Gimnasio Moderno

Gimnasio Moderno is one of Colombia's most prestigious and historically significant schools, celebrating over 100 years of educational excellence in Bogotá. Founded in 1914 by Agustín Nieto Caballero, a pioneer of active-learning pedagogy influenced by his studies under Maria Montessori and John Dewey, the school has been at the forefront of progressive education in Latin America for over a century. Located in the Chapinero Alto neighborhood at Calle 76, the school offers education from Preschool through Bachillerato (ages 3 to 18). Its educational model integrates rigorous academic content with a deep humanistic formation, emphasizing values, critical thinking, democratic citizenship, physical education, and the arts. Gimnasio Moderno offers a bilingualism project for English language acquisition and maintains an Escuela de Maestros, a professional development center for teachers from across Colombia. The school is accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Education and maintains strong rankings in the ICFES Saber national assessments. Its campus includes historic architecture alongside modern facilities such as a sports complex, science labs, library, theater, and innovation spaces — offering students a holistic and inspiring learning environment in the heart of Bogotá.