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Colegio Alemán de Temuco

Chile, Temuco

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1887
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Colegio Alemán de Temuco is a private German school in Temuco, part of the Deutsche Schule Chile network. Serving ages 4 to 18, the school offers Prekindergarten through IV Medio, with the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. German is taught as the first foreign language, with English as the second; the Diploma Programme can be delivered in English, French, or Spanish. The DAF/DSD II German pathway is integrated with the IB curriculum, and students graduate with multilingual skills for international study. Founded in 1887 by German settlers, the school operates across buildings with a media library, a science laboratory, computer room, music room, and gymnasia. Extracurriculars include a broad arts program—music ensembles such as School of Rock, Schulorchester, and choir—plus academic clubs like chess and astronomy, and a strong CAS program within DP. International exchanges and study tours supplement classroom learning, fostering awareness and university readiness.

Holandesa 0855, 4810216 Temuco, Araucanía, Chile

The Essentials

Colegio Alemán de Temuco has instruction in Spanish.

Location
Located at Holandesa 0855, Temuco, Chile. The address is in Temuco, in the Araucanía Region. It is part of the German international school network and provides immersion in German from Kindergarten onward.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary/Elementary; Secondary, including the IB Diploma Programme.

Type
Private (Particular Pagado); Urban.

Additional learning support
Educadora Diferencial; Terapeuta Ocupacional NEEP (Primer Ciclo Básico); Fonoaudióloga NEEP (Ciclo Inicial); Codocente 1er Ciclo; Equipo Inclusión.

Country affiliation
Germany; Deutsche Schule Chile network.

Religious affiliation
Laica (secular).

School day structure
Portería: Monday–Friday 07:20–21:00. Secretaría Dirección: Monday–Friday 07:40–13:30; Monday–Thursday 15:15–18:00. Secretaría Administración: Monday–Friday 07:40–13:30; Monday–Thursday 15:15–18:00.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Official institutional uniform is worn by all students. Polerones are voluntary; IV Medio students may wear a different polerón starting in the school year, but it does not replace the official uniform for classes or formal events; polerones for study trips or SMV are allowed only for those activities. Polerones must include the school's insignia, the IB logo, and the Chilean and German flags and should be discreet in design, with a hood permitted only outside the classroom.

Governance and Ownership
The Colegio Alemán de Temuco is a secular private institution, Chilean-German in character, sustained by a non-profit corporation.
Fees
Application fees

- The application/postulación process carries a fee of 1 UF for families that do not already have a child enrolled at the school. This application fee is waived for families with current students enrolled at the Colegio Alemán de Temuco.

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

- The school does not publish a public, itemised tuition schedule (per course/year group and per term) in the available institutional documents for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Specific tuition amounts by year group and the term structure (number of instalments and per‑term amounts) are provided directly by the school administration at admission or via the school's administrative channels.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Renewal of a student's enrolment for the following school year requires that all economic obligations from the immediately preceding year be fully paid before re‑matriculation is accepted.
- An early closure of a semester or the academic year does not release the responsible payer from the obligation to pay the full annual tuition for that year.
- The institution may exercise standard collection measures for unpaid obligations, including requirements for guarantees, pagarés or other instruments to secure payment when necessary.

Boarding / residential fees

- The Colegio Alemán de Temuco does not operate a boarding or residential programme; no boarding fees or residential accommodation charges are listed among the school's institutional services and protocols. Education is provided as a day school.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, activities, exam fees, trips)

- Uniforms and optional course/group garments:
- Official uniform requirements apply; the school has a protocol governing the design and use of additional garments (for example course polerones). The financing and management of optional, non‑official garments (polerones for a course or generation) is the responsibility of each course's Parents and Guardians' Committee; acquisition of such optional garments is voluntary and is paid for by families.

- Textbooks, school supplies and materials:
- Textbooks, consumable materials and personal school supplies are treated as additional costs to be covered by families. The school organises book sales, used‑book fairs and similar initiatives, but families are responsible for acquiring required materials.

- Extracurricular activities, school trips and exchanges:
- Costs for curricular and extracurricular trips, study tours and exchange programmes are charged to families; the resources to fund these activities come from parents/guardians. The school specifies conditions for participation but the financial cost of trips and exchanges is borne by the apoderados.

- External exam and programme fees (Cambridge, IB, language and certification exams):
- Cambridge / external language exams: the school administers Cambridge exams and handles registration; exam fees and any refunds for missed components are addressed according to the exam provider rules (the school may require reimbursement or allow specific reembolsos in justified cases such as medical leave).
- International Baccalaureate (PD/IB) fees for Diploma candidates: the school subsidises a portion of IB registration/subject fees. For Diploma candidates the school covers 67% of the registration/subject fees and the family covers the remaining 33%; families are asked to provide a guarantee covering the school's subsidised portion in case of withdrawal. If a candidate withdraws or there is an early academic closure or failure to present to exams, the school does not reimburse the amounts paid for IB registration and related fees.

Refund information

- IB Diploma exams: there is no refund of the IB registration/inscription subsidy the school provides in cases of withdrawal, early closure of the academic year or failure to present to the exams; families pay their portion and a guarantee is held for the school's subsidised share.
- Cambridge and other external exam registrations: the school follows the examination provider's rules for refunds—full reimbursement is possible in some justified cases (for example licensed medical absence) but generally fees are non‑refundable if a candidate does not present without an accepted justification.
- General tuition and annuality: an early closure of semester or year does not free the payer from the obligation to pay the full annual tuition; this indicates the school's position that the annual tuition remains due despite shortened academic delivery.

Fee payment options and administrative payment arrangements

- Online payment channels listed by the school include a dedicated payment portal (Portal Pago Fácil / Zumpago) and WebPay for online card payments. These platforms are used for electronic payment processing.
- The school's regulations also permit the use of guarantees and signed payment instruments (for example pagarés or mandates) where the administration deems them necessary to secure payment obligations. Families should expect formal administrative payment agreements in particular circumstances (renewal guarantees, IB fee guarantees, etc.).

Summary of key, actionable points for a parent

- Application fee: 1 UF for families without current students; waived for families with an enrolled child.
- Detailed tuition amounts by grade and per‑term instalment schedule are not published in the school's publicly available documents; the school provides specific tuition figures and the formal fee schedule directly through its administration/finance office during admission and enrolment processes.
- Expected additional costs include uniforms (official and optional course garments), textbooks and supplies, external exam fees (IB/Cambridge), extracurricular activities, and trips — several of which are partially subsidised in specific cases (for example the school subsidises 67% of IB registration/subject fees for Diploma candidates).
- Payment methods publicly referenced by the school are the Portal Pago Fácil (Zumpago) and WebPay (online card payments); the school may also require guarantees, promissory notes or other instruments in specific cases.

If you require the school's exact tuition figures by year group and per term for your database, those numeric schedules are issued by the school's administration and finance office rather than appearing as an open, itemised public schedule in the school documents available for 2025–2026/2026–2027.
Academics

Colegio Alemán de Temuco teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Prekindergarten through IV Medio (12th grade) is offered. German is taught as the first foreign language, with English as the second. It is a private, secular school that is part of the German school network in Chile and has been an IB World School since June 20, 2010. The Diploma Programme (DP) is available for students aged 16–19 and can be delivered in English, French, or Spanish, consisting of six subject groups with core components Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The German language program includes DAF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) with diagnostic assessments, leading to DSD II (B2/C1) in IV Medio, and is integrated with the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum emphasizes multilingual and multicultural education and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Exam Results
PAES results G'25: The school ranked 56th nationally with 818.9 weighted points, the top PAES performer in the Araucanía region. Notable achievements include Josefina Guzmán achieving the region's highest weighted average (981.5 points) and Catalina Lamas with 929 points in Science; Constanza Schulze earned 964 points in History. Several students achieved top scores in Mathematics M1 among the 2025 graduates. About 46% of the generation scored above 850 weighted points.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school advances social-emotional learning through the Wellbeing and Convivencia Escolar program. The mission commits to developing all dimensions of the person and to strengthening the articulation of areas to support learning and democratic participation. The Wellbeing and Convivencia Escolar team is composed of a coordinator and the leaders of the Student Affairs, Socio-Emotional Support, and Inclusion teams, who work together to promote the wellbeing of the school community. The Unidad de Apoyo Socioemocional provides psychological support to promote the integral development and school adaptation of students across all cycles. The Inclusion team promotes an inclusive culture with staff dedicated to supporting diverse learners.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion Unit to promote access to learning and reduce barriers for students. The Inclusion team is led by Mabel Aravena and includes Andrea Rodriguez (Special Education Teacher), Paulina Orive (Special Education Teacher), Paulina Cofré (Occupational Therapist for Special Educational Needs and Early Primary), Ivania Martínez (Speech-Language Pathologist for Special Educational Needs and Early Primary), plus codocente staff to support early cycles. The team collaborates with other professionals to design and implement supports for students with diverse needs. The school provides targeted interventions and accommodations to help learners access the curriculum within the general education setting. The Inclusion team actively partners with families to support student progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Spanish is the language of instruction and mother tongue from the initial cycle; German is the first foreign language from the initial cycle; English is the second foreign language starting in the 5th grade. The school teaches in three languages and emphasizes immersion across Spanish, German, and English to support intercultural communication. German is taught as the first foreign language, and English as the second foreign language, in line with the project and policy documents. The International Baccalaureate framework and Cambridge examinations are integrated into language instruction and assessment.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing and convivencia are central to the school's approach, with a mission to support the holistic development and adaptation of students and reduce barriers to learning. The Wellbeing Unit includes an eligible socio-emotional support structure and a psychologist (Ivette Barría) to promote student development and adjustment across cycles. The community has mental health initiatives, including events such as mental health talks and prevention of suicide. The school maintains mechanisms to monitor wellbeing and coordinate actions between school areas to support students.

Safeguarding
The safeguarding framework is embedded in the Reglamento Interno y Manual de Convivencia Escolar (Reglamento Interno and School Living Handbook), updated November 2025. The policy outlines a Comité de Convivencia Escolar and an Equipo de Convivencia Escolar, with an Encargado de Convivencia Escolar y Bienestar Estudiantil to coordinate safety and wellbeing. Protocols cover protection of student rights (Protocolo N° 1), responses to sexual misconduct (Protocolo N° 2), handling drugs and alcohol (Protocolo N° 3), school accidents (Protocolo N° 4), and other safeguarding procedures, including reporting and protective measures (Protocolo N° 5 and Protocolo N° 6). The school also addresses reporting procedures and safe environments such as Aula Segura and formal channels for safeguarding concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1887 by German settlers to provide values for their children, the Colegio Alemán de Temuco began in a room of a private house with a clay floor used as a chalkboard. Albert Kleinknecht was the founder and first director. A dedicated building was constructed in Temuco in 1917, and the current Colegio Alemán building at Hochstetter and Holandesa was inaugurated in 1954 as the school expanded to include high school by 1958. Today the school is a trilingual institution with about 975 students across Prekindergarten to high school, offering international experiences such as trips to the Llaima refuge, study tours to northern Chile, and a German exchange; in 2011 it began the IB Diploma Programme to foster international-mindedness and university readiness.

Community
Our institutional mission affirms that the person is multidimensional and offers opportunities to develop all dimensions for every member of our community, especially students. We aim to strengthen coordination across the school to reduce barriers to learning and social participation. The 2024 focus includes forming a multidisciplinary service-oriented team, coordinating wellbeing actions for the entire community, and maintaining or improving wellbeing indicators. The wellbeing and convivencia team is led by a coordinator and by Bruno Valderrama, Maria de la Paz Costabal, Daniela Glaser, and Mabel Aravena, who oversee student affairs, socio-emotional support, and inclusion.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
CGPA stands for Centro General de Padres y Apoderados. The CGPA's main role is to generate bonds among families who are part of the school community. It is composed of delegates from different levels who work on various activities during the school year. The CGPA leadership includes Carol Gibson Tepper as President; Patricio Sanhueza Rivas as Vice President; Daniela Henriquez del Canto as Secretary; and Lorena Ávila Núñez as Treasurer. Directors of CGPA include Sumara Candia Roa (Directora), Pamela Loyola González (Directora), Max Poseck Sánchez (Director), José Daniel Krause Krause (Director), and Javiera Barrios Cáceres (Directora).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has multiple buildings. There are classrooms. It has a basic library and a media library. There is a science laboratory. There are gymnasiums, a computer room, a music room, and a courtyard.

Sports Facilities
Gyms are included as part of the infrastructure.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are available. There is a basic library and a media library. There is a science laboratory. There is a computer room. There is a music room.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extraprogrammatic workshops develop skills across disciplines, encourage participation and socialization, and maximize students' capacities. They support holistic education and reflect the values of the Educational Project. The program includes intellectual pursuits such as Chess, Astronomy, and Entertaining Computing, as well as a School News broadcast.

Arts & Creative
The Extraprogrammatic Artistic-Cultural activities include music education across styles (School of Rock, Schulorchester, Choir, Drums, Piano, Bass, and Electric Guitar) and other arts. Additional offerings include Dance, Chess, Environmental Workshop, Textile Arts and Crafts, Drawing, Oil Painting, School News, Cooking, Storytelling, Astronomy, and Entertaining Computing. These activities promote creativity, self-expression, and experiential learning.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches Spanish, German and English, incorporating German culture and respect for diversity into students' worldview. German language education is an integral part of the language program.

Social & Hobbies
Extraprogrammatic activities offer social and hobby opportunities beyond class; They include Dance, Chess, Noticiero Escolar (School News), Cuentacuentos (Storytelling) and other creative pursuits; They foster creativity, teamwork, and personal expression.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is part of the Diploma Programme and aims to develop personal and interpersonal growth to become positive citizens and leaders. It defines seven learning outcomes focusing on identifying strengths, overcoming challenges, planning and undertaking CAS experiences, commitment and perseverance, teamwork, global awareness, and ethical considerations.

Leadership & Professional
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) encourages leadership and citizenship through experiential learning. It emphasizes planning, perseverance, teamwork, and ethical considerations to develop professional skills. The CAS coordinator is Cecilia Candia.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Extracurricular sports focus on physical, emotional, and social development. The program offers two participation channels: Formation Groups and Specialization; available activities include Athletics, Basketball, Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Swimming, and Volleyball.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are Spanish, German and English. The language of instruction is Spanish. German is taught as a foreign language with some classes conducted in German, and English is introduced in 5th grade. The curriculum supports language proficiency through exams such as Deutsches Sprachdiplom Stufe 1 (B1) and Stufe 2 (B2/C1) and Cambridge English certificates (PET, FCE or CAE).

Bilingual Teaching
Yes. The school provides trilingual education in Spanish, German and English. Spanish is the language of instruction, while German is taught intensively with bilingual instruction in German in many classes. English begins in 5th grade and continues through upper secondary. Students may pursue German-language certificates (DSD 1 and DSD 2) and Cambridge English certificates through bilingual staff.

Immersion Programs
German-language immersion is implemented through German-taught classes delivered in German and a bilingual approach across the curriculum. German is taught from early cycles with instruction in German in core German-language courses, while English begins in 5th grade. The program includes exchanges with partner schools and German volunteers to support language immersion.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Become familiar with the Regulation for Application and Admission, the Educational Project, and the Internal Regulations. The Regulation for Application and Admission explains the framework of the admission process. The Educational Project outlines the school's educational approach and values. Internal Regulations govern the procedures and expectations for applicants. Submissions must be sent as digital copies to the specified email as part of the application package. The documents must be signed to be valid. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Step 3: Complete online pre-enrollment and attach a digital copy of the birth certificate. Pre-enrollment is available starting Friday, April 11. The digital birth certificate must be attached to the online form. This step is required for the application to proceed.

Step 4: Pay a pre-enrollment fee of 2 UF. The payment can be made via Webpay or electronic transfer 24 hours after online pre-registration. The UF value used is the day of payment.

Step 5: Attend Open House Day on Saturday, April 26 at 11:30. The event provides information about the school and allows families to tour the campus. Attendance is part of the admission process. Families should plan to participate.

Step 6: Participate in the guardians' interview. The interview offers an opportunity to discuss the applicant's background, interests, and expectations. The school uses the interview to assess fit with the program. Scheduling and participation are required for the application to be considered.

Step 7: Participate in observation afternoons. Observations provide the school with direct insight into the applicant's behavior and interaction with peers and staff. The afternoons are structured to support the assessment of readiness. Completion of observation afternoons is a mandatory step for a valid application; any missing data will result in the application being discarded.

Compliance with the steps indicated is mandatory to validate the application. Any missing information will result in the application being discarded.
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