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Job Intermediation

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Alumni Tournament

Sports activities offered annually so that our graduates can continue to strengthen ties with the School. Modalities Female and male soccer, Female and male volleyball and Female and male Basketball.

Loan and rental spaces

For our graduates there is the possibility of lending or renting spaces of the School, a request that must be filled out 8 working days in advance of the required date and prior availability and approval. For more information write to [email protected]

Admissions for TCS Alumni Children

It is very gratifying for The Columbus School that our graduates return home as parents. For being a graduate of the School, the admissions form for your children is free. To learn more about the admissions process click here.

Vacancies

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TCS Graduate Profile

TCS Graduates are ethical with a heightened sense of cultural metacognition. They can self-regulate and are aware of themselves as learners. They are inquiring, analytical, logical, innovative and strategic. They can communicate effectively and are open-minded and flexible, demonstrating qualities of leadership. TCS graduates are resilient, self-directed, intrinsically motivated and competent/skilled with a strong sense of self-efficacy.

International Recruitment Fairs

A large part of our teachers are of North American origin, which gives our organizational culture a truly multicultural and global-minded spirit. In order to hire the best international teachers, the Columbus School visits international recruitment fairs in different cities twice a year.

Amisa (Atlanta) : Recruitment Fair
Dates: December 8-9, 2023.

Amisa Virtual: Job Fair
Dates: April 18, 2024.

Search (Cambridge US): Job Fair
Dates: January 26-29, 2024.

Search: Latin America (Virtual) Fair
Dates: April 6-7, 2024.

Uni (Iowa): Job Fair
Dates: Feb 3-4, 2024.

Benefits For Colombian Teachers

Working at the Columbus School is a unique experience. The rural environment and constant interaction with different cultures living in our institution make this a truly incomparable work place.

The Columbus School offers multiple benefits to both our Colombian and foreign hired teachers with the purpose of making them feel right at home. If you are thinking of pursuing a career with us, please take a moment to read our benefits carefully.

Benefits for Foreign Hired Teachers

Working at the Columbus School is a unique experience. The rural environment and constant interaction with different cultures living in our institution make this a truly incomparable work place.

Corporate Plans

We offer corporate plans to all staff in topics such as: cell phones, healthcare and life policies at lower prices than those in the market with the possibility of paying them through payroll deductions.

Days Off

The School offers 2 personal days and around 11 weeks off during the year (including vacation) and Colombian holidays for academic staff. Administrative support staff have a package of free days during the school year, as well as 15 days of vacation in December.

Housing

The apartments where our foreign hired teachers live are rented directly by the school. The first year of the contract the apartment is chosen by the institution. After this time, the teacher may look for another apartment with recommendations from the school.
The school also provides furniture, household effects and assistance with housing repairs.

Two-year Initial Contract

The school offers a two year initial contract and renewals after the initial contract.

Masters Program in our Campus

Our staff may register for a Master’s Program in Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State University at SUNY right here at our own campus! The program is substantially subsidized by the school for staff members.

Medical Coverage

Foreign hired staff are covered by a Colombian medical plan. The school also offers an insurance plan with international emergency coverage, which includes: doctor appointments, hospitalization and preventive dental care.

The School will offer you a reduced tuition fee at The Columbus School for up two children.

The school pays travel expenses in coach from the closest international airport to Medellín and a return trip at the end of the original two-year contract.

The School provides an increase in the relocation bonus upon renewal of the contract of USD$2,500 for the third, USD$2,000 the fourth and USD$1,500 for the fifth year.

The school offers a USD $2,000 bonus if the teacher makes a commitment for two more years after the initial contract.

Every year, the peso salary will be adjusted in an amount determined by the Board of Directors and the Parent Assembly.

In order to improve the communication skills in Spanish, the School offers a 50% discount for Spanish lessons for foreign hired staff.

The Columbus School provides transportation to and from school daily during academic periods along predetermined routes.

At the beginning of the original contract, the equivalent of US$500 will be paid in Colombian Pesos upon arrival in Medellin.

The school will assume the fee of the working visa and also gives you assistance with the process.

K4 Admissions Process

At The Columbus School children begin their first school year when they have turned 4 years old by July 31.

The admissions process for this grade begins 3 years in advance to the year in which the aspiring student will start. To access this process it is a mandatory requirement to attend an Information Meeting for Prospective Parents.

Please contact the Admissions Office for available dates and additional information:

Admissions Department

[email protected]

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Admissions Philosophy

The Columbus School admissions are aimed at attracting families and students interested in an educational environment that involves students, providing them with experiences that facilitate learning, and allow them to reach their individual potential. The School believes in the importance of ensuring that the educational philosophy of the prospect families is in harmony with the programs, services and resources offered by the School, aligned to our purpose.

Students will be admitted based on space availability, academic and disciplinary development. With the exception of admissions for K4 all students wishing to enter must demonstrate an English level determined by the School.

* Note: The School reserves the right of admission and does not acquire any obligation for receiving the application for admissions.

Admission Philosophy

Admissions Contact Information:

Admissions Departament
[email protected]

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