Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo vs St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano

	S Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo Buenos Aires, Argentina	S St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano Buenos Aires, Argentina
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ARS 9,100,000 - 12,700,000	Fees / year ARS 4,887,180 - 18,249,760
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,200	Pupils 1,720
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Italian, Spanish, English	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1952	Opened 1956
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ramsay 2251, Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.	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 Initial (early years); Primary; Secondary (1st year); Secondary (2nd year).	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 Italian paritarian, bicultural and bilingual school.	School type Private
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Open to students of all nationalities; approximately 90% of students are Argentine.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Study support and remediation; assistance for learning difficulties with personalized didactic plans (PDP) and, where applicable, individualized educational plans (PEI or PPI).	Additional learning support Educational Guidance Service
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italian school abroad; recognized by Argentina and Italy.	Country affiliation Argentina
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular orientation.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Optional after-school English classes extend the day twice weekly.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / matrícula (inscripción / reinscripción) - Derecho de inscripción / matrícula anual por nivel (opciones y vencimientos): - Pago anticipado hasta 20/11/2025 (1 pago o en 4 cuotas según adhesión): - ARS 910,000 — Nivel Inicial. - ARS 1,036,000 — Primaria 1º grado. - ARS 1,125,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado. - ARS 1,190,000 — Media. - ARS 1,270,000 — Liceo. - Pago único con vencimiento 22/12/2025: - ARS 982,800 — Inicial. - ARS 1,119,000 — Primaria 1º grado. - ARS 1,215,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado. - ARS 1,285,000 — Media. - ARS 1,372,000 — Liceo. - Pago único posterior al 22/12/2025: - ARS 1,047,000 — Inicial. - ARS 1,192,000 — Primaria 1º grado. - ARS 1,294,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado. - ARS 1,369,000 — Media. - ARS 1,460,000 — Liceo. - Modalidades de pago de la matrícula: - Pago en 1 (un) pago. - Pago en 4 (cuatro) cuotas (solo si la familia está adherida a débito directo en cuenta bancaria o a débito automático de tarjeta de crédito). Vencimientos previstos para las 4 cuotas: 20/11/2025 – 22/12/2025 – 05/01/2026 – 05/02/2026. Tuición / aranceles mensuales y anual por nivel (modelo 2026) - El arancel se cobra en 10 cuotas mensuales consecutivas (marzo a diciembre). El importe mensual anunciado para marzo 2026 aplica al modelo de 10 cuotas; el total anual corresponde a 10 veces la cuota mensual. - Cuota mensual (1er vencimiento de marzo 2026) y total anual (10 cuotas): - Inicial: ARS 910,000 por mes — ARS 9,100,000 por año. - Primaria 1º grado: ARS 1,036,000 por month — ARS 10,360,000 por año. - Primaria 2º a 5º grado: ARS 1,125,000 por month — ARS 11,250,000 por año. - Media: ARS 1,190,000 por month — ARS 11,900,000 por año. - Liceo: ARS 1,270,000 por month — ARS 12,700,000 por año. - Los aranceles anunciados son únicos e indivisibles e incluyen el plan de estudios y las actividades extraprogramáticas obligatorias; no incluyen actividades optativas o servicios adicionales que se facturan aparte. Fechas de facturación y vencimientos (2026) - Modelo de vencimientos mensuales (cada factura contiene dos fechas indicadas): - Marzo: 1º vencimiento 10/03 — 2º vencimiento 20/03. - Abril: 1º vencimiento 10/04 — 2º vencimiento 20/04. - Mayo: 1º vencimiento 11/05 — 2º vencimiento 20/05. - Junio: 1º vencimiento 10/06 — 2º vencimiento 22/06. - Julio: 1º vencimiento 10/07 — 2º vencimiento 20/07. - Agosto: 1º vencimiento 10/08 — 2º vencimiento 20/08. - Septiembre: 1º vencimiento 10/09 — 2º vencimiento 21/09. - Octubre: 1º vencimiento 13/10 — 2º vencimiento 20/10. - Noviembre: 1º vencimiento 10/11 — 2º vencimiento 23/11. - Diciembre: 1º vencimiento 10/12 — 2º vencimiento 21/12. - Mora y recargos: cuotas pagadas fuera de vencimiento sufrirán recargo según la tasa de interés resarcitoria establecida por AFIP (art. 37 Ley N° 11.683 y modificatorias), más un 1% por gastos administrativos sobre el total adeudado. El incumplimiento grave (por ejemplo, tres cuotas consecutivas impagas tras intimación) puede facultar a la Asociación a gestionar la continuidad o solicitud de vacantes ante la autoridad educativa correspondiente. Bonificaciones y condiciones especiales - Bonificaciones por cantidad de hijos (aplican sobre los aranceles escolares pero no sobre la matrícula ni actividades optativas): - 1er hijo: sin bonificación. - 2do hijo: 10% de bonificación. - 3er hijo: 25% de bonificación. - 4to hijo y siguientes: 40% de bonificación. - Bonificaciones aplicables a ex-alumnos para matrícula de nuevos inscriptos según condiciones especiales anunciadas por la institución. Actividades, comedores, uniformes y otros costos adicionales - Actividades optativas y servicios no incluidos en la cuota: natación, actividades extraprogramáticas optativas (a partir de ciertos niveles), campamentos, salidas educativas y materiales; estos servicios se facturan aparte y sus valores se informan y facturan en comunicaciones específicas. - Comedor: existe servicio de comedor escolar gestionado por proveedor externo (Cooks S.R.L.); su menú y organización se comunican y la contratación/uso del servicio implica costos adicionales fuera del arancel escolar. - Uniforme: el uniforme es de uso obligatorio según el nivel; se han anunciado cambios y opciones deportivas para varios niveles. Los artículos del uniforme se adquieren en proveedores autorizados (La Boutique, Juvenilia u otros proveedores informados). El costo del uniforme es variable según los artículos adquiridos y se abona por separado. Boarding / pensión - Boarding / servicios de internado: no aplicable. La escuela no presenta oferta de internado/convivencia residencial dentro de su estructura de servicios facturados en el arancel. Política de devoluciones y revocación - Derecho de revocación: la aceptación del contrato puede ser revocada sin cargo dentro de los 10 días posteriores a su aceptación, con devolución del importe según lo previsto. - Devolución de la matrícula: el plazo para solicitar devolución de la matrícula y reintegro del monto abonado a valores históricos finaliza el 19/12/2025 para el ciclo 2026; a partir de esa fecha no se aceptan solicitudes ni se realizarán devoluciones, salvo que el desistimiento sea decidida por la institución (en cuyo caso se reintegra la totalidad). Medios de pago aceptados y restricciones - Medios aceptados: - Débito en cuenta (caja de ahorro o cuenta corriente) mediante adhesión. - Débito automático de tarjeta de crédito (Visa y Mastercard) mediante adhesión. - Pagomiscuentas (rubricado en IEDV — nombre en el sistema: "Scuola Cristof Colombo" — al ingresar el número de familia colocar 00 delante, p. ej. 001111). - Pago por ventanilla en Banco Galicia (informando número de familia). - Pago por ventanilla en Banco BBVA Francés con factura. - No se aceptan pagos en efectivo en la escuela ni transferencias bancarias directas al establecimiento. Las familias que no utilicen medios automáticos deben cargar el comprobante en el sistema indicado por la administración para agilizar la conciliación de pagos.	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
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Divisa Scolastica 2025/2026: The Primary School uniform is simplified to the sport model; The Secondary School retains the two current models. Uniform items include cotton T-shirts and tank tops; an elastic-waist skirt or trousers (dry-fit and/or acrocel options); a crew-neck fleece (pull-over) option without a zipper. Uniforms can be purchased at La Boutique (Juramento 1349; Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–13:30; Phone: 11-3096-2535) and Juvenilia (Juramento 2942; Phone: 11-4896-0086).	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Buffet: Bar located in the ex Cortile Rosso; operates as directed by the City's Health Ministry and the Education Ministry. Mensa: The school's meal service is provided by Cooks S.R.L.	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 Founded in 1952, the Associazione Culturale Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is the legal and administrative managing body of the School; it is a non-profit civil association composed of families of students and teaching and non-teaching staff.	Governance and ownership Member of the SCMS Educational Community.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Cristoforo Colombo school develops an integrated Italian-Argentine curriculum across all levels, with instruction in two languages and English introduced early as a third language. English begins in Infanzia and continues through Primary and Secondary, with English-language history and literature studied in the Liceo and preparation for Cambridge exams. The Secondary level offers three Liceo tracks: Scientific, Human Sciences with an Economic-Social option, and Artistic with Architecture–Environment. Diplomas awarded include the Diploma di Stato Italiano at the end of the secondary cycle and the Bachiller bilingue, both recognized in Italy and Argentina for university admission. The school emphasizes citizenship competencies and intercultural understanding, and supplements core learning with laboratories and programming/robotics, digital literacy, and a broad set of enrichment activities.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Cambridge international examinations are offered; the school is recognized as a Premium School by the Buenos Aires Open Center for high standards and strong academic results.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates receive the Diploma di Stato Italiano at the end of the secondary cycle and, at the end of the II cycle, the Esame di Stato, enabling admission to Italian or other European universities; the Bachiller bilingue is also awarded, enabling admission to universities in Argentina and Italy; the Liceo tracks prepare students for university study, and Cambridge English certifications and related opportunities further support access to higher education.	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 Enrichment opportunities include theatre courses, astronomical observations, English for international certifications, biology/physics/chemistry laboratories, and laboratories for art, digital education, programming, robotics, and other advanced topics throughout the school years.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Student wellbeing is addressed with a focus on physical and emotional health.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides support for learning difficulties and special educational needs (BES), including assistance for students with disabilities.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is taught as a third language from age three in the Early Years, with instruction increasing through secondary school (Liceo). In Secondary II Grade, students begin studying History and English Literature within the school schedule. Students may take Cambridge international exams at levels Pre A1, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 according to the CEFR. Curricular English is offered across the entire educational pathway. The Extraprogrammatic English program provides extra classes twice weekly from middle school onward to prepare for Flyers, KET, PET, FCE and CAE, and there are Arts & Fun workshops and immersion experiences. A London study trip for Liceo students includes two weeks of immersion in London with classes at a College and lodging in university residences.	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 Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of student wellbeing, with a focus on students' physical and emotional health.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school operates as an Italian state-recognized private school that is bicultural and bilingual. It is located at Ramsay 2251, Buenos Aires, Argentina.	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 includes sport-related activities as part of its extracurricular program, with specialist-led sessions in physical education and sports.	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 The school presents an integrated Italian–Argentine curriculum across levels, with language and project-based learning supported by technology and language laboratories in some sections.	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 The program includes English language development, physical education, programming/robotics, technology, and swimming, with specialist teachers Twice weekly for physical education, English, and other subjects.	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 1952-2024: More than 70 years of educational excellence. The school is an Italian paritarian, bicultural, and bilingual institution. After World War II, many Italian families arrived in Argentina, and their children needed to complete interrupted studies; Father Giuseppe Sutera and professors Emilio Giacometti and Giuseppe Finazzi organized the first courses on Moreno 1699. The growing community led to founding the school to help youths integrate into the new reality while preserving roots and culture, with education as the principal means of progress. The Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is the legal and administrative managing body; it is a non-profit civil entity formed by families of students, teaching and non-teaching staff. Today the school educates more than 1,000 students and offers degrees with legal value recognized in Italy and the European Union.	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 school is an Italian paritarian, bicultural, and bilingual institution with a vibrant community. It offers sports and physical education, a trip to Italy and London, and Per voi \| Escuela abierta, an annual open-day to showcase student work. For families, there are parent-focused activities such as L'Italiano in Cucina, the Parents Choir, and a Curso de lengua italiana.	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.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school is governed by the Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo, the legal and administrative managing body. It is a non-profit civil entity composed of families of students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff. The Board includes a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Secretary, Vice Treasurer, and titular and substitute councilors. Parent-led activities include the Coro de Padres, L'Italiano in Cucina, and an Italian language course. Annual community events include Per voi \| Escuela abierta, an open-day celebrating student work, and international trips to Italy and London as part of the cultural program.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school provides a plurilingual education in a multicultural context and grants graduates a legally recognized degree valid in Italy and across the European Union. English is introduced progressively as a third language from early years through to Liceo, with English History and English Literature added in Liceo as part of the schedule. Students may sit Cambridge international exams at Pre A1 to C2 levels in accordance with the CEFR. Extracurricular English includes twice-weekly classes that prepare for Flyers, KET and PET in middle school and for FCE and CAE in Liceo, plus Arts & Fun workshops and Immersion Experiences; a London study trip offers real-language immersion.	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 The school offers a Theater workshop focused on interaction, expression, and creativity through theatre techniques. Arts & Fun workshops teach language through theatre, games, and music for younger students. Per voi \| Escuela abierta presents music, art, sciences, sport, theatre and culture as part of a community event. The Theater program is led by a coordinator and includes collaboration with an Italian language teacher.	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 The school runs an annual study trip to Italy for 3rd year of Liceo, lasting 28 days and visiting Rome, Venice and southern beaches. A London study trip for Liceo students provides two weeks of immersion with classes at a College and housing in university residences. Italian language courses for parents are offered, conducted virtually with a certificate of participation. Per voi \| Escuela abierta features music, art, sciences, sport, theatre and culture for a day with the community.	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 Sports and Physical Education Department provides curricular PE and an extracurricular program including athletics, handball, hockey, soccer, judo, chess, volleyball, table tennis and swimming. Vida en Naturaleza offers camping experiences of varying durations across Argentina. Colombo Saturdays are open mornings for recreational and sports activities. Sports tournaments involve regular exchanges with other institutions.	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 The Sustainability and Social Responsibility Department (ASG+e) strengthens a culture of sustainability and social responsibility, integrating environmental, social and governance criteria into the school's pedagogy. Initiatives promote responsible consumption, resource care, inclusion, gender equality, waste reduction, solidarity, and critical reflection on what and how we teach. These actions involve teams of teachers, students, families and non-teaching staff across all levels, strengthening community. Solar panels and a school garden demonstrate the program; the guiding statement emphasizes that environmental consciousness, social justice and collective responsibility are essential to true education.	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 —	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 The school's sports program includes a broad extracurricular offering and Vida en Naturaleza camping experiences to support physical development and outdoor learning. There are Saturday morning recreational and sports activities open to the whole school community. Regular sports tournaments involve exchanges with other educational and sports institutions. Family communication with the Sports Department is also available through interviews and open classes.	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 English is studied as a third language from the Scuola dell'Infanzia through Scuola Primaria and into the Liceo. In the Liceo, students study English history and literature and prepare for Cambridge advanced and higher-level exams. Computing is integrated across levels as a tool to support the educational process or as a new language.	Language provision English is used in bilingual education. French and Chinese are also taught.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school integrates Italian and Argentine curricula in a bicultural, bilingual setting. From this bicultural approach, the educational objective is to promote and deepen dialogue between two fraternal cultures, each autonomous with its own identity. The study and effort required of students are greater than those of monocultural bilingual schools. The school awards the Italian State Diploma at the end of lower and upper secondary cycles, the upper secondary diploma recognized in Italy and the European Union for university access, and a bilingual Bachiller recognized in Argentina and Italy.	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 Language immersion camps are held within the lower secondary level's calendar. A study trip to London is organized within the upper secondary level's calendar. Arts & Fun labs teach English to Kindergarten and Primary students through theatre, dance and music.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission process: Families and/or guardians interested must complete the contact form to schedule an informational interview with the admissions coordinator. Prospective students and their families will have an in-person meeting with the Guidance Team and the Directors. Documentation must be presented. A place for prospective students is reserved. Enrollment is formalized for the new school year and proceeds to matriculation.	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.
Scholarships	Scholarships MAECI contributions include scholarships for meritorious or needy students. In 2024, €1,309.35 was allocated for scholarships for meritorious or needy students. The MAECI contributions detail the distribution and destination: 2024 — €58,807.02 for ordinary maintenance; €33,933.38 as final contribution; €7,907.39 for hiring teachers with Italian credentials; €1,309.35 for student scholarships; €465.71 for support of students with disabilities; €17,250.94 for building improvements; €7,000.00 for an incentive quota based on Article 3.b of D.M. 1212/22; total €92,740.00. Additional allocations include €2,187.00 for Italian language courses for school staff and €3,508.00 for a new pedagogical project.	Scholarships —
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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