Bogota - School Report Question and Answers
Please describe any problem areas or challenges in social interaction at the school:
There are some Colombian teachers who refuse to interact with African-American parents. I have personally witnessed a Colombian teacher close a door in the face of an African-American male parent who was not being aggressive, but wanted to talk. "Mixed" couple are a complete spectacle and totally rejected by society. Think long and hard about bringing any non-Hispanic or non-white children to this country. Even if they are the "right" color they still will not be accepted by the student population. - Mar 2015
I can't think of any. There have been times in the past where my son has had issues with being bullied but never at CGB. I have really appreciated this. - Feb 2015
If your students are in any way insecure, this is DEFINiTELY not the school in Bogotá for them.They need to be 100% convinced of who they are and that they are okay as they are before jumping in to this social environment.Their confidence will take a knock even so, but if they are strong, independent, and confident in who they are as an individual they should come out the other end having had a really interesting and broadening experience.If, however, they are the more typical teen and have some insecurities, the social scene at CNG will magnify those and social exclusion or even ostracism by the majority of the class is likely. - May 2012
I don't know of any. The school works hard to address all issues as they arise. - Sep 2010
