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St. John's School - Sede Martínez

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees ARS 257,760
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

St. John's School is a private bilingual, nonprofit foundation serving ages 2 to 18 across four campuses: Pilar, Martínez, Beccar and Escobar. The curriculum blends the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a bespoke program, delivering academic formation plus integral development across arts, science, sports, and social skills. Students graduate fluent in English and Spanish with French as a third language, supporting a multicultural, global outlook. The school emphasizes bilingual progression: Kinder builds confidence and independence; Primary fosters curiosity and clarity; Secondary develops creative thinking and tailored orientations. In Primary, science and social studies are taught in English in the final three years to reinforce bilingual aims. Facilities include solar energy self-sufficiency, aligning with environmental responsibility. Extracurriculars stress sport, creativity, and global citizenship, while clubs highlight scientific study, artistic formation, and bilingual culture. This comprehensive program prepares students for national and international university study while cultivating responsible, well-rounded individuals and communities.

Gral. Pueyrredón 1499, B1640EIW Acassuso, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

St. John's School - Sede Martínez has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Three campuses in the north zone of Buenos Aires: Martínez (General Pueyrdón 1499), Beccar (España 348/370), and Pilar (Panamericana Km 48.80). The north zone is served by campuses in Martínez, Beccar, and Pilar. The school operates as a private bilingual institution serving the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Stages
Kinder (ages 2–5), Primary, and Secondary (1st–6th year), with a bilingual model across all campuses. In the final years of Primary, subjects such as Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies are taught in English; in Secondary, students may take the Cambridge IGCSE in Year 4 and the IB Diploma in Year 6.

Type
Private bilingual school; nonprofit foundation.

Additional learning support
A psychopedagogical department provides case-by-case support with personalized assistance to help students overcome challenges.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding facilities: Day (no overnight housing).

Food Options
There is a kitchen and dining room on campus.

House System
Students are grouped into four Houses for inter-house competitions within the school.

Governance and Ownership
Owned by Fundación Escuelas San Juan (private foundation).
Fees

Annual tuition at St. John's School - Sede Martínez ranges from ARS 257,760 for 2026/27.

Fees overview

The school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule with specific amounts for the current academic year. The admissions process and printed brochure describe the enrolment procedure and school levels, but numeric application, tuition and boarding charges are not available in publicly posted materials.

Application fees

- Parents complete a Solicitud de Admisión (admissions application) and participate in an admissions interview and administrative process. The school's publicly posted admissions information does not list a published application or registration fee amount or whether a non‑refundable application charge is collected.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- Specific tuition amounts by year group and per term are not published in the school's public materials. No public schedule listing per‑term, per‑semester or annual fees by grade or campus is available. Parents receive the complete numeric fee schedule as part of the formal admissions/registration documentation.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A detailed billing schedule (due dates, number of instalments, early‑payment discounts, late penalties, and conditions for sibling discounts or other concessions) is not published publicly. The school's admissions documentation indicates an administrative enrolment process and submission of required forms but does not publish the payment calendar or negotiated payment programs in its public pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school's campus information and brochure describe multiple day campuses (Pilar, Martínez/Beccar, Puertos del Lago) and the programmes offered; there is no publicly posted description of boarding (internado) facilities or boarding fees. There is no evidence in the public materials that the school operates a boarding programme.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- The school's public brochure and admissions material do not list specific amounts for uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, transport, school lunches, extracurricular activity fees, or optional programme fees. Those cost items are typically included or itemised in the school's formal fee statement provided to enrolled families, but no itemised public price list is available.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy or detailed rules on refunds (for withdrawal before term start, mid‑year withdrawal, or cancellation of enrolment) was found in the school's public materials. Refund terms are not listed in the brochure or the admissions pages available publicly.

Fee payment options

- The publicly available admissions and brochure materials do not publish a list of accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit, cheques or online payment portals). Payment methods and any bank or billing details are provided to families through the school's administrative/financial office during the registration and billing process.

Summary of findings (what was checked and what is missing)

- Reviewed the school's public admissions pages, campus/contact pages and the institutional brochure. These materials describe the admissions procedure, campuses and academic programmes but do not include an itemised public fee schedule with numeric amounts, nor do they publish billing calendars, payment methods, boarding fees, uniform/textbook prices or refund policy language. As a result, specific numbers for application fees, per‑term or per‑year tuition by year group, boarding charges, and formal refund terms cannot be provided from publicly available materials.
Academics

St. John's School - Sede Martínez teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
St. John's provides a solid academic formation with integral development across academics, arts, science, sports, and social skills. By graduation, students master both English and Spanish for communication and study or work, with French as a third language, supporting a multicultural, global outlook. The program emphasizes bilingual education with a progression: Kinder develops confidence, independence and self-esteem; Primary fosters curiosity and intellectual clarity; Secondary develops creative thinking and offers different orientations to boost individual abilities. In Primary, science and social studies are taught in English during the final three years to support bilingual aims. The school operates on four campuses: Pilar, Martínez, Beccar, and Escobar.

Higher Education Progression
The school maintains agreements and cooperation with major English-speaking educational institutions and national private universities for direct admission. It offers International Examinations including the IB Diploma and the French Alliance; graduates can take DELF, BEC, and TOEFL tests to demonstrate language proficiency. Partner universities include Universidad de San Andrés (direct admission for top students), Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, and Universidad Austral for streamlined entry or scholarships.
Parent Experience

History
Since 1950, St. Johns School has educated three generations of Argentines, providing a solid and distinctive formation. Mr. & Mrs. Legge leased the El Refugio estate in Martínez, and St. Johns opened with seven grades of primary education. The Pueyrredf3n Street property was acquired; in 1964 the first Macintosh computers were introduced; in 1982 the Martínez and Beccar campuses were unified into a single coeducational school. The St. Johns Foundation became a nonprofit in 1958; the Pilar kindergarten was completed; Pilar expanded with the secondary building opening in 1991 and the primary building in 1992. A bilingual bachillerato was implemented in 1993, and a Beccar girlsdivision created in 1996. The Pilar sports field expanded in 1999, the Pilar library was inaugurated in 2000, and the Pilar Club House was inaugurated in 2011. The graduates are prepared to enter universities both nationally and internationally, with a bilingual program and French as a third language.

Community
St. Johns School is a traditional bilingual school in the northern zone of Buenos Aires. It promotes values such as solidarity, freedom, tolerance, respect, commitment, and honesty, with the motto Vincit Veritas (Truth Wins). A bilingual model introduces English from age two, and students are organized into four Houses for internal competitions; the program includes drama, choir/band, art, and sports, with activities like musical theatre, chess, golf, and Scottish dancing. Facilities across the three campuses include science and IT labs, smart classrooms, a library, arts spaces, and extensive sports facilities; the school also runs campaigns and activities that foster social and environmental awareness.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
We have unique premises to fit our intensive, integrated study plan. Excellence in bilingual education across Kinder, Primary and Secondary. Locations include Sede Pilar, Sede Martínez, Sede Beccar, and Sede Puertos del Lago in Escobar. First Argentine educational institution that self-supplies itself with solar energy.

Extra Curricular Facilities
We accompany federated students of multiple sports, adapting their curricular program. We foster creativity and imagination. We develop global citizens well prepared to live in a complex world. We foster teamwork, commitment and fair play through the practice of sports. We build children's trust, independence and self-confidence through play.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
St. John's emphasizes scientific formation and intellectual curiosity. It stimulates students to discover and develop their potential at the highest level in an environment designed for intensive and integral education. Intellectual curiosity and clarity of thought are encouraged through the scientific formation program.

Arts & Creative
St. John's artistic formation fosters creativity and imagination. It offers a vibrant, dynamic experience that complements students' general culture and provides access to the best tools to develop their potential.

Cultural & Language
The school provides bilingual education. Excellence in bilingual education is a core aspect of the school's approach.

Social & Hobbies
St. John's promotes collaboration with the world and social awareness. It promotes social consciousness and encourages students to assume a commitment to the world in which they live.

Community & Service
Environmental awareness is a focus. St. John's is the first Argentine educational institution to be self-sustaining with solar energy.

Leadership & Professional
Formación Deportiva promotes leading by example, teamwork, loyalty, commitment, and a competitive spirit.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports formation stimulates teamwork, commitment, and the spirit of healthy competition through participation in sport. Education is not limited to academics; it aims at the full development of the personality, helping students grow into well-rounded individuals.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the main languages of instruction. French is taught as a third language. By graduation, students master English and Spanish and have acquired French as a third language.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a traditional bilingual school. English and Spanish are the main languages of instruction. French is taught as a third language. By the end of schooling, students master English and Spanish and have also acquired French.
Admissions

Admissions
St. John's is a bilingual school with English and Spanish instruction, and French is offered as a third language. 1. Contact the admissions office by submitting the online form. The admissions secretary will contact you to arrange a meeting with the heads of sector and the admissions officer at the branch you wish to attend, and you will be shown around the premises and receive information on programs and administration. For families living abroad, the interview is arranged by email; bring your child's present school's study plans to the meeting. 2. Administration: An admissions form for each child must be filled and returned to the admissions secretary within two weeks, together with copies of required documents. If these forms are not submitted, the reserved vacancies will be offered to another family. All families must go through the complete admissions process; participating in the admissions process does not grant rights. 3. Evaluation: After the admissions forms are completed and a vacancy is confirmed, the admissions secretary will coordinate a date for an educational psychologist to evaluate the candidate. On the day, provide copies of the following: for K4, K5 and 1st grade, a photocopy of the child's kindergarten report; for 2nd grade onward, photocopies of Spanish and English report cards and copybooks or folders; K2 and K3 do not require an admittance evaluation. After the tests have been analyzed, parents will have an interview with feedback; if the result is satisfactory, the process moves on to fulfill the administrative requirements. The school operates at multiple campuses and each branch has its own admissions contacts.
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