St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Tortuguitas vs St George's College Quilmes

	S St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Tortuguitas Buenos Aires, Argentina	S St George's College Quilmes Buenos Aires, Argentina
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ARS 4,887,180 - 18,249,760	Fees / year ARS 9,000,000 - 25,200,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,720	Pupils 850
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1956	Opened 1898
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	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 —	Stages Kindergarten, Prep School, and College.
School type	School type —	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 —	Country affiliation Argentina
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-religious
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Fees	Fees
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Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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 —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	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.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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