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British Curriculum International Schools in Chile

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About international schools in Chile

British-curriculum international schools in Chile most often combine a UK-style foundation (English National Curriculum or Cambridge programmes) with strong bilingual provision, and many pair Cambridge IGCSE/AS-Levels or a British-based secondary programme with the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final years. These schools are concentrated in Santiago but there are British-style and Cambridge schools in other regions as well, and instruction is typically delivered in English with Spanish taught as a core subject and increasing bilingual immersion from the early years. Fees vary widely by city and school tier - in Santiago international and British-style schools commonly sit in a premium band and families should expect both annual tuition and separate incorporation/registration charges quoted in Chilean pesos or the UF. Admissions are document- and assessment-driven: most schools require an application form, previous-school records, placement testing and an interview, and they run either defined annual intake windows or rolling admissions with specific entry-year assessments and English-support programmes for non-Spanish speakers.

Compare 16 British Curriculum international schools in Chile. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 16 schools
Schools listed
16
Curricula
13
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (7 schools)
Average school size
1,572 pupils
Largest by enrolment
American British School
Oldest
The British School Punta Arenas (1896)

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11 international schools in Santiago

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1 international school in Antofagasta

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1 international school in Concepcion

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1 international school in Casablanca

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1 international school in Vina Del Mar

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1 international school in Punta Arenas

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FAQs for Chile

How does the British curriculum offered in Chile differ from the Chilean national curriculum?
British-curriculum schools use frameworks from England or Cambridge Assessment that structure learning into UK key stages and internationally recognised exams such as Cambridge IGCSE or A-Levels; several schools then move to the IB Diploma in the final two years to provide a global university pathway. These programmes are typically taught alongside or adapted to meet Chilean regulatory requirements, so many schools combine British approaches with local content where needed.
What language(s) will my child be taught in and how bilingual are these schools?
Instruction in British-style international schools is usually primarily in English, especially in early years and most academic subjects, with Spanish taught as a core subject and specialist classes delivered in Spanish; many schools promote full bilingualism through increasing Spanish provision as students progress. Individual schools publish bilingual or language-policy statements and may offer Spanish-as-an-additional-language support for newcomers.
What should we budget for school costs beyond headline tuition?
Beyond annual tuition, expect one-off incorporation or enrolment fees, registration charges, textbook and resource costs, school transport, meals and extras such as trips and exam fees; Chilean schools commonly quote fees in Chilean pesos or the inflation-linked UF, which can affect total cost. Published guides and school fee schedules show wide variation by school and year group, so families often budget tens of thousands of US dollars per year for premium international options in Santiago and substantially less outside the capital.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Most British-curriculum schools have set application windows for the following academic year but also operate limited rolling intake; the process commonly includes submission of an application form, previous school records, language and placement assessments in English and/or Spanish, and a family interview or tour. Non-Spanish speakers are usually assessed for English level and offered integration support or entry into language programmes while the school places the child at an appropriate year group.
What practical things should relocating families check when comparing British schools in Chile?
Confirm the specific curriculum pathway (Cambridge IGCSE → A-Levels versus Cambridge → IB Diploma), the language of instruction at each stage, and how the school supports non-Spanish speakers and transitions between programmes. Also request the full fee schedule (including incorporation and ancillary charges), recent inspection or accreditation reports, sample timetables and details on pastoral care and transport, because these factors materially affect daily life and total cost for an expatriate family.
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