education
noviembre 27, 2025
Bachillerato internacional y bilingüismo: la apuesta para contrarrestar los bajos niveles de inglés
Bachillerato internacional. Foto: Archivo particular
TL;DR
- Colombia has only 68 authorized centers for the International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Santa Marta ranks low in English proficiency among Colombian cities.
- A school in Santa Marta is integrating bilingualism with the IB program.
- IB-certified students are three times more likely to attend top global universities.
- The program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and intercultural understanding.
- Active methodologies like project-based learning and STEM are utilized.
- English immersion starts from early years and progresses through high school.
- Students prepare for international certifications like TOEFL, PSAT, SAT, and the IB Diploma.