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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.sanandres.esc.edu.ar

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

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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
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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.

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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.
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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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