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Bradford School

Chile, Santiago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Bradford School is an IB World School in Chile serving students from Play Group to 12th Grade, with ages 3 to 18. It currently offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and plans to begin the Primary Years Programme in 2027. The school provides bilingual education, with most subjects taught in English and language study in Spanish, enabling early immersion and progressive bilingual development across the curriculum. A sports program anchors rugby for boys and hockey for girls from 1st Grade, supported by on-site fields and a nearby complex, and swimming is offered to all students with ABSCH and other external tournaments. Facilities include a central library, a dining facility, three ICT laboratories, iPad carts and Lego Education, plus a technology program linked to IB's TISG in upper years. Bradford emphasizes community, leadership and service through student committees, family programs, and inclusion initiatives. Founded in 1954, it is affiliated with ABSCH.

Av. Luis Pasteur 6335, 7640455 Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The Essentials

Bradford School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Bradford School is located at Av. Luis Pasteur 6335, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile. It operates in the Vitacura commune in eastern Santiago. The school offers education from Play Group to 12th Grade. It is the only ABSCH member school in Vitacura.

Stages
Infant School: Play Group to 2nd Grade; Junior School: 3rd to 6th Grade; Senior School: 7th to 12th Grade.

Type
IB World School with Primary Years Programme (PYP) planned from 2027 and a Diploma Programme.

Country affiliation
Chile; ABSCH member (Association of British Schools in Chile).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is institutional. Playgroup uses an institutional apron. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten wear an institutional sweatshirt, a green polo shirt with blue and yellow trim, navy shorts with the B logo, white sneakers and white socks, plus an institutional fleece. From 1st grade to IV Medio, students wear a navy blazer with insignia, gray trousers, a white polo and an institutional sweater, with separate summer and winter uniform seasons (summer: March 3–31 and October 15–December 15; winter: April 1–October 14); a sports uniform is worn only on physical education days and must be carried in the bag; uniforms may be purchased anywhere that fits the family budget, with no mandatory supplier.

Governance and Ownership
Bradford School is governed by the Bradford Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed entirely by guardians of students from Pre-Kinder to IV Medio; 100% of revenues are reinvested in the educational project to maintain and administer the school. The board includes President Alejandra Naser Soto, Vice-President Uranía Oñate Tzanis, Treasurer Felipe Hargous Pretel, Pro-Treasurer Felipe Elzo Benard, and Secretary General Viviana Beltrán Arriagada.
Fees
Application / Enrollment fees
- Play Group (Infant School): Matrta (enrollment) UF 12,85. Arancel anual (annual tuition) UF 138,85. No cuota de incorporaci n (no separate joining fee) for Play Group.
- Other year groups: numeric enrollment/application fees are not published on the public admissions pages.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term information)
- Play Group (Infant School): Arancel Anual UF 138,85; Matrta UF 12,85. The school lists the tuition as an annual arancel.
- Junior School and Senior School (3rd grade through 11th/4th senior): specific annual or per-term numeric aranceles are not published on the public admissions pages available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school runs a formal matriculation process with set dates for regular, new-student and exceptional enrolment; the annual arancel and payment methods are defined each year as part of that process. For the matriculation process the school: uses SchoolNet for the enrollment procedure, requires the financial guardian to complete the process, and requires regularization of any outstanding debts before enrolling. A 2% discount is offered for early payment of tuition (pago anticipado de colegiaturas). An exceptional enrollment window applies a 2% surcharge on the base tariff and does not qualify for the early-payment discount.
- Payment by the school's indicated online platform (Toku) requires the cardholder to create a mandate on the Bradford Pay / Toku portal prior to payment (mentions PAC or PAT options for that platform). The matriculation instructions recommend preparing the chosen payment method in advance and completing the SchoolNet steps.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding: Not applicable. Bradford School is presented as a day school offering Infant, Junior and Senior levels; no boarding/internado facilities or boarding fees are listed on the school's admissions or general information pages.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Incorporation/joining fee: For Play Group the school specifies no cuota de incorporaci n.
- Extracurricular activities / talleres: extracurricular workshops carry separate monthly fees. Example: a listed workshop (Taller 1) is priced at CLP 36,000 per month (example of extracurricular monthly fee).
- School meals (casino): meal services at the school are operated through an external prepaid vendor (CasinoExpress), implying meals are billed separately via that provider. Specific meal prices are managed through the vendor's system.
- Uniforms, transport and other routine charges: no published numeric values for uniform or bus/transport fees were found on the public admissions or matriculation pages.

Refund information
- No explicit, published refund policy or detailed public statement on refunds for paid matrícula or colegiaturas was found on the school's publicly available admissions or matriculation pages.

Fee payment options
- SchoolNet is the core platform used for the matriculation and payment process; the school references Bradford Pay / Toku (online payment platform) for card payments and mandates (PAC or PAT). The matriculation instructions explicitly indicate use of Toku and the need to create a mandate for credit/debit card payments. Contact emails for financial/matriculation queries are provided by the school (matricula@bradford.cl).

Summary of gaps (concise):
- The public admissions and matriculation pages publish Play Group numeric values (Matrta UF 12,85; Arancel Anual UF 138,85) and the matriculation/payment rules (discounts, surcharge, payment platform), but a full, itemised annual fee schedule showing numeric aranceles for each grade level (per term breakdown, uniform costs, transport fees, and an explicit refund policy) is not available on the public pages inspected. For those missing items the school's matriculation/finance contact is listed as matricula@bradford.cl.
Academics

Bradford School teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Bradford School's curriculum is bilingual with most subjects taught entirely in English, except for language, from Play Group to 6th Grade, enabling early, natural and progressive immersion in English. Sport is a transversal component of the program, with hockey for girls and rugby for boys as anchor activities from 1st Grade, expanding sports participation in higher grades. The school incorporates the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the Senior level, and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is planned to begin in 2027.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Bradford has an Education, Wellbeing and Inclusion area that coordinates student development across levels. The Psychology team provides orientation and tailored support for each cycle, aligned with students' developmental stages. In prevention, actions safeguard students' emotional well-being, with psychologists developing personalized plans that strengthen socio-emotional skills. The Convivencia area fosters a safe school climate where respect and positive relationships are central. The Inclusion area offers guidance and tools to promote inclusion and provides specialized support to students with special educational needs and their families to ensure learning access. The school also runs student leadership and family engagement activities to support the community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Bradford provides specialized support for students with special educational needs through the Inclusion area, including guidance and targeted assistance for students and their families. Education professionals coordinate individualized plans and accommodations to ensure access to learning. Bradford adheres to Ley 20.845 de Inclusión Escolar, with inclusion admissions processes managed accordingly; inclusion seats are managed under regular admission procedures. The Inclusion team includes a coordinator and educators who support students with SEN across Infant to Senior levels. The school informs the community about inclusion policies and provides ongoing support for families and educators in inclusive practices.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bradford's curriculum uses bilingual education with all subjects taught entirely in English, except for Language, from Play Group through 6th grade, enabling early, natural, and progressive language immersion. The school is an IB World School. From 2027, the Primary Years Programme will be introduced as part of the IB framework. The Diploma Programme is established in Senior High since 2015, strengthening students' preparation for university studies. The English-taught curriculum supports language development across the curriculum and enhances international-mindedness.

Mental Wellbeing
Bradford has a Guidance and Wellbeing area coordinated by a director who oversees student wellbeing across the school. The Psychology area provides orientation and tailored support for students at every level, with psychologists developing personalized plans to strengthen socio-emotional skills. The Education area runs the Programa de Desarrollo Personal with four axes: Growing in community, Building my identity, Recognizing my value, and Discovering my purpose. The Convivencia area works to create a safe, respectful learning environment and includes programs for students and families. Inclusion initiatives provide targeted support for students with special educational needs and families, contributing to overall wellbeing. Leadership and family engagement activities further support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Bradford implements prevention actions to safeguard students' emotional well-being, with psychologists delivering personalized plans to address psychosocial needs. A safe school climate is maintained through the Convivencia area, with respect and positive relationships as core pillars. The Inclusion area promotes a protective culture and provides specialized support for students with needs and their families. Bradford adheres to Ley 20.845 de Inclusión Escolar, with inclusion admissions managed to ensure appropriate safeguarding and support across all levels.
Parent Experience

History
Bradford School was founded in 1954 as Braemar School by English women Inés McGaw de Russell, Dorothy Daer, and Amelia Roberts de Mollinger, and it was dedicated to educating girls within a Christian, humanist context open to all creeds. Its objective was to provide students with an education of the highest standard and to acquaint them with English culture and language, in a Christian context, with humanist values and open to all faiths. Bradford began as a basic school at Av. Los Leones 290; in 1970, with the support of parents, the school moved to its current address at Luis Pasteur 6335 and formed the Corporación Educacional Luis Pasteur, later becoming coeducational; Bradford has over 70 years of history. In 1981, the Corporación Educacional Luis Pasteur was founded as a nonprofit organization by parents; in 1988 the school's name was changed to Bradford School and the Corporation's name to Corporación Educacional Bradford to maintain and administer the school. From 1994 to 2002, infrastructure and technology were developed, including the central building in 1994; in 2012 the school began its postulation to the International Baccalaureate and incorporated the Diploma Programme, and in 2025 it expressed interest in implementing the IB Primary Years Programme.

Community
Bradford has a Parents Center (Centro de Padres) that invites family involvement and provides access to information and activities through a dedicated portal. The school runs Extracurricular Workshops each semester and provides a Workshop Protocol outlining the activities. A 2026 calendar highlights key dates for the year. The community spirit is expressed through the Bradford Family and the Bradford School Song, with a downloadable hymn.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Bradford School Parents Center serves as the main parent association and is accessible through the site via a link labeled Meet our Parents Center. Parents engage with the school through the Center, which coordinates Extracurricular Workshops (Talleres Extracurriculares) and provides a Workshop Protocol (Protocolo de Talleres). The site lists key dates for 2026 under Fechas clave 2026, and the Center emphasizes collaboration with the school to involve families in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Bradford has an active library space open to the entire school community, with a focus on building knowledge, skills and lifelong learning. It fosters a love of reading, curiosity and innovation through year‑round programs and activities and serves as a central hub for reading, cultural events, information access and knowledge construction. The dining facility (casino) is available as part of student services. The school provides a dedicated sports complex with on‑site facilities and a nearby off‑site complex for broader athletic options. Three computer laboratories support ICT education from infancy through Senior School, complemented by a modern technology program and IB activities.

Sports Facilities
The Bradford Sports Programme increases weekly hours and uses rugby and hockey as anchor sports. It features two on‑site playing fields—one synthetic turf and one cement—plus a covered gym for a range of activities. The on‑site facilities are located at Av. Luis Pasteur 6335, Vitacura, with a secondary complex at Complejo Deportivo Stadio Italiano, Av. Apoquindo 6589, Las Condes, about 10 minutes away by private bus. Swimming is offered to 100% of students, and the programme includes ABSCH tournaments and other external tournaments. The sports program also includes national and international athletic tours and other sport‑related activities.

Academic Facilities
Bradford provides three computer laboratories for ICT, with class hours of 1, 2, 4 and 6 pedagogy hours per course per week. The department emphasizes project work, guided learning and ongoing assessment, supported by a range of technology resources. Hardware includes iPad carts for the Junior level and Lego Education sets, while software includes Windows 10 Pro, Autodesk licenses on Lab 3, Adobe Creative Cloud, Turnitin, Office 365 and educational resources. Computing is embedded from kindergarten to Senior School, and the IB Diploma Programme features Technology of Information in a Global Society (TISG) as part of the IB curriculum in the upper years.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Bradford offers Extracurricular Workshops and a comprehensive Sports Programme. Activities include ABSCH tournaments, invitations to ABSCH events, and additional external tournaments, plus national and international sports tours. The programme also incorporates after‑school excursions such as visits to national parks and a range of co‑curricular workshops to broaden student engagement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Bradford School offers a broad Extracurriculars program for Pre-K through 12th Grade that complements academic study. The program includes LEGO Robotics, a Technology Workshop, and a Science Lab with hands-on experiments, as well as Journalism – School News and Chess. Arts, performing arts, and language enrichment are included in after-school offerings, with activities such as Art & Craft, Theatre in English, and other enrichment options. The program emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Arts & Creative
Bradford School has a robust arts and creative program with activities including Art & Craft, Ballet, Violin, Guitar, Illustration, and Music Bands. Theatre in English, Flamenco Mix, Urban Dance, and Sculpture are also offered as after-school activities. Visual arts and performance are supported through additional sessions in Zentangles and other crafts. These programs run across Infant through Senior School, supporting creativity and self-expression.

Cultural & Language
Bradford School is an IB World School affiliated with the Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH). It offers the International Baccalaureate program and bilingual education in English and Spanish. The school serves Infant School through Senior School (Play Group to 12th Grade). The Primary Years Programme is planned to begin in 2027.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities cover arts, music, dance, sports, and clubs such as Chess and Journalism – School News. Examples include Art & Craft, Violin, Theatre in English, Flamenco Mix, Urban Dance, Illustration, and Music Bands. The schedule features sports like Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and Tennis, alongside other pursuits.

Community & Service
Bradford School promotes community and service through the Bradford School Committee of Leaders (BSCL), a student leadership body from I to IV Medio that promotes convivencia and positive relationships. The school runs Creciendo en Comunidad, a program for parents and families to strengthen engagement and a culture of respect. The Cuento Viajero initiative supports inclusion by involving students, teachers, and families in celebrating diversity.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is formalized through BSCL, the Bradford School Committee of Leaders. The school offers a Leadership program and leadership opportunities across the school, with support from psychology and wellbeing staff to identify student needs and develop leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Bradford School provides extensive sports programming, with rugby and hockey as anchor sports. Additional offerings include football, basketball, volleyball, futsal, and tennis, with opportunities for competitive participation. A Psychology area and convivencia initiatives support student wellbeing and social-emotional learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English and Language (Lenguaje). English is the language of instruction for most subjects from Infant through 6th grade, with Language taught as a separate subject. Early English immersion is provided. PYP (Primary Years Programme) is planned from 2027, and the Diploma Programme is available at the Senior level.

Bilingual Teaching
Bradford School uses bilingual education with most subjects taught entirely in English from Play Group through 6th grade, with Language taught as a separate subject. This arrangement enables early, natural, and progressive immersion in English. From 1st grade, sports such as girls' hockey and boys' rugby are anchor activities, expanding sports opportunities in both participative and competitive formats in higher grades. The school also incorporates the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the Senior level.

Immersion Programs
Early, natural, and progressive immersion in English is provided, beginning in Infant through Junior levels and continuing as students progress.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme and planning to implement the PYP from 2027. It is affiliated with the Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Identify the level and IB program. Bradford School offers Infant School (Play Group to 2nd Grade) and Junior & Senior School (3rd to 11th Grade) as part of its IB World School status. The school includes the Diploma Programme and, from 2027, will incorporate the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from the early years. 2. Start online application. An online application is available via Postulaciones on the Bradford School site; Apply Here / Postula Aquí starts the process; the Admission Protocol for 2027 is available for review. 3. Check vacancies and deadlines. Play Group 2027 has 75 vacancies in total; Play Group 2026 has limited vacancies remaining; Play Group 2027 requires children to be 3 years old by 31 March 2027; the admissions window for Play Group 2027 runs from November 3, 2025 to April 4, 2026. 4. Fees and inclusion policy. Registration is UF 12.85; Annual tuition is UF 138.85; There is no joining fee. Law 20.845 on School Inclusion states that inclusive-admission quotas are full; families should apply through the regular admissions process. 5. Contacts and program details.
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