The ALTAMIRA "INTERNATIONAL" SCHOOL, located in Barranquilla, Colombia, is a private, non-sectarian, non-profit coeducational U.S. college preparatory school open to the enrollment of Colombians,North Americans and children of other countries. Even thought you must paid a illegal and force “donation” or tuition fees to be able to get in. Resolution 4465 of October 27, 2005 and Resolution 3080 of August 14, 2006. The contributions, grants, loans or contributions of any nature and destination as a condition for learners to be registered are prohibited.". The school intends to meet the needs of the community by providing an education based on the best theories and practices of Colombia and the United States. The basic language of instruction is English, and the school staff, whenever possible, is completely bilingual and almost professionally qualified in their areas of instruction, the majority of them local hires. At the present time, the school offers an educational program from Pre-K through 12th grade for the 2005-2006 school year. The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and an invitational member of the Tri-Association of Schools of Central America, Colombia-Caribbean and Mexico. The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministerio de Educación Nacional.

Accreditation

The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministerio de Educación Nacional.
The school is also accredited by SACS CASI.