Colegio Jorge Washington Cartagena

Colegio Jorge Washington, established in Cartagena in 1952, is one of Colombia's Caribbean coast's most renowned bilingual private schools, serving Cartagena's international port city community. Named in honor of the first US president, the school provides a rigorous bilingual English-Spanish education from preschool through bachillerato, combining the Colombian national curriculum with American academic standards. The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and recognized by the US Embassy in Colombia as an American-affiliated school. CJW serves Colombian and international families in Cartagena, Colombia's iconic colonial city and Caribbean cruise hub, welcoming children from the city's business, tourism, and diplomatic communities. The school's bilingual program ensures strong English proficiency for all graduates, supported by native English-speaking teaching staff. Facilities include science laboratories, a library, sports courts, a gymnasium, and arts rooms. The school's proximity to Cartagena's historic walled city and Caribbean coast inspires unique environmental and cultural education programs. Students regularly participate in national academic olympiads and community service initiatives in Cartagena's local neighborhoods. Graduates are admitted to Colombia's top universities and international institutions.