Belgrano Day School vs St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano

	B Belgrano Day School Buenos Aires, Argentina	S St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano Buenos Aires, Argentina
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ARS 6,060,000 - 20,350,000	Fees / year ARS 4,887,180 - 18,249,760
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 1,720
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1912	Opened 1956
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Belgrano Day School is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The address is Av. Juramento 3035, C1428 DOA.	Location St. Catherine's Moorlands operates across three Buenos Aires–area campuses: Belgrano (Carbajal 3250, Belgrano 1426, Buenos Aires), Tortuguitas (Panamericana Km 38 Ramal Pilar, Tortuguitas 1667, Buenos Aires), and Pilar (Las Truchas esquina Ruta Provincial 34, Pilar, Buenos Aires). The Pilar campus opens in 2027.
Stages	Stages Kinder; Primary; Middle & Senior	Stages Belgrano: Kindergarten; Primary School; Senior School. Tortuguitas: Kindergarten; Primary School; Senior School. Pilar: Early Years from age 1 and Primary (1st–6th grade); Opening in 2027.
School type	School type Day school	School type Private
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support There is a support team to deal with learning difficulties.	Additional learning support Educational Guidance Service
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Argentina	Country affiliation Argentina
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The workday is divided between English and Spanish.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Re‑enrolment (returning students): invoiced in two equal installments due 5 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. Amounts by year group (total per student): - Kinder K1: ARS 844,000 (422,000 + 422,000). - K2: ARS 844,000 (422,000 + 422,000). - K3: ARS 944,000 (472,000 + 472,000). - K4: ARS 980,000 (490,000 + 490,000). - K5: ARS 1,680,000 (840,000 + 840,000). - Primary P1: ARS 1,842,000 (921,000 + 921,000). - P2: ARS 1,932,000 (966,000 + 966,000). - P3: ARS 2,022,000 (1,011,000 + 1,011,000). - P4: ARS 2,112,000 (1,056,000 + 1,056,000). - P5: ARS 2,174,000 (1,087,000 + 1,087,000). - P6: ARS 2,222,000 (1,111,000 + 1,111,000). - Middle M1: ARS 2,326,000 (1,163,000 + 1,163,000). - M2: ARS 2,816,000 (1,408,000 + 1,408,000). - M3: ARS 2,918,000 (1,459,000 + 1,459,000). - Senior S4: ARS 2,988,000 (1,494,000 + 1,494,000). - S5: ARS 2,988,000 (1,494,000 + 1,494,000). - S6: ARS 2,988,000 (1,494,000 + 1,494,000). - New‑student registration: payable in a single installment at the conclusion of the admission process; amounts follow the registration/re‑enrolment schedule above by year group. Tuition fees (monthly breakdown) and annual total by year group The monthly invoice includes three components: Tuition (Arancel de Enseñanza), Other mandatory items (workbooks, materials, pedagogical outings, third halves of inter‑school games, etc.), and the mandatory Scholarship Fund contribution. The school issues 10 consecutive monthly installments (February–November). The monthly component amounts and the resulting 10‑month annual totals are: - Kinder K1: Tuition ARS 562,700; Other ARS 13,000; Scholarship fund ARS 30,300; Monthly total ARS 606,000 → Annual (10 installments) ARS 6,060,000. - K2: Tuition ARS 562,700; Other ARS 13,000; Scholarship fund ARS 30,300; Monthly total ARS 606,000 → Annual ARS 6,060,000. - K3: Tuition ARS 629,000; Other ARS 13,000; Scholarship fund ARS 30,300; Monthly total ARS 672,300 → Annual ARS 6,723,000. - K4: Tuition ARS 654,500; Other ARS 13,000; Scholarship fund ARS 30,300; Monthly total ARS 697,800 → Annual ARS 6,978,000. - K5: Tuition ARS 1,119,700; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,168,300 → Annual ARS 11,683,000. - Primary P1: Tuition ARS 1,227,400; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,276,000 → Annual ARS 12,760,000. - P2: Tuition ARS 1,288,200; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,336,800 → Annual ARS 13,368,000. - P3: Tuition ARS 1,347,400; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,396,000 → Annual ARS 13,960,000. - P4: Tuition ARS 1,408,100; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,456,700 → Annual ARS 14,567,000. - P5: Tuition ARS 1,449,200; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,497,800 → Annual ARS 14,978,000. - P6: Tuition ARS 1,481,400; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,530,000 → Annual ARS 15,300,000. - Middle M1: Tuition ARS 1,551,200; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,599,800 → Annual ARS 15,998,000. - M2: Tuition ARS 1,877,500; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,926,100 → Annual ARS 19,261,000. - M3: Tuition ARS 1,945,300; Other ARS 20,000; Scholarship fund ARS 28,600; Monthly total ARS 1,993,900 → Annual ARS 19,939,000. - Senior S4: Tuition ARS 1,992,300; Other ARS 16,000; Scholarship fund ARS 26,700; Monthly total ARS 2,035,000 → Annual ARS 20,350,000. - S5: Tuition ARS 1,992,300; Other ARS 16,000; Scholarship fund ARS 26,700; Monthly total ARS 2,035,000 → Annual ARS 20,350,000. - S6: Tuition ARS 1,992,300; Other ARS 16,000; Scholarship fund ARS 26,700; Monthly total ARS 2,035,000 → Annual ARS 20,350,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition, Other mandatory items and the mandatory Scholarship Fund are billed in 10 consecutive monthly installments, due on the 5th of each month from February through November inclusive. - Re‑enrolment (returning students) is invoiced in two installments due 5 December and 5 January. New‑student registration is payable in full in a single installment when admission is concluded. - The educational contract is annual; tuition must be paid in full for the academic year even if the student ceases attendance or joins mid‑year. - Discounts per sibling are applied to Tuition only: 2nd child 15%; 3rd child 30%; 4th child 60%; 5th child 100%. Discounts do not apply to registration/re‑enrolment amounts. - Late payment: a surcharge equal to one and a half times the Banco de la Nación Argentina discount rate will be charged for late payments. If a tuition debt remains unpaid for two months, previously granted discounts will be forfeited and the school may condition attendance or services. Boarding - Belgrano Day School is a day school; boarding is not offered. Other mandatory or optional costs - "Other Concepts" (obligatory) included in the monthly invoice cover specified items such as delivery of certain workbooks and texts, pedagogical outings, provision of teaching materials, plastic arts supplies, practical activities, third halves of inter‑school matches, and similar items; amounts for "Other Concepts" are shown per class in the monthly breakdown above. - International exam fees (optional) and any payments the school makes on behalf of parents for optional exams will be charged when applicable with prior written authorization. - Cafeteria (meal) service is optional, billed according to the days the service is requested. - Uniform: the school publishes a uniform specification and price list separately; families are required to supply the uniform as specified. Refunds and cancellation - If registration/re‑enrolment is withdrawn in writing before 15 December 2025, the total sum paid for that concept will be refunded in full (historic values). After 15 December 2025 no refund of the registration/re‑enrolment amount will be made. If the school decides the withdrawal, the amount paid will be fully reimbursed. - Absences for illness, strikes, riots or similar causes do not entitle families to refunds of billed amounts. The Scholarship Fund covers tuition and re‑enrolment in the event of death or total and permanent incapacity of the person responsible for payment, subject to the Fund's conditions. Fee payment options - The school issues invoices and specifies payment arrangements on those invoices. The General Conditions set payment due dates, surcharge for late payment, and billing structure but do not list a public, fixed menu of payment channels (bank account/CBU, debit authorization or card) in the General Conditions document; the invoice or the school's Finance/Administration office provides the specific payment instructions accepted for each billed amount.	Fee details St. Catherine's Moorlands School — Fees overview (2026 academic year) Application / Reservation fee - Reservation of vacancy (enrolment deposit): equivalent to one nominal monthly fee for the year and level to be attended; payment of this amount confirms a place and is required to complete enrolment. Tuition (monthly installment) — Belgrano campus (CUOTA MARZO 2026: arancel, ACE, total per monthly installment) - Sala 1–2 años: ARS 479,700 (Arancel) + ARS 9,018 (Aseguramiento Continuidad Escolar) = ARS 488,718 total per monthly installment. - Sala 3 años (jornada simple): ARS 517,200 + ARS 9,723 = ARS 526,923 total per monthly installment. - Sala 3 años (jornada completa): ARS 961,350 + ARS 18,073 = ARS 979,423 total per monthly installment. - Sala 4 años: ARS 1,068,600 + ARS 20,090 = ARS 1,088,690 total per monthly installment. - Preescolar: ARS 1,131,000 + ARS 21,263 = ARS 1,152,263 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 1º–3º grado: ARS 1,324,800 + ARS 24,906 = ARS 1,349,706 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 4º–5º grado: ARS 1,407,900 + ARS 26,469 = ARS 1,434,369 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 6º–7º grado: ARS 1,523,700 + ARS 28,646 = ARS 1,552,346 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 1º–3º año: ARS 1,723,800 + ARS 32,407 = ARS 1,756,207 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 4º año: ARS 1,791,300 + ARS 33,676 = ARS 1,824,976 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 5º año: ARS 1,791,300 + ARS 17,913 = ARS 1,809,213 total per monthly installment. Tuition (monthly installment) — Tortuguitas campus (CUOTA MARZO 2026: arancel, ACE, total per monthly installment) - Sala 1–2 años: ARS 479,700 + ARS 9,018 = ARS 488,718 total per monthly installment. - Sala 3 años: ARS 517,200 + ARS 9,723 = ARS 526,923 total per monthly installment. - Sala 4 años: ARS 829,500 + ARS 15,595 = ARS 845,095 total per monthly installment. - Preescolar: ARS 1,037,400 + ARS 19,503 = ARS 1,056,903 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 1º–3º grado: ARS 1,298,700 + ARS 24,416 = ARS 1,323,116 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 4º–6º grado: ARS 1,376,700 + ARS 25,882 = ARS 1,402,582 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 1º–3º año: ARS 1,608,000 + ARS 30,230 = ARS 1,638,230 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 4º–5º año: ARS 1,697,700 + ARS 31,917 = ARS 1,729,617 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 6º año: ARS 1,697,700 + ARS 16,977 = ARS 1,714,677 total per monthly installment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school contract for the academic year is billed in 10 consecutive monthly installments, from March through December. Invoices for educational fees are issued monthly and are due between the 1st and the 10th of each month (or the next business day). Late payment generates a surcharge calculated at the applicable AFIP resarcitorio interest rate; payments are applied first to interest and then to principal. Materials and additional recurring charges - Materials fees: two separate materials charges are billed for the school year — the first in April and the second in July. The amount is charged as a percentage of the current monthly fee at the time of billing and varies by age/grade: for Sala 1–3 years the materials charge equals 30% of the monthly fee; Sala 4 and 5 years 18%; and 1º and 2º grado 10%. These material charges are billed in two instalments as described. - A mandatory Aseguramiento de Continuidad Escolar (ACE) is added to the nominal fee (shown separately in the fee table) and is reflected in the monthly total. - Examination fees for external international exams (IB Diploma, DELF, Cambridge, ISA levels, HSK, YCT, etc.) are charged separately at the rates set by the examining bodies and are payable by families when applicable; example informational figures for those exam rights appear in the school communication. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts (for the 2026 cycle): 2nd sibling 10%; 3rd sibling 15%; 4th sibling 30%; 5th sibling 50%; 6th sibling full scholarship status (becado). Large-family additional 10% starting from the 4th sibling. A special 20% discount may apply to the first child of alumni under strict punctual-payment conditions. Early payment (pronto pago) discount: 5% on the net fee when paid by bank transfer/deposit and within the prompt-payment terms specified on the invoice. Discounts are conditional and may be revoked for late or missed payments; discounts do not apply to the reservation of vacancy. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school at the Belgrano and Tortuguitas campuses (no boarding fee is provided in the school fee communications). Other costs - Uniforms: no separate uniform charge is itemized in the 2026 fee communications; uniform costs (if any) are treated as an additional family expense outside the published monthly tuition items. Materials and specific activity costs (field trips, camps, competitive trips) may be billed separately when they occur. Refund information and cancellation - Reservation of vacancy refund: the reservation payment is refundable in full (at historical values) only if parents formally express withdrawal before December 31 of the payment year; if the school cancels the placement, the amount paid will be refunded. Families may revoke the signed contract without charge within 10 days of acceptance. Other refunds or cancellations are subject to the contractual terms and conditions set out by the school. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include automatic debit by CBU (direct debit), bank transfer to the school CBU (CBU and alias provided in the billing communication), personal cheque (accepted and considered effective only once cleared), and Mercado Pago or other enabled virtual wallets. For automatic debit arrangements, families are instructed to contact the school's collections office. Early-payment discounts apply only when payment is made by bank transfer or deposit. Notes on application of amounts - The published figures are presented as the school's March 2026 monthly instalment amounts (the communication labels them CUOTA MARZO 2026). The ACE amount is shown separately in the table and summed into the total monthly instalment. Materials charges and exam fees are additional and billed as described above.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system Belgrano campus uses a six-house system: Bristol, Canterbury, Exeter, Kent, Salisbury and York. Tortuguitas campus uses a four-house system: Honesty, Justice, Loyalty and Wisdom.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by the School Board.	Governance and ownership Member of the SCMS Educational Community.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Belgrano Day School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for the last two years of Middle & Senior (Senior 5 and Senior 6). The DP emphasizes bilingualism, critical thinking, and the development of autonomous, global citizens. The curriculum is organized into six subject groups spanning arts, sciences, mathematics and humanities, with three pathways: Arts, Economics, and Science. Students take six subjects (three Higher Level and three Standard Level) plus the core components: Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). The Diploma is graded on a 45-point scale; a minimum of 24 points is required to pass.	Curriculum details IB programmes: Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16; Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16-18 (bilingual). Pedagogy emphasizes student-led learning, teachers as designers of learning scenarios, development of 21st-century skills, digital immersion, and languages for a global world. Languages offered include English, French, and Chinese.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Belgrano Day School provides pathways to higher education with partner universities including Universidad de San Andres, Universidad Austral, Universidad de Belgrano, and the University of Cambridge.	Higher education progression University partners include UADE, UB, UTDT, UCEMA, UDESA, Austral, and Universidad de Palermo, offering direct university access, scholarships, or interviews. Graduates commonly enter Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), UTDT, UCA, UCEMA and Universidad de Palermo. The Diploma Programme (IBDP) is bilingual, features six subjects over two years with core components (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay), and requires a minimum of 24 points out of 45 for the diploma; the programme is internationally recognized and supports university placement.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school implements an early immersion English Programme from age two, led by fully bilingual teachers in a warm, friendly and secure environment to foster active participation in learning. The curriculum develops bilingualism, social skills and creativity. ICT is used daily: 4- and 5-year-old rooms have interactive smart TVs, and K2 and K3 use mobile interactive screens; tablets and iPads are used in both English and Spanish. Materials are shared with families through the school virtual platform, to which parents have access. On-going counselling is offered for parents and teachers, encouraging family participation.	English as an additional language The school has bilingual education in English. English language instruction enables students to feel safe and confident in an interconnected world where language skills are a fundamental requirement for communication. Bilingual-cultural education promotes the development of an open, flexible, and global mindset. Students also learn French and Chinese.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pupils of all religious beliefs are welcome. The school has a Catholic orientation with optional religious activities, including First Communion, Confirmation, Spiritual Retreats and monthly mass.	Mental wellbeing —
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school provides an exclusive early-years building with ample and luminous classrooms, two playgrounds, a computer lab, a music and movement room, a dining room, a drama room and support facilities. An early immersion English Programme from age two is led by fully bilingual teachers in a warm, friendly and secure environment, fostering active involvement in learning. The double shift is mandatory from K5, with 3- and 4-year-olds offered afternoon Workshops. ICT forms part of daily activities, with all 4- and 5-year-old rooms equipped with interactive smart TVs and K2–K3 classes using mobile interactive screens; tablets and iPads and a wide range of interactive digital materials are available in English and Spanish. Materials are shared with families through the school virtual platform.	Facilities overview The school operates across two established campuses, Belgrano and Tortuguitas, with a Pilar campus planned to open in 2027. The two sites host the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and support a bilingual English–Spanish education. A Pilar campus is listed as opening in 2027, expanding the SCMS network beyond the two current sites. The school emphasizes multilingual and international learning as part of its pedagogy.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and Football teams that participate in interschool matches. Senior teams have toured Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Chile. In the latter part of the school year students participate in interschool athletics tournaments. The year closes with the BDS inter-house Sports Day (athletics competition).	Sports facilities Sports are conducted at the Belgrano campus at Belgrano Athletic Club, which provides a synthetic grass hockey field, a rugby field, two volleyball courts, soccer fields, a gym for aerobics, and facilities for athletics. Interhouse and sports events are held at the Tortuguitas campus. The school participates in sports associations (ADE and ACoBi) and offers cultural-sports tours, camping, and international exchange opportunities related to athletics.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities ICT is used in daily activities; all 4- and 5-year-old rooms are fully equipped with interactive smart TVs, while K2 and K3 classes use mobile interactive screens. The Kindergarten offers tablets, iPads and a wide variety of rich interactive digital materials, both in English and in Spanish. Materials are shared with families through the school virtual platform.	Academic facilities English-language immersion is a central feature, with bilingual education in Spanish and English and 45% of the senior curriculum taught in English. English-language instruction is complemented by French, taught across all IB programmes, and by Chinese as an optional weekly extracurricular. The school provides progressive technology education from Kindergarten 5 through the senior years, including digital technology, product design, video editing, web design, and robotics, using interactive boards and Lego robotics in classrooms. An Educational Guidance Service supports cognitive, psycho-educational, and social development, and coordinates workshops for teachers, parents, and students.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include Musical Theatre, Choir, Music Academy and Art workshops; annual theatre presentations are produced in all sections.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular experiences include Sports, Community Service, Religious Orientation, Art and Design, Sciences, Technologies, and Languages (English, French, Chinese). The Languages page describes English, French, and Chinese offerings, with English-language immersion and DEFL-related French certification pathways in the IB programmes. The school also offers opportunities for cultural exchanges, trips, and international competitions to support language and global-minded learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Located in the heart of the fashionable Belgrano area in Buenos Aires, Belgrano Day School holds a centennial tradition for academic excellence. It is bilingual and coeducational, offering a national and international curriculum for pupils aged 2 to 18 years old. Graduates obtain the University of Cambridge International Examination awards (IGCSE, AICE, AS and A levels) and the national Bilingual Baccalaureate. Throughout its history, the school has had a Catholic orientation and an ecumenical spirit of tolerance and integration. Participation in the monthly mass and catechesis sessions is optional.	History St. Catherine's School was founded in 1956 as a bilingual girls' school with 75 students and 10 teachers. In 1969, the St. Catherine's Club, a hockey club for current and former students, was established and the Tortuguitas campus grew around El Campito. From 1972 to 1976 the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was introduced in Argentina, with 11 students taking the first examinations. Moorlands School opened in Tortuguitas in 1982 as a bilingual campus; the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme followed in 1987 and French language exams began in 1988. In 1992 Moorlands Club acquired civil association status and representation in the Argentine Amateur Hockey Association; in 1994 the first synthetic hockey field in Argentina was inaugurated. In 1998 St. Catherine's School became coeducational at the Belgrano campus; Belgrano campus celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, and a new Tortuguitas building with a science lab and display rooms was inaugurated in 2007; the Tortuguitas Kindergarten opened in 2014.
Community	Community The Belgrano Day School community draws pupils from a wide area of Buenos Aires, with the majority from Belgrano, Nuñez and Palermo. All pupils in primary, middle and senior levels belong to a house—North, South, East or West—and compete in internal events. The school employs over one hundred teachers and support staff from Argentina and abroad, many bilingual, with about fifty percent full time. Pupils of all religious beliefs are welcome; there is a Catholic orientation historically with optional Mass and catechesis; shared facilities include a library, dining-room, gymnasium, laboratories, auditorium, a music academy, a first aid centre, and a 20-hectare sports field in El Talar.	Community SCMS Club is the hockey club for students and alumnae, formed in 1969 by Mabel Mazzini and Juana Gradin. It established a Tortuguitas site around El Campito in 1971, and in 1994 inaugurated Argentina's first synthetic hockey field. Moorlands Club acquired civil association status in 1992 and has voting rights in the Argentine Amateur Hockey Association. Today the club has more than 400 registered girls and remains a central part of school life, with ongoing involvement from players, coaches and parents.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Robotics is a pillar of Belgrano Day School's approach, developing computational thinking, problem solving, reading and understanding diagrams, experimentation and report writing, and collaborative, autonomous work. In P5 and P6, students are introduced to programming with a RobotGroup kit to build a car-robot and program it using Minibloq on an Arduino board; P6 students begin using sensors to measure distance, sound and light and incorporate kit components to build automata with MakeCode and Micro:bit. Younger students develop foundational computational thinking through mouse use, Typing games, and programmable robots such as Bee Bots, and use Code.org, Scratch JR, Scratch and Kodable. These initiatives are part of Media & ICT Literacy across the curriculum to foster independent thinking and creative problem-solving.	Academic & intellectual The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16-18. Pedagogic principles emphasize students as protagonists of their own learning, teachers as designers of learning, the development of 21st-century skills, digital immersion, and languages for a global world. Languages taught include English, French and Chinese as part of a bilingual, internationally oriented program.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Belgrano Day School has outstanding achievement in art, drama and music production. Arts are central to the model, with Arts Week and Open Arts Evening offering exhibitions, performances and interactive experiences for students and families. Kinder Play is a colorful year-end show that reflects the learning process and achievements. Open Arts Evening features projects across Kinder to Senior, including design and 3D printing, Graphic Design, Literary Art & 3D Printing, and a range of musical performances by Junior and Senior Choirs, percussion ensembles and the BDS Orchestra.	Arts & creative Art and Design develops creativity and flexible thinking through interrelated disciplines. Students learn to communicate ideas, processes and products and to choose techniques to solve problems and work independently. The art workshop includes a digital area, a Chromakey setup, a photo lab, an etching press, easels, looms and other tools to support creative projects. The program emphasises collaboration and respect to enrich the learning process.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Belgrano Day School is bilingual and coeducational. An early immersion English Programme operates from age two in Kinder, led by fully bilingual teachers. In Kinder, English and Spanish materials and ICT are integrated, with tablets and a wide variety of digital materials used in both languages. Cambridge Early Years CEY accreditation was officialized on October 25, 2024, and the school also hosts international exchanges such as a US high school study abroad program with CIEE.	Cultural & language Languages offered include English, French and Chinese. English language education is aligned with the International Baccalaureate through a bilingual Education Project, with bilingual training spanning Spanish and English and English increasingly used in the senior years (up to 45% of the senior curriculum in English). French is taught across the Primary, Middle and Diploma IB programmes, with DELF certification available. Chinese is taught as an optional weekly extracurricular activity with native teachers to broaden cultural and linguistic horizons.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school maintains a strong athletic program with rugby, hockey, volleyball and football, and inter-house competitions take place during Athletics Sports Day. Pupils belong to House teams North, South, East and West for internal competitions. Senior teams undertake international sports and cultural tours to countries including Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Interhouse activities also include events such as the Interhouse Photo Contest 2025.	Social & hobbies Co-curricular experiences include organized sports such as hockey, volleyball, rugby, football and athletics. Interhouse events and school-level sports tournaments promote teamwork and friendly competition. Cultural-sports tours, camp-outs and exchange programs provide opportunities to explore different places and cultures and to develop social skills. SCMS Club preserves school tradition and offers social activities and community connections.
Community & service	Community & service BriDgeS is the social action project that tethers Belgrano Day School to the wider community, building bridges between people and social realities. Solidarity is a core value, cultivating compassion, empathy and generosity to promote peaceful coexistence. Concrete actions include fairs and charitable events, volunteering and NGO partnerships to educate students as engaged citizens and future leaders for the common good.	Community & service Our community service program aims to foster supportive community members who commit to service and to act to positively impact others' lives. Students practice values such as sharing, accepting differences, taking action to help, and considering others' needs through experiential learning. The program includes visits to retirement homes, a home for children in transit, and the Food Bank Foundation, as well as annual visits to sponsored schools.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional ACAP BDS provides Experiences of Approaching the World of Work and Higher Education to bring senior students closer to professional and academic paths. In 2024 S5 and S6 participated in 35 activities and 9 workshops, totaling 11,783 hours of practice across productive, academic-scientific, sociocomunitary and public policy sectors. The program included visits to architecture and design studios, law and accounting firms, technology companies and universities, and collaborations with organizations such as Globant, JPS Argentina and Adidas. Workshops for the future and public policy were added, and partnerships with NGOs and universities supported professional skills development.	Leadership & professional The school has collaboration agreements with universities in Argentina, including UADE, UB, UTDT, UCEMA, UESA, Austral and Universidad de Palermo. These agreements offer direct access to university admission, scholarships or interviews with headmasters. Graduates have pursued careers such as International Relations, Political Sciences, Law, Business Administration, Economics and Business, and Social Communication. The school supports pathways to higher education and professional development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education & Sports emphasizes healthy living and well-being as foundations of character. Teams in rugby, hockey, volleyball and football regularly compete in intercollegiate tournaments, and inter-house Athletics Sports Day celebrates the season. Senior teams undertake international sports and cultural tours to countries such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa to broaden horizons and foster resilience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes psychophysical development through graded physical training and games. Students practice hockey, rugby, football, volleyball and athletics. Sports events such as Interhouses and other tournaments are organized, and cultural-sports tours, camp-outs and exchanges promote outdoor activity and social skills.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish is the mother tongue of most students, and English is the second language. Both languages are used across different areas of knowledge. In addition to Spanish and English, third languages such as French, Portuguese, and Chinese are offered as electives during the last two years of secondary school. The language policy emphasizes bilingualism and the development of academic language across the IB framework.	Language provision English is used in bilingual education. French and Chinese are also taught.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Early immersion English Programme begins from age two, led by fully bilingual teachers. The program fosters bilingualism and active involvement in learning. The Kinder curriculum is designed to develop bilingualism, social skills, and creativity.	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual education in English. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for students aged 11-16. The Bilingual Diploma Programme (DP) is for students aged 16-18. Students also learn French and Chinese.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Early immersion English Programme begins at age two, delivered by fully bilingual teachers. English and Spanish materials support immersion and language development. The Kinder environment is designed to develop bilingualism, social skills, and creativity.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Interviews are requested by submitting the required information. The school has three levels of education: Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle & Senior. For each level, a policy document is available in Spanish: Kindergarten Policy (Spanish), Primary Policy (Spanish), and Middle & Senior Policy (Spanish).	Admissions The admission process begins with an online initial form. The form requests the following information: father and mother's names; profession and current workplace; alumni parent status (yes or no); siblings at the school; student's name and surname; birth place and date; country of origin of kindergarten/school student; year and form the student will attend; contact telephone numbers; email; address; one letter of reference; comments. A representative from the admissions department contacts parents to schedule an interview date and outlines the steps during the interview. Admission priority is given to siblings of students at the school and to children or grandchildren of former students, provided vacancies exist and all admission steps (appointments, entrance exams, and interviews with school counsellors) are completed. Admission calendar: from abroad, admissions are accepted year-round; within Argentina, Kindergarten and 1st form are accepted by July 31, and 2nd form through Senior School by October 31. School fees: 2026 school fees are published on the fees page.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If there are no vacancies for a particular course, a waiting list is offered; the waiting list is valid for one year.
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