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St. Andrew's Scots School

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 135
Type Co-educational
Opened 1838
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, Portuguese
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

St. Andrew's Scots School in Argentina provides a bilingual, K–12 international education on one campus that unites Olivos and Punta Chica. The school delivers the Cambridge IGCSE framework in Year 10 and concludes with an International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final year, supporting entry to universities worldwide. The Primary program uses bilingual, interdisciplinary projects to develop competencies in Spanish and English, with a third language taught as well. The Learning Journey emphasizes five guiding principles, including a bilingual pathway, cross‑disciplinary experiences, and strong academic development. The Life Design Journey supports students in defining life projects, with meetings with professionals and guidance on local and international universities and study experiences abroad. The campus features a site with Kinder and Primary buildings opened in 2019 and a dedicated Sports Field and Sports Pavilion, plus a Community Hub with a Natatorium and Gymnasium/Auditorium. A Scottish Legacy program complements the heritage and arts offering.

Roque Sáenz Peña 601, B1636 Olivos, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

St. Andrew's Scots School has 135 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The school operates across two communities in the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The Kinder and Primary Campus is at Atilio Betti 3199, San Fernando (Campus San Andrés) with access to local transport and amenities in the San Fernando area. The Intermediate School is at Nogoyá 550, Olivos, and the Secondary School is at Roque Saenz Peña 601, Olivos.

Stages
Kinder, Primary and Secondary

Country affiliation
Argentina
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are division-specific. Kindergarten wears a white polo shirt with crest or plain white polo, plus a garden smock, navy shorts, white socks and plain white velcro sneakers (the garden smock is worn in the Jardin). Primary uniforms include light blue shirts with crest (short-sleeve in summer, long-sleeve in winter), navy pants or shorts, white socks and white sneakers; optional items include a navy pullover with crest, a navy cap, and a navy hooded jacket. Secondary uniforms include light-blue shirts with crest (summer) or long-sleeve versions (winter), a navy waterproof jacket with crest, and either a plaid navy “Pollera escocesa” skirt for girls or navy pants; the PE kit comprises a light-blue jersey-style top, navy shorts or PE trousers, white socks and white sneakers; a 3/4-length socks option and house-colored items are used for activities. House colors and items such as a PE track suit are used for physical education and events.

Food Options
The campus includes a Dining Hall as part of the Community Hub; students can bring lunch from home or use the school's lunch service, and there is on-site cafeteria facilities.

House System
The school has four houses: Brown, Dodds, Fleming and Monteith.

Governance and Ownership
ACEESA (Asociación Civil Educativa Escocesa San Andrés) governs the school as a nonprofit educational association offering preschool through university-level education in Argentina or abroad. Fundación San Andrés is a separate legal entity with its own board and officers; ACEESA's board includes a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Members, and Fundación San Andrés has its own Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary with a distinct set of Members.
Fees
Application / Enrollment fee (Matrícula)

- Enrollment (Matrícula) is charged per student by year group as follows (amounts in ARS):
- Kindergarten (K2, K3, K4): ARS 629,640.
- Kindergarten (K5 / Sala 5 años): ARS 1,600,490.
- Primary Year 1–3 (Y1–Y3): ARS 1,600,490.
- Primary Year 4–5 (Y4–Y5): ARS 1,764,890.
- Primary Year 6 (Y6): ARS 2,008,330.
- Secondary Year 7–9 (Y7–Y9): ARS 2,395,510.
- Secondary Year 10–12 (Y10–Y12): ARS 2,418,050.

Tuition (Arancel) — amounts published for March 2026 and April 2026

- Tuition amounts are published separately for March 2026 and April 2026. The school set the March 2026 arancel and a revised April 2026 arancel (April values include a 7% reduction relative to previously communicated figures). Amounts below are monthly arancel figures as published for those months (ARS):
- Kindergarten (K2, K3, K4): March 2026 — ARS 629,640; April 2026 — ARS 687,780.
- Kindergarten (K5): March 2026 — ARS 1,600,490; April 2026 — ARS 1,748,270.
- Primary Y1–Y3: March 2026 — ARS 1,600,490; April 2026 — ARS 1,748,270.
- Primary Y4–Y5: March 2026 — ARS 1,764,890; April 2026 — ARS 1,927,850.
- Primary Y6: March 2026 — ARS 2,008,330; April 2026 — ARS 2,193,770.
- Secondary Y7–Y9: March 2026 — ARS 2,395,510; April 2026 — ARS 2,616,690.
- Secondary Y10–Y12: March 2026 — ARS 2,418,050; April 2026 — ARS 2,641,320.

How fees are billed and payment terms

- The enrollment fee (Matrícula) may be split into three equal installments invoiced in November, December and January if the matriculation process is completed before the specified deadline; after that date the matrícula must be paid in a single instalment.
- The school issues invoices for matrícula and aranceles and provides due dates on those invoices. Examples of matrícula instalment dates and payment-channel deadlines were published in the administrative circular (dates shown for reference in the circular).
- Monthly tuition (aranceles) is invoiced according to the school's billing cycle and families are expected to keep accounts current; specific invoice due dates and direct-debit scheduling are administered through the school's billing process.

Payment methods and billing discounts

- Accepted payment methods include bank direct debit (CBU), debit card and Visa (card) options as published for the matriculation and billing process. A 1% bonus/discount is applied to families who opt to pay aranceles by direct debit (CBU).
- The school's electronic billing and signature platform and PCI/ISO controls are used for payment processing and electronic contracts.

Sibling discounts and financial assistance

- Sibling discounts are applied as follows: 10% for the second child, 40% for the third child and 75% for the fourth child and beyond. Additional scholarship or assistance options are managed by the Foundation and by the school.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- St. Andrew's Scots School operates as day campuses (Kinder/Primary campus and Secondary campuses in Olivos and San Fernando). There is no public listing of boarding or residential programme fees; no boarding fees apply for the day-school operations as published.

Other costs and additional charges

- Uniforms: Uniforms are sold through the School Shop at the Olivos and Campus sites; uniform items are charged separately at point of sale.
- Lunch / comedor: A paid lunch service (servicio de comedor arancelado) is offered for families who opt into the school's meal service; this is charged in addition to tuition.
- Extracurricular activities, optional workshops, school trips and other program-specific charges (for example optional Kindergarten workshops and certain outings) are billed in addition to the standard matrícula and arancel and are individually communicated when applicable.
- Transport: Transport is arranged privately by families with transport companies suggested by the school; the school oversees the service but transport is not billed as a standard, centrally invoiced fee by the school.

Refunds and cancellations

- Refunds, cancellation terms and specific procedural steps are governed by the Contract of Matriculation and by the administrative circulars and enrollment documents issued by the school; families receive the contractual conditions, invoices and any refund or cancellation instructions as part of the matriculation paperwork. Refunds and deadlines are handled according to those contractual terms.

Notes on discounts and administrative provisions

- Early-payment, direct-debit and other billing options and any limited-time payment conditions or bonificaciones (discounts) are set out in the school's matriculation circulars and administrative communications for the given academic cycle. Families who complete the electronic matriculation process within the published windows are eligible for the installment options described above.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

St. Andrew's Scots School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Based in the International Baccalaureate curriculum with a focus on processes and competency development. The Primary program teaches through bilingual and interdisciplinary projects to promote skills, with a bilingual environment in Spanish and English and training in a third language. Our Learning Journey is guided by five principles, including a bilingual learning journey, experiences that foster academic training, and strong cross‑disciplinary relationships. Life Design Journey accompanies students in defining life projects and provides meetings with professionals and information about local and foreign universities and study experiences abroad. Pupils complete seven Cambridge IGCSE examinations in year 10 and receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma in their final year, enabling entry to universities around the world.

Exam Results
Pupils complete seven Cambridge IGCSE examinations in year 10. They then receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma in their final year. This combination enables admission to universities around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Life Design Journey accompanies students in defining life projects and provides guidance on local and international universities and study experiences abroad. The program includes meetings with professionals from various fields of culture to inform university choices. Universities worldwide are accessible through this pathway. The school emphasizes preparing graduates for global university study.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEIL (Spiritual Emotional Intelligence and Leadership) coordinates emotional intelligence spaces, convivencia activities, the House system in the secondary school, and leadership bodies such as junior voice, student voice and prefects. It aims to create a culture of wellbeing across the school by empowering student leadership. The program provides spaces and time for community-building, reflection, and personal growth in a safe environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school delivers a bilingual education in English and Spanish. Kindergarten features an English immersion program, and most activities are conducted in English. In secondary, learning is developed in both Spanish and English, with a third language (Mandarin, French or Portuguese) taught.

Mental Wellbeing
SEIL fosters mental wellbeing through the wellbeing culture and leadership opportunities; spaces for reflection, community-building, and personal development are central to the program.

Safeguarding
Acuerdo Institucional de Convivencia (Institutional Coexistence Agreement) governs conduct and safety; Primary and Secondary documents outline convivencia policies and related safeguarding provisions.
Parent Experience

History
St. Andrew's Scots School was established by Scottish settlers to educate their children in language, culture and faith. On September 1, 1838, a small school opened in the Presbyterian Church at Piedras 55 in Buenos Aires; the first pupils were girls, and the school soon became co-educational. The founders sought to combine Christian faith with academic distinction, viewing education as moral formation that shapes opinions, dispositions and habits. In 1885 the Scottish chapel was demolished for extension work and the school relocated to the Constitution district at Ituzaingó 530, enrolling students of diverse nationalities. In 1963 a kindergarten in Olivos opened to teach English, the girls' school expanded in Olivos in 1966 and coeducation followed in 1980, the University of San Andrés was founded in 1988, and today the school educates about 2,000 students in a fully bilingual program with seven IGCSE exams in year 10 and an International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final year.

Community
Learning through service is at the core of Community & Outreach. From K2 to Y12, curricular and extracurricular activities help students learn about diverse realities, reflect and take action. These experiences connect to daily learning, broaden students' vision, and empower them to use their voices to make a difference in a diverse and challenging world. The program develops creativity, communication, critical thinking, character and collaboration through values-based experiences. Volunteer opportunities include Sassy Fair, Art with Heart, Act of Heart, collections, fundraising, A Tree Makes a Difference and family projects; CASA initiatives, CAS IB tutoring, the San Fernando en Red platform, and trips and outings extend learning beyond the classroom.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APESA is the association that joins St. Andrew's parents in the shared mission to educate our children. We work on three pillars: respect, dialogue and commitment. APESA was founded in 1953 and is led by a board elected annually in an assembly open to all families; parents are invited to join projects and initiatives. For 2026 the president is Cecilia Anavi, the vice president Sofía Maluéndez Krause, the secretary Lucía Satragno and the treasurer Belén Alfonso, with additional board members. APESA collaborates with the school across activities and initiatives to support students and families. APESA also facilitates annual events and fundraising that engage the wider school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Campus consolidates Olivos and Punta Chica into a single campus. The Campus has Kinder, Primary, and Secondary facilities. The Sports Field & Sports Pavilion opened in 2015 and includes changing rooms, an equipment room, PE offices, a staff room, an infirmary, and a cafeteria. In 2019 the Campus opened new Primary and Kinder buildings, uniting the historic Olivos and Punta Chica sites on one campus. The Community Hub for Secondary is made up of the Natatorium, the Dining Room, and the Gymnasium/Auditorium; the Natatorium will house two pools and changing rooms.

Sports Facilities
The School has a Sports Field & Sports Pavilion that serves as the backbone for all sporting activities and includes changing rooms, an equipment room, P.E offices, teachers' staff room, infirmary and cafeteria. The Community Hub is made up of the Natatorium and the Dining Room and the Gymnasium/Auditorium. The Natatorium will house two pools and changing rooms.

Academic Facilities
The Campus has Primary and Kindergarten buildings on the Campus, opened in 2019. The Campus consolidates Olivos and Punta Chica into one campus, uniting historic sites. The Secondary facilities are part of the Community Hub on the Campus. The Campus is being developed as an educational ecosystem designed to promote meaningful education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Campus supports extracurricular activities through the Sports Field & Sports Pavilion, which serves as the backbone for sporting activities. The Community Hub includes the Natatorium, the Dining Room, and the Gymnasium/Auditorium. The Natatorium will house two pools and changing rooms. The Campus houses Primary, Kindergarten and Secondary facilities that enable a broad range of co-curricular experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Inter-House competitions include General Knowledge, Sports, Music and Debate. Model United Nations is active through LAMUN, EMUN ESSARP MUN, SASS MUN and SSMUN, and students participate in national/international academic events such as Olimpíada Argentina de Matemática, International Maths Modelling Competition and ESSARP Science Fair.

Arts & Creative
Music is taught from Kindergarten through Secondary, with band and choir programs and four choirs (Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Chamber). Visual arts, theatre (concerts and drama), and IB options in music, theatre and film are offered; there is a Scottish Legacy program featuring traditional Scottish music and dance.

Cultural & Language
The school provides an immersive bilingual environment across K2 to Y12. Languages include Mandarin, Portuguese, French, and Spanish, reflecting a diverse language offering alongside a Scottish heritage program through the Scottish Legacy initiative.

Social & Hobbies
Arts and music ensembles, drama productions and concerts are part of student life. Traditional social and cultural activities are complemented by outdoor experiences and curricular/extracurricular arts and performance opportunities.

Community & Service
Learning through service is central to community outreach. Volunteer activities include Sassy Fair, Art with Heart, Act of Heart and A Tree Makes a Difference, plus collections and fundraising campaigns; trips and outings expand social awareness and civic engagement.

Leadership & Professional
SEIL coordinates emotional intelligence spaces, coexistence, the House system in the secondary school, and leadership bodies such as Junior Voice, Student Voice and Prefects. CAS IB Tutoring offers leadership-linked social projects for Y11–Y12; the school engages with CASA (San Andrés Extended Community) for community activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Physical Education program provides a balance between participation and excellence, with traditional flagship sports (Rugby, Hockey, Swimming, Athletics) and a robust outdoor programs including camping experiences. A Campus Sports Field and Sports Pavilion support wide sporting activity; the Community Hub plan includes a natatorium, dining room and gymnasium/auditorium to support wellbeing and physical activity.
Languages

Language Provision
From Year 7 onward, students choose a third language from Mandarin, French or Portuguese; English and Spanish are taught as the other languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish with equal time allocated to each language.

Immersion Programs
An English immersion program is implemented in Kindergarten (K2–K5).
Admissions

Admissions
They will send the admission form and outline the next steps. The Admissions team is available for inquiries via that email. Step 2: The admissions process takes place one year before entry. For entry in 2026, the process runs from April 1 to August 15, 2025. For entry in February 2027, the calendar shows August 15, 2026 as the application deadline for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary, and June 1, 2026 for entry from abroad. Step 3: The first point of entry is the 2-year-old class for children who turn 2 before June 30 of the joining year. Initial level is based on date of birth, subject to the outcome of the Admissions Process; Primary is based on date of birth, subject to the outcome of the Admissions Evaluation; Secondary is based on the year completed, subject to the outcome of the Admissions Evaluation. Step 4: The academic year starts in February and ends in December. For students coming from abroad, entry may exceptionally take place in August; the August admission deadline is June 1 of the same year. For students coming from schools following the Northern Hemisphere calendar, admission will be determined as Initial level by birth date, Primary by birth date, and Secondary by the year completed. The final opportunity to apply to St. Andrew's Scots School is February of Year 11, since it is required to complete the last two years at the school in order to prepare for the IB exams. Step 5: Informative meetings can be held online via Zoom; however, the Admissions Interview must be conducted in person in Buenos Aires, aside from exceptional circumstances. Step 6: Where the school is located: the Kindergarten and the Primary School are located in the New Campus, Atilio Betti 3199, San Fernando; the Secondary School is located in Roque Sáenz Peña 601, Olivos. Transport is arranged privately and directly between families and the transport companies suggested by the school.

Scholarships
The school maintains a financial assistance policy through the Fundación San Andrés (FSA). The FSA administers several programs funded internally by the school and externally through contributions from donors, with the objective of retaining and attracting students to the institution. In 2024, the Scholarship Fund supported 164 students. Financial aids include Special Scholarships for families unable to pay full fees, Emergency Loans for temporary financial needs, the Davidson Scholarship for loss or disability of the payer, the Scholarship Endowment Fund (created in 2004 and funded by donations and events), the Maggie Salinas Fund for staff families, The Derek McIvor and Pingo Logan Fund, and the Comunidad Ampliada San Andrés Scholarship for CASA members. Selection criteria are based on student performance and alignment with the school's values. For more information, contact desarrollo@sanandres.esc.edu.ar.
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