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British Curriculum International Schools in Chile

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

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Schools listed
16
Curricula
13
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (7 schools)
Average school size
1,572 pupils
More school facts
Largest by enrolment
American British School
Oldest
The British School Punta Arenas (1896)
About international schools in Chile

British-curriculum international schools in Chile typically follow elements of the English National Curriculum and Cambridge programmes (Primary, IGCSE/GCSE and sometimes A-levels), with some schools combining those pathways with the IB at senior level. Instruction is usually English-medium while Spanish is taught across the school day and many schools offer bilingual or strengthened Spanish programmes to support integration. Fees vary widely by city, campus and age but in Santiago annual tuition commonly ranges from a few thousand US dollars up to around USD 20 - 22k at the highest fee points, and many schools publish charges in Chilean pesos or in UF (the Chilean indexed unit). The Chilean school year aligns with the southern-hemisphere calendar (roughly March - December) so the main intake is at the start of that academic year, though several international schools run rolling admissions and require an application, records, entrance assessment and a registration deposit or enrolment fee.

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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 Concepción

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1 international school in Casablanca

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1 international school in Viña del Mar

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1 international school in Punta Arenas

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FAQs for Chile

What does “British curriculum” mean in Chilean international schools?
In Chile a British curriculum school most often uses the English National Curriculum framework in primary years and Cambridge examinations (Cambridge Primary/Lower Secondary, IGCSE/GCSE) in secondary, with some schools offering A-levels or an alternative pathway such as the IB Diploma in later years. Check each school’s published curriculum and exam pathways because some combine UK and international programmes.
What language support and bilingual options can we expect?
Most British-curriculum schools teach core subjects in English while providing Spanish lessons daily and additional support for non-native Spanish speakers; many advertise bilingual or dual-language strands to help children integrate locally. If family Spanish is limited, ask about formal EAL/ESL support and how the school phases pupils into Spanish-language classes.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Annual tuition varies substantially by school and pupil age; in Santiago parents commonly see fees from several thousand US dollars a year up to around USD 20 - 22k at the most expensive schools, with smaller towns generally cheaper. Beyond tuition budget for one-off registration or entry contributions, exam fees, uniforms, transport and optional extras such as school meals, trips and after-school activities - many schools publish fees in CLP or UF so check the school’s fee list and its payment terms.
When should we apply and what documents are typically required?
Plan to apply well before the Chilean academic year begins (the main intake is at the March start of term), but many international schools accept mid-year or rolling applications subject to space. Typical admissions requirements are an application form, recent school reports, passport or ID, immunisation records, and older children may sit an entrance assessment or interview; schools will also set out registration deposits and acceptance deadlines.
What should parents look for when comparing British-curriculum schools in Chile?
Look for clear published pathways (which external exams the school prepares students for), evidence of English-language provision plus Spanish support, transparent fee schedules and written admissions and withdrawal terms. Also check accreditation or membership statements, pastoral and safeguarding policies, and the school’s approach to university or next-step guidance so the programme matches your child’s age, language needs and longer-term plans.