Cartagena, Colombia: Colegio Jorge Washington: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet

Colegio Jorge Washington is a private, non-profit, non-denominational, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from nursery through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. English language instruction begins in prekindergarten as a program of instruction for children with little or no English language capability. The school was founded in 1952. The school year runs from early August until mid-June.

Organization: The school is governed by a board of directors elected to three-year terms by the Colegio Jorge Washington Parents Association, which sponsors the school. Membership in the association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the school.

Curriculum: The curriculum is that of a U.S. college-preparatory school. Instruction is in English and Spanish. A dual program prepares students for both the U.S. high school diploma and the Colombian Bachillerato degree. The school is accredited by Cognia, and by the Colombian Ministry of Education. Graduation rate is 100% and students go on to colleges and universities in the United States, Colombia, and Europe.

Faculty: In the 2023-2024 school year, Colegio Jorge Washington has 212 total staff including 71 teachers, 23 of whom are U.S. citizens, 45 host-country nationals, and 3 third-country nationals. Our faculty and staff represent 5 nationalities, including Colombia, United States, Canada, Chile,  and Venezuela. All teaching faculty have a teaching certificate: Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Diploma

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, enrollment was 738. Of the total, 114 were U.S. citizens, 618 were host-country nationals, and 10 were third-country nationals.

Facilities: The main campus is located on the outskirts of the city with three independent, self-contained wings for elementary, middle school and high school. Within these three wings, there are two science laboratories, a music room, a central two-story library, two AV rooms, three computer labs, and three learning centers for children with diagnosed learning disabilities, or specific learning needs. Sports facilities include four outdoor multi-use courts, two full-sized soccer fields, a softball diamond, and an air-conditioned coliseum that serves both their sports and fine arts programs. The modern preschool facility for two to five-year-olds is located in the city within close proximity to residential neighborhoods.

Finances: In the 2023-2024 school year, approximately 97% of the school’s income derives from tuition and other fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Nursery $3,767; PK $8,950; K $8,607; 1st grade $9,520; 2nd grade $9,520; 3rd grade $9,520, 4th grade: $9,520; 5th grade:9,575; 6th grade: $9,575, 7th grade: 9,575; 8th grade 7,695; 9th grade $7,918 and 10th to 12th: $7,263. An additional one-time registration fee of $18,000 is required per child. School fees are payable in Colombian pesos. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate.)

Special Needs: Review the Special Needs Profile for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.

This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of September 2023 and are provided by the school.