El proceso de admisión y reserva de cupo del Colegio Benedictino puede gestionarse con una anticipación de hasta dos años. This way, families secure their spot with enough time and planning.

Step-by-step for your registration process

Realizar el proceso de admisión para el Colegio Benedictino de Santa María es muy fácil.

First, complete the BEAM Registration by logging into the official app and creating the applicant's profile with their basic details. You will then receive a pre-registration confirmation email containing the registration information.

Open Day, Personalized Visit, and Documentation

For applicants to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, the school will arrange a personalized briefing. During this session, you'll learn about our educational approach and facilities, and you'll also receive instructions to complete your registration and submit the necessary documents.

Interview and Registration Evaluation

Once the initial phase is completed, our team will get in touch to coordinate the Family interview. After this meeting, it will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee, which will thoroughly review the interview and documentation to issue an official response.

Once the initial phase is completed, our team will contact you to arrange the Family interview. After the meeting, the Admissions Committee will review the interview and documentation to make an official decision.

We are Calendar A: our students begin their courses in January and conclude in November.

Somos un colegio bilingüe nacional

El Colegio Benedictino de Santa María es un colegio privado mixto y calendario A, avalado oficialmente como Colegio Bilingüe Nacional en Envigado, Antioquia.

We promote a bilingual and intercultural education that prepares our students to navigate a globalized world with confidence. To achieve this, we utilize a 50/50 English-Spanish immersion model within our weekly schedule.

Two-Way Immersion Methodology

We implement the dual immersion model, which fosters a bilingual academic environment from Pre-Kindergarten to 11th grade. This pedagogical approach del Colegio Benedictino es fundamental porque fortalece la biliteracidad y el pensamiento crítico. Likewise, the methodology allows for the understanding of diverse cultures to be a transversal axis in the training of our students.

We aim to develop a bicultural identity that encourages openness to dialogue and respect for diversity. In this way, bilingualismTransform from merely an academic subject into a practical tool for engaging in international contexts.

International Results and Certifications (IELTS)

Upon completion of your process, los estudiantes del Colegio Benedictino presentan la certificación internacional IELTS to validate your language skills. Regarding the results, Our institution requires a minimum level of B2 level, meeting global standards of excellence. However, it is a source of pride that several of our students reach higher levels such as C1.

Consequently, this certification showcases your fluency in the language and your capacity to engage effectively in rigorous academic and professional environments. With these skills, our graduates are prepared to face the challenges of a borderless future.

Dual Diploma Program: International Double Degree

Thanks to our alliance with Académica International Studies (AIS), students of St. Mary Benedictine School can simultaneously obtain the Colombian High School Diploma and the American High School Diploma.

How does this program work?

From Eighth grade, the students take an American curriculum online:

• Academic load 6 subjects in English (4 mandatory and 2 electives).

• Dedication: Only 3 to 4 hours per week.

• Flexibility: The student selects electives based on their interests, such as Engineering, Criminology, Digital Photography, or Psychology.

Benefits of a Double Diploma

• English Proficiency: Full immersion in an English-speaking curriculum.

• Global Profile: Facilitates admission to universities in the United States and worldwide.

• Digital Skills: Foster autonomy and responsible technology use.

• Personal Growth: Prepare students for multicultural and demanding environments.

Through the strategic alliance with the organization Estudiar en el Exterior, our community gains access to diverse cultural exchange pathways. Currently, the catalog of opportunities includes four one-month destinations in countries such as England, Canada, and Dubai.

On the other hand, We have a long-term alternative for deeper learning. It's about a six-month stay in Canada, focused on the complete academic experience. Consequently, los alumnos del Colegio Benedictino logran un dominio avanzado del inglés mientras desarrollan una mentalidad global en contextos reales.

Benedictine Identity and Spiritual Growth

We proudly identify as Catholic, having been founded by the Benedictine monastic community. Our thorough training system is deeply rooted in the Gospel and Christ-centered values that shape our daily work.

We provide continuous support for the pastoral process, led directly by a brother from the Benedictine community. Our activities include sacred reading, celebrating the Eucharist, and organizing spiritual retreats throughout the year.

Additionally, we offer various spaces dedicated to reflection and inner growth to deepen our students' spiritual lives. As a result, students receive not only excellent academic training but also build a solid ethical and transcendental foundation for their future.

Aunque el Colegio Benedictino fue inicialmente masculino, desde el año 2014 las niñas también hacen parte de nuestra comunidad educativa.

Girls make up about 45% of our students, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and well-balanced learning environment.

For Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, the schedule goes from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

From sixth to eleventh grade, the schedule goes from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

From sixth to eleventh grade, hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A diverse selection of after-school activities is arranged across three categories: sports, arts, and academics.

We offer activities for students of all grade levels that enhance their comprehensive education and support the growth of their talents and interests.

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Las tarifas para Prejardín y Jardín en 2027 se estructuran de la siguiente manera:

• Matrícula: $2.889.479 (pago único anual)

• Pensión mensual: $2.600.531 (cobradas de febrero a noviembre, para un total de 10 pensiones)

Our educational approach fosters active, creative, and meaningful learning, equipping students to face future challenges. It aligns with the Ministry of National Education's guidelines and emphasizes 21st-century skills, integrating innovation, values, and a commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

It is developed through five cycles: Benedictine Kindergarten (Pre-K and Kindergarten), Beginning (Transition, 1st and 2nd), Elemental (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade), Creative (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)  y Projective (9th, 10th, and 11th Grade), que acompañan cada etapa del crecimiento académico y personal de nuestros estudiantes en el Colegio Benedictino.

The St Mary Benedictine School ofrece una alternativa única en Envigado al combinar un alto rendimiento académico en las pruebas ICFES con la comodidad logística de estar ubicados en la Loma de los Benedictinos. Mientras que otras instituciones bilingües exigen desplazamientos más largos hacia las afueras, nosotros brindamos una inmersión hasta el 65% en inglés, doble titulación con Estados Unidos y preparación IELTS, todo en un campus campestre central, mixto y con una atención pedagógica personalizada y cercana.