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The conditions governing the use of this website, the way we process and protect the personal data of our community, and the school's code of conduct.

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Terms and conditions

Welcome to the Cartagena International School website. Before using this site, please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By accessing and using this website you agree to be legally bound by them. If you do not agree with any of them, we recommend that you do not use this website.

1.1 Use of the website

  • The content of this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be taken as legal, financial, medical or any other kind of professional advice.
  • You are responsible for any use you make of the content of this website. The school is not liable for any damage caused by inappropriate or incorrect use of the information published here.
  • This website may contain links to third-party sites. They are provided for your convenience only, and the school neither endorses nor is responsible for their content.

1.2 Intellectual property

  • All intellectual property rights over the content of this website, including texts, images, videos, logos and designs, belong to the school or are used with the permission of the rights holders.
  • Copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying or otherwise using the content of this website without the school's prior written permission is strictly forbidden.

1.3 Privacy

The school is committed to protecting your privacy and to processing your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. To learn how your personal data is collected, used and protected, see the privacy policy section on this same page.

1.4 Disclaimer

  • The school does not guarantee the availability, accuracy, completeness or currency of the content of this website. The content may contain errors, omissions or inaccuracies, and is provided as is, without any warranty.
  • To the extent permitted by law, the school is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damage arising from the use of, or the inability to use, this website.

1.5 Changes

The school reserves the right to modify, update or remove any part of these terms and conditions at any time and without prior notice. We recommend reviewing them regularly to stay aware of any changes. Continued use of this website after a change is published constitutes your acceptance of it.

1.6 Governing law

These terms and conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the country or region where the school is located.

Cartagena International School, in compliance with Law 1581 of 2012 and other related regulations, and under the public policy of article 13 of Law 1753 of 2015, is the controller of your personal data.

1.7 Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact the school using the information published on this website.

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Privacy policy

Cartagena International School recognises the importance of protecting the privacy and personal data of its students, parents, teaching staff and administrative staff, as well as anyone else who interacts with the school. This policy sets out the principles and guidelines for processing personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

2.1 Data controller

The school appoints a person or a committee responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with this data processing policy. That person or committee acts as the data controller and is the point of contact for any query or request related to the processing of personal data.

2.2 Collection of personal data

The school collects and processes only the personal data required to provide educational, administrative and support services. This data may include, among others, names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, academic information and health data.

Explicit consent is obtained from data subjects before any personal information is collected, and the purposes and scope of the processing are clearly explained.

2.3 Use of personal data

The personal data collected by the school is used solely for the purposes for which it was collected, unless additional consent is obtained from the data subject or there is a legal obligation to process it. The data is not used for purposes other than those set out in this policy, and appropriate security measures are in place to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

2.4 Sharing personal data

The school shares personal data with third parties only when necessary to meet its legal obligations, to provide educational or administrative services, or when the data subject's explicit consent has been obtained. Before sharing data with third parties, confidentiality agreements are put in place and compliance with appropriate data protection standards is verified.

2.5 Rights of data subjects

Data subjects have the right to access, correct, update or delete the personal data held by the school. They also have the right to object to the processing of their personal data in certain circumstances. The school provides the mechanisms needed for data subjects to exercise these rights effectively.

2.6 Data security

The school applies technical, administrative and physical security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, loss or alteration. Appropriate policies and procedures are in place to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal data.

2.7 Training and awareness

The school provides regular training to its staff on data protection best practices and the importance of complying with this policy. It also promotes data protection awareness among students and parents through clear and accessible communications.

2.8 Policy updates

This data processing policy is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in laws, regulations or data protection best practices. Relevant changes are communicated to data subjects, and their consent is obtained where necessary.

The purpose of this policy is to guarantee compliance with data protection laws and to build the trust of data subjects in the school.

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Code of conduct

At Cartagena International School we are a school for life: a transformative model grounded in the development of intelligence and in effective learning within a happy environment.

3.1 Our model

Through a transformative model grounded in the development of intelligence, we strengthen the way transformational leaders think, understand and learn. By taking ownership of academics, technology, entrepreneurship, research, bilingualism and spirituality, they build the skills that allow them to use their talents to thrive and stand out in society.

Our active use of and expertise in triadic brain theory make it essential for us to identify the learning structure of every child and young person. That first step connects every institutional process with a single purpose: effective learning in a happy environment, because those who are happy while learning develop their full potential and open themselves to a world of opportunities for life.

3.2 Who it applies to

This code applies to every member of the school community, as well as to the organisation's stakeholders, among others:

  • Preschool, primary, lower secondary and upper secondary students
  • Teachers and school leaders
  • Administrative, general services and support staff
  • Parents or guardians

Code of conduct in PDF