Dunalastair Schools

Dunalastair operates across three campuses in Greater Santiago: Las Condes, Chicureo (Colina district), and Peñalolén. Las Condes is the oldest site and contains an Early Childhood Centre for infants and young children; Chicureo sits on a 12.5‑hectare campus with extensive sports facilities; Peñalolén is situated in a nature-surrounded setting with an ECC and Junior/Senior School facilities. The three sites form One School: Three Sites.

Infant School (ages 2–5), Junior School, Senior School.

The school is a bilingual, co-educational school.

A School Bus service operates for Las Condes, Chicureo and Peñalolén; routes are adjusted to the school timetable and drivers can be contacted directly to arrange journeys.

The school is a bilingual, co-educational institution offering a unique educational programme with an emphasis on developing skills for the 21st century. Reimagine Learning is articulated in three educational stages: D-Inquiry, D-Project and D-Thinking. Pillars of Reimagine Learning include an educational project in constant innovation, modern infrastructures and trilingualism with fluency in English, mastery of the mother tongue and immersion in digital language.

From Year 10 onwards, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), a rigorous program taught in more than 150 countries. The IB DP comprises six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) across groups: Language and Literature Studies (Spanish Higher Level); Language Acquisition (English B Higher Level); Studies of Individuals and Societies; Experimental Sciences; Maths; Arts. The Core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) and Monograph. Cambridge International Assessments and Certifications offered include First Certificate English and A-Levels to support higher education opportunities.

Dunalastair embeds social and emotional learning in the Student Journey, a framework described as learning that is living and that builds character, values and community. Learning is a shared journey with experiences and challenges alongside classmates and teachers, driven by curiosity and passion. Playgroup to PreKinder includes Bumblebee: Learning the 4 Bs — Be respectful, Be responsible, Be safe, Be kind. There are milestones and rituals at each stage of the journey, and student and parent journeys strengthen the family-school partnership. International experiences and cross-curricular projects broaden horizons and develop a global mindset.

The school teaches trilingualism: Fluency in English, mastery of the mother tongue and immersion in digital language.

Wellbeing is central to student life at Dunalastair, with a dedicated Wellbeing Counselor. The safeguarding framework promotes the well-being of every child and aims to create a safe environment for physical, social, emotional and academic development. Self-care, safety and digital wellbeing are included in safeguarding policies. Safeguarding principles are universal and apply to Cognita schools. The Student Journey emphasizes community, curiosity and healthy growth.

Dunalastair is committed to promoting the well-being of every child and to maintaining a safe environment where every child can thrive. Safeguarding principles are universal and apply to all Cognita schools. Policies, procedures and training include child and adolescent protection, and fostering a climate of good treatment through the 4 Bs. There are strict recruitment and security procedures. Educational outings occur within the framework of a security policy and procedures. Self-care, safety and digital wellbeing are included in safeguarding.

The admissions process is open year‑round, subject to available vacancies at three sites: Las Condes, Chicureo and Peñalolén. The admission form is completed online. The admission process includes an online course about the educational project, an interview with parents and applicants, a visit to the facilities, and assessments where applicable. Playgroup, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten applicants are not assessed; Year 1 to Year 6 applicants participate in an assessment interview to measure English skills and determine adaptation to bilingual education; Year 7 and Year 8 applicants sit written entrance examinations in English, Language and Mathematics. After the process, the family receives a letter by email within five working days indicating whether a place has been allocated or whether the child has been placed on the waiting list. Enrolment formalisation occurs within five working days of notification, including payment of the registration fee and signing the documentation; the waiting list remains open until all vacancies are filled. Priority is given to the brothers and sisters of current students, the children of former students, and the children of staff. Families applying to Playgroup who already have children at Dunalastair have admission guaranteed, subject to availability; applicants for Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Junior and Senior Schools participate in the process as appropriate. Fees 2026: The joining fee and tuition fees are listed by site and level; The registration fee includes the enrolment year; Tuition fees include school materials, accident insurance (agreement with Clínica Alemana), and school insurance for the event of the death of the signing guardian. Contact Admissions: Las Condes – Paula Pino; Chicureo – Moira Allen; Peñalolén – Daniela Gavilán; WhatsApp: +56 9 3947 0977 (Las Condes), +56 9 2624 9400 (Chicureo), +56 9 3250 6329 (Peñalolén).

If a place is not allocated, the applicant may be placed on the waiting list; the waiting list remains open until all vacancies are filled.