program. There is a dining hall (comedor) on campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school provides a network of emotional support with interdisciplinary professionals who accompany students at different stages of academic and socio-emotional development. A Wellbeing Committee plans, executes, monitors, and evaluates activities to foster a positive environment. Support includes comprehensive student support, personal situations management, and transitions support. The wellbeing team includes psychologists for Year 8–10, Primary, and Early Years, as well as an Early Years Speech Therapist.
Anonymous Bullying Reports are available as a confidential reporting channel. The Wellbeing team, psychologists, and related safeguarding resources are part of the school's safeguarding framework to support students' safety and wellbeing.
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School Background
The school is operated as COLEGIO BRITANICO INTERNACIONAL SAS and is part of Inspired Education Holdings Limited.
Catholic