New Model International School

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 1 - 12 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1988

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)

Taught languages English

Strengths Bilingual education, Small school community

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary

Introduction

New Model International School is a bilingual school in Buenos Aires, founded in 1988. The school offers an Initial Level for children ages 1 to 5 and a full-time bilingual Primary Level. English instruction is provided four afternoons per week through partnerships with Cambridge International and Trinity College. The curriculum includes language and literature, mathematics and programming, sciences, physical education, and art. The school promotes values-based learning and self-reflection, creating an environment where children play, experiment, and learn together.

El Salvador 3952, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at El Salvador 3952 in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, a residential area with good access to public transport including buses and the D line of the Buenos Aires subway.

Stages

The school is divided into two main levels: Initial Level (Kindergarten) for ages 1 to 5, and Primary Level with bilingual full-day instruction.

Type

New Model International School is a private, secular, co-educational day school.

Country affiliation

The school has affiliations with Cambridge International (UK) and Trinity College (UK) for English language certification.

Religious affiliation

The school is secular with no religious affiliation.

School day structure

Primary students attend a full-day bilingual program. English instruction takes place four afternoons per week.

Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

New Model International School is a privately owned institution.

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the Argentine national curriculum enhanced with bilingual English instruction. Areas of study include Language and Literature, Mathematics and Programming, English, Sciences, Physical Education, and Art and Audio-Visual Language. English certifications are offered through Cambridge International and Trinity College.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school promotes learning based on values and self-reflection on habits and attitudes, encouraging children to develop social awareness and emotional intelligence.

Parent Experience

History

New Model International School was founded in 1988 in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The school has grown over more than three decades to offer bilingual education from early childhood through primary school.

Community

The school emphasizes community engagement through its PracTICas 2.0 digital platform, which allows families to share and participate in educational experiences and activities.

Facilities

Academic Facilities

The school features a digital learning platform called PracTICas 2.0, which facilitates sharing educational experiences and activities across the learning community.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative

The school offers art and audio-visual language as part of its curriculum, encouraging creative expression across visual and media arts.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Physical education is part of the regular curriculum.

Languages

Language Provision

English is the primary additional language, taught through partnerships with Cambridge International and Trinity College for certification purposes.

Bilingual Teaching

The school operates a bilingual Spanish-English program. In the Initial Level, children receive intensive English instruction with double sessions. The Primary Level features full-day bilingual instruction with English taught four afternoons per week.

Reputation

Accreditations

Cambridge International - Provides internationally recognized English language qualifications.
Trinity College - Offers graded examinations in spoken English.
EPEA (Argentine association) - Member of the Argentine private education association.
APAER (Argentine association) - Member of the Argentine association of private education representatives.

Admissions

1. Contact the school to schedule a visit and learn about available spaces for the desired level.
2. Complete the enrollment application form available through the school website or administration office.
3. Submit required documentation including previous academic records and identification.
4. Attend an interview or assessment as required by the school.

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FAQs

Where is New Model International School located in Buenos Aires and how easy is it to reach from around the city?

The school is at El Salvador 3952 in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, a residential area with good access to public transport including buses and the D line of the Buenos Aires subway. This location makes daily commuting by public transport straightforward for families living in the city.

What age range and school levels does New Model International School serve?

The school caters to children aged 1 to 12, with an Initial Level (Kindergarten) for ages 1 to 5 and a full-time bilingual Primary Level covering the remaining years. Primary students attend a full-day bilingual programme.

What type of school and curriculum does New Model International School follow?

New Model is a private, secular, co-educational day school that follows the Argentine national curriculum enhanced with bilingual English instruction. Areas of study include Language and Literature, Mathematics and Programming, English, Sciences, Physical Education, and Art and Audio-Visual Language.

How do I apply for a place and what are the main steps in the admissions process?

To apply you should contact the school to schedule a visit and confirm available spaces for the desired level, complete the enrolment application form available from the administration office, submit required documentation, and attend any interview or assessment the school requests. The school uses this process to assess placement and provide families with information about the programme.

What documents will I need to submit as part of the enrolment application?

You will need to submit the completed enrolment application form along with identification and previous academic records where applicable. Additional documentation or assessments may be requested during the interview stage depending on the child's level.

What subjects and areas of learning are included in the school's curriculum?

The curriculum includes Language and Literature, Mathematics and Programming, English, Sciences, Physical Education, and Art and Audio-Visual Language. The Argentine national curriculum is delivered with bilingual enhancements to support English development.

Does the school offer recognised English certifications for students?

Yes, New Model partners with Cambridge International and Trinity College to offer internationally recognised English language certifications and graded spoken English examinations. These partnerships support formal assessment of students' English skills.

Is programming or computer science taught as part of the curriculum?

Yes, Mathematics and Programming are listed as part of the curriculum, so students receive structured learning in computational thinking alongside mathematics. The school also uses digital tools to support classroom learning.

What academic facilities or digital resources does the school provide?

The school features a digital learning platform called PracTICas 2.0, which facilitates sharing educational experiences and activities across the learning community. This platform is used to connect teachers, students and families around learning projects and classroom work.

How does PracTICas 2.0 involve families in their child's learning?

PracTICas 2.0 allows families to view and participate in educational activities and to share learning experiences with the school community. It is designed to extend classroom learning into the home and support ongoing engagement between teachers and families.

What opportunities are there for children to study the arts at the school?

Art and Audio-Visual Language are integrated into the curriculum, encouraging creative expression across visual and media arts. These subjects are taught as part of the regular programme to develop students' artistic and media literacy skills.

How is physical education incorporated into the school day?

Physical education is part of the regular curriculum, ensuring students have scheduled time for physical activity and wellbeing during the school week. This is delivered alongside academic subjects as an integral part of the programme.

How does the school support social-emotional development and values-based learning?

The school promotes learning based on values and self-reflection on habits and attitudes, encouraging children to develop social awareness and emotional intelligence. This values-based approach is embedded across activities and classroom routines to support wellbeing and interpersonal skills.

Is New Model International School a secular institution and how is it governed?

Yes, the school is secular with no religious affiliation and is a privately owned institution. Governance is managed by the school's private ownership structure rather than by a religious or state organisation.

Is New Model a day school or does it offer boarding options?

New Model International School is a day school and does not offer boarding options. Students attend on a full-day basis for the Primary Level.

Which official educational or examination bodies is the school affiliated with?

The school is affiliated with Cambridge International and Trinity College for English language certification, and it is a member of the Argentine private education associations EPEA and APAER. These affiliations support internationally recognised assessment and local private education standards.

Are internationally recognised qualifications available to students at the school?

Yes, through its partnerships with Cambridge International and Trinity College the school offers recognised English language qualifications and graded spoken English examinations. These credentials help benchmark students' English proficiency internationally.

How is the bilingual Spanish-English programme structured across the different levels?

In the Initial Level (ages 1–5) children receive intensive English instruction with double sessions, while the Primary Level operates as a full-day bilingual programme with English taught four afternoons per week. The bilingual approach is integrated into classroom learning to reinforce both Spanish and English development.

Which languages are taught at the school beyond Spanish?

English is the primary additional language taught, with instruction supported by Cambridge International and Trinity College for certification. The focus is on developing English proficiency through the bilingual programme.

When was New Model International School founded and how long has it been serving the community?

The school was founded in 1988 in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires and has been offering bilingual education for more than three decades. Over that time it has developed programmes for early childhood through primary education.

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