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Aberdare College

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Aberdare College is a bilingual, secular school in San Miguel offering Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary education. Cambridge IGCSE curriculum is used at Secondary level. Opened in 1997, Aberdare College provides a demanding education for a diverse student body, with arts, sports, and extracurricular activities helping students understand themselves and develop their potential within a framework of honesty, simplicity, and kindness. In the early years, Montessori-inspired practices promote autonomy, curiosity, and creativity, with prepared environments and materials that foster independence—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. The school supports bilingualism through English and Spanish instruction. Distinctive features include Castles leadership model, with Castle Captains and Monitors coordinating cross-age activities, and a fifth-year emphasis on IGCSE Enterprise projects to identify opportunities, plan, budget, pitch, produce, and sell products and services. The arts and sports program is central, highlighted by Play, Visual Arts through Art Intercastle, and participation in competitions such as chess tournaments and literary events.

Av. Francia 1245, B1661 San Miguel, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Aberdare College has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Av. Francia 1245, Bella Vista (1661), Buenos Aires, Argentina. The campus is in the Bella Vista area of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is part of the Buenos Aires metropolitan region.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary

Type
Bilingual; Secular; Integral education

Religious affiliation
Secular
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory for all students. Kinder wear a blue polo shirt with crest, white shorts in summer or beige pants in winter, blue socks, and white or blue sneakers; a blue jogging set with crest on the jacket is used for physical education. Primary and Secondary wear a blue polo shirt with crest; boys wear beige pants in winter and beige Bermuda shorts in summer; girls wear a beige skirt or beige pants in summer and a beige skirt/pants option in winter; winter includes a blue V-neck pullover with crest and a zip fleece with crest; the sports kit includes a castle-crest shirt, blue socks, and brown or black shoes; winter accessories are blue.

Food Options
Lunch options are vianda (packed lunch), comedor (cafeteria), or a snack purchased on-site. The lunch period is from 13:10 to 14:00; students in 4th to 6th year may leave for lunch.

House System
Castles house system with three castles: Caer Paravel, Caer Leon, and Caer Philly. Each castle has Castle Captains (one for girls and one for boys) and Monitors (two 6th-year students). Castles compete in events and accumulate points to win the annual school cup.
Fees
Application / Registration fees (Matrícula / Re-inscripción)
- Sala de 2, 3 y 4: ARS 585,000 (valor total). Opciones: pago con 25% de descuento = ARS 438,750 (si se abona dentro del plazo de descuento); pago en 3 cheques (Oct., Nov., Dic.) = 3 x ARS 179,400 (equivalente a ~8% de descuento); recargo por pago tardío = ARS 614,250 (5% recargo).
- Sala de 5: ARS 802,500. Opciones: 25% descuento = ARS 601,875; 3 x ARS 246,100; recargo 5% = ARS 846,625.
- Primaria I (1° a 3°): ARS 1,042,500. Opciones: 25% descuento = ARS 781,875; 3 x ARS 319,700; recargo 5% = ARS 1,094,625.
- Primaria II (4° a 6°): ARS 1,102,500. Opciones: 25% descuento = ARS 826,875; 3 x ARS 338,100; recargo 5% = ARS 1,157,625.
- Secundaria (1° a 6°): ARS 1,335,000. Opciones: 25% descuento = ARS 1,001,250; 3 x ARS 409,400; recargo 5% = ARS 1,401,750.

Tuition (aranceles) — monthly amounts and equivalent annual total (10 monthly cuotas)
- Salas de 2, 3 y 4: mensual ARS 390,000 → anual (10 cuotas) ARS 3,900,000.
- Sala de 5: mensual ARS 535,000 → anual ARS 5,350,000.
- Primaria I (1° a 3°): mensual ARS 695,000 → anual ARS 6,950,000.
- Primaria II (4° a 6°): mensual ARS 735,000 → anual ARS 7,350,000.
- Secundaria (1° a 6°): mensual ARS 890,000 → anual ARS 8,900,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- El contrato es anual y se divide en 10 cuotas mensuales. Los vencimientos operan el día 10 de cada mes, de marzo a diciembre inclusive. Las cuotas son indivisibles respecto de la asistencia.
- Plazos de matrícula y descuentos: existe una bonificación por pago anticipado de matrícula (25% en el primer plazo señalado) y alternativa de pago en 3 cheques (equivalente a 8% de descuento); se aplica un recargo del 5% si la matrícula se abona fuera del período establecido. La institución fija plazos concretos para cada opción de descuento.
- Descuentos por hermanos: 2° hijo 10%; 3° hijo 30%; 4° hijo 60%; 5° hijo 80%; a partir del 6° hijo 100% sobre los Aranceles Programáticos. Estos descuentos no se aplican a la matrícula ni a alumnos de Sala de 2 años. Existe además una bonificación especial del 25% para el Nivel Inicial que se inscriba en el turno tarde (aplica a matrícula y cuota mensual del nivel inicial según lo indicado).

Late payment, penalties y consecuencias por mora
- Recargo administrativo por mora: 5% sobre el total mensual liquidado. Tras el vencimiento del mes se aplicará interés diario equivalente a la tasa que perciba el Banco de la Nación Argentina por operaciones ordinarias de descuento de documentos comerciales. Si la deuda persiste por dos meses, se suspenderán descuentos, becas o bonificaciones y la institución podrá condicionar la concurrencia o permanencia del alumno.

Boarding (internado)
- No aplica. No se consignan tarifas de alojamiento ni prestación de servicios de pensión/board; la información tarifaria corresponde exclusivamente a aranceles de enseñanza, matrícula y conceptos extra.

Otros costos y cargos adicionales
- Los aranceles mensuales cubren la enseñanza general. No incluyen derechos de exámenes internacionales, viajes especiales o programas optativos, clases o actividades especiales, ni el suministro de artículos de librería y otros extras; esos conceptos se facturan por separado en el momento de cada actividad. El uso del uniforme reglamentario es obligatorio; el costo del uniforme y el de materiales/kit de librería se abonan aparte cuando corresponda.

Refunds / devoluciones
- Matrícula / Re-inscripción: se reintegrará el total abonado por matrícula siempre que la renuncia o desistimiento se notifique por escrito antes del 31 de diciembre del año indicado en las condiciones publicadas; vencido ese plazo, no se reintegra suma alguna. Si la no matrícula o re-inscripción se decide por parte del Colegio, la suma abonada será devuelta en su totalidad. (Fechas y plazos específicos y su vigencia están establecidos en las condiciones de matriculación vigentes).

Formas de pago aceptadas
- No se aceptan pagos en efectivo. Formas autorizadas:
- Pago en el colegio con cheques (propios y/o de terceros).
- Débito automático en caja de ahorro o cuenta corriente (solicitar con administración).
- Transferencia o depósito bancario (se consignan cuentas del Banco Galicia y Banco BBVA con CBU para identificar pagos). Para identificar correctamente la transferencia se exige remitir comprobante con nombre del pagador.

(Importante: los importes arriba consignados están expresados en pesos argentinos, ARS, tal como se hallan establecidos en las condiciones de matriculación vigentes.)
Academics

Aberdare College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Montessori-inspired education with autonomy, curiosity, and creativity. Prepared environments and materials foster independence—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Natural, high-quality bilingualism is offered. Aberdare College opened in 1997 with a broad and demanding education for a diverse and talented student body, with arts, sports, and curricular and extracurricular activities helping students know themselves and develop their potential within a framework of honesty, simplicity, and kindness.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters solidarity and empathy within its community. Students work in teams through activities such as Chess and sports. The Interinstitutional Project with Colegio de los Santos Padres encourages reflection, dialogue, and pride in academic work. Casual Thursdays involve students dressing down to support those in need, building generosity and community spirit. The school emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and care through field trips and group projects.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in English and Spanish. Communications and captions appear in both languages, reflecting a bilingual learning environment. The bilingual nature is evident in posts that alternate between English and Spanish.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Aberdare College is a bilingual school in San Miguel offering Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
E.O.E.; Play; Castles; Emotional Education; Camps; Workshops.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is a bilingual, secular institution offering integral education. Daily activities help students develop social and academic skills to become protagonists in the world they live in, within a framework of honesty, simplicity, and gentleness. The program emphasizes arts and sports as well as curricular and extracurricular activities to help students know themselves and develop their potential. In the early years, Montessori-inspired principles promote autonomy, curiosity, and creativity, and in the fifth year students undertake IGCSE Enterprise projects to identify opportunities, plan, budget, pitch, produce, and sell products and services.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative expression are central to daily life at Aberdare College. The Play is an annual English-language musical in which students from all levels participate on stage, in the chorus, or behind the scenes, fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and enthusiasm. Visual arts are showcased through classroom work and events such as Art Intercastle, with students designing sculptures and sharing their stories. The school also celebrates literary and artistic achievement in competitions and inter-school events, including literacy contests and chess tournaments.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual, offering English and Spanish instruction; it is identified as a bilingual, secular Colegio Bilingüe. It began as an English-language school and expanded into a broader bilingual program serving a diverse student body. The educational philosophy emphasizes values such as honesty, generosity, and justice, and education in confidence guides the school's approach. The motto Gentil en el modo. Resuelto en el hacer emphasizes gentleness in manner and determination in action.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in a wide range of social and hobby activities. The Transition Project connects Kindergarten with future primary peers, fostering early friendships. Primary chess teams have achieved multiple championships at inter-school competitions, and students take part in cultural activities throughout the year, including plays and other events that build teamwork and creativity.

Community & Service
The school participates in community service and inter-institutional collaboration. Students engage in social-responsibility initiatives, including fundraising campaigns, and share in inter-institutional projects with partner schools such as Colegio de Santos Padres.

Leadership & Professional
Students hold leadership roles, including the School Captain, Vice Captain, CAS Prefects, Events Prefect, and Sports Prefect. The school is organized into Castles with Castle Captains and Monitors (two 6th-year students) who coordinate activities and foster cross-age leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Emotional education is central, with a program that includes mindfulness, weekly workshops, and involvement from families and staff. The approach emphasizes gentleness in conduct and decisive action, guided by the motto Gentil en el modo. Resuelto en el hacer. In the early years, Montessori-inspired practices promote autonomy, curiosity, and creativity to support wellbeing across the community.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is bilingual, with English learning central to its program, reflecting its origins as an English-language school. It provides a comprehensive education to a diverse student body within a bilingual framework. English is spoken to all students from day one.

Bilingual Teaching
Aberdare College is a bilingual secular institution offering comprehensive education. It began as an English-language school to meet a local need for bilingual students. In 1997 Aberdare College opened with the aim of providing a broader and more demanding education to a diverse and talented student body. From day one, all students were spoken to in English.
Admissions

Admissions
Process: 1. Read the General Enrollment Terms and Conditions for Academic Year 2026 (Condiciones Generales de Matriculación - Ciclo Lectivo 2026). 2. Complete the Enrollment Form; with this information the school will contact you to coordinate the date of the first interview. 3. First Interview: conducted with the parents only; its purpose is to meet, tour the facilities, and clarify any questions. 4. Second Interview: conducted with the student; led by the head of the area and a member of the Educational Guidance Team. 5. Enrollment: consult the list of administrative enrollment requirements for admission of students. Priority in admission is: 1. children of current families, 2) children of alumni, 3) new families.
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