Admissions
How Does the Admissions Process Work?
We guide you at every stage, from your first question to your first day of class.
The admissions process at Colegio Granadino has four stages. Our Admissions Office guides every family along the way and is available to answer any questions.
The Four Stages
How a family moves from first contact to the admissions decision.
Inquiry Form
The first step in beginning the admissions process is to complete our Inquiry Form.
Once the form has been received, our Admissions Office will contact your family to guide you through the next steps and invite you to an Information Session.
Complete the form →Information Session
During this session, families will have the opportunity to learn more about Colegio Granadino, our educational approach, school philosophy, academic structure, tuition and fees, admissions requirements, and the different stages of the admissions process.
It is also an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized guidance from our Admissions team.
Admissions Application
Following the Information Session, families who wish to continue with the process will receive the information and documentation required to submit a formal Admissions Application.
Once the application has been received, the School will confirm whether space is available for the grade level and entry period requested.
If space is available and the application is submitted within the established admissions period, the formal admissions process may begin.
If space is not available, or if the application is submitted outside the established admissions periods, the applicant may be placed on a waitlist until a space becomes available or until the next formal admissions period.
Admissions Process
Depending on the applicant’s grade level and individual circumstances, the formal admissions process may include:
- Family interview
- Student interview or meeting
- Academic assessments
- Student observation, when applicable
- Reference checks
- Review of personal and academic records
Admissions Dates
Colegio Granadino has two established admissions periods each year.
Important Information
Applying to Colegio Granadino does not guarantee admission or the availability of a space. Admission is subject to available capacity and the School’s admissions policies.
The admissions process requires payment of an application fee, which is non-refundable regardless of the final admissions decision.
As part of the admissions process, families are asked to provide personal references connected to our community. For international families, alternative references may be accepted depending on each family’s circumstances.
Priority Criteria
In accordance with the School’s admissions policies and space availability, priority may be given to:
- Siblings of currently enrolled students
- Children of Colegio Granadino employees
- Students transferring from international schools or from abroad
- Students transferring from Cognia-accredited schools
- Former students applying for re-entry
Required Admissions Documents
During the admissions process, families are required to complete the corresponding forms and upload all requested documentation through the designated platform.
View the complete list of documents →Frequently Asked Questions
What families ask us most before getting started.
At what age can students begin at Colegio Granadino?
Students may join Colegio Granadino starting in Kinder 1 (from 1 year of age), provided they are walking independently.
Colegio Granadino serves students from Kinder 1 through Grade 12, offering a bilingual education within an international curriculum.
How can I learn more about Colegio Granadino?
The first step is to complete our Inquiry Form.
Once the form has been received, our Admissions Office will contact your family and invite you to an Information Session, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about our campus, educational program, mission, vision, values, and academic and student development approach.
Families who are currently outside Manizales or who require additional assistance may contact our Admissions Office via WhatsApp, phone, or email.
What is the admissions process?
The admissions process begins by completing our Inquiry Form.
Our Admissions Office will then contact the family to continue the process, which includes an Information Session, submission of the formal Admissions Application, completion of the required documentation, and the corresponding admissions assessments or evaluation stages.
Admissions are managed according to space availability and the admissions periods established by the School. If space is not currently available, the applicant may be placed on a waitlist.
What are Colegio Granadino’s admissions periods?
Colegio Granadino has two admissions periods during the year:
- For entry at the beginning of the school year (August): applications are accepted from March 15 through May 15. Admissions decisions are communicated during the first five days of June.
- For mid-year entry (January): applications are accepted from September 15 through November 15. Admissions decisions are communicated during the first five days of December.
What are the enrollment and tuition fees?
Educational costs vary according to the student’s grade level and include enrollment, tuition, and other fees associated with the educational program.
For detailed information regarding current fees, payment options, and financial conditions, families may contact our Admissions Office directly.
Contact Our Admissions Office
If you have questions about the process, space availability, or tuition and fees, reach out and we will guide you.