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Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, Spanish, English
Fees ARS 9,100,000 - 12,700,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1952
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, Spanish, English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is an Italian paritarian, bicultural and bilingual school in Buenos Aires serving ages 2 to 18. It follows an integrated Italian-Argentine curriculum with instruction in Italian, Spanish and English from Infanzia onward. English is introduced early as a third language, with English history and literature taught in the Liceo, and students may sit Cambridge exams from Pre A1 through CAE. The Secondary offers three Liceo tracks: Scientific, Human Sciences with an Economic‑Social option, and Artistic with Architecture–Environment. The school awards the Diploma di Stato Italiano and the Bachiller bilingue, both valid for university entry in Italy and Argentina. Facilities emphasize laboratories and language labs, alongside technology-enabled learning. The Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo governs the school, which has over 1,000 students and a history dating to 1952. Distinctive programs include multilingual immersion, study trips to Italy and London, and a sustainability and service initiative on campus.

Ramsay 2251, C1428 BAI, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo has 1,200 pupils, instruction in Italian, Spanish, English.

Location
Ramsay 2251, Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Stages
Initial (early years); Primary; Secondary (1st year); Secondary (2nd year).

Type
Italian paritarian, bicultural and bilingual school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Open to students of all nationalities; approximately 90% of students are Argentine.

Additional learning support
Study support and remediation; assistance for learning difficulties with personalized didactic plans (PDP) and, where applicable, individualized educational plans (PEI or PPI).

Country affiliation
Italian school abroad; recognized by Argentina and Italy.

Religious affiliation
Secular orientation.

School day structure
Optional after-school English classes extend the day twice weekly.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Divisa Scolastica 2025/2026: The Primary School uniform is simplified to the sport model; The Secondary School retains the two current models. Uniform items include cotton T-shirts and tank tops; an elastic-waist skirt or trousers (dry-fit and/or acrocel options); a crew-neck fleece (pull-over) option without a zipper. Uniforms can be purchased at La Boutique (Juramento 1349; Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–13:30; Phone: 11-3096-2535) and Juvenilia (Juramento 2942; Phone: 11-4896-0086).

Food Options
Buffet: Bar located in the ex Cortile Rosso; operates as directed by the City's Health Ministry and the Education Ministry. Mensa: The school's meal service is provided by Cooks S.R.L.

Governance and Ownership
Founded in 1952, the Associazione Culturale Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is the legal and administrative managing body of the School; it is a non-profit civil association composed of families of students and teaching and non-teaching staff.
Fees

Annual tuition at Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo ranges from ARS 9,100,000 to ARS 12,700,000 for 2026/27.

Application / matrícula (inscripción / reinscripción)
- Derecho de inscripción / matrícula anual por nivel (opciones y vencimientos):
- Pago anticipado hasta 20/11/2025 (1 pago o en 4 cuotas según adhesión):
- ARS 910,000 — Nivel Inicial.
- ARS 1,036,000 — Primaria 1º grado.
- ARS 1,125,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado.
- ARS 1,190,000 — Media.
- ARS 1,270,000 — Liceo.
- Pago único con vencimiento 22/12/2025:
- ARS 982,800 — Inicial.
- ARS 1,119,000 — Primaria 1º grado.
- ARS 1,215,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado.
- ARS 1,285,000 — Media.
- ARS 1,372,000 — Liceo.
- Pago único posterior al 22/12/2025:
- ARS 1,047,000 — Inicial.
- ARS 1,192,000 — Primaria 1º grado.
- ARS 1,294,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado.
- ARS 1,369,000 — Media.
- ARS 1,460,000 — Liceo.
- Modalidades de pago de la matrícula:
- Pago en 1 (un) pago.
- Pago en 4 (cuatro) cuotas (solo si la familia está adherida a débito directo en cuenta bancaria o a débito automático de tarjeta de crédito). Vencimientos previstos para las 4 cuotas: 20/11/2025 – 22/12/2025 – 05/01/2026 – 05/02/2026.

Tuición / aranceles mensuales y anual por nivel (modelo 2026)
- El arancel se cobra en 10 cuotas mensuales consecutivas (marzo a diciembre). El importe mensual anunciado para marzo 2026 aplica al modelo de 10 cuotas; el total anual corresponde a 10 veces la cuota mensual.
- Cuota mensual (1er vencimiento de marzo 2026) y total anual (10 cuotas):
- Inicial: ARS 910,000 por mes — ARS 9,100,000 por año.
- Primaria 1º grado: ARS 1,036,000 por month — ARS 10,360,000 por año.
- Primaria 2º a 5º grado: ARS 1,125,000 por month — ARS 11,250,000 por año.
- Media: ARS 1,190,000 por month — ARS 11,900,000 por año.
- Liceo: ARS 1,270,000 por month — ARS 12,700,000 por año.
- Los aranceles anunciados son únicos e indivisibles e incluyen el plan de estudios y las actividades extraprogramáticas obligatorias; no incluyen actividades optativas o servicios adicionales que se facturan aparte.

Fechas de facturación y vencimientos (2026)
- Modelo de vencimientos mensuales (cada factura contiene dos fechas indicadas):
- Marzo: 1º vencimiento 10/03 — 2º vencimiento 20/03.
- Abril: 1º vencimiento 10/04 — 2º vencimiento 20/04.
- Mayo: 1º vencimiento 11/05 — 2º vencimiento 20/05.
- Junio: 1º vencimiento 10/06 — 2º vencimiento 22/06.
- Julio: 1º vencimiento 10/07 — 2º vencimiento 20/07.
- Agosto: 1º vencimiento 10/08 — 2º vencimiento 20/08.
- Septiembre: 1º vencimiento 10/09 — 2º vencimiento 21/09.
- Octubre: 1º vencimiento 13/10 — 2º vencimiento 20/10.
- Noviembre: 1º vencimiento 10/11 — 2º vencimiento 23/11.
- Diciembre: 1º vencimiento 10/12 — 2º vencimiento 21/12.
- Mora y recargos: cuotas pagadas fuera de vencimiento sufrirán recargo según la tasa de interés resarcitoria establecida por AFIP (art. 37 Ley N° 11.683 y modificatorias), más un 1% por gastos administrativos sobre el total adeudado. El incumplimiento grave (por ejemplo, tres cuotas consecutivas impagas tras intimación) puede facultar a la Asociación a gestionar la continuidad o solicitud de vacantes ante la autoridad educativa correspondiente.

Bonificaciones y condiciones especiales
- Bonificaciones por cantidad de hijos (aplican sobre los aranceles escolares pero no sobre la matrícula ni actividades optativas):
- 1er hijo: sin bonificación.
- 2do hijo: 10% de bonificación.
- 3er hijo: 25% de bonificación.
- 4to hijo y siguientes: 40% de bonificación.
- Bonificaciones aplicables a ex-alumnos para matrícula de nuevos inscriptos según condiciones especiales anunciadas por la institución.

Actividades, comedores, uniformes y otros costos adicionales
- Actividades optativas y servicios no incluidos en la cuota: natación, actividades extraprogramáticas optativas (a partir de ciertos niveles), campamentos, salidas educativas y materiales; estos servicios se facturan aparte y sus valores se informan y facturan en comunicaciones específicas.
- Comedor: existe servicio de comedor escolar gestionado por proveedor externo (Cooks S.R.L.); su menú y organización se comunican y la contratación/uso del servicio implica costos adicionales fuera del arancel escolar.
- Uniforme: el uniforme es de uso obligatorio según el nivel; se han anunciado cambios y opciones deportivas para varios niveles. Los artículos del uniforme se adquieren en proveedores autorizados (La Boutique, Juvenilia u otros proveedores informados). El costo del uniforme es variable según los artículos adquiridos y se abona por separado.

Boarding / pensión
- Boarding / servicios de internado: no aplicable. La escuela no presenta oferta de internado/convivencia residencial dentro de su estructura de servicios facturados en el arancel.

Política de devoluciones y revocación
- Derecho de revocación: la aceptación del contrato puede ser revocada sin cargo dentro de los 10 días posteriores a su aceptación, con devolución del importe según lo previsto.
- Devolución de la matrícula: el plazo para solicitar devolución de la matrícula y reintegro del monto abonado a valores históricos finaliza el 19/12/2025 para el ciclo 2026; a partir de esa fecha no se aceptan solicitudes ni se realizarán devoluciones, salvo que el desistimiento sea decidida por la institución (en cuyo caso se reintegra la totalidad).

Medios de pago aceptados y restricciones
- Medios aceptados:
- Débito en cuenta (caja de ahorro o cuenta corriente) mediante adhesión.
- Débito automático de tarjeta de crédito (Visa y Mastercard) mediante adhesión.
- Pagomiscuentas (rubricado en IEDV — nombre en el sistema: "Scuola Cristof Colombo" — al ingresar el número de familia colocar 00 delante, p. ej. 001111).
- Pago por ventanilla en Banco Galicia (informando número de familia).
- Pago por ventanilla en Banco BBVA Francés con factura.
- No se aceptan pagos en efectivo en la escuela ni transferencias bancarias directas al establecimiento. Las familias que no utilicen medios automáticos deben cargar el comprobante en el sistema indicado por la administración para agilizar la conciliación de pagos.
Academics

Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Cristoforo Colombo school develops an integrated Italian-Argentine curriculum across all levels, with instruction in two languages and English introduced early as a third language. English begins in Infanzia and continues through Primary and Secondary, with English-language history and literature studied in the Liceo and preparation for Cambridge exams. The Secondary level offers three Liceo tracks: Scientific, Human Sciences with an Economic-Social option, and Artistic with Architecture–Environment. Diplomas awarded include the Diploma di Stato Italiano at the end of the secondary cycle and the Bachiller bilingue, both recognized in Italy and Argentina for university admission. The school emphasizes citizenship competencies and intercultural understanding, and supplements core learning with laboratories and programming/robotics, digital literacy, and a broad set of enrichment activities.

Exam Results
Cambridge international examinations are offered; the school is recognized as a Premium School by the Buenos Aires Open Center for high standards and strong academic results.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates receive the Diploma di Stato Italiano at the end of the secondary cycle and, at the end of the II cycle, the Esame di Stato, enabling admission to Italian or other European universities; the Bachiller bilingue is also awarded, enabling admission to universities in Argentina and Italy; the Liceo tracks prepare students for university study, and Cambridge English certifications and related opportunities further support access to higher education.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment opportunities include theatre courses, astronomical observations, English for international certifications, biology/physics/chemistry laboratories, and laboratories for art, digital education, programming, robotics, and other advanced topics throughout the school years.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student wellbeing is addressed with a focus on physical and emotional health.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support for learning difficulties and special educational needs (BES), including assistance for students with disabilities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as a third language from age three in the Early Years, with instruction increasing through secondary school (Liceo). In Secondary II Grade, students begin studying History and English Literature within the school schedule. Students may take Cambridge international exams at levels Pre A1, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 according to the CEFR. Curricular English is offered across the entire educational pathway. The Extraprogrammatic English program provides extra classes twice weekly from middle school onward to prepare for Flyers, KET, PET, FCE and CAE, and there are Arts & Fun workshops and immersion experiences. A London study trip for Liceo students includes two weeks of immersion in London with classes at a College and lodging in university residences.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of student wellbeing, with a focus on students' physical and emotional health.
Parent Experience

History
1952-2024: More than 70 years of educational excellence. The school is an Italian paritarian, bicultural, and bilingual institution. After World War II, many Italian families arrived in Argentina, and their children needed to complete interrupted studies; Father Giuseppe Sutera and professors Emilio Giacometti and Giuseppe Finazzi organized the first courses on Moreno 1699. The growing community led to founding the school to help youths integrate into the new reality while preserving roots and culture, with education as the principal means of progress. The Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is the legal and administrative managing body; it is a non-profit civil entity formed by families of students, teaching and non-teaching staff. Today the school educates more than 1,000 students and offers degrees with legal value recognized in Italy and the European Union.

Community
The school is an Italian paritarian, bicultural, and bilingual institution with a vibrant community. It offers sports and physical education, a trip to Italy and London, and Per voi | Escuela abierta, an annual open-day to showcase student work. For families, there are parent-focused activities such as L'Italiano in Cucina, the Parents Choir, and a Curso de lengua italiana.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is governed by the Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo, the legal and administrative managing body. It is a non-profit civil entity composed of families of students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff. The Board includes a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Secretary, Vice Treasurer, and titular and substitute councilors. Parent-led activities include the Coro de Padres, L'Italiano in Cucina, and an Italian language course. Annual community events include Per voi | Escuela abierta, an open-day celebrating student work, and international trips to Italy and London as part of the cultural program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates as an Italian state-recognized private school that is bicultural and bilingual. It is located at Ramsay 2251, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sports Facilities
The school includes sport-related activities as part of its extracurricular program, with specialist-led sessions in physical education and sports.

Academic Facilities
The school presents an integrated Italian–Argentine curriculum across levels, with language and project-based learning supported by technology and language laboratories in some sections.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The program includes English language development, physical education, programming/robotics, technology, and swimming, with specialist teachers Twice weekly for physical education, English, and other subjects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a plurilingual education in a multicultural context and grants graduates a legally recognized degree valid in Italy and across the European Union. English is introduced progressively as a third language from early years through to Liceo, with English History and English Literature added in Liceo as part of the schedule. Students may sit Cambridge international exams at Pre A1 to C2 levels in accordance with the CEFR. Extracurricular English includes twice-weekly classes that prepare for Flyers, KET and PET in middle school and for FCE and CAE in Liceo, plus Arts & Fun workshops and Immersion Experiences; a London study trip offers real-language immersion.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a Theater workshop focused on interaction, expression, and creativity through theatre techniques. Arts & Fun workshops teach language through theatre, games, and music for younger students. Per voi | Escuela abierta presents music, art, sciences, sport, theatre and culture as part of a community event. The Theater program is led by a coordinator and includes collaboration with an Italian language teacher.

Cultural & Language
The school runs an annual study trip to Italy for 3rd year of Liceo, lasting 28 days and visiting Rome, Venice and southern beaches. A London study trip for Liceo students provides two weeks of immersion with classes at a College and housing in university residences. Italian language courses for parents are offered, conducted virtually with a certificate of participation. Per voi | Escuela abierta features music, art, sciences, sport, theatre and culture for a day with the community.

Social & Hobbies
The Sports and Physical Education Department provides curricular PE and an extracurricular program including athletics, handball, hockey, soccer, judo, chess, volleyball, table tennis and swimming. Vida en Naturaleza offers camping experiences of varying durations across Argentina. Colombo Saturdays are open mornings for recreational and sports activities. Sports tournaments involve regular exchanges with other institutions.

Community & Service
The Sustainability and Social Responsibility Department (ASG+e) strengthens a culture of sustainability and social responsibility, integrating environmental, social and governance criteria into the school's pedagogy. Initiatives promote responsible consumption, resource care, inclusion, gender equality, waste reduction, solidarity, and critical reflection on what and how we teach. These actions involve teams of teachers, students, families and non-teaching staff across all levels, strengthening community. Solar panels and a school garden demonstrate the program; the guiding statement emphasizes that environmental consciousness, social justice and collective responsibility are essential to true education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school's sports program includes a broad extracurricular offering and Vida en Naturaleza camping experiences to support physical development and outdoor learning. There are Saturday morning recreational and sports activities open to the whole school community. Regular sports tournaments involve exchanges with other educational and sports institutions. Family communication with the Sports Department is also available through interviews and open classes.
Languages

Language Provision
English is studied as a third language from the Scuola dell'Infanzia through Scuola Primaria and into the Liceo. In the Liceo, students study English history and literature and prepare for Cambridge advanced and higher-level exams. Computing is integrated across levels as a tool to support the educational process or as a new language.

Bilingual Teaching
The school integrates Italian and Argentine curricula in a bicultural, bilingual setting. From this bicultural approach, the educational objective is to promote and deepen dialogue between two fraternal cultures, each autonomous with its own identity. The study and effort required of students are greater than those of monocultural bilingual schools. The school awards the Italian State Diploma at the end of lower and upper secondary cycles, the upper secondary diploma recognized in Italy and the European Union for university access, and a bilingual Bachiller recognized in Argentina and Italy.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion camps are held within the lower secondary level's calendar. A study trip to London is organized within the upper secondary level's calendar. Arts & Fun labs teach English to Kindergarten and Primary students through theatre, dance and music.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission process: Families and/or guardians interested must complete the contact form to schedule an informational interview with the admissions coordinator. Prospective students and their families will have an in-person meeting with the Guidance Team and the Directors. Documentation must be presented. A place for prospective students is reserved. Enrollment is formalized for the new school year and proceeds to matriculation.

Scholarships
MAECI contributions include scholarships for meritorious or needy students. In 2024, €1,309.35 was allocated for scholarships for meritorious or needy students. The MAECI contributions detail the distribution and destination: 2024 — €58,807.02 for ordinary maintenance; €33,933.38 as final contribution; €7,907.39 for hiring teachers with Italian credentials; €1,309.35 for student scholarships; €465.71 for support of students with disabilities; €17,250.94 for building improvements; €7,000.00 for an incentive quota based on Article 3.b of D.M. 1212/22; total €92,740.00. Additional allocations include €2,187.00 for Italian language courses for school staff and €3,508.00 for a new pedagogical project.
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