St. Matthew School is a Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Secondary / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / CBSE Curriculum / Cambridge International AS Levels school in Bogota, Colombia. Founded in 1984. Annual tuition ranges from $4,332 to $11,589 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Nsouli Scholars Programme: a global Inspired Education initiative enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. Open across academics, sports, arts, and extracurricular activities; includes access to learning technologies, music tuition through The Royal College of Music and Forte, Summer Camps, and Global Exchange Programmes. Several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin in honour of Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired.
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About
St. Matthew School is a private bilingual co-educational school in Bogotá, Colombia, serving students aged 2 to 18 on a 34,000+ square metre campus in the north of the city. It offers the Cambridge International curriculum from early years through A Levels alongside CBSE options, with instruction in English and Spanish leading to a dual Colombian and Cambridge diploma. Founded in 1984 on Catholic values and part of Inspired Education Group since 2017, the school consistently ranks among the top 15 in Colombia and places over 95% of graduates at their first-choice universities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual education in English and Spanish delivering a dual diploma (Colombian high school and Cambridge International); Cambridge International curriculum from early years through A Levels; 34,000+ sq metre campus with 70% green space; consistently ranked among the top 15 schools in Colombia by Saber 11 results; more than 95% of graduates admitted to first-choice universities including Ivy League institutions; part of Inspired Education Group; four-house system fostering identity and values; up to four languages available including French and Mandarin.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | COP 11,352 |
| Grade 6 | COP 11,589 |
| Grade 7 | COP 11,469 |
| Grade 8 | COP 10,550 |
| Grade 9 | COP 9,548 |
| Grade 10 | COP 9,501 |
| Grade 11 | COP 8,762 |
| Grade 12 | COP 8,149 |
| Grades 2-4 | COP 11,562 |
| K4-Grade 1 | COP 10,511 |
| K1-K3 (Jornada Completa) | COP 5,282 |
| K1-K3 (Jornada Ordinaria) | COP 4,332 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: COP 17,763,190 - 47,514,824. Application fee: $61.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Enquiry Form; team contacts to schedule a visit. 2) Schedule a personalised school visit, tour facilities, and meet the team. 3) Complete the Application Form, submit required documents, and pay the application fee. 4) Preschool applicants participate in a Play Day with a parent interview; Primary, Middle, and High School applicants complete entrance examinations and an English interview; parents also attend an interview. 5) Admissions Committee reviews the application and responds by email. 6) An offer is issued with enrolment instructions; once completed, the child is officially enrolled.
Admissions Details
School Day
Clubs meet from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Student Life
St. Matthew School has four houses: Jischana (Green, Earth; Tree of Life), Nemgata (Red, Fire; Phoenix Bird), Sie (Blue, Water; Three Fish), and Fijisca (Yellow, Air; OM). The houses participate in sports, artistic, academic, and cultural competitions to foster identity and values.
The school has a daily uniform, a sports uniform, and house T-shirts. Items can be ordered online through Caracolitos Uniformes.
Two dining halls serve daily balanced menus, and a mid-morning snack shop offers healthy options. Snacks and meals are prepared on-site to ensure quality. Catering purchases are made using rechargeable student ID cards.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Emotional and mental wellbeing through dedicated support. Programmes include Pastoral Jonás for social initiatives, the Peacemakers program for conflict resolution, and the Student Council for leadership and collaboration.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of Inspired Education Group since 2017; the only Inspired school in Bogotá.
Catholic