Colegio Alemán de Medellín
International School in Medellín
Quick answer
Colegio Alemán Medellín is the city's German bilingual school in the Auslandsschulwerk network. Strong fit for German-speaking families and those targeting the Abitur pathway.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German, Colombian, Bilingual leaving qualifications include Deutsches Internationales Abitur, Bachillerato.
- Tuition: $6,500–$14,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- 5 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: Auslandsschulwerk, Bund-Länder-Inspektion verified.
650
5
Waitlist likely
1976
Auslandsschulwerk, Bund-Länder-Inspektion
Deutsches Internationales Abitur, Bachillerato
About Colegio Alemán de Medellín
German bilingual school established in the 1970s, part of the global Auslandsschulwerk network. Trilingual instruction (German, Spanish, English) leading to the German Abitur or Colombian Bachillerato.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,500 – $14,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,750(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,250 |
| Cost position in Medellín | 60th percentile(above average) |
German, Colombian, Bilingual
Deutsches Internationales Abitur, Bachillerato
Spanish, English
unknown
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Envigado, El Poblado
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Student Diversity
Less diverse
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