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La Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1623, is a Catholic University, recognized by the Colombian State, whose objectives are to serve the human community, especially the Colombian community, seeking to establish a more civilized, cultured, and just society, inspired by the values of the Gospel. It promotes the integral formation of individuals, human values, the development and transmission of science and culture, and contributes to the development, guidance, critique, and constructive transformation of society. The University has two campuses, the main one located in Bogotá. It offers 48 undergraduate programs and 191 postgraduate programs (13 doctorates, 75 master's degrees, 107 specializations). It has 21,175 students, 3,435 professors, 1,500 administrative staff, and more than 130,000 graduates. Javeriana was the first university in Colombia to receive High Quality Accreditation and is the private higher education institution with the largest number of accredited programs in the country. It stands out among the most competitive universities with the highest academic standards.

Universidad de La Salle is a catholic and lasallian university, founded in 1964. It is a private institution of higher education, has 4 locations: 3 at Bogotá DC; in downtown, Chapinero, and north of city. 1 at El Yopal, Casanare in the East of the Country. The last one, is the seat where the La Salle has developed the most innovative social and educational project for young farmers, victims of violence in Colombia: Utopia.

We are a large, trilingual IB World School located in the North of Bogotá. For over fifty years, TES has been offering a British style, integral education and has a very strong positive reputation in the local and national community. We were one of the first IB Diploma schools in the country and also one of the first IB World schools to offer all three programmes in Colombia. We are proud of our heritage, history and tradition, and believe in keeping the philosophy of our founder, Mrs Masson, alive. In addition to our IB authorisation, we have received international accreditation with CIS and also received local awards from the Colombian Education Ministry for our contribution to society. TES philosophy today informs our actions and shapes our future as a community. Our students are ambassadors for their school and country, they are more than capable of making a positive change in the local and wider community. Our students are happy, have a love for learning and feel a sense of pride and belonging. We are a reflective community, committed to excellence and believe in preparing our students as much as possible for the future. Our Strategic Plan 2021-2024 is a living document identifying key strategies and goals. We are waiting for you with open arms.