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St. Alban's College

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1907
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St. Alban's College in Argentina is a private educational institute serving ages 1 to 18, with a bilingual, Spanish–English approach from early years through to the Cambridge examinations. Kindergarten San Albano promotes joyful learning within a supportive pedagogical and emotional framework, using a bilingual model and a Bilingual Project that enables fluid use of Spanish and English. The secondary program integrates Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, with a bilingual Bachillerato that prepares students for Cambridge assessments while earning the national certificate. The campus structure comprises Middle School (years 7–9) and Senior School (years 10–12), each with dedicated laboratories, a computer lab, and a library, plus interactive whiteboards and wifi for student devices. Facilities feature a science laboratory with fifteen stations and a courtyard garden for Form VI biology, while nearby field trips and ecological camps (e.g., Carihué in Bariloche and Los Molles in Mendoza) support outdoor learning. The school emphasizes international experiences, including EMUN/THIMUN/COIMUN, ArtFest, and extensive sport tours dating back to 1960, alongside exchanges and global leadership programs.

Ramon Falcon 250, B1832JID Lomas de Zamora, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

St. Alban's College has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school is located at Ramón Falcón 250, Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (CP 1832). The contact number is +54 11 4244-8060 and WhatsApp is +54 9 11 6028-4314.

Stages
The school comprises Kindergarten; Primario (Primary) with Junior School; and Secundario (Secondary) divided into Middle School (years 7–9) and Senior School (years 10–12). The Secondary and Primary curricula are bilingual (Spanish–English). The school offers a bilingual Bachillerato and Cambridge IGCSE/A-level pathway culminating in the Cambridge International Examinations diploma.

Type
The school is a private educational institute incorporated into the official education system (DIEGEP 686/1435/4397).

Country affiliation
Argentina
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is a sign of belonging to the College and must be worn complete and in good condition, with the pupil's full name on all garments. For all outings and formal events the full uniform must be worn, and from 3rd year EP hockey and rugby gear is worn; Kinder may wear a white undershirt under the regulation polo shirt. Boys must have short hair; girls must tie back their hair with a navy blue ribbon or imitation tortoiseshell hair accessory; dyed hair and Bahian braids are not allowed.

Food Options
Comedor offers a varied daily menu: a salad bar, a vegetable soup in colder months, a main course with meat and side dishes, a vegetable- and legume-centered option, desserts, fresh fruit daily, and water flavored with natural fruits (no added sugar). Dafood Catering SRL provides the catering service.

House System
The School has a traditional House system with three Houses: Sparta, Corinth, and Athens. The Houses promote competition and a sense of belonging; Sparta is Plantagenet blue with a gold lion, Corinth is gold with a knight's helmet and a scribal plume, and Athens is azure with crossed keys.

Governance and Ownership
St. Alban's College is privately owned and governed by the Fundación Juan Eduardo Vibart OBE. Since 1978 it has operated as the J.E. Vibart OBE Foundation. Since 2018 the General Directorate has been led by John G. Vibart, Christian Paul Vibart, and Marianne Vibart.
Fees
Application fees
- No published application, registration, or entrance-exam fee amounts are available for the current academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published tuition schedule broken down by year group, nor per-term or per-year fee amounts, is available for the current academic year. There are no public listings of fees for Kindergarten, Primary (Primario), Secondary (Secundario) or other year groups.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing calendar, term-by-term invoice schedule, or specific payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties) is available. Administrative office hours and contact channels are provided for billing enquiries: Administración hours Monday–Friday 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00; Tel: (+54 11) 4244-8060 Int. 129/112.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding or residential provision is advertised; there are no published boarding fees. The school's public information contains no references to a boarding (internado/pensión) service.

Other costs and fees (uniform, books, extras)
- Uniform: A school uniform policy and an on-site uniform stock service (Conytex SRL / Recreo) are listed, including stock hours and a contact number; however, no itemized uniform price list or total uniform cost is published.
- Books / stationery / canteen / extracurriculars: these services and facilities are mentioned (stock/librería, catering/comedor, talleres extracurriculares), but no public price lists or per-activity costs are published.

Refund information
- No published refund, withdrawal, or fee-credit policy for withdrawals, absences, or term cancellation is available for the current academic year.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)
- No explicit list of accepted payment methods (e.g., credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) is published. Billing and payment arrangements are handled by the school administration; parents are directed to contact the administration or admissions office for invoice and payment details. Administration and admissions contact details are provided.

Brief summary of availability
- The school's public pages include general admissions contact details, uniform/stock information, and administrative office hours, but do not publish numeric fee schedules, term or yearly tuition amounts, payment method lists, boarding fees, billing calendars, or refund policies for the current academic year. For specific fee figures, invoices, payment deadlines, and formal policies, contact the administration or admissions office using the published telephone numbers or email.
Academics

St. Alban's College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Kindergarten San Albano accompanies the school's mission by promoting joyful learning within a pedagogical and emotional support framework. It fosters curiosity to learn, investigate, and imagine, with outdoor activities such as Physical Education and Music when weather permits. The program uses a bilingual model with classrooms for ages 1 through 5 in all levels and teaches in both Spanish and English. A Bilingual Project articulates learning between the two languages, enabling students to use Spanish and English interchangeably. Language acquisition occurs in a natural environment through literary projects, stories and nursery rhymes, with art and drama activities supporting creative expression and music classes reinforcing language learning. The School Platform provides information about students via email and a mobile app, including news, photos, videos, calendars, and notes.
Parent Experience

History
The secondary level was inaugurated in 1961 to integrate students into official education, and the first class of National Bachelors graduated in 1964. Since 1996, St. Alban's has offered a bilingual Bachillerato, incorporating English-language content to prepare students for Cambridge exams. The curriculum is bilingual throughout the secondary and progresses toward Cambridge Advanced Level Examinations in Form VI. All students sit seven IGCSE subjects and at least three AS/A Cambridge subjects to earn the Cambridge International Examinations Diploma and the national secondary certificate. The secondary is organized into Middle School (years 7–9) and Senior School (years 10–12) with dedicated laboratories, a computer lab, and library.

Community
The St. Alban's community is connected with ESSARP, Cambridge Assessment International Education, ENVISION Global Young Leaders Conference, ESU, and the Old Philomathian Club – Club San Albano, as well as the Argentine Cricket Association and EPEA. Student exchanges are hosted by the school; there is no formal exchange program, but hosting students from other schools and staying with families abroad is valued. Field trips and cross-curricular experiences are organized in Geography, Biology, and History, with a biennial guided visit to Buenos Aires. Students participate in interschool events such as forums, creative writing competitions, chess, and mathematics, and regularly take part in MINU Model United Nations, ESU Public Speaking competitions, and ESSARP Singing Festival.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Secondary campus is divided into two buildings known as Middle School (years 7–9) and Senior School (years 10–12). Middle School is located on the first floor above Primary, with exterior windows and a central hall; classrooms have central heating and air conditioning, and there are offices and a multi-purpose hall plus separate restrooms. Each of the six classrooms has a computer and a projector with wifi available for student devices. Senior School has six spacious classrooms with access to the courtyard/garden and windows to the courtyard (four have street-facing windows); natural light and air circulation are emphasized. There is also a staff room, three interview rooms, and a multimedia room; a well-equipped science laboratory with fifteen stations, a computer laboratory with iMacs, a printer and internet, and a library support the academic program. Some classrooms have interactive whiteboards and the school can configure internet on demand for students' devices; in the secondary garden there is a pond used for Form VI biology projects.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum is bilingual (Spanish-English) and designed to progress toward Cambridge Advanced Level Examinations (A Levels) in the final year. The Secondary is organized into Middle School (years 7–9) and Senior School (years 10–12) with six classrooms in each area, all equipped with a computer and a projector and wifi for student devices. The science laboratory is well equipped for Natural Sciences with fifteen stations, and the Computer Laboratory features iMacs, a printer and internet. A library provides reference books for each subject area and general-interest titles for different ages and interests. Some classrooms have interactive whiteboards, and the school can configure internet on demand to support information gathering on students' devices.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students participate in inter-school events such as forums, a creative writing competition, chess, and mathematics. The school sponsors EMUN – ESSARP Model United Nations and the Global Young Leaders Conference, with Public Speaking and Singing competitions organized by ESU and ESSARP. Student exchanges: the school hosts visiting students from around the world, though there is no formal student exchange program. Field trips and outings include geography, biology, and history projects, and every two years all secondary students participate in an organized tour of Buenos Aires.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school participates in national and international academic competitions. Students participate in the Ñandú Mathematics Olympiad, with 5th and 6th year Primary advancing to the provincial round in Mar del Plata. The school participates in THIMUN 2022 (The Hague International Model United Nations), with delegates selected for the team, and in COIMUN 2020. The chess team competes in ESSARP interschool events, and ESSARP activities include a Spelling Bee and a Science Fest.

Arts & Creative
Art is a dynamic and unifying activity that develops aesthetic expressive competence through time, patience, and systematic work across different artistic languages. The school runs an annual ArtFest with evolving themes, including La Mística (2004) and the Venice Carnival (2005), and ongoing explorations of historical and cultural topics. The Art Department is led by Marina Vibart.

Cultural & Language
The school is part of ESSARP, the English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate, which unites the leading English-speaking schools in Argentina and Uruguay. It is an international partner of Cambridge Assessment International Education, responsible for providing international examinations and English language programs. ENVISION Global Young Leaders Conference and the ESU English Speaking Union are among the community language and leadership initiatives connected with the school.

Social & Hobbies
After Hours offers diverse after-school activities for students, and in some cases for parents or friends. A highlight is cricket, with international presence and events such as the Sudamericano de Cricket held at St. George's College in Quilmes. The program also hosts other activities aligned with inter-house and inter-school sports.

Leadership & Professional
ENVISION Global Young Leaders Conference is part of the school's leadership development program. The Old Philomathian Club – Club San Albano provides an alumni leadership network. The Cambridge Assessment International Education partnership supports international examinations and English language programs for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Physical Education Department provides opportunities to develop physical abilities and learn values from team sports, including perseverance, sacrifice, team spirit, and self-control. The sports program runs in three seasons: rugby, athletics, and cricket for boys; hockey, athletics, and cricket for girls, with additional options such as football and artistic gymnastics. Outdoor trips and educational tours strengthen wellbeing, including ecological camps at Carihué in Bariloche and Los Molles in Mendoza, with activities such as rappelling, climbing, trekking, mountain biking, rafting, zip-lining, pendulum, canoeing, and horseback riding. St. Alban's has a long tradition of sport with more than 70 international tours since 1960, including rugby tours to the United Kingdom and cricket tours to Australasia.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English and Spanish; the curriculum is bilingual (Castellano-English) throughout the Secondary, with some subjects in each language. Cambridge International Examinations are offered, including IGCSE (seven subjects), ICE, AICE, and A Level/AS Level, and IELTS is listed as a language assessment option. The Cambridge Diploma certifies English proficiency and the type of education received, alongside the national certification for Secondary education.

Bilingual Teaching
Since 1996 the school has implemented the Bilingual Bachillerato, with official subjects taught in English to prepare students for Cambridge examinations. The Secondary Level opened in 1961, and the curriculum progresses from Primary Education to the Cambridge Advanced Level Examinations (A Levels) in the final year. The Secondary curriculum is bilingual (Spanish-English) throughout, with some subjects taught in Spanish and others in English. Students sit seven IGCSE subjects and at least three AS/A-level subjects, finishing with the Cambridge International Examinations Diploma certifying their English and the education type, plus the corresponding national certification.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school has Cambridge Assessment International Education as an international partner; Cambridge provides international examinations and Cambridge English language offerings.
The school has ESSARP membership; Marianne Vibart from the school's leadership has been elected President of ESSARP (English-Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate), a network of English-speaking schools in Argentina and Uruguay.
Admissions

Admissions
Welcome to St. Alban's College; we are glad you are considering us as a potential institution for your children's education. The admissions process is very simple. Please request an interview by calling Tel: (+54 11) 4244-8060 Ext. The interview is individual and personalized. Please coordinate it in advance so we can provide a convenient time that fits your needs. Claudia Corneu. Admissions. Ramón Falcón 250, Lomas de Zamora, 1832, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tel: (+54 11) 4244-8060 Ext. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Vacant position application: Complete form. The candidate's participation in the admissions process does not guarantee entry to St. Alban's College. Entry will depend on vacancy availability, performance on entrance exams, and the overall assessment carried out by the institution. For those who wish to request an interview, please complete the following data: Location: Ramón Falcón 250, Lomas de Zamora, 1832, Buenos Aires Province – Argentina. Phone: (+54 11) 4244-8060 Ext. 112; WhatsApp: (+54) 9 11 6028-4314. Administration: Monday to Friday 8:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00. Uniform Shop: Monday–Tuesday–Thursday 8:00–16:00. Bookshop: Monday to Friday 7:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Follow us: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email. About St. Alban's: Fundación Juan Eduardo Vibart; Private educational institute incorporated into the official education system DIEGEP 686/1435/4397. © All rights reserved 2016 - St. Alban's College.
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