Founded in 1970, Colegio San Jorge is a bilingual co-educational day school in Mendoza with approximately 2,100 students across three campuses. The school is the sole provider of the IB Diploma Programme in Mendoza, complementing the Argentine curriculum with project-based and inquiry-based learning. Graduates have secured placements at Stanford and the University of Toronto.
Location
Three campuses across Mendoza: Centro in Godoy Cruz, Chacras de Coria, and Maipu.
Stages
Education from age 1 to 18 across Inicial (5 years), Primaria (6 years), and Secundaria (7 years including IB Diploma).
Type
Bilingual co-educational day school, the sole IB provider in Mendoza.
Food Options
Nutrition programme integrated as part of the school's wellbeing approach.
Curriculum
Argentine national curriculum delivered bilingually with the IB Diploma Programme at secondary level. The school uses project-based and inquiry-based research cycles. Cambridge IGCSE certification is also available.
Student Teacher Ratio
380 teachers across approximately 2,100 students.
Exam Results
Graduates accepted to Stanford University and University of Toronto. IB Diploma holders achieving international university placements.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been accepted to Stanford University and the University of Toronto, with IB Diploma holders achieving placements at international universities.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Close and sustained student accompaniment (acompanamiento cercano y sostenido) as a core approach, integrating socio-emotional development into the educational programme.
History
Founded in 1970 with over 55 years of educational prestige in Mendoza. The school has grown to 380 teachers, approximately 2,100 students, and 1,800 alumni across three campuses.
Community
Active parent community with positive testimonials. The school hosts events across its three campuses and maintains strong alumni connections.
Facilities Overview
Three distinct campuses across Mendoza: Centro in Godoy Cruz, Chacras de Coria, and Maipu, each with purpose-built facilities. Science laboratories and technology integrated throughout.
Sports Facilities
Sports facilities across campuses emphasising discipline, respect, resilience and teamwork values.
Academic Facilities
Science laboratories and technology-integrated classrooms across all three campuses.
Extra Curricular Facilities
International student exchange programmes and project-based learning initiatives alongside competitive sports teams.
Academic & Intellectual
Project-based and inquiry-based research cycles extending learning beyond the standard curriculum framework.
Cultural & Language
International student exchange programmes connecting students with schools in other countries.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Integrated nutrition, sports and socio-emotional development programme for all students.
Language Provision
English and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction. Students can pursue Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma certifications.
Bilingual Teaching
Full bilingual English-Spanish programme throughout all educational levels from age 1 to 18. The curriculum is described as combining academic rigour with socio-emotional development in both languages.
Accreditations
International Baccalaureate Organisation - Authorised IB World School, sole provider in Mendoza Cambridge Assessment International Education - IGCSE certification programme
Admissions
1. 2. The school offers clear criteria with personalised attention for each family. 3. Campus visits can be arranged to see the facilities across the three campuses.
