Colegio Rochester is a Bespoke Curriculum school in Chía, Colombia. Founded in 1959. Annual tuition ranges from $11,575 to $12,116 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Sibling discounts: second child 10% off tuition, registration and services; third child 15%; fourth child 20%. Alumni children and special scholarships are also available. An early full-year payment discount of approximately 4% is offered. Some grades show progressive discounts applied to registration and tuition.
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About
Colegio Rochester is a co-educational, multilingual day school in Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia, serving students aged 4 to 17 (Prekindergarten through Grade 12) on a Calendar B (August–June). The school follows a bespoke curriculum that develops full bilingualism in English and Spanish, with optional French or Portuguese as a third language, targeting C1-C2 English proficiency and A+ results on Colombia's Saber 11 exam. Its LEED Platinum-certified 28,500 m² campus features Apple Laboratories, an 18,000-book Learning Resources Center, and professional sports facilities, and holds CIS international accreditation.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
LEED Platinum certified 28,500 m² campus. Fully bilingual English-Spanish education with third-language options in French or Portuguese (B2-C1). English proficiency targets of C1-C2 (TOEFL iBT) for international university admissions. University preparation spanning eight semesters with a capstone project in eleventh grade. A+ results on the Saber 11 national exam. CIS internationally accredited. Apple Laboratories and a Learning Resources Center with 18,000 books. Center for Wellbeing with psychology, occupational therapy, medicine, and orthopaedics on site.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Sexto (Grade 7) | COP 10,420 |
| Cuarto (Grade 5) | COP 10,420 |
| Octavo (Grade 9) | COP 10,446 |
| Quinto (Grade 6) | COP 10,420 |
| Noveno (Grade 10) | COP 10,126 |
| Primero (Grade 2) | COP 10,417 |
| Segundo (Grade 3) | COP 10,417 |
| Tercero (Grade 4) | COP 10,417 |
| Décimo (Grade 11) | COP 8,613 |
| Séptimo (Grade 8) | COP 10,420 |
| Undécimo (Grade 12) | COP 8,696 |
| Transición (Grade 1) | COP 10,605 |
| Jardín (Kindergarten) | COP 10,704 |
| Prejardín (Prekindergarten) | COP 10,904 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: COP 48,614,207 - 50,886,904. Application fee: $1,157.
Admissions Process
- 1Request contact via 'Contáctame' in the left-hand menu. 2. Apply online at rochester.openapply.com, completing the Admission Form with required documents (birth certificate PDF, résumé PDF, applicant photo JPG, photographs of both parents JPG). 3. Attend a one-hour interview for both parents; the applicant participates in a pedagogical activity or Transition to 7th grade exam simultaneously. 4. Accept the seat once assigned via the admissions platform. 5. Enroll virtually on the assigned date. 6. Both parents attend the Inspiring and Happy Parenting Workshop before the start of the school year.
Student Life
The school has a uniform. Grade-specific uniform lists are published for: Prejardín and Jardín; Transición to Second Grade; Third and Fourth Grade; Fifth to Seventh Grade; and Eighth to Twelfth Grade.
The school provides a nutrition service with nutritious, balanced meals designed by a nutrition team. Lunch includes a salad bar, a fruit bar, soup, two carbohydrate options, two protein options (animal or vegetarian), natural juice, and a dessert option; there is a vegetarian menu and a plan to manage intolerances and allergies. A snack service (Half Nines) is offered, consisting of a natural fruit drink or dairy, a protein, a carbohydrate and a fruit. The program emphasizes reducing added sugars and fried foods. A birthday menu option is available for families on the monthly food service contract.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school aims for every student to feel safe and loved, and for parents to perceive this. The Center for Wellbeing includes professionals in psychology, occupational therapy, medicine, and orthopedics, plus a chaplain. The educational model prioritizes healthy holistic living and happiness as core goals.
Student Demographics
School Background
The Rochester Educational Foundation (FER) is a private, non-profit organization established in 2011, governed by an executive committee including a President. FER focuses on Conservation, Education, and Solidarity and collaborates with Colegio Rochester on environmental and social projects.
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