Colegio Theodoro Hertzl
International School in Medellín
Quick answer
Colegio Theodoro Hertzl is a multi-track international school in Medellín, Colombia, offering Colombian, International, Jewish. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$12,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $10,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. Founded in 1946, it has a 80-year track record in Medellín.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Colombian, International, Jewish leaving qualifications include Bachillerato, IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $6,000–$12,000/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- 10 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: Colombian Ministry of Education verified.
600
10
Waitlist likely
1946
Colombian Ministry of Education
Bachillerato, IB Diploma
About Colegio Theodoro Hertzl
Founded in 1946 (celebrating 80 years in 2026), Colegio Theodoro Hertzl is the Jewish bilingual school of Medellin, organized around the Israeli pedagogical model Horaá Mutemet (education for diversity).
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,500(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,000 |
| Cost position in Medellín | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
Colombian, International, Jewish
Bachillerato, IB Diploma
English, Hebrew
unknown
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Envigado, El Poblado
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Medellín
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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