Islands International School vs St George's College Quilmes

	I Islands International School Buenos Aires, Argentina	S St George's College Quilmes Buenos Aires, Argentina
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ARS 4,366,500 - 15,067,500	Fees / year ARS 9,000,000 - 25,200,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 850
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened 1898
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Islands International School operates across Argentina with campuses in the Belgrano area of Buenos Aires (Amenábar 1840; Virrey del Pino 2245), plus Northern Campus in Pilar (Ruta 8 Km 61,5) and Southern Campus in Berazategui (Au. Buenos Aires-La Plata Km 33,5).	Location Quilmes is the location of St George's College Quilmes. The Quilmes campus has over 850 students. It offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The school combines international programmes with the national curriculum.
Stages	Stages Initial (pre-primary), Primary, and Secondary.	Stages Kindergarten, Prep School, and College.
School type	School type International school; IB World School.	School type The school is co-educational, bilingual, and a full-day school. It provides a bilingual education that combines the national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Quilmes campus offers a mixed boarding system.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation Argentina
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-religious
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fee - A separate registration (matrícula / derecho de inscripción) is required at acceptance; the institution treats payment of the matrícula/derecho de inscripción as one of the forms that formalize acceptance of the educational contract. Tuition fees (monthly “cuota”) — Islands campus (per-month amounts, by year group) - Sala 1 year: ARS 436,650. - Sala 2 years: ARS 436,650. - Sala 3 years: ARS 519,060. - Sala 4 years: ARS 831,250. - Pre‑school: ARS 831,250. - Primary (1st grade): ARS 1,045,500. - Primary (2nd grade): ARS 1,045,500. - Primary (3rd grade): ARS 1,045,500. - Primary (4th grade): ARS 1,083,650. - Primary (5th grade): ARS 1,083,650. - Primary (6th grade): ARS 1,131,600. - Primary (7th grade): ARS 1,131,600. - Secondary (1st year): ARS 1,414,500. - Secondary (2nd year): ARS 1,414,500. - Secondary (3rd year): ARS 1,414,500. - Secondary (4th year): ARS 1,506,750. - Secondary (5th year): ARS 1,506,750. Billing schedule and payment terms - The educational contract is annual and tuition is invoiced in ten monthly installments (cuotas) covering March through December; installment due dates fall between the 1st and the 5th of each month. - The tuition (arancel de enseñanza) is treated as a single, indivisible annual charge; monthly cuotas must be paid in full even if a student leaves mid-year or is absent. - Late payments may incur administrative charges and interest: amounts overdue accrue monthly interest equal to the Banco de la Nación Argentina rate for unauthorized overdrafts; the school may restrict participation in some activities while arrears persist. Boarding fees - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for Islands International School; the institution is operated as day campuses and does not publish boarding charges. Other costs and fees - International examination fees (e.g., IB/external exam fees) are not included in the monthly tuition and are charged separately when applicable. - Optional services such as school-provided transport and cafeteria/meal services are available and are billed separately from the monthly tuition. - Uniforms, textbooks, personal materials, school outing/trip costs and certain extracurricular activity fees are additional to the monthly cuota (these items are not included in the published monthly amounts). Refund and cancellation policy (key points) - Parents/responsible parties may revoke acceptance of the educational contract without charge within 10 days of acceptance. Revocations after that period are governed by the contract's general conditions. - The contract establishes that once accepted and billed, the annual tuition remains due and the school may apply its contractual rules regarding refunds, discounts and cancellations; late payments may void previously agreed discounts. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: automatic bank debit (direct debit). - Alternate accepted methods: payment at Banco Supervielle (specific agency indicated by administration), bank deposits or transfers to the school's account (parents must send scanned payment proof to administracion3@intschools.org for proper receipt allocation), and electronic cheques (e‑cheq) issued in the name of ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S.R.L.; physical cheques are not accepted at general administration. Note on items not specified in the published fee materials - The published fee schedule available for the Islands campus lists the monthly cuota amounts above but does not provide a separate numeric value for the registration/matrícula (inscripción) charge or for uniform/textbook package totals in the fee table; those items are referenced contractually but their exact amounts are not shown in the fee sheet I reviewed.	Fee details —
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The Quilmes campus provides a mixed boarding system in addition to a full-day programme.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system The House System is inspired by the British school tradition; every student belongs to a house from the moment they join, and participates in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges that strengthen community spirit.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Islands International School is part of the Islands International School network, which operates three campuses: Islands International School (Amenábar 1840, C.P. 1428 CABA); Virrey del Pino 2245 (C.P. 1426 CABA); Southern International School (Au. Buenos Aires - La Plata Km 33,5, C.P. 1884 Berazategui); Northern International School (Ruta 8 Km 61,5, C.P. 1633 Pilar). The network is IB World School.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Islands International School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma as part of its programs, introduced in 1990. The Diploma is accompanied by the Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica, titles recognized by the Government of Italy as the completion of secondary studies and admission to European universities. The school emphasizes the holistic development of students to enable admission to higher education and to prepare them for an increasingly demanding world of work. Students become fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian. Islands International School is authorized as an IB World School.	Curriculum details Quilmes has over 850 students. It is the only school in Argentina that offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The school delivers a comprehensive education, combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum in an environment that balances tradition and innovation. It is bilingual and international, and an IB School.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The school notes excellent results achieved by its students, who perform impeccably in the job market.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school's objective includes promoting the integral development of students to enable admission to higher education. The Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica is recognized by the Italian government as completion of secondary studies and admission to university at the European level.	Higher education progression —
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 The school promotes excellence, respect, and the holistic development of its students. Through personalised education, it fosters autonomy, independence, and a sense of belonging within an environment that encourages leadership, innovation, and social commitment. The school is a bilingual and international school, cultivating individuals with strong values to face future challenges with confidence. The House System fosters identity, teamwork, and healthy competition; students belong to a house from the moment they join and participate in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, promoting personal development, resilience, and a spirit of adventure.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school is bilingual and international. The Exchange Programme offers immersive experiences in another culture and enhances English with native speakers. The school welcomes exchange students and hosts them, enriching the community with new perspectives and traditions. The school combines high-level international programmes with the national curriculum, supported by its bilingual environment. It prepares students with strong language skills and values to face future challenges with confidence.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school fosters holistic development of students, with attention to social and emotional growth. Personal development and resilience are encouraged through programs like the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold). It promotes autonomy and leadership as part of its personalised education approach. The Exchange Programme and other activities support confidence, cross-cultural understanding, and teamwork in supportive settings. The House System fosters belonging, teamwork, and social responsibility.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Islands International School operates across multiple campuses in the Buenos Aires area: Islands International School in Belgrano on Amenábar 1840; Virrey del Pino 2245; Southern International School on Aut. Buenos Aires-La Plata Km 33.5 in Berazategui; and Northern International School on Ruta 8 Km 61.5 in Pilar. The secondary section is located on Amenábar Street and is housed in a building constructed with spaces and equipment necessary to meet the needs of a modern education. The school aims for fluency in Spanish, English and Italian. Since 1990 Islands has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and its graduates may obtain the Maturità Linguistica o Scientifica, a qualification recognized by the Government of Italy for completion of secondary studies and European university entry.	Facilities overview The school has two campuses: Quilmes and North. The Quilmes campus, founded in 1898, serves over 850 students and offers a full-day programme with a mixed boarding system. It delivers a comprehensive education by combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum in an environment that balances tradition and innovation. The North campus sits on an eight-hectare site in Los Polvorines and has operated since 1990, with a dynamic, modern approach, offering rigorous academic programmes and opportunities for personal development that foster creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. The House System supports community identity, while the Exchange Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award extend student experiences.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The secondary section is located on Amenábar Street. The building was constructed with the spaces and equipment necessary to respond to the needs of a modern education.	Academic facilities Quilmes delivers a comprehensive education by combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum. The Quilmes campus offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The North campus sits on an eight-hectare site and has provided education since 1990, offering rigorous academic programmes and opportunities for personal development. The school is an IB School.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Exchange Programme offers immersive experiences in another culture and enhances English with native speakers. Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels and fosters personal development, resilience, and a spirit of adventure. The House System fosters identity, teamwork, and healthy competition.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History In 1981, in a stately house on O'Higgins Street in the Belgrano neighborhood, inspired by teacher Estela María Irrera de Pallaro and with the support of her husband Andrés Pallaro, a kindergarten was founded that later became Islands International School. Years later, with much effort, clear goals and dedication, the primary school came to life, today located in a large building on Virrey del Pino and Arcos Streets. In 1988, closely following the most advanced programs in Argentina and the world, the secondary section was created, currently located on Amenábar Street. A building was constructed with the spaces and equipment necessary to meet the needs of a modern education. In 1990, Islands also included the International Baccalaureate in its programs, a prestigious association of schools based in Geneva, Switzerland. One of the most important objectives is to promote the integral development of students so that they can harmoniously acquire the skills needed for admission to higher education and, consequently, to the increasingly demanding world of work. Therefore, it is important that they achieve fluency in Spanish, English and Italian. Passing the International Baccalaureate diploma also means that students obtain the Maturità Linguistica o Scientifica, a qualification recognized by the Italian Government as completion of secondary education and acceptance to university at the European level.	History St George's College Quilmes was founded in 1898 by Rev J. T. Stevenson in Quilmes. It has more than 125 years of history and began with six boarding students. The Old Georgian Club formed to preserve an enduring alumni network, and milestones included the Pavilion for King George V, the chapel cornerstone, and the Assembly Hall, along with the introduction of a house system. The school later opened the Primary School, expanded with a North campus to reach the Northern Zone, and became coeducational; today it serves over 850 students and offers a full-day programme with a mixed boarding system, blending international programmes with the national curriculum.
Community	Community —	Community Fundraising, Fundación San Jorge, Old Georgian Club, and Alumni form part of the St George's College community. Fundación San Jorge coordinates charitable activities to support school initiatives. The Old Georgian Club connects alumni and maintains a network that endures across generations. An active Alumni program keeps former students engaged with the school, enriching current student experiences.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Islands offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, enabling students to pursue higher education internationally. The program emphasizes multilingual development, with fluency in Spanish, English and Italian. Passing the IB Diploma also yields the Maturità Linguistica o Scientifica, a qualification recognized by the Italian government for completion of secondary education and admission to European universities.	Academic & intellectual The school has a comprehensive education, combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum. The environment balances tradition and innovation to support academic excellence. Personalised education fosters autonomy, independence, and a sense of belonging. The school is bilingual and international.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art, in its various expressions, is a pillar of Islands' education, fostering personality, critical thinking, and creativity. Students explore artists, produce images with diverse materials, undertake autonomous projects, and incorporate new technologies into artistic productions. They participate in exhibitions, contests, educational outings and performances to enrich their artistic experiences. In the IB Diploma Program, CINEMA gives Islands students opportunities to create cinematographic works, combining research and film production to develop analytical and technical skills in audiovisual language.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Islands promotes multilingual education and intercultural competencies to prepare students to participate in a global society. It emphasizes fluency in Spanish, English and Italian as part of its language development. This multilingual focus supports international perspectives and engaged learning across programs. The international orientation reinforces language learning and cross-cultural collaboration.	Cultural & language The school is bilingual and international. The Exchange Programme develops global citizens and offers immersive experiences in another culture. It enhances English through interaction with native speakers. Hosting exchange students enriches the community with new perspectives and traditions.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sports and athletics are core to Islands' education. The school offers diverse activities that enable students to play and practice sports, developing multiple motor skills; athletics, hockey, football and volleyball are the pillars of the school's sports program. The whole school community participates in two traditional events: Family Day and Sports Day.	Social & hobbies The school has a House System inspired by the tradition of British schools. The House System fosters identity, teamwork, and healthy competition. Every student belongs to a house from the moment they join and participates in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges that strengthen the community spirit.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The program is an optional challenge with four key components and increasing complexity at each level. It fosters personal development, resilience, and a spirit of adventure.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical activity is central to school life, promoting fitness and well-being. Teamwork and healthy competition are encouraged in a supportive environment that respects diverse abilities. Community events, such as Family Day and Sports Day, reinforce a sense of belonging and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Quilmes campus has a mixed boarding system, combining day and boarding options. In addition to a full-day programme, boarding is available for students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school aims for students to achieve fluency in Spanish, English and Italian. In 1990 Islands added the International Baccalaureate Diploma to its programs. The Diploma also means that students obtain the 'Maturità Linguistica or Scientifica', a title recognized by the Government of Italy as the completion of secondary studies and admission to European universities.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school is bilingual.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The Exchange Programme offers immersive experiences in another culture. It enhances students' English with native speakers.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations null	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Enrollment is open for Kindergarten (K1–K5), Primary, and Secondary. The decision to enroll your children is as important for parents as for the school, since it commits both sides to working together in the challenge of educating. To begin the admissions process, complete the enrollment form; the present document has the character of a sworn declaration. The form collects family data and details about the applicant, and allows choosing the campus: Islands International School, Northern International School, or Southern International School. The student data section lists the levels to enroll in. Tuition tariffs can be downloaded for Southern, Northern, and Islands campuses. Admissions contact is available via WhatsApp at +54 11 6182 8899.	Admissions —
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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