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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Av. Paseo Pie Andino 8837, Santiago, Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile
The Essentials
Craighouse School has 1,900 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school is located at Av. Paseo Pie Andino 8837, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile. The campus sits on a 24-hectare site with over 29,000 square metres of built space. The Primary Section runs from Pre-Kinder to Year 4, the Middle Section from Year 5 to Year 8, and the Senior Section from Year 9 to Year 12, with shared facilities including an Inquiry Centre and dining hall.
Stages
Primary Section (Pre-Kinder to Year 4); Middle Section (Year 5–8); Senior Section (Year 9–12).
Type
Private bilingual IB World School offering the IB Programme from Pre-Kinder to Year 12.
Country affiliation
Chile
Fees
Application and admissions fees - Admissions test (one-off): CLP 60,000.
Incorporation and registration fees (one-off) - Incorporation (at admission): 1st child: UF 150; 2nd child: UF 125; 3rd child onwards: UF 100; pupil in Educación Media (High School): UF 100. - Annual registration / enrolment fee (paid by all pupils): UF 12.
What the tuition covers - Annual tuition includes lunch service and school accident insurance for Playgroup through Year 12. - Delivery of materials/texts: all supplies and textbooks from Playgroup to Year 4; books and exercise books from Years 5 to 10; books for Years 11 and 12.
School insurance and mandatory family fees - School insurance charge (policy-holder options): Primary policy holder 100%: UF 2,650; Primary policy holder 100% + Secondary policy holder 100%: UF 4,754. - Parents' Association fee (annual, per family): UF 1.5.
Extracurricular and after‑school charges - After‑School programme: UF 6.41 per month (charged semiannually). - Other activities: UF 0.92 per month (charged semiannually). - Several extracurricular activities may carry a separate annual materials or uniform charge; specific activity notices identify those amounts when applicable.
Uniform and related costs - The official school uniform is mandatory for all pupils; the school publishes a uniform and personal‑appearance policy that sets required garments and presentation standards. - Specific uniform item prices are not published in the uniform policy; certain activities note an additional annual materials/uniform charge.
Boarding - Craighouse operates as a day school; boarding accommodation is not offered.
Billing schedule, payment terms and payment methods - The school publishes annual tuition levels and some charges that are billed semiannually (for example, after‑school and other activity monthly rates billed semiannually). No detailed public schedule for term/quarter/monthly tuition instalments, specific payment deadlines or explicit accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) is published in the school's public admissions and fees information.
Refunds and cancellations - No public, detailed refund or cancellation policy for admissions/incorporation/tuition fees is published alongside the admissions and institutional policy documents; families should expect that one‑off payments such as the admissions test and incorporation/registration fees are treated as non‑routine charges.
Other notes and summary of available figures - The fee figures above are published by the school as UF (Unidad de Fomento) amounts for admission, enrolment, annual tuition by year group and sibling position, school insurance, Parents' Association fee and typical extracurricular charges. The school's published materials and policy documents list uniform requirements but do not publish fixed uniform purchase prices, a detailed per‑term billing schedule, explicit payment method instructions, or a formal refunds table in the publicly available admissions and policy pages.
Academics
Craighouse School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers the full IB Programme from Prekinder to Senior School. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) guides six levels (Prekinder to Year 4) with English language immersion from PreK; in PreK and Kinder, two highly qualified teachers lead each class. Year 1 classes have a tutor who teaches English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Art and Technology; specialist teachers cover Spanish, Music, Religion, and Sports. The PYP promotes pupils' holistic development and autonomy, ending in Year 4 with a PYP Project presentation. The Middle Section prepares pupils to transition from Primary to Senior in a challenging environment that fosters autonomy and academic growth. In the Senior Section, the curriculum combines the IB Programme and the national curriculum to guide students through their final years. Little Darlings Playgroup offers bilingual education.
Student Teacher Ratio
Primary class sizes are approximately 20 students per class; Early Years classrooms have two teachers in Prekinder and Kinder, and Year 1 classrooms include a tutor who covers English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Art and Technology.
Higher Education Progression
In Chile, the IB Diploma is becoming a direct entry pathway to Chilean universities; 20 national universities offer this option for some programs, including Universidad Austral de Chile, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Universidad de Los Andes, Universidad Federico Santa María, Universidad Diego Portales, Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad de Concepción, Universidad Gabriela Mistral, and Universidad San Sebastián.
Gifted and Talented
Talent development is emphasized across disciplines. The curriculum spans Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Technology, Music, Theater and Visual Arts; this academic program is taught in English from Prekinder to Year 8, complemented by solid formation in Spanish.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Primary Years Programme promotes the integral development of pupils academically, socially and emotionally, with agency and inquiry from the start. Pupils are immersed in English from playgroup, enabling daily social interaction in English. Social and emotional learning is embedded in Craighouse's educational approach through the PYP framework. The curriculum develops personal autonomy, responsibility and self-esteem as core outcomes. The PYP fosters inquiry-based learning and collaborative engagement within a bilingual community.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Craighouse School has an Inclusion Policy to provide a safe environment where everyone's integrity is protected. The school recognizes diverse needs and aims to support inclusive learning for all pupils. The admissions process and Prekinder Integration Programme reflect inclusion principles to welcome learners from different backgrounds. The school provides education across Playgroup to Year 12 within a bilingual framework, supporting varied learning needs. The bilingual model includes language supports, such as a Spanish acquisition programme for non-native Spanish speakers.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From Playgroup to Year 6, English is the language of instruction in full immersion. Pupils are immersed in English from the very start, with English as the primary medium of daily class and life. The school provides bilingual education in English and Spanish to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy by graduation. A Spanish acquisition programme supports students whose first language is not Spanish. From Year 7 onwards, English teaching continues with a complete and varied programme reinforced by the school environment.
Mental Wellbeing
The educational project aims to develop pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside academic growth. The curriculum emphasizes expressing emotions, critical and reflective thinking, personal autonomy, responsibility and self-esteem. Social and emotional development is fostered through the school's international programme and bilingual community. The school supports resilience, collaboration and positive relationships as part of daily learning. Mental wellbeing is integral to the school's approach to education.
Safeguarding
Craighouse School maintains safeguarding and child protection policies to keep students safe. The school provides a safe environment where integrity is protected. An internal policy clarifies fundamentals and central values around sensitive issues, guiding safeguarding practices. The school includes processes to support safe, respectful interactions and address safeguarding concerns as part of its Educational Project.
Admissions
Admissions
The school provides bilingual education from day one and is an IB World School from Prekinder to Year 12, with personalised education delivered in small class sizes. Applicants apply online via a form and submit the required documents to start the process. Prekinder Admission runs December through March and requires a Birth Certificate and Kindergarten and Prekinder reports; the Prekinder Admission Process includes an evaluation by an educational psychologist, a Parent/Guardian Interview, and an Open Day. Kinder to Year 10 admissions run March to November; applicants submit the form and documents (Birth Certificate; Kindergarten and Prekinder reports; from Year 1 to Year 10, a Certificate of Studies for the last two years). The Kinder Admission Process includes an evaluation by an educational psychologist and a Parent Interview; From Year 1 to Year 4 the process adds an Oral English exam and Written English, Spanish and Maths exams with a Parent Interview; From Year 5 to Year 10 the process includes an Oral English exam and Written English, Spanish and Maths exams with a Parent Interview. International students require their passport or MINEDUC Provisional Student Identification (IP). There are 2026 vacancies listed by course (PG 9, PK 8, K 6, 1° Básico 11, 2° Básico 9, 3° Básico 10, 4° Básico 5, 5° Básico 4, 6° Básico 2, 7° Básico 5, 8° Básico 1, I Medio 2, II Medio 2, III Medio 0, IV Medio 0). Admissions test costs 60,000; Incorporation Fee is UF 150 for the first child, UF 125 for the second, UF 100 for the third and beyond (High School pupil UF 100); Registration is UF 12; School Insurance and related fees are listed in the Tuition section; the school is located at Av.
FAQs
What curriculum does Craighouse School follow?
Craighouse School is an IB World School in Santiago offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside the Chilean national curriculum, with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish for students aged 3 to 18.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from preschool through Grade 12.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Craighouse School is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls across all year groups.
