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Northlands School - Nordelta

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1900
Type Co-educational
Opened 1920
Bus Service No
Part of
Northlands School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, French, English
Typical class size 21
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Northlands School, founded in 1920, operates two campuses in Nordelta and Olivos for students aged 1 to 18. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with instruction in English and language options in Spanish and French. The PYP fosters inquiry across disciplines—sciences, social studies, mathematics, arts, languages and personal development—encouraging international-mindedness and the ability to learn how to learn. Cambridge IGCSE covers seven subjects, including English First Language, Spanish Literature and French, with options for science, mathematics and history or environmental studies, plus a Creativity option in arts, theatre or music. The IB Diploma Programme offers subjects such as English and Spanish language and literature, French, economics, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental systems and societies, and arts. It emphasizes Service Learning and Education for Sustainable Development and maintains affiliations with Cambridge, ESSARP, CISLA across local and global communities.

This campus is part of Northlands School

Av. De Los Colegios 680, Rincón de Milberg, B1670 Tigre, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Northlands School - Nordelta has 1,900 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Two campuses: Nordelta site at Av. De Los Colegios 680 – B1670NNN – Nordelta, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Olivos site at Roma 1248 – B1636 CYT – Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Stages
Early Childhood/Kindergarten (ages 1 to 5); Primary (ages 6 to 11); Secondary (ages 12 to 17).

Country affiliation
Argentina

School day structure
K3 and K4 offer an extended day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including lunch, socialising, rest and afternoon activities.
Fees
Application / registration fee (Matrícula)

- Registration is payable in a single installment. The registration amount listed for each year group is the one-time matrícula charge that must be paid on enrolment. Sample registration amounts (ARS):
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 1 año (1/2 día): ARS 528,300.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 1 año (jornada completa): ARS 528,300.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 2 años (1/2 día): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 2 años (jornada completa): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 3 años (1/2 día): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 4 años (1/2 día): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 5 años (jornada completa): ARS 1,440,300.
- Primaria — Año 1, 2, 3: ARS 1,897,500 each.
- Primaria — Año 4, 5, 6: ARS 2,131,500 each.
- Secundaria — Año 1, 2, 3: ARS 2,588,200 each.
- Secundaria — Año 4, 5, 6: ARS 2,801,400 each.

Tuition (Arancel de enseñanza) — monthly and annual totals by year group

- Tuition is presented as a monthly amount and is charged together with the scholarship fund as an annual amount divided into eleven monthly instalments (February to December). For clarity the monthly amount and the corresponding annual total (monthly × 11) are given below in Argentine pesos (ARS):

- Educación Inicial:
- Sala de 1 año (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 528,300 → Annual (11 instalments): ARS 5,811,300.
- Sala de 1 año (jornada completa) — Monthly: ARS 905,900 → Annual: ARS 9,964,900.
- Sala de 2 años (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 676,600 → Annual: ARS 7,442,600.
- Sala de 2 años (jornada completa) — Monthly: ARS 1,156,700 → Annual: ARS 12,723,700.
- Sala de 3 años (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 676,600 → Annual: ARS 7,442,600.
- Sala de 4 años (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 676,600 → Annual: ARS 7,442,600.
- Sala de 5 años (jornada completa) — Monthly: ARS 1,440,300 → Annual: ARS 15,843,300.

- Primaria:
- Año 1 — Monthly: ARS 1,897,500 → Annual: ARS 20,872,500.
- Año 2 — Monthly: ARS 1,897,500 → Annual: ARS 20,872,500.
- Año 3 — Monthly: ARS 1,897,500 → Annual: ARS 20,872,500.
- Año 4 — Monthly: ARS 2,131,500 → Annual: ARS 23,446,500.
- Año 5 — Monthly: ARS 2,131,500 → Annual: ARS 23,446,500.
- Año 6 — Monthly: ARS 2,131,500 → Annual: ARS 23,446,500.

- Secundaria:
- Año 1 — Monthly: ARS 2,588,200 → Annual: ARS 28,470,200.
- Año 2 — Monthly: ARS 2,588,200 → Annual: ARS 28,470,200.
- Año 3 — Monthly: ARS 2,588,200 → Annual: ARS 28,470,200.
- Año 4 — Monthly: ARS 2,801,400 → Annual: ARS 30,815,400.
- Año 5 — Monthly: ARS 2,801,400 → Annual: ARS 30,815,400.
- Año 6 — Monthly: ARS 2,801,400 → Annual: ARS 30,815,400.

- Scholarship fund (Fondo de Becas): Monthly: ARS 34,500 → Annual (11 instalments): ARS 379,500. The scholarship fund amount is billed together with the tuition instalments.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration fee (matrícula): payable in one single instalment at enrolment.
- Tuition and scholarship fund: the annual tuition amount and the scholarship fund are invoiced in eleven monthly instalments, charged from February through December (11 instalments, month-end billing).
- Special discounts applied to tuition (monthly): children of alumni (Old Northlander) receive a 10% monthly discount; sibling discounts apply as follows — second child: 10% monthly discount; third child: 20% monthly discount; from the fourth child: 50% monthly discount.

Boarding / residential provision

- No boarding fees are listed. The school does not publish any boarding programme or boarding charges; transport to and from the campus is the responsibility of parents and is not a service provided by the school.

Other costs and additional charges

- Uniform: wearing the school uniform is mandatory; uniform guidelines are enforced, but no uniform price list is published on the fees page.
- Lunch (comedor): an optional lunch service operated by the provider Cooks is available as a contracted service; students may also bring lunch or return home. Lunch fees are separate from the tuition amounts listed.
- Transport: home-to-school transport is arranged and paid for by families; the school does not provide that home–school transport service.
- Extra-curricular programs, trips and optional activities: these can incur additional charges; specific amounts for optional programmes are not listed on the main fee schedule.

Refunds and cancellations

- The public fee schedule does not specify a refund or cancellation policy for registration or tuition payments. No explicit refund terms are published on the fees page.

Accepted payment methods and invoicing

- The published fee information does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) or the invoicing mechanics beyond the 11‑installment schedule. Payment method details and billing instructions are not specified on the public fee page.

Summary note

- The amounts above are presented as the school's 2026 monthly fees and the annual totals based on the stated 11 monthly instalments (February–December). The public fee page includes the registration (matrícula) amounts, the monthly tuition amounts, the scholarship fund charge, the billing schedule and the sibling/old‑pupil discounts; it does not include published figures for uniform pricing, a boarding programme, detailed optional-programme fees, payment method options, or a refund/cancellation policy.
Academics

Northlands School - Nordelta teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Northlands is an IB World School with two sites in Nordelta and Olivos. The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the IB Diploma Programme. The PYP is a transdisciplinary programme across Sciences, Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Languages and Physical, Social and Personal Education that fosters inquiry, international-mindedness, and the ability to learn how to learn. The Cambridge IGCSE comprises seven subjects including English First Language, Spanish Literature, French, Combined Science, Mathematics, History or Environmental Management, and a Creativity option such as Art & Design, Theatre, or Music. The IB Diploma Programme provides a broad selection of subjects including English Language & Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, French, Business Management, Digital Society, Economics, Global Politics, History, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science, plus options like Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts; the IGCSE and IB programmes are delivered in English with Spanish and French as language subjects.

Gifted and Talented
Northlands Plus offers after-school enrichment activities such as Hip Hop, Chess, Rock Band, Comics, Musical Theatre, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Clay, Ballet, Football, Swimming, Tennis, Judaism, Catechism, Hockey and Choir. Northlands Plus provides a space where students can develop, learn and explore new interests after school hours, expanding their social circle.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes the psychophysical, social, and spiritual well-being of every student. A Personal and Social Education Programme guides wellbeing and helps students reach their maximum potential. It supports self-esteem, resilience and healthy relationships through four dimensions: Being Transcendent, Being with oneself, Being with others in community, and Being in action. Service Learning, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, and Education for Sustainable Development are core elements of the programme, with annual axes to deepen learning. The programme runs across Kindergarten to Secondary, fostering active engagement in learning, relationships, and community service.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Northlands is a bilingual IB World School with two sites in Nordelta and Olivos. The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the IB Diploma Programme are fully held in English, with Spanish and French taught as subjects. The Spanish Immersion programme offers Spanish language instruction tailored to each student's needs, with in-class and small-group support to aid social integration. The Peer Friend Programme supports social integration for new and international students.

Mental Wellbeing
The school places well-being at the center of education. The Personal and Social Education Programme runs from Kindergarten through Secondary to support students' integrity, self-awareness, relationships, and civic responsibility. It guides students to reflect on who they are, how they connect with others, and what they want to achieve, linking mind, body, spirit and heart. Service Learning, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, and Education for Sustainable Development are integrated to promote well-being and responsible citizenship. The programme is designed to help students develop a life project and positive, sustainable habits.

Safeguarding
Physical and socio-affective well-being of every student is a priority. A Child Protection Policy guarantees a safe and caring environment for development. The school has a formal Child Protection Policy in place.
Parent Experience

History
Northlands was founded in 1920 by two Englishwomen, Winifred M. Brightman and Mildred Ivy Slater. It opened on April 1 that year with 16 students, and three years later it stopped admitting boys and became renowned as the leading girls' school in South America. The school's objectives emphasize high academic standards while fostering personal, social and moral development, encapsulated in the motto 'Friendship and Service'. Miss Brightman led the school for forty years until 1961, after which Northlands has been run by a non-profit association, Northlands Asociación Civil de Beneficencia, whose trustees elect the first Board of Governors. The school approaches teaching, learning and life in the spirit of the International Baccalaureate Organization, encouraging students to reach their full potential and become committed global citizens.

Community
Northlands prepares students to become global citizens and values diversity and international-mindedness. About 14% of Olivos families are international, representing 18 nationalities, and 18% in Nordelta represent 44 nationalities. Once a year, the school celebrates international diversity by sharing experiences and traditions from the community's cultures, including food, music, clothing and dance. Its International Community includes the Peer Friend Programme to support new students, Spanish Immersion, and an Exchange Programme.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides campus facilities and infrastructure to support learning and comfort during study.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Northlands offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme as part of its international programmes. The PYP fosters inquiry and cross-disciplinary learning across sciences, social studies, mathematics, arts, languages and physical, social and personal education, shaping confident communicators and responsible citizens. The Cambridge IGCSE develops essential skills such as recall, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, teamwork and investigation, with seven subjects including English First Language, Spanish Literature and French. The IB Diploma Programme provides a broad, challenging curriculum with subjects such as English Language & Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, French, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts, and the IGCSE and IB programmes are taught in English except for Spanish and French subjects.

Arts & Creative
The Arts programme includes visual, dramatic and musical arts as part of the compulsory curriculum since Primary, guiding students to express themselves and develop creativity. Participation in the arts supports reading, cognitive development, critical thinking, verbal expression, self-confidence, motivation and teamwork. Music education begins in kindergarten with violin using the Suzuki method; from Year 4 students may continue violin or choose among eight orchestral instruments. Visual Arts and Performing Arts offer ongoing opportunities with drama fostering imaginative expression.

Cultural & Language
The school offers English, Spanish and French as languages, with the IGCSE and IB programmes taught in English except for Spanish and French subjects. Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme incorporate language studies, including Spanish Literature as part of the language offerings. Northlands maintains international affiliations with Cambridge, ESSARP, CISLA and other partners supporting cross-cultural learning.

Social & Hobbies
Northlands Plus offers after-school activities across arts, sport and recreation, including Hip Hop, Rock Band, Comics, Musical Theatre, Taekwondo, Ballet, Football, Hockey, Tennis, Swimming and Gymnastics. Chess, Choir and Judaic and Catechism programs provide additional intellectual and cultural engagement. Participation in these activities supports social development, teamwork and personal confidence.

Community & Service
The Personal and Social Education Programme includes Service Learning, which combines social responsibility with curricular skills and values. Education for Sustainable Development strengthens the whole school programme with gears such as energy and transport, waste, biodiversity and service. Graduates are active in NGOs to serve others.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is developed through the Being in Action axis, where students plan and lead projects. Service Learning fosters initiative, responsibility and civic engagement. Graduates frequently pursue leadership and service roles in NGOs and community organizations.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core priority, supported by a Personal and Social Development Programme that guides psychophysical, social and spiritual wellbeing. The four dimensions—Being Transcendent, Being with oneself, Being with others in community, and Being in action—shape identity, self-care, empathy and proactive contribution. Healthy Lifestyle Choices promote nutrition, adequate rest and awareness of alcohol and drug risks. Education for Sustainable Development aligns the whole programme with global citizenship and sustainable practices.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is taught through the Spanish Immersion program and Special Spanish language support for students without prior instruction. The program emphasizes communication and self-confidence, with classroom-based support and, when needed, individual or small-group sessions.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual. NORTHLANDS is a non-confessional, coeducational, bilingual, IB World School with two sites. The two sites are Nordelta and Olivos. The school serves children from ages 2 to 18.

Immersion Programs
SPANISH IMMERSION: Special Spanish offers teaching of the Spanish language according to the needs of each student if they have not had previous instruction or schooling in this language. Emphasis is placed on the child's ability to communicate and self-confidence. To integrate them socially with their classmates, support is provided within the classroom, and whenever necessary, individually or in small groups in a different setting.
Admissions

Admissions
NORTHLANDS is a bilingual, co-educational school with British roots. It aims to enhance pupils' abilities to the fullest in a warm and caring environment. It offers children in the Argentine and international community an education based on the development of skills, concepts, attitudes and values. It is a non-denominational school where diverse cultures, religions and ethnicities interact, and where diversity, respect, empathy and open-mindedness are core. Through the admissions process, it aims to achieve classroom diversity by establishing heterogeneous groups that facilitate and enrich learning. It rotates the composition of each division over the years to help students become more open-minded and to develop their integration and teamwork skills, which are essential both within school and in their future personal and professional development.
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