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St George's College Quilmes

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees ARS 9,000,000 - 25,200,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 850
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1898
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St George's College Quilmes is a long-standing co-educational school in Argentina that blends national schooling with international programmes. It serves students from age 1 to 18 and offers IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Quilmes campus provides a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system, serving more than 850 students. The school operates a second campus in North, located in Los Polvorines, on an eight-hectare site opened in 1990, with a dynamic, modern approach and rigorous academic programmes that foster creativity, critical thinking and teamwork. The house system supports community identity, while the Exchange Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award extend student experiences beyond the classroom. The school is bilingual and international, dedicated to balancing tradition with innovation and to developing global citizens through a broad range of programmes, activities and international connections. The school fosters a vibrant community that welcomes families from overseas.

Guido 800 CP (1878), Quilmes. Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

St George's College Quilmes has 850 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Quilmes is the location of St George's College Quilmes. The Quilmes campus has over 850 students. It offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The school combines international programmes with the national curriculum.

Stages
Kindergarten, Prep School, and College.

Type
The school is co-educational, bilingual, and a full-day school. It provides a bilingual education that combines the national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Quilmes campus offers a mixed boarding system.

Country affiliation
Argentina

Religious affiliation
Non-religious
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Quilmes campus provides a mixed boarding system in addition to a full-day programme.

House System
The House System is inspired by the British school tradition; every student belongs to a house from the moment they join, and participates in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges that strengthen community spirit.
Fees

Annual tuition at St George's College Quilmes ranges from ARS 9,000,000 to ARS 25,200,000 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition at St George's College Quilmes ranges from ARS 9,000,000 to ARS 25,200,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly ARS 9,000,000 to ARS 15,000,000 for the early years, ARS 9,000,000 to ARS 23,700,000 for primary, ARS 23,700,000 to ARS 25,200,000 for secondary. Monthly invoices are issued with due dates on the last business day of the month preceding the month to which they refer, and tuition is payable in advance. Discounts include sibling discounts and Old Georgian discounts according to institutional policies; these discounts may be withdrawn if tuition accounts are in arrears.
Academics

St George's College Quilmes teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Quilmes has over 850 students. It is the only school in Argentina that offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The school delivers a comprehensive education, combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum in an environment that balances tradition and innovation. It is bilingual and international, and an IB School.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes excellence, respect, and the holistic development of its students. Through personalised education, it fosters autonomy, independence, and a sense of belonging within an environment that encourages leadership, innovation, and social commitment. The school is a bilingual and international school, cultivating individuals with strong values to face future challenges with confidence. The House System fosters identity, teamwork, and healthy competition; students belong to a house from the moment they join and participate in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, promoting personal development, resilience, and a spirit of adventure.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual and international. The Exchange Programme offers immersive experiences in another culture and enhances English with native speakers. The school welcomes exchange students and hosts them, enriching the community with new perspectives and traditions. The school combines high-level international programmes with the national curriculum, supported by its bilingual environment. It prepares students with strong language skills and values to face future challenges with confidence.

Mental Wellbeing
The school fosters holistic development of students, with attention to social and emotional growth. Personal development and resilience are encouraged through programs like the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold). It promotes autonomy and leadership as part of its personalised education approach. The Exchange Programme and other activities support confidence, cross-cultural understanding, and teamwork in supportive settings. The House System fosters belonging, teamwork, and social responsibility.
Parent Experience

History
St George's College Quilmes was founded in 1898 by Rev J. T. Stevenson in Quilmes. It has more than 125 years of history and began with six boarding students. The Old Georgian Club formed to preserve an enduring alumni network, and milestones included the Pavilion for King George V, the chapel cornerstone, and the Assembly Hall, along with the introduction of a house system. The school later opened the Primary School, expanded with a North campus to reach the Northern Zone, and became coeducational; today it serves over 850 students and offers a full-day programme with a mixed boarding system, blending international programmes with the national curriculum.

Community
Fundraising, Fundación San Jorge, Old Georgian Club, and Alumni form part of the St George's College community. Fundación San Jorge coordinates charitable activities to support school initiatives. The Old Georgian Club connects alumni and maintains a network that endures across generations. An active Alumni program keeps former students engaged with the school, enriching current student experiences.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has two campuses: Quilmes and North. The Quilmes campus, founded in 1898, serves over 850 students and offers a full-day programme with a mixed boarding system. It delivers a comprehensive education by combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum in an environment that balances tradition and innovation. The North campus sits on an eight-hectare site in Los Polvorines and has operated since 1990, with a dynamic, modern approach, offering rigorous academic programmes and opportunities for personal development that foster creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. The House System supports community identity, while the Exchange Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award extend student experiences.

Academic Facilities
Quilmes delivers a comprehensive education by combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum. The Quilmes campus offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The North campus sits on an eight-hectare site and has provided education since 1990, offering rigorous academic programmes and opportunities for personal development. The school is an IB School.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Exchange Programme offers immersive experiences in another culture and enhances English with native speakers. Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels and fosters personal development, resilience, and a spirit of adventure. The House System fosters identity, teamwork, and healthy competition.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a comprehensive education, combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum. The environment balances tradition and innovation to support academic excellence. Personalised education fosters autonomy, independence, and a sense of belonging. The school is bilingual and international.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual and international. The Exchange Programme develops global citizens and offers immersive experiences in another culture. It enhances English through interaction with native speakers. Hosting exchange students enriches the community with new perspectives and traditions.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a House System inspired by the tradition of British schools. The House System fosters identity, teamwork, and healthy competition. Every student belongs to a house from the moment they join and participates in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges that strengthen the community spirit.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The program is an optional challenge with four key components and increasing complexity at each level. It fosters personal development, resilience, and a spirit of adventure.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Quilmes campus has a mixed boarding system, combining day and boarding options. In addition to a full-day programme, boarding is available for students.
Languages

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual.

Immersion Programs
The Exchange Programme offers immersive experiences in another culture. It enhances students' English with native speakers.
School Events
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