Compare International Schools in Antofagasta, Chile

Located at Pedro León Gallo 723, Antofagasta, Chile. It serves the city of Antofagasta. Inquiries are welcome at +55 2 598950 or contacto@abs.school.

Infant School; Junior; Middle; Senior

Private, non-profit; IB World School; Cambridge-certified

Chile

Uniform policy for Junior, Middle, and Senior cycles: Girls wear a traditional white blouse, an institutional tie, a gray official ABS sweater, an ABS-exclusive skirt or pants, gray socks, and black school shoes. Boys wear a white traditional shirt, an institutional tie, a gray official ABS sweater, navy blue trousers, dark socks, and black school shoes. A separate official sports uniform is worn for physical education and sports; the PE protocol provides gender-specific versions: girls wear a white polyester polo with a red stripe, blue leggings, and sneakers; boys wear a white polyester polo with red sleeves and blue side stripes, navy shorts, and sneakers. Exemptions may be granted for medical reasons or force majeure; pregnant students may adapt the uniform; uniforms must be labeled with the student's name and class. .

The Board of Directors is the governing body of The Antofagasta British School. It is composed of six members with two-year terms, elected by the General Assembly of Members of the Corporation. The Board appoints the Rector and oversees management, reporting to the General Assembly, which comprises all guardians (apoderados) of the school.

Infant School offers bilingual education. ABS Junior School uses a bilingual curriculum strengthened by the IB Primary Years Programme to develop 21st-century skills and inquiry-based learning. ABS Middle School covers grades 5–8 with a national curriculum and the IB Middle Years Programme, emphasizing interdisciplinary learning to integrate knowledge across disciplines and develop new understanding. ABS Senior School covers grades 9–12 and combines Chile's national programs with the IB Diploma Programme, with the first two years focused on developing high-level academic skills in preparation for PSU and IB Diploma examinations. The IB continuum is offered across ages 3–18, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme; the Diploma Programme emphasizes studying six subjects, at least two languages, to prepare for university and global citizenship.

1. Postulation: All families wishing to apply must begin the process on abs.school via the ADMISIÓN POSTULAR link. This directs to the Colegium admissions platform where the guardian completes the application and uploads the following documents: birth certificate for Chilean applicants; RUN or passport for other nationalities; certificates of study from the previous year; grade report for the period if applicable; personality report from the current school. 2. Debts: Guardians must not have any outstanding debt with The Antofagasta British School. The rule also applies to guardians who have debts with the Corporation and are applying with a new family, where the guardian had previously served as guardian. 3. The Admissions area will contact the family by email with information on fees, discounts, and related terms. 4. If the family decides to continue, a meeting with the Cycle Principal will be scheduled, who will interview the family and provide detailed information about the educational project, policies, schedule, clubs, projects, and sports. 5. After the interview, the Admissions Department will send the admission decision to the family. 6. To finalize admission, enrollment must be completed within five business days after receiving the acceptance letter, including paying the incorporation fee (if applicable) and the enrollment, and signing the Educational Services Contract and the sponsor's insurance form. If any exception applies, the Admissions area will coordinate with Finance to send the contract to the family. 7. In line with International Baccalaureate requirements, particularly the Diploma Programme, admission is not offered at III and IV Medio. 8. Guided visits: The Admissions Assistant will lead guided visits for applicant families according to the established calendar so they can view the facilities. 9. Age and eligibility: entry ages are defined by national law, with age requirements by level; the school follows Decree and CNED guidance, including provisions for Playgroup, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary, with the maximum secondary age set at 16 by March 31. The school also notes inclusion considerations and maintains vacancies for students with Special Educational Needs (NEEP) in accordance with current law. 10. Priority criteria: the school prioritizes applicants as follows—(a) first option for children whose siblings are currently enrolled; (b) second option for children of alumni; (c) third option for children of staff; (d) fourth option for children of alumni; (e) fifth option for children with no prior ties. 11. Vacancies: the number of vacancies by level is published on the admissions page. 12. Enrollment for continuing students: enrollment of continuing students typically occurs in September of the new academic year, subject to any conditions stipulated by staff. 13. Admissions visits: guided visits to view facilities can be arranged according to the admissions calendar.

The school is located in Antofagasta, Chile, at Avenida Jaime Guzmán Errázuriz

04300. The address places it in the Antofagasta region.

Play Group, Pre Kinder, Kinder, Lower School (1° - 5°), Upper School (6° - 8°), and High School (I - III).

The school is bilingual. The language of instruction is English, taught by native English-speaking teachers.

The school has a Psychopedagogical Department.

The school is governed by a Board of Directors and a Head Council. The President of the Board of Directors is Carlos Claussen Calvo. Other Board Directors include Carlos Figueroa Ahumada and Claudia Sagner Calvo, and Ivania Petricio Veliz. The Head Council comprises the Principal, Carlos Figueroa Ahumada, the Vice Principal General, Paulina Figueroa Petricio, the Curriculum and International Programs Director, Yasna Vargas Canivilo, and the Vice Principal of Community Regulations, Ismael Riveros Araya.

The Antofagasta International School is a bilingual institution where English and Spanish are languages of instruction and socialization, and language and its expression are the driving axis of the curriculum. From playgroup through fifth grade, English is the language of instruction for the majority of subjects (about 70-80% of the curriculum in English). In sixth through twelfth grade, English accounts for 30-50% of instruction, with ongoing English-language development including ESL in middle school. The curriculum covers Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Personal Development, using resources from English-speaking countries and a Balanced Literacy Approach in Language Arts; the program also incorporates technology platforms such as Odilo, Raz-Kids, and Seesaw, and employs STEAM/Project-Based Learning, Spelling Bee, Cooperative Learning and other methodologies. The AIS bilingual program follows Common Core State Standards ELA and ensures English proficiency through Cambridge Certification, which is mandatory, including Cambridge PET at the end of 5th grade (level B1). The structure is Play Group – Pre-Kinder – Kinder; Lower School (1st–5th); Middle School (6th–8th); and High School (I–III).

1. Complete and submit the Application Form with accurate information using the Apply Now link. The school teaches in English, with instruction by native English-speaking teachers. The school provides education from Play Group through High School (I-III). 2. After the application is received, an interview is scheduled with the parents and the level's Vice-Principal. Results are obtained 48 hours after the interview. 3. Submit the required documents; documents vary by level. For Play Group, Pre Kinder, Kinder, Lower School (1st–5th), and Upper School (6th–8th), documents include the original birth certificate, current progress report, Development Report, and a photocopy of the previous year's study certificate; for High School, the applicant must take Language and Literature and Mathematics exams, and a report from a speech-language pathologist, psychologist, psychopedagogist, or neurologist may be required if the student is in treatment. 4. Vacancies are limited. 5.