International Schools in Chile
Compare 57 international schools in Chile. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CLP 4,742,600), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 57
- Curricula
- 21
- Average annual fee
- CLP 4,742,600
- Fee range
- CLP 3,612,000 – 5,976,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (34 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,265 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- American British School
- Oldest
- Instituto Alemán de Osorno (1854)
About international schools in Chile
International schools in Chile are clustered mainly in Santiago (especially in the eastern communes) with smaller international or bicultural options in coastal and regional cities; they range from English-medium American and British models to bilingual Spanish - English schools and German, French or Swiss bicultural institutions. Many offer the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge/UK programmes or US-style pathways, while some operate a Chilean curriculum alongside international diplomas to preserve local university access. Annual tuition commonly runs from roughly USD 4,000 at smaller or subsidised bilingual schools up to USD 20,000 - 22,000 (and higher at the most expensive Santiago schools), and families should expect extra costs such as registration/incorporation fees, transport, meals and overseas-programme charges. The Chilean school year usually runs from early March to mid-December, with the main intake at the start of that year and a smaller mid-year intake; apply several months ahead and be ready for language assessments, document requests and deposits when spaces are limited.
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31 international schools in Santiago
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Curricula
There are 57 international schools in Chile covering 21 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (34), IB (DP) (29), IB (PYP) (15), IB (MYP) (14), German Curriculum (8). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Chile runs from about CLP 3,612,000 to CLP 5,976,000, averaging roughly CLP 4,742,600. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Chile run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Chile we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.