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Colegio Inglés de Talca

Chile, Talca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Outdoor Education
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio Inglés de Talca is a coeducational day school in Chile offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside a curriculum. The school defines itself as a center of integral formation blending academic achievement with values. Its pillars are Catholic, Secular, and Family; Academic Excellence; English Language; Sport and Extracurricular Activities; and Valuing the Environment. English features across the curriculum, supporting bilingual learning and international mindedness, while a dedicated professional team continually updates pedagogy to meet the demands of education. The campus spans 11.03 hectares in eastern Talca, with facilities including three science laboratories, a music room, a dining hall, a Pre-Básica pavilion, a civic courtyard, and a gym with an athletics track today. Extracurricular activities include expeditions to forest reserves, Scouts, leadership programs such as Prefects, Pasantías, and Orientation, and environmental initiatives like ecological brigades and recycling projects. Its history traces to Jardín Infantil Mané, Corporación Educacional Colegio Inglés, established 1982.

Avenida San Miguel, Nro 5766, Talca, Maule, Chile

The Essentials

Colegio Inglés de Talca has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The Colegio Inglés de Talca is located in the eastern sector of the city of Talca, about 4.5 kilometers from central Talca, on the road toward the town of San Clemente and the Pehuenche International Pass. The campus sits on an 11.03-hectare site. Since its founding, the institution has occupied several locations in Talca, and the current site is its permanent location. Address: Avenida San Miguel 5766, Talca.

Stages
From Pre-kindergarten through IV Medio (12th grade).

Type
Private, coeducational day school operated by a private educational corporation.

Additional learning support
Special education for students with learning difficulties.

Country affiliation
Chile

Religious affiliation
Catholic orientation
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade (girls and boys): blue sport fleece with a polo collar, no hood; school polo shirt; white socks; athletic shoes; fleece jacket in the official design. Note: For the First Communion ceremony of 4th Grade, students wear the formal school uniform. 7th Grade through IV Medio (girls): navy jumper with the school crest on the left; white blouse; school tie; navy sweater with a red stripe at the neckline, cuffs and hem; fleece as designed; navy parka (only navy, no other colors); blue socks; black shoes (classic or casual). 7th Grade through IV Medio (boys): gray trousers; white shirt; school tie; navy sweater with a red stripe at the neckline, cuffs and hem; fleece as designed; navy parka (only navy); blue or gray socks; black shoes (classic or casual). Sport uniform (7th Grade to IV Medio): navy blue sport fleece with a polo collar, no hood; one school polo shirt; white, black or blue socks; athletic shoes.

Food Options
Lunch is provided in the on-site cafeteria (Casino). A March lunch menu shows daily soups, main courses, vegetarian options and desserts.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Colegio Inglés Talca Corporation; the board includes Álvaro Ried, Francisca Rebolledo, Carol Amaro, Trinidad Moreno, Sebastián Perdomo, Jaime Leiva and Paulina Arellano.
Fees
Application and entry fees

- Cuota de incorporación (pago único por familia al momento de la matrícula): 40 Unidades de Fomento (UF) para familias antiguas y 50 UF para familias nuevas.
- Matrícula (pago al formalizar la inscripción): 12 UF por alumno. La matrícula se paga en un solo acto o en hasta 3 cuotas mensuales iguales, con vencimientos a más tardar los días 5 de diciembre, 5 de enero y 5 de febrero. La matrícula no es reembolsable.

Tuition (Colegiatura) — annual and instalments

- Colegiatura anual (tarifa básica por alumno): 120 UF por año. Esta suma corresponde al total anual y se devenga en su totalidad al suscribir el contrato de prestación de servicios educacionales.
- Modalidades de pago de la colegiatura:
- Pago al contado anticipado (ventana para pago anticipado definida por el colegio): descuento por pago anticipado (5% si se paga mediante cheque al día, transferencia o depósito; 3% si se paga con tarjeta de crédito o débito).
- Pago en 10 cuotas mensuales iguales (vencimiento el día 5 de cada mes, desde marzo hasta diciembre). Cada cuota es una fracción de la colegiatura anual; atrasos pueden hacer exigible la totalidad de la deuda y devengar intereses legales por mora.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Matrícula: pagadera en un pago o en hasta 3 cuotas con vencimientos los días 5 de diciembre, 5 de enero y 5 de febrero (cuando corresponda). Si el ingreso ocurre dentro del primer semestre se debe pagar la matrícula completa; si ingresa en el segundo semestre se paga la mitad.
- Colegiatura: se puede pagar al contado dentro del período previsto por la institución para descuentos, o en 10 cuotas con vencimiento el día 5 de cada mes entre marzo y diciembre. El simple atraso en una cuota puede hacer exigible la totalidad de la deuda y generar intereses moratorios; la institución puede exigir títulos de crédito (pagarés, cheques, avales) para garantizar el pago.

Boarding / residence (pensión)

- No se listan tarifas ni modalidades de internado o pensión en la documentación de matrícula y admisión; la institución opera con niveles académicos y procesos de matrícula propios de un colegio diurno. No se indican cargos por alojamiento.

Other costs and mandatory items

- Materiales y proyectos con cargo adicional: listas de útiles por curso incluyen algunos cargos administrados por la dirección (por ejemplo, Programa de Alfabetización Digital Educomlab, cobrado en administración en marzo por un valor aproximado de CLP 8,000 en la lista de 6° básico). Muchos cursos solicitan textos y materiales que se pagan por separado.
- Uniforme: el uso del uniforme es obligatorio según el reglamento interno; no se establece un precio oficial del uniforme en la documentación de matrícula. Costos de uniformes o prendas oficiales se tramitan por separado.
- Seguros y servicios adicionales: la institución publica información sobre seguros escolares y otros servicios; aquellos pagos (seguros, materiales específicos, actividades extracurriculares) pueden generar cargos adicionales según el nivel y las actividades.

Refunds and withdrawal charges

- No procede la devolución de montos ya pagados por concepto de cuota de incorporación o matrícula en caso de retiro voluntario, expulsión o abandono, salvo resolución contraria del sostenedor. Si el retiro ocurre dentro del primer semestre, el apoderado debe pagar las mensualidades de colegiatura hasta julio inclusive; si ocurre en el segundo semestre, debe pagar hasta el mes siguiente al retiro, inclusive. Viajes de intercambio u otras ausencias no eximen del pago de colegiatura salvo situaciones específicamente señaladas.

Fee-related penalties and collection

- Los atrasos en mensualidades generan cartas de cobranza y comunicaciones periódicas; cumplidos tres meses de deuda la institución puede protestar pagarés e iniciar acciones extrajudiciales o judiciales. Todos los gastos de cobranza (extrajudiciales y judiciales) corren por cuenta del apoderado.

Payment options

- Medios admitidos para matrícula, cuota de incorporación y colegiatura incluyen: cheques (al día y/o con plazos documentados), tarjeta de crédito, tarjeta de débito, transferencia bancaria o depósito en cuenta, Pago Automático con Tarjeta (PAT) y pago en línea mediante WebPay accediendo con RUT y contraseña a la plataforma SchoolNet del colegio. Para activar PAT o coordinar transferencias se indica contacto de la encargada de recaudación.

Descuentos y becas vinculadas a las tarifas

- Descuentos por pago anticipado de la colegiatura: 5% por pago anticipado mediante cheque o transferencia y 3% por pago con tarjeta, dentro del período fijado por el colegio. Descuentos por cantidad de hermanos: tercer hijo 20%, cuarto hijo 30% (aplican condiciones del reglamento). Se otorgan becas económicas mediante postulación y evaluación social con porcentajes mínimos aprobados por el directorio.

Resumen práctico (montos principales en la moneda institucional UF)

- Cuota de incorporación: 40 UF (familia antigua) / 50 UF (familia nueva).
- Matrícula: 12 UF por alumno.
- Colegiatura anual: 120 UF por alumno (pago al contado con descuentos aplicables o en 10 cuotas).

(Para aclaraciones puntuales sobre importes en pesos chilenos, fechas exactas de la ventana de descuentos o condiciones particulares de becas y pagos automáticos, la administración del colegio facilita detalles y apoyo en el proceso de matrícula y recaudación).
Academics

Colegio Inglés de Talca teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school defines itself as a center of integral formation that seeks academic excellence with a broad transversal values focus that runs through its curriculum. The school's identity rests on five fundamental pillars: Catholic, Secular, and Family; Academic Excellence; English Language; Sport and Extracurricular Activities; and Valuing the Environment. The institution has a highly trained professional team that continually updates pedagogical practice to meet the demands of the current educational system, with a strong sense of suitability, autonomy, and innovation in its management. To achieve its mission and align with its educational principles, the school incorporates various curricular support actions and programs aimed at fostering students' academic development and success. The emphasis on English language as a central pillar indicates that English plays a key role in the curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school treats social and emotional development as a core part of its educational approach. It aims to maintain a harmonious and collaborative environment where positive relationships support holistic learning. The plan promotes respectful, inclusive, and constructive convivencia to ensure every member of the school community can grow in a safe and stimulating setting. Conflicts are viewed as opportunities for learning, and students develop empathy, autonomy, and responsibility through formal programs and everyday interactions. A Coexistence Committee oversees prevention and intervention, with representation from the Rector, cycle directors, psycho-education team, inspector, and parent and student representatives, to coordinate actions across the school. The school emphasizes dialogue, social skills, and shared responsibility among students, families, and staff.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school detects and intervenes in emergent student and staff needs through the Convivencia Escolar framework. It has dedicated psycho-educational and psychological staff across every cycle: First Cycle includes a psychopedagogue, a psychologist, and a speech-language pathologist; Second Cycle includes two psychopedagogues and a psychologist; Enseñanza Media includes a psychopedagogue, a psychologist, and a guidance counselor. The psycho-educational and psychological services provide ongoing support, assessment, and referrals as part of a preventive and formative approach. The plan describes procedures for addressing bullying, harassment, and other risk situations, with documented steps and family collaboration. It emphasizes the rights and duties of students and the development of resilient, responsible individuals through a safe and supportive climate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is a pillar of the Proyecto Educativo, underscoring the central role of the English language in the school's identity. The school positions English as a foundational element of its curriculum and culture. Cambridge English resources and alignment appear in the school's materials, alongside affiliation with the International Baccalaureate program, indicating a commitment to high-quality English language learning. The presence of a Cambridge English link and IB involvement demonstrates ongoing engagement with global English standards. English language learning is integrated across programs to develop proficiency as part of the school's mission.

Mental Wellbeing
Education and Orientation are designed to strengthen values, habits, and attitudes in a preventative and reparative way. The Orientation program is professionalized, involves all stakeholders, and is applied across time. Topics include prevention of alcohol and drugs, affectivity and sexuality, study habits, and vocational guidance. A team of specialists—psychopedagogues, psychologists, and a speech-language pathologist—supports students across cycles, with dedicated staff for each cycle. The school also offers pastoral activities and services, providing spiritual guidance and Sacraments, to complement secular wellbeing supports and promote a caring school climate.

Safeguarding
The Convivencia Escolar plan aims to guarantee a safe, inclusive environment built on rights and responsibilities. It defines a climate of respectful relationships, with a focus on prevention, peaceful conflict resolution, and the development of social skills. A School Coexistence Committee, chaired by the Rector and including cycle directors, psycho-education staff, the inspector, and parent and student representatives, meets regularly to monitor climate and address incidents with due process. The plan includes explicit definitions and responses to bullying and cyberbullying, and outlines procedures for reporting, investigation, and remedy. It emphasizes a rights-based approach, transparency, and inclusive participation to protect all students.
Parent Experience

History
Originated from the Jardín Infantil “Mané,” created in the mid-1970s by Eduardo Schott, a biology teacher, and María Elena Gaete C., a preschool educator, which began operating in houses at 2 Oriente 4 and 5 Sur. In March 1979, it became the Colegio Inglés (initially called “English School”), moving to a second house for Basic Education and for medical-psychopedagogical support, with Mr. Schott as Director and Ms. Gaete C as Deputy Director. Economic difficulties led to the closure of the original institution in mid-1982, after which parents and teachers formed the private “Corporación Educacional Colegio Inglés” on July 7, 1982 to take over administration. Following the 1985 earthquake, the school relocated to a new building, and in 1998 inaugurated a major new building as it expanded; in the 2000s it defined a five-pillar project and organized the curriculum around Infant, Junior and Senior cycles. Today the campus sits on its permanent site in the eastern sector of Talca, about 4.5 km from the city along the road to San Clemente and the Pehuenche Pass, on 11.03 hectares.

Community
Centro General de Padres links families and the Colegio, fostering activities that strengthen habits, values, and attitudes; it meets bi-monthly with class delegates and holds monthly meetings with the Rector to share information about activities and dates. The CGPA budget funds teaching materials, entertainment, and infrastructure for students, staff and families. The Centro General de Estudiantes governs student leadership, including a 2025 leadership transition. The school supports an active environmental program with a Brigada Ecológica and a group of parent eco-activists, and offers a wide range of sports teams (Athletics, Basketball, Football, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Karate, Mountaineering, Rugby, Volleyball) and events such as the International Cyberbullying Day and the International Day of Mathematics.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Centro General de Padres (CGPA) is the school's parent association, whose mission is to link families and the Colegio and to promote activities that strengthen habits, values, and attitudes. It functions bi-monthly with class delegates and holds monthly meetings with the Rector to share information about activities and important dates. Its budget funds teaching materials, entertainment, and infrastructure for students, staff and families. The CGPA leadership includes a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications, and Director: President Carolina Aguayo, Vice President Rodrigo Donoso, Treasurer Lisette Medina, Secretary Valentina Gillio, Communications Karis Tapia, and Director Isabel Fernández. The CGPA represents a formal channel for family participation in school life and activities that support the educational community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school sits on an 11.03-hectare campus in the eastern sector of Talca, about 4.5 km from the city center, on the road to San Clemente and the Pehuenche International Pass. In 1997-1998 a new building of 3,000 square meters was constructed, comprising all classrooms, a civic courtyard, covered walkways and some administrative offices. In April 1998 the project continued with a second phase, adding a dining hall for 150 people, special classrooms, three laboratories and a music room. The gymnasium and a Pre-Básica pavilion were built, and an athletic track was started; external changing rooms and a covered preschool courtyard were constructed as part of infrastructure expansion. Infrastructure projects continued to expand the middle-school wing and other spaces to meet educational needs.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium for indoor sports and an athletics track. The middle-school wing was expanded to support physical education. External changing rooms were constructed to serve sports programs. A covered preschool courtyard provides a sheltered outdoor play area.

Academic Facilities
A new building provides the full set of classrooms for all levels, along with a civic courtyard, covered walkways and some administrative offices. Three laboratories for science subjects are available. A music room is included for musical education. A Pre-Básica pavilion supports early childhood education. The middle-school wing was expanded to accommodate additional classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Expeditions to regional forest reserves are organized as part of the extracurricular program. Scouts participation is encouraged. Important extension activities included the Regional Seminar for Preschool Educators and the First and Second Regional Book Fairs. The school promotes student leadership through the Prefects program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
English language is one of the five fundamental pillars of the school. The pillar reflects the school's emphasis on English within its educational approach.

Social & Hobbies
An Ecological Brigade and a parents' ecological group promote recycling and reuse of materials through various actions. The Environment and Life Health program includes workshops, talks, contests, commemorations, posters, expeditions, and informational videos about resource management.

Community & Service
Pastoral de Padres provides a space for parent participation to support the school and families in the formation and life of faith of their children and families. It is a service to the Colegio Inglés community and to the Church. Each grade has a Pastoral delegate who participates in monthly meetings and coordinates tasks such as serving as a communication bridge, encouraging participation in social and pastoral activities, and identifying needs; they work in commissions including Liturgy, Communications, Social Aid, Formation, and Family Support for those facing difficulties.

Leadership & Professional
Pasantías are organized for students in the Third and Fourth Years. To assist in career planning, Orientation runs an internship program or field visits to various institutions. Visits are made to entities in Health, Judicial, Education, Civil Engineering, Commercial, Architecture and Design, and Agricultural Sciences, providing direct contact with professionals and technicians. Orientation also promotes visits by professionals and representatives from diverse institutions to broaden knowledge of professional areas through talks and stands.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport and physical activity are declared as fundamental axes of our formation. The school offers multiple sports selections: Athletics (Coed); Basketball (Girls and Boys); Football (Girls and Boys); Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls); Karate (Coed); Mountaineering (Coed); Rugby (Boys); Volleyball (Girls and Boys).
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as a subject with its own plans and programs approved in 1998 for all levels, and includes a set of supporting texts and supplementary programs that incorporate gradual progression criteria.

Bilingual Teaching
English is taught as a second language with its own plans and programs approved in 1998 for all levels.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin the application on SchoolNet. Families complete the online application form and upload all required documents. The application is considered complete once these steps are finished, and a non-refundable registration fee is paid.

2. Admission windows for 2026 Kinder to II Medio: returning families (at least one year in the school as of March 2025) may postulate November 12–14, 2025; new families may postulate November 17–20, 2025.

3. All applicants (both new and returning) take the admissions examinations in person on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

4. Results are issued on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 starting at 14:00 hours and are sent by email.

5. Vacancies by level are published: Kinder 6; 1st 2; 2nd 2; 3rd 0; 4th 2; 5th 2; 6th 0; 7th 2; 8th 3; I Medio 2; II Medio 2.

6. Postulants with siblings enrolled at the school have priority for levels with vacancies, provided they meet the school's norms and values. If multiple siblings apply for the same vacancy, admission goes to the applicant with the higher average on the tests and examinations.

7. Postulants from new families: those with at least one parent who is a graduate of the school have priority. For Prekinder, applicants must meet the postulation requirements, attend an in‑person interview led by the Admissions Team, upload all requested documents (birth certificate, academic report, personality report, and certificate of being a regular student), participate in the admissions tests, activities and exams, and meet the age requirements (Kinder five years old by March 31, 2026; First Grade six by March 31, 2026; age rules apply to higher grades as well).

8. Evaluation process: Admission Kinder to 1° Básico covers Language use, Psychomotricity, and Socioemotional areas; seats go to the highest general averages. A passing average is 70% with the Admissions Team's approval. Admission for 2° Básico to II° Medio includes Language, Mathematics, English, and Socioemotional areas; a 70% overall is required to pass.

9. Information about results: families are notified by email. The tests and results are internal and not subject to an appeal.

10. Wait lists: if vacancies arise after the published admitted list, the school maintains a wait list based on the best results. The wait list advances only as vacancies appear and remains in effect through June 2026; the admission results email will indicate wait list status.

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12. Fees overview: the admissions protocol includes the registration/entry charges, with details provided in the protocol and accompanying tariffs.

Scholarships
Beca económica: The school awards a semiannual economic scholarship for 2026, with applications in April and July 2026. The opportunity to apply is communicated by email from the Administration and Finance Department; an external social worker assesses financial need and reports to the Board, which assigns the scholarship percentage to each family, guaranteeing at least 30% of tuition for beneficiaries. The Scholarships Regulation was approved by the Board on September 1, 2025.

Hermanos discounts: For the number of siblings enrolled at the school, discounts are: 3rd sibling 20%; 4th 30%; 5th 50%; 6th and following siblings 100%.

Early payment discounts: If the annual tuition is paid in full between January 2 and March 15, 2026 via check or bank transfer, a 5% discount applies; if paid by credit/debit card or Web Pay, a 3% discount applies.

What is included/excluded in the tuition: The annual tuition includes life insurance for the death of the financial guardian and accident insurance. Transportation, cafeteria, uniform, supplies, and extracurricular activities are not included in the tuition.

Other notes: The school may require additional documents or conditions as part of the scholarship process, and a Board-approved Becas Reglamento governs the program.

Waitlist
If vacancies appear after the published list of admitted students, a waitlist is maintained based on the best results. The waitlist advances as vacancies arise and remains in effect through June 2026; the admissions email will note wait list status.
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