Basic Education (Educación Básica): This covers primary (Preescolar, Primero a Quinto) and middle school (Sexto a Noveno).
* Castellano/Español (Spanish): Language arts, including reading, writing, grammar, and literature.
* Matemáticas (Mathematics): Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and other mathematical concepts.
* Ciencias Naturales (Natural Sciences): Biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.
* Ciencias Sociales (Social Sciences): History, geography, civics, and economics.
* Educación Artística (Arts Education): Music, visual arts, and potentially drama or dance.
* Educación Física (Physical Education): Sports, games, and physical activity.
* Inglés (English): Usually introduced in primary school and continues throughout. Other foreign languages may be offered as well.
* Religión (Religion): Depending on the school, this may be Catholic religion or possibly other faiths, or it may be replaced with an ethics class. This is often optional.
* Tecnología e informática (Technology and Informatics): Computer skills and technological literacy.
Secondary Education (Educación Media): This covers high school (Décimo a Undécimo). The curriculum becomes more specialized in preparation for higher education.
The subjects from basic education continue, but become more advanced and specialized. Additionally, students often choose a specific area of focus, leading to more elective courses such as:
* Física (Physics): More in-depth physics.
* Química (Chemistry): More in-depth chemistry.
* Biología (Biology): More in-depth biology.
* Matemáticas Avanzadas (Advanced Mathematics): Calculus and other advanced mathematical topics.
* Filosofía (Philosophy): Critical thinking and philosophical concepts.
* Literatura (Literature): More in-depth study of literature.
* Historia de Colombia (History of Colombia): Focus on Colombian history.
* Educación Cívica (Civic Education): Focus on Colombian civic duties and rights.
* Various vocational subjects: Depending on the educational path chosen, students may also specialize in vocational training for specific careers.
It's important to note that this is a general overview. The specific subjects, depth of study, and electives offered will vary based on the school, region, and individual student's educational track.