The Gimnasio Moderno is a private mixed gender[a] elite-traditional and liberal, primary and secondary school located in Bogotá, Colombia.

This fundamental principle seeks to instill self-confidence and inner discipline in students, as well as to further their understanding of a deeper sense of responsibility, honesty, loyalty, and friendship through the active development of freedom.

Furthermore, the school centers its approach to teaching around the motto "Educar Antes que Instruir," which translates as "To educate rather than to instruct."

This means that teaching moral values and allowing the development of students as honest, self-confident, and driven individuals, takes precedence over technical instruction.

These areas are called, personal effort, kindness to others, 'excursionist spirit' and a group recognition of friendship awarded to an entire class.