Accreditations & Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
TRI-ASSOCIATION
Is a professional network of international schools across Mexico, Central America, Colombia and the Caribbean dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and excellence in education. Through high-quality conferences and professional learning opportunities, the Tri-Association connects educators and leaders to share best practices, strengthen teaching and learning, and support the continuous growth of international schools.
ACCAS (The Association of Colombian-Caribbean American Schools)
Is a regional arm of the Tri-Association which covers Colombia and Caribbean countries such as the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Curacao, Jamaica and Haiti. It connects accredited, international schools in this region to improve teaching, foster professional development, and facilitate interactions among educators and students.
AMISA (American International Schools in the Americas)
Is a dynamic network of international schools across the Americas that supports collaboration, professional learning, and shared problem-solving. AMISA provides recruitment services, conferences, workshops, and leadership opportunities that help educators and school leaders strengthen practice and respond to the common challenges of international education.
COGNIA
Is a forward-thinking, global nonprofit organization dedicated to accreditation and continuous improvement. It certifies educational institutions that meet rigorous academic and organizational quality standards and supports schools through a holistic approach that includes accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and customized improvement services.
Accreditation with Cognia ensures that Colegio Granadino delivers an education of excellence focused on learning, innovation, and ongoing improvement.
PROGRAMS & PARTNERS
NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association)
Is a nonprofit organization that provides research-based assessment tools and professional learning to support student growth. Best known for adaptive assessments such as MAP® Growth, NWEA helps schools use assessment data to understand student progress, inform instruction, and improve learning outcomes for all students.
THE GLOBAL SEAL
Is a verifiable international certification that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying candidates. This stackable certification offers a competitive advantage by empowering bilinguals with digitally shareable documentation that opens the door to scholarships, advanced course placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
The Advanced Placement (AP) program, administered by the College Board, allows high school students to take college-level courses and internationally recognized exams. Students who achieve high scores may earn university credits or qualify for advanced placement in college. The AP program develops key skills such as critical thinking, time management, and academic writing, and is recognized by universities in over 60 countries.