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Located in Chile, Santiago College is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish, with the Primary Years Programme delivered in both languages; the Diploma Programme began in 1981 and the Middle Years Programme in 1994. Founded in 1880, the campus spans 47,201 m² (26.8 acres), with 60% of space devoted to sports and outdoor facilities and 40% to Infant through High School buildings. Facilities include state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a Library/Multimedia Center with about 30,000 volumes, a Theatre and Fine Arts Center, and two MakerLabs. The 500-seat SC Theater hosts performances; after-school activities and ABSCh competition run for 3rd–12th grades. A university and career-counseling program, plus University Path, support post-secondary planning. A strong emphasis on leadership, community service, and bilingual arts and culture informs academics, arts, and student life.
Founded in 1934, The International School Nido de Aguilas is a co‑educational, non‑sectarian day school in Chile offering English‑medium instruction across Early Years through High School. The curriculum blends an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with American and Chinese National standards, supporting students aged 3 to 18. Classes are conducted in English, with Spanish required from Kinder 2 onward and specialized language support for new arrivals. The school operates four divisions: Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School, with cross‑divisional planning to ensure coherence. The 130‑acre campus in the Andes foothills hosts facilities, including a Fine Arts center with a theater, MakerLabs, science laboratories, a library, and counseling and college admissions spaces. Athletic facilities include an Aquatics Center, multiple fields and courts, and an all‑weather track. A program in arts, STEM and service activities complements academics, with clubs ranging from MUN and debate to Habitat for Humanity and Spanish Debate Club.
SEK Chile International School, part of the SEK International Institution, serves ages 3 to 18 with preschool through secondary education. The school provides a bilingual program, with English as a major component from kindergarten onward and official academic certifications in English and French. The curriculum includes the International Baccalaure Diploma Programme (DP), delivered across six subject groups with an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service requirements. DP courses can be studied at higher or standard levels and may be taught in English, French, or Spanish. SEK Chile features a 1:1 iPad program, Mac classrooms, and coding and robotics. Intensive English language support is available for bilingual students, and international exchanges run with Boca Prep (USA) and Saint John's (UK). The campus offers a range of extracurriculars, including residential summer camps and courses at St John's in Devon, Ski Week in Tahoe, InterSEK events, and Arts and Sports opportunities.
The Mayflower School in Lo Barnechea, Santiago, is an IB World School offering the full continuum: PYP for early years, MYP in the middle years, and DP in the senior years. The campus, set on a 6-hectare grounds, hosts bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and is guided by Catholic values that emphasize personal, social, and cultural development. The curriculum aligns with the Chilean Ministry of Education while delivering internationally recognized IB programs designed to develop inquirers, knowledgeable, and principled learners. The Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity and Service, beginning at the programme's outset, with reflection as a core component. Facilities include a 300-meter synthetic track, a regulation football field, a gym with seating for 700, a stage, and multiple courts. The school also runs Outdoor Education since 1998, Environmental Education, and Antü Rayen Scout activities, supporting a broad program of sport and service. The school fosters community, leadership, resilience.
Lincoln International Academy is a bilingual school in Chile serving students aged 2 to 18 across two campuses, Lo Barnechea and Chicureo. The school offers two international curricula: the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). In 2024 it became an IB World School delivering the Diploma Programme, and it is the first school in South America to teach the Finnish International Curriculum. The English-language program is complemented by a bilingual environment, with native English teachers and Cambridge English certification, and about a quarter of students come from international backgrounds. The school emphasizes student well-being through the Integral Support Department (DAI) and Outdoor Education, and it supports a safe, respectful campus through KiVa anti-bullying initiatives. Extracurriculars include a broad sport and arts offering, with a 2024 Performing Arts classroom. The school prepares students for university and life beyond through enquiry-based learning and personalised support globally.
Bradford School is an IB World School in Chile serving students from Play Group to 12th Grade, with ages 3 to 18. It currently offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and plans to begin the Primary Years Programme in 2027. The school provides bilingual education, with most subjects taught in English and language study in Spanish, enabling early immersion and progressive bilingual development across the curriculum. A sports program anchors rugby for boys and hockey for girls from 1st Grade, supported by on-site fields and a nearby complex, and swimming is offered to all students with ABSCH and other external tournaments. Facilities include a central library, a dining facility, three ICT laboratories, iPad carts and Lego Education, plus a technology program linked to IB's TISG in upper years. Bradford emphasizes community, leadership and service through student committees, family programs, and inclusion initiatives. Founded in 1954, it is affiliated with ABSCH.
Saint Gabriel's School in Chile is a secular, co-educational, bilingual institution with two purpose-built campuses: Lilas Campus (PK–3) and Bilbao Campus (4th–12th). The school offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Senior School students and a Cambridge-accredited program with PET exams available on campus from eighth grade; younger students follow a bilingual English program beginning in Pre-Kinder, with intensive English at other levels. The four academic cycles—Junior, Lower, Middle, and Senior—support student development through critical thinking, collaboration, and metacognition. Facilities include a near four-hectare stadium in Las Condes for physical education and major events, with both campuses hosting athletics and tournaments. Extracurriculars emphasize service, literacy, and culture, including The Bridge: Community and Culture and a robust reading program. Saint Gabriel's champions community involvement, UWC founding heritage, and a tradition of sport and student leadership across its campuses. The school welcomes families seeking a globally aware bilingual education with diverse opportunities.
Lincoln International Academy is a bilingual school in Chile serving students aged 2 to 18 across two campuses, Lo Barnechea and Chicureo. The school offers two international curricula: the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). In 2024 it became an IB World School delivering the Diploma Programme, and it is the first school in South America to teach the Finnish International Curriculum. The English-language program is complemented by a bilingual environment, with native English teachers and Cambridge English certification, and about a quarter of students come from international backgrounds. The school emphasizes student well-being through the Integral Support Department (DAI) and Outdoor Education, and it supports a safe, respectful campus through KiVa anti-bullying initiatives. Extracurriculars include a broad sport and arts offering, with a 2024 Performing Arts classroom. The school prepares students for university and life beyond through enquiry-based learning and personalised support globally.
Wenlock School is a private day school in Las Condes, Santiago, Chile, offering a British-style education with a strong focus on bilingual proficiency and service. The school teaches in both Spanish and English and emphasizes mastery of both languages. It offers Cambridge IGCSE as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for older students, with the DP's six subject groups and options at Standard Level and Higher Level. Core elements include Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay. Wenlock operates as a secular, co-educational institution and is a member of the Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH). The campus sits at Carlos Peña Otaegui 10880 with views of the Andes and supports sport, outdoor education, and environmental care as integral parts of school life. The curriculum and culture aim to develop reflective, tolerant citizens who participate in national and international study opportunities and lifelong learning experiences.
Redland School is an IB World School in Chile offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. It operates within a British network and is a member of the Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH). The campus spans Camino Las Flores and Camino El Alba, with the Junior School relocating to El Alba, ensuring continuity for learners. The Junior School follows the Integral Curriculum in a humanistic, learner-centered environment, where English supports science and language learning, groups vary in size, and students take responsibility for their choices. Senior School combines Chilean ministerial requirements with the IB; from Year 1 to Year 2 students plan the MYP and begin Diploma planning, with DP exams or certificates and PSU preparation afterward. Facilities include new libraries, dining hall and auditorium. The school also follows the Chilean national plan and serves up to 840 students, with class sizes around 29.
Dunalastair Schools is a bilingual, co-educational group with three Santiago campuses—Las Condes, Chicureo and Peñalolén—catering to learners aged 2 to 18. The school offers a choice of IB Diploma, Cambridge A Levels, and a Bespoke Curriculum, underpinned by Reimagine Learning in three stages: D-Inquiry, D-Project and D-Thinking. A pillar is trilingualism: fluency in English, mastery of the mother tongue (Spanish) and immersion in digital language, alongside rich international experiences. Facilities span fully equipped science laboratories, a Fab Lab with 3D printing and laser cutter, purpose-built art and music rooms, separate Senior and Junior libraries, auditoriums and coworking spaces across campuses. Chicureo features solar panels supplying around 70% of campus electricity and extensive outdoor sport facilities. The school is part of Cognita and IB World School status, with safeguarding and wellbeing supported by dedicated staff and Wellbeing Counselors. Active alumni engagement is fostered through the Dunalastair Club Dobs & Dunners. Today.
Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus is a German international school in Santiago that serves students aged 4 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (GIB) beginning in K10 and completing in K12, integrating GIB subjects with ministerial programmes. The school operates under cultural agreements between Germany and Chile and maintains a Catholic-inspired ethos with openness to other religions. The family is regarded as a foundational partner in education, with learning built on the trust families place in the school. Founded in 1952, it emphasizes ongoing monitoring and updating of practices to support academic progress. Education for Sustainable Development guides attitudes, skills, and knowledge for informed action within communities. Facilities include Early Level spaces with courtyards, two entrances, and dedicated rooms for recreation, sports, and workshops. A range of extracurriculars complements academics, including music, dance, theatre, and sport, plus exchanges and competitions such as Jugend debattiert and Mathematics Olympiads.
Craighouse School is a private bilingual IB World School in Chile offering the IB continuum from Pre-Kinder to Year 12. The Primary Years Programme runs PreK to Year 4 with English immersion, supported by two teachers in the early years and specialist teachers for Spanish, Music, Religious Education and Sport. In Year 1, a tutor supports core subjects while specialists cover other areas. The Middle Section prepares students for the Senior years, and the Senior Section combines the IB Programme with the Chilean national curriculum. Little Darlings Playgroup provides bilingual education for the youngest learners. The school sits on a 24-hectare campus with more than 29,000 square metres of built space, including extensive Primary, Middle and Senior facilities, a large Inquiry Centre, theatre, recording studio, multiple music and Visual Arts studios, and four Technology spaces. The two-level Sports Hall seats 1,000, with multiple pitches and a dedicated mountain-bike circuit opened in 2021. Craighouse is a founding member of ABSCH and LAHC and a Round Square School.
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