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Modern School

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Day School, Private
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Bilingual Education, Technology, Socio-Emotional Learning, Cambridge Examinations, UNESCO Associated School
Clubs Drama, Model United Nations, Debate, Hockey, Rugby, Robotics, Arts
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Modern School is a bilingual private school in Remedios de Escalada, Buenos Aires, founded in 1961. The school offers preschool through secondary education with a strong focus on bilingual instruction, socio-emotional learning, technology and robotics, laboratory science, arts and sports. It is a Cambridge and Trinity College London examination centre and a UNESCO Associated School.

Remedios de Escalada, Buenos Aires

The Essentials

Modern School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Two campuses in Remedios de Escalada, Buenos Aires. Preschool at Enrique del Valle Iberlucea 3952. Primary and Secondary at Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 5302.

Stages
The school offers three levels: Preschool (Initial Level), Primary and Secondary education, covering students from approximately age 3 to 18.

Type
Modern School is a private, co-educational, bilingual day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Predominantly Argentine students from the Remedios de Escalada and greater Buenos Aires area.

Additional learning support
The school adopts a student-centred approach adapted to individual needs, with assessment tools enabling self-evaluation of learning progress.

Country affiliation
Argentina, with Cambridge and Trinity College London accreditation

School day structure
Secondary morning sessions run from 7:40 AM to 12:00/1:00 PM, with afternoon sessions from 12:45 PM to 4:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Physical education takes place Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has an on-site cafeteria (comedor) providing meals for students.

Governance and Ownership
Modern School is a privately owned institution, founded in 1961. It is a member of ESSARP (Argentine Independent Schools Association) and was accepted as a UNESCO Associated School in 2025.
Fees
Modern School is a private fee-paying institution. Specific tuition fees are available upon request from the admissions office. Fees are charged in Argentine Pesos.
Academics

Modern School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the Buenos Aires Province curricular guidelines with a bilingual programme. The secondary level offers a Natural Sciences orientation with additional disciplines in Humanities, Arts and Economics. Students validate English proficiency through Cambridge and Trinity College London international examinations. IT certification is available through UTN (National Technological University).

Higher Education Progression
The broad curriculum with Natural Sciences, Humanities, Arts and Economics orientation enables students to access diverse university programmes. Vocational orientation workshops help guide students toward higher education choices.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Socio-emotional learning is one of the six core educational pillars at Modern School, integrated throughout the curriculum to support the development of mental, emotional and social resources.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school adopts student-centred education adapted to individual needs, with assessment tools enabling self-evaluation of learning progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
As a bilingual school, English language support is integrated into the curriculum for students at all proficiency levels.

Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritises integral student development covering intellectual, emotional and social dimensions, with socio-emotional learning embedded as a core pillar.
Parent Experience

History
Modern School was founded in 1961 in Remedios de Escalada, Buenos Aires. Over more than six decades, the school has consistently evolved its pedagogical approaches while maintaining its core motto: "Knowledge is freedom." In 2025, the school was accepted as a UNESCO Associated School.

Community
The school fosters responsible citizenship and civic participation, with community engagement including solidarity events and cultural activities. The school motto emphasises that knowledge leads to freedom.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Modern School operates two campuses in Remedios de Escalada. The preschool campus is located on Enrique del Valle Iberlucea 3952, while the primary and secondary campus is on Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 5302. Facilities include science laboratories, robotics and programming labs, and an on-site cafeteria.

Sports Facilities
The school has facilities for hockey and rugby, along with spaces for general physical education and outdoor activities.

Academic Facilities
The school features science laboratories, robotics and programming labs, computer rooms and dedicated technology spaces supporting the six educational pillars.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students can participate in drama club, Model United Nations (through ESSARP), international debate competitions, national and international study trips, hockey, rugby and various arts programmes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Model United Nations through ESSARP, international debate competitions, robotics and programming projects, and vocational orientation workshops.

Arts & Creative
Dedicated artistic education programme as one of the six educational pillars, including drama club and visual arts.

Cultural & Language
National and international study trips provide cultural exchange opportunities. The bilingual curriculum fosters cross-cultural understanding.

Community & Service
The school organises solidarity events such as the First Solidarity Marathon (2025) benefiting the Regional Rehabilitation Centre for Deafness. UNESCO Associated School status reflects commitment to global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
IT certification through UTN (National Technological University) and vocational orientation workshops prepare students for professional pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and outdoor activities form one of the six educational pillars, with hockey and rugby among the main competitive sports.
Languages

Language Provision
English language instruction is integrated throughout all levels as part of the bilingual curriculum. The school partners with Cambridge and Trinity College London for external certification.

Bilingual Teaching
Modern School offers an officially accredited bilingual programme in English and Spanish. Students validate their English proficiency through Cambridge and Trinity College London international examinations.
Reputation

Accreditations
Member of ESSARP (Argentine Independent Schools Association), Cambridge English examination centre, Trinity College London examination centre, UNESCO Associated School (accepted 2025). Partnerships with Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) and UTN Buenos Aires.
Admissions

Admissions
Prospective families are invited to complete an inquiry form on the school website to arrange interviews and learn about the educational programme.
School Events
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