About us

Who We Are

Our story

A legacy that inspires the present and shapes the future

Our story began in Girardot in 1980 with the legacy of Esperanza Trujillo de Castiblanco and Uriel Castiblanco Tafur, a couple who devoted their lives to educating children and young people with values, discipline and a love of learning. Ahead of their time, they combined academic excellence with innovation and pioneered online education models when these were still unthinkable in Colombia.

After Uriel passed away from cancer, his family found in education a way to honour his life and purpose: to give back to society everything he had given so generously and with such vision.

Illustration of Uriel Castiblanco Tafur, the educator whose legacy inspires the Uriel Castiblanco Foundation
Our experience

An educational ecosystem that brings together inclusion, innovation and support

We are part of a comprehensive educational ecosystem, a pioneer of online education in Colombia, that combines face-to-face teaching, digital education and technological innovation to widen access to education. Through this system we have supported the education of thousands of students, reaching diverse communities and historically excluded groups, with a focus on equity, inclusion and teaching innovation.

Colegio Liceo Moderno logo, a face-to-face school in Girardot

Face-to-Face School

Private face-to-face school in Girardot, focused on academic excellence and human values.

Colegio Virtual Moderno logo, an online school approved by the Colombian Ministry of Education

Online School

Online school following the Calendar A school year or a stage-based programme, approved by the Colombian Ministry of Education with nationwide reach.

Superando y Educando logo, an educational technology company

Educational Technology Company

Solutions that enhance teaching and learning.

Organisational culture

Our DNA is woven from deeply human values that inspire close, transformative education

We act with humility and a calling to serve, recognising the value of every person and giving back to society what we have received.

Education is an act of love and service, able to transform lives and communities.

We put people at the centre. Our technology, our methods and every decision start from empathy and respect.

We were the first to believe that online education could transform lives, opening paths where others saw limits.

We work for accessible, inclusive education, where technology is a tool for closing gaps, not widening them.

We work to high teaching, technological and human standards to guarantee relevant, high-quality education that is cared for in every learning experience.

What makes us different?

We champion an inclusive, person-centred education model that combines teaching innovation with purposeful technology

Pioneers in Colombia

47 years of innovation in teaching methods and educational technology.

Comprehensive educational ecosystem

Face-to-face school, online school and our own technology.

Person-centred model

We adapt to the pace, circumstances and context of every student.

Technology with a human touch

We create tailor-made solutions, platforms and offline/online content.

Proven social impact

Thousands of students have completed their studies thanks to our scholarships and support.

Who do we reach?

We dream of a country where no one is left behind for lack of educational opportunities.

  • People with special health conditions
  • Adults who did not finish school
  • Members of the armed forces and police
  • Rural and remote communities
  • Single mothers who head their households
  • Urban communities living in poverty