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Curriculum IB (PYP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Spanish, French, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Antofagasta International School (AIS) offers a trilingual, internationally oriented education for students from playgroup to high school. The curriculum combines IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), American Curriculum foundations, and Cambridge Secondary, with English taught by native-speaking teachers and a bilingual pathway that incorporates Spanish across subjects. In the early years, about 70–80% of instruction is in English; in grades six to twelve, English accounts for 30–50% and ongoing ESL development supports language growth. AIS employs a Balanced Literacy approach in Language Arts, integrates STEAM/Project-Based Learning, and uses technology platforms such as Odilo, Raz-Kids, and Seesaw. The school operates Cambridge certification as a mandatory bilingual pathway, including PET at the end of 5th grade, FCE in 9th grade, and CAE in 10th grade. Facilities include the FAB LAB ATACAMA, a MIT Bits and Atoms lab, a grass field, and dedicated academic spaces. AIS emphasizes values and leadership, with activities for students.
Antofagasta International School has 900 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school is located in Antofagasta, Chile, at Avenida Jaime Guzmán Errázuriz
04300. The address places it in the Antofagasta region.
Stages
Play Group, Pre Kinder, Kinder, Lower School (1° - 5°), Upper School (6° - 8°), and High School (I - III).
Type
The school is bilingual. The language of instruction is English, taught by native English-speaking teachers.
Additional learning support
The school has a Psychopedagogical Department.
Fees
Application / Cuota de incorporación
- New students pay a one-time family incorporation fee (Cuota de Incorporación) at enrollment. Amounts are charged in Unidad de Fomento (UF): - First child: 36 UF. - Second child: 2.0 UF. - Third child: 1 UF. - Fourth child: 1 UF.
- Annual registration (matrícula) is charged per student at registration. Amounts for the Plan Nacional are: - First child: CLP 599,000. - Second child: CLP 587,000. - Third child and subsequent children: CLP 585,000. - The registration fee is not refundable. Parents/guardians sign the Contract of Educational Services at registration.
Tuition (Escolaridad) — by year group (annual and instalments)
- Pre‑Basic (Play Group / Pre‑Kinder / Kindergarten): annual tuition CLP 574,702. - This annual amount is normally collected on the Plan Nacional schedule described below.
- Primary and Secondary (1º Básico to IVº Medio): annual tuition CLP 619,209. - Sibling tuition values published for the Plan Nacional (applied to the stated escolaridad) are: first child CLP 619,209; second child CLP 606,825; third child and subsequent CLP 603,730. - Students in IVº Medio follow a different instalment count (see billing schedule).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing (Plan Nacional): the annual tuition is payable in 10 monthly instalments, March through December. Parents may choose fewer instalments if desired, subject to school procedures. - Students in IVº Medio pay the Plan Nacional tuition in 9 monthly instalments, March through November. - Parents opting to pay the full annual tuition in advance are eligible for an early‑payment discount (for the 2026 school year a 2% discount applies if payment is completed by the published deadline). - Parents choosing monthly instalments must document the tuition at registration by providing post‑dated cheques dated within the first five days of each month (March–December) or by arranging automatic debit (sistema PAC), credit card, or web‑pay. A grace period of two days after the payment due date is allowed; after that a late payment penalty/fee is applied.
International plan (foreign students)
- Foreign students admitted under the Plan Internacional are billed according to the international plan: tuition for Plan Internacional must be paid in full in advance; monthly payments are not permitted for this plan. The Plan Internacional tuition includes all the students English‑language textbooks specified for the plan. Payments made in advance for the following year by Plan Internacional students are non‑refundable.
Other annual fees and material costs
- Annual book import fee: there is a variable annual fee (cuota anual importación de libros) charged according to course/grade to cover imported bibliographic material and/or online memberships for subjects taught in English. The amount varies by course. - Annual materials fee for early childhood: Play Group, Pre‑Kinder and Kindergarten have a material fee that covers materials delivered by the school during the semester; parents do not need to supply those covered items. - Textbooks and classroom materials for 1º Básico to IVº Medio must be purchased by parents; lists of required materials and textbooks are published and parents are expected to purchase those items.
Uniforms and school supplies
- The school requires standard PE and institutional items (PE tracksuit, jacket, PE t‑shirt, hat for sun protection, appropriate footwear) and other course‑specific items per the published supply lists. PE uniform items and other listed supplies are purchased by families according to the grade‑specific supply lists. Prices for uniforms and individual supplies are set by suppliers and are paid by parents.
Refunds and cancellations
- Incorporation fee: non‑refundable except in the following cases: - If a newly matriculated student is withdrawn before beginning attendance for reasons of transfer or health, 75% of the incorporation fee will be refunded. - For other withdrawal circumstances the school opens a credit for future re‑enrolment rather than refunding the incorporation fee. - Registration (matrícula): the registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances and does not constitute opening of credit, except where a specific exception is published in school policy. - Tuition and instalments: in general there is no refund of tuition for absence, family travel, exchange programs, or study abroad; instalments already due remain payable. For Plan Internacional (foreign students) payments made in advance are explicitly non‑refundable. Specific refund and credit rules are set out in the financial regulations and contract of services.
Accepted payment methods and administrative requirements
- Accepted payment methods for families on the Plan Nacional include: post‑dated cheques for the instalment months, automatic debit (sistema PAC), credit card, and web‑pay. - Parents who select monthly instalments must provide the required payment documentation at registration (post‑dated cheques or PAC/card/web‑pay authorization). - A short grace period (2 days) follows each due date; after the grace period the school applies a late payment charge.
Notes on sibling discounts and special cases
- Published sibling pricing examples for the Plan Nacional explicitly show discounted registration and tuition values for second and subsequent children in the family (see the listed amounts above). Plan Internacional and other special cases (late matriculation, mid‑year admissions, exchange programs) have their own billing rules (for example, Plan Internacional requires full advance payment and does not allow monthly instalments).
Academics
Antofagasta International School teaches IB (PYP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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).
Admissions
Admissions
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.
FAQs
What does Antofagasta International School offer?
Antofagasta International School provides international education in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile for students from age 3 onward.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in Antofagasta, a major city in northern Chile's mining region.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, the school welcomes both boys and girls in a co-educational environment.
