You will find below a list of the most popular international and bilingual schools for expats in Chile with fee information. It includes nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools and you will find the right school to prepare for International Baccalaureate, and other diploma in Chile. Some schools will follow the American or British curriculums with English speaking programs.

Chile Education

Education in Chile is divided in preschool, primary school (Enseñanza básica), secondary school (Enseñanza media), and technical or higher education (universidad). Secondary schools follow a two-pronged approach of scientific-humanities and technical-professional education. The former has to do with the regular courses on literature, history, physics, math, while the latter focuses on practical and technical areas. There is also a third option, known as artistic education. It is estimated that 99.7 percent of children between 6 to 14 years enroll for basic education, and 87.7 percent in secondary education.

Recently, there have been protests about the current system. Known as the Chilean Winter, (in reference to the massive protests of August 2011) these are a series of ongoing student-led protests across Chile. Students are demanding a new framework for education in the country, including more direct state participation in secondary education and an end to the existence of profit in higher education. Only 45% of high school students study in traditional public schools and most universities are also private. As of yet, student protestors have not achieved their objectives.

International Schools

International schools can be the perfect solution for an expat student (multinational corporation executives, children of diplomats, NGO staff) in Chile. There may be some local population, but the schools are geared for an international student body. Schools usually follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, France, Canada or Australia/New Zealand. Primary instruction may be any language (and multiple languages are usually taught), but it is usually in English, French, Spanish, German, or Japanese. Many schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools whether they are in France or Vietnam. Schools often provide internationally accepted accreditation such as the international baccalaureate.

Admission and enrollment procedures vary from school to school. Space is often limited and preference may be given to students based on nationality. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes.

Accreditation

The CoIS (Council of International Schools) is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which provides educational accreditation, teacher and leadership recruitment services, links to higher education, governance assistance and help with founding new schools. Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) provide listing of British schools abroad. The Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA) offers information on American styles schools within the continent. European Council of International Schools (ECIS) offers membership for European schools abroad. American Conference of Rectors brings together 40 of the leading British-style schools on the continent and the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) can also provide information on international schools in Chile.

Santiago

Bradford School
Address: Avenida Luis Pasteur 6335
Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
Tel: 56(02)9123140
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Bradford was founded in 1954 by three English ladies. It is a member of the ABSCH and the LAHC.

Caernarfon College
Address: Casilla 141, Casablanca,
Región de Valparaíso, Chile, Santiago, Chile
Tel: +56 9 9434 5464, +56 9 7159 5861
Email: info@caernarfon.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The school was created and founded by its owners and directors, Christine and John Easonoffers in 1995. Caernarfon prepares young people in bilangual education in English and Spanish. Critical thinking, analytical skills, public speaking, social responsibility, environmental awareness, artistic appreciation and academic excellence are just some of the ideas, values and concepts that Caernarfon delivers to its children.

Craighouse School
Address: Av. Paseo Pie Andino nº 8837 - Lo Barnechea
Santiago, Chile
Tel: +56 227 560 200
Email: headmaster@craighouse.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at 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.

Dunalastair
Dunalastair Las Condes
Av. Las Condes 11.931 - Las Condes
Phone: (56) 22495-6600
E-mail: dunalastair@dunalastair.cl

Dunalastair Chicureo
Camino del Solar S/N - Colina
Phone: (56) 22673-6097
E-mail: chicureo@dunalastair.cl

Dunalastair Peñalolén
Av. Quilín 8669 Peñalolén - Santiago
Phone: (56) 22592-0240
E-mail: penalolen@dunalastair.cl

Dunalastair Early Childhood Centre
Av. Valle Alegre 225 - Las Condes
Phone: (56) 22380-6590
E-mail: ecc@dunalastair.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Four campuses make up this British curriculum based school. The International Baccalaureate is offered as well as the local examinations of the PSU.

Redland School
Address: Camino el Alba 11.357
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: 959 85 00
Email: recepcion@redland.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

A British style school offering IB, Cambridge exam center, and core Christian values. Instruction is in English, with proficiency in Spanish encouraged.

Santiago College
Address: Avenida Camino Los Trapenses 4007,
Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: +562 2733 8800
Tuition Rates: CH$ 430.345 per month (+ additional costs)

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.

Saint Gabriel's School
Address: Francisco Bilbao 3070, Providencia,
Región Metropolitana, Chile
Tel: +56 2 2462 5400
Email: admision@sangabriel.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at 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.

SEK-Chile Colegio Internacional
Address: Los Militares 6640
Los Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: +562 2212 7116
Email: info@sekchile.com
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Colegio Internacional SEK is an IB World School. It offers the IB Diploma Programme.

The Grange School
Address: Avenida Príncipe de Gales 6154,
La Reina Santiago, Chile
Tel: +56 2 25981500
Email: admisiones@grange.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

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.

The Mayflower School
Address: Camino de La Laguna 13.675, Lo Barnechea,
Santiago, Chile
Tel: +56 22 352 3100
Email: admisiones@mayflower.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The vision of The Mayflower School is to train and educate in accordance with the ideals and principles of the Catholic Church, within a framework of academic excellence that would encourage them to participate actively and constructively in the society of today and tomorrow.

The International Preparatory School (TIPS)
Address: Pastor Fernandez 16001
Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: +56 22321 5800
Email: info@tipschile.com
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

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.

The International School Nido De Aguilas (Nido)
Address: Av. El Rodeo 14200
Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 339-8108
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Premier international school offering K-12 education in English with a combined American and Chilean curriculum. All classes are taught in English with required Spanish language classes for both native and for non-native Spanish speakers. 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. It's curriculum is approved by the Chilean Ministry of Education.

Wenlock School
Address: Carlos Peña Otaegui 10880,
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (562) 339-8108
Email: secretary@wenlock.cl
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In addition to an extraordinary team of teachers and non-teachers, Wenlock has an excellent infrastructure capable of providing the best physical spaces for the development of education, with rooms specially designed for each level: Infant School, Junior School, Senior School.

Punta Arenas

The British School
Address: Junior Building, Av. España 853
Senior Building, Waldo Seguel 454
Punta Arenas, Chile
Tel: +56 (61) 2223381
Email: igomez@britishschool.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The British school’s mission is, in accordance with the Anglican Church framework, to educate people, helping them in their cognitive and values development under a responsible liberty concept, forming active citizens: people who generate changes.

San Pedro de la Paz

St. John's School
Address: Avda. George A. W. Knight Nº 2440
San Pedro de la Paz, Concepción, Chile
Tel: +56 41 2466440
Email: colegio@saintjohns.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The St. John's College has its origins in two private educational institutions established in Concepción in 1936. The British government developed the school English school with the British Council and it is now an IB school.

Wessex School
Address: Granada 314-A
Vilumanque, Concepción, Chile
Tel: +56 41 2387280
Email: contacto@wessexschool.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The school has about 700 students and is divided into three areas; Infants (pre-school education), Junior (1º to 6º Basico) and Senior (7º Basico to 4th Medio); There is a staff of 110 people, including educators, administrative assistants and three classroom blocks, an administration block, a nursery, a dining room, a gymnasium and a sports field.

Valparaiso

St Margaret's British School for Girls
Address: Calle Saint Margarets 150
Lomas de Montemar Con con, Valparaiso, Chile
Tel: +56 (32) 2451701
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

This girls school is based on British curriculum. There is an infant, junior, middle, and high school.

Mackay School
Address: Vicuña Mackenna 700
Reñaca, Region of Valparaiso, Chile
Tel: +56 (32) 2386600
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The Mackay School was founded in 1857 with the aim to make available quality education for the children of English, American and especially Scottish craftsmen of limited resources who worked in the factories and railroads of Valparaiso during the middle of the 19th century. At first it was only open to English-speakers, but it now caters to all children.

St Paul’s School
Address: Merced Oriente 56 - Viña del Mar,
Region of Valparaiso, Chile
Tel: +56 (32) 3142200
Email: secretaria@stpaul.cl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

St Paul’s School is a confessional Anglican school, with a broad and challenging curriculum that caters for wide abilities and interests, enabling students to develop their strengths, enjoy academic study and fulfill their potential.

St Peter´s School
Address: Av. Libertad 575 - Viña del Mar,
Region of Valparaiso, Chile
Tel: +56 (32) 2381400
Email: info@stpeters.cl
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This is a College of British tradition that structures its model anthropological on the basis of two relevant aspects: A Christian conception of man and society, and education in the values of the British tradition, similar to the values of the Western world and Christian.College founded in 1918, attached to the educational system of the Republic of Chile in general and both to the A.B.S.CH. Association of British Schools in Chile as the ESU English Speaking Union in particular.