Private Schools are the best systems for expats, when looking for a private school in Chile, there are all kinds of them; religious schools (especially Catholic and sometimes Jewish or other religions), international and foreign schools and single sex schools.
School Calendar
In Chile, school starts in March to December, with two weeks of winter holiday in July and summer holidays from mid December to March. Enrollments must be made in July and August to start lessons in March the next year, depending on the school. Check with them so you don’t miss the application deadline.
School uniform
It is very common in Chile to have a uniform in schools, whether they’re state schools or private schools. It is not compulsory, however most institutions choose to have it, also as a contrast between school and university. It is usually a dark blue jacket, grey trousers and white shirt for boys and grey dress or skirt, white shirt and blue trousers and tights for girls. This uniform gave students the nickname of penguins. Nowadays, private schools often prefer to implement their own uniform design in order to identify the students with the school.
Exception to the Rule International School Nido De Aguilas (Nido)
https://www.nido.cl/
Premier international school offering education in English with a combined American and Chilean curriculum(PK-12). It has the biggest infrastructure and most modern technologies for education in Chile. It offers the Northern Hemisphere school calendar and serves both host country Chileans and the international business and diplomatic community of Santiago. Graduates can earn three diplomas: U.S., Chilean and International Baccalaureate. All classes are taught in English with required Spanish language classes for both native and for non-native Spanish speakers. And uniform for Middle School and High school is not required.
Tuition Rates:
Incoporation Fee USD 14.000
International curriculum 8 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 2.150*
Chilean Curriculum 8 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 1.150*
*All books and materials needed included.
Address: Av. El Rodeo 14200, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 2339-8100
Chilean grading system
The grades in Chile go from 1 to 7, with 1 being the worst grade and 7 the best. The minimum required to pass is 4. After the last educational reform, a system of letters has started to be used in the early levels of education:
MB (muy bueno), very good
B (bueno), good
S (suficiente), acceptable
I (insuficiente), fail
Santiago
Schools in Santiago
The Grange School
www.grange.cl/en/
The Grange School is a private English co-ed school. Instruction is also provided in Spanish. It offers a Lower Prep (Pre-Kinder, Kinder, 1st Prep and 2nd Prep), Upper Prep, and senior school.
Tuition Rates
Incoporation Fee USD 750 per year
10 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 750 + Expenses (books and materials needed)
Address: Av. Principe de Gales # 6154, La Reina, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 25981500
Santiago College
www.scollege.cl
Fundación Educacional Santiago College is a private educational (PK-12) institution founded in 1880. Opened as a boarding school for girls by American Methodist missionaries, this bilingual Chilean school combines the Chilean national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Programs Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program. The vast majority of Santiago College students are Chilean nationals.
Tuition Rates
Incoporation Fee USD Inquire at school
10 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 800 + Expenses
Address: Camino Los Trapenses 4007, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (56-2) 27338800
The International Preparatory School (TIPS)
www.tipschile.com
The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales. The school offers education from early childhood through High School in preparation for university. The elementary and middle school grades are accredited by the Chilean Ministry of Education. The high school follows the British system and is recognized by the University of Cambridge as an exam center. Students may take the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations with the possibility of going on to the AS and A-level exams.
Tuition Rates
Incoporation Fee USD Inquire at school
10 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 800 + Expenses (books and materials needed)
Address: Pastor Fernandez 16001, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 2321-5800
Bradford School
www.bradfordschool.cl
Bradford was founded in 1954 by three English ladies. It is a member of the ABSCH and the LAHC.
Tuition Rates:
Incoporation Fee USD 2.300
10 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 500 + Expenses
Address: Avenida Luis Pasteur 6335, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
Tel: 56(2)29123140
Craighouse School
Students may enroll in pre-K, Kindergarten, Basic Education and Secondary Education. In the second and fourth year of High School, students perform a special examination in the German language which enables them to study in Germany or Austria. It also offers the IB Program.
Tuition Rates:
Incoporation Fee USD Inquire at school
10 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 750 + Expenses
Address: Calle Paseo Pie Andino 8837, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562)7560200
Dunalastair
www.dunalastair.cl
Three campuses make up this British curriculum based school. The International Baccalaureate is offered as well as the local examinations of the PSU.
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school
Address: Av. Las Condes 11.931, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 2495 6600
Redland School
www.redland.cl
A British style school offering IB, Cambridge exam center, and core Christian values. Instruction is in English, with proficiency in Spanish encouraged.
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school
Address: Camino el Alba 11.357Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562)2 959 85 00
Saint Gabriel’s School
Saint Gabriel has classes for pupils aged 4-18 and offering courses IGCSE and IB in the Senior School. The school is coeducational and bilingual, with a Christian philosophy. Saint Gabriel’s is a member of ABSCH.
Incoporation Fee USD Inquire at school
10 Monthly fees per year aprox. USD 420+ Expenses
Address: Fco. Bilbao 3070, Providencia, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (56-2) 2462 5400
Colegio Internacional SEK-Chile
Colegio Internacional SEK is an IB World School. It offers the IB Diploma Programme.
Address: Los Militares 6640, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 2212 7116
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school