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Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus

Chile, Santiago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1952
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus is a German international school in Santiago that serves students aged 4 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (GIB) beginning in K10 and completing in K12, integrating GIB subjects with ministerial programmes. The school operates under cultural agreements between Germany and Chile and maintains a Catholic-inspired ethos with openness to other religions. The family is regarded as a foundational partner in education, with learning built on the trust families place in the school. Founded in 1952, it emphasizes ongoing monitoring and updating of practices to support academic progress. Education for Sustainable Development guides attitudes, skills, and knowledge for informed action within communities. Facilities include Early Level spaces with courtyards, two entrances, and dedicated rooms for recreation, sports, and workshops. A range of extracurriculars complements academics, including music, dance, theatre, and sport, plus exchanges and competitions such as Jugend debattiert and Mathematics Olympiads.

Av. Pedro de Valdivia 320, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus has instruction in Spanish, German, English.

Location
Avenida Pedro de Valdivia 320, Providencia, Santiago de Chile; located in the Providencia district with access to public transport.

Stages
Preschool and elementary (Vor- und Grundschule) with upper secondary (Oberstufe) starting from grade 5. In the early years, students receive bilingual instruction; from grade 5, DaF (German as a Foreign Language) and DFU (German-language subject instruction) are taught; in the upper level, students prepare for the mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB) and the German Sprachdiplom 2 (B2/C1) in grade 12.

Type
German international school in Santiago (Colegio Alemán Sankt Thomas Morus).

Country affiliation
Germany (German government cultural agreements).

Religious affiliation
Catholic; education founded on Catholic Christian principles with openness to other religions.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. The upper levels' uniform consists of a white piqué polo shirt with a collar bordered in the German tricolor (black, red, gold) and the school insignia; a navy daily sweater; a navy sports sweater with an orange stripe; white or navy socks. The bottom part options are a navy blue plaid skirt or classic blue jeans; in warm months blue shorts are allowed; girls may wear a blue plaid skirt. The uniform applies for 5th grade through 12th grade.

Food Options
The school has a central cafeteria called Casino Central offering a daily menu with options including caloric meals and vegetarian dishes. A Free Pass system lets students order lunch and snacks from the kiosk, with the details of consumption sent to the school, and meals can be ordered during the day between 08:00 and 12:00. Payment is accepted via Transbank, cash, or bank transfer.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a nonprofit corporation, Der Deutsche Schulverein, known as Corporación Colegio Alemán. Its purpose is to support primary, secondary, and technical Catholic education and to ensure that the school's educational objectives are met; the corporation has official statutes.
Fees
Application / Admission fees

- Incorporation fee (one-time): CLP 2,750,000 for the first child; CLP 2,750,000 for the second child; CLP 1,375,000 for the third child; fourth child onward: no incorporation fee. Payment may be made by credit card or by cheque (maximum 3 cheques).

- Annual Parent Association (Centro de Padres) fee: CLP 59,000 per family for 2026.

- Enrollment fee (Matrícula) at time of registration: CLP 570,000 per student, payable by credit card, debit or nominative cheque on the day of enrollment.

Tuition (colegiatura) – annual and instalments

- Annual tuition (Prekinder through IV Medio): CLP 6,698,000 per student per year. This single annual tuition rate applies to the full range from Prekinder through IV Medio.

- Instalment schedule: the annual tuition may be paid in up to ten equal monthly instalments between March and December 2026. If paid in ten instalments, each monthly instalment equals CLP 669,800 (CLP 6,698,000 ÷ 10).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Accepted payment methods and plans:
- Debit or bank credit card (installments and conditions according to the issuing bank).
- PAC: automatic debit from a checking account in 1 to 10 payments (requires a backup cheque and photocopy of ID when a sight account is used).
- PAT: automatic charge to a bank credit card in 1 to 10 payments (requires a backup cheque and photocopy of ID with the associated credit card number identified).
- Personalized nominative cheque: 1 to 10 payments; payments fall on the 30th of each month from March to December 2026 (days 30 of each month).
- Cash is not accepted. Bank transfers or deposits are not an authorized standard payment method and are only accepted exceptionally with prior written request and authorization from Administration and Finance (recaudacion@dsmorus.cl).

- Early payment discount: 5% discount on the annual tuition for families who pay the full annual tuition in advance using credit card, debit, or a personal nominative cheque and who complete payment by March 15, 2026.

- Sibling discounts (applies when children share the same economic guardian): the third child receives a 5% discount on annual tuition; the fourth child and any subsequent children receive a 7.5% discount on annual tuition.

- Late payment and extensions:
- Late payment penalty: CLP 5,000 per student for each month of delay (applies up to a maximum of 30 days of delay), plus interest up to the maximum legally permitted. After 30 days of unpaid debt, collection may be referred to external services.
- Payment extensions (prórrogas): may be requested in writing at least three business days in advance; each approved postponement generates a CLP 5,000 surcharge per student and per event.

Boarding / Residence fees

- The school operates as a day school; no boarding or dormitory fees apply.

Other mandatory or common additional costs

- Annual school insurance (sostenedor económico): Option 1: CLP 74,000 per student (coverage for first guardian, 100%); Option 2: CLP 38,000 per student (coverage for second guardian, 50%). Insurance coverage is effective from the enrollment date until December 31, 2026.

- Annual school accident insurance (Clínica Alemana): CLP 36,000 per student for 2026. Fourth sibling and subsequent siblings are exempt from this charge. Other insurance coverages from third parties may be accepted if accredited.

- Examination fees (approximate): GIB examination costs for a student who sits all required GIB exams: approximately CLP 850,000 per student. English exam fees (FCE) listed as approximately CLP 252,100 per student (document also cites a total FCE-related figure of CLP 13,800,000 as an aggregated amount). These figures are shown as approximate costs to families.

- Other one-off or occasional costs noted in communications: loan of scientific calculators in secondary (approx. CLP 140,000 per calculator), annual workbooks, school agenda and didactic materials (amounts variable).

Refunds and returns

- The school does not refund payments made for enrollments, incorporation fees, tuition instalments, insurance premiums, or other standard fees and charges; payments for matriculation, fees, insurance and charges are not returned due to the schools prior budgetary planning and committed income and expense structure.

Summary of the principal numeric items (CLP)

- Incorporation fee: CLP 2,750,000 (1st child); CLP 2,750,000 (2nd); CLP 1,375,000 (3rd); 4th+ free.
- Parent association (annual): CLP 59,000 per family.
- Enrollment (matrícula): CLP 570,000 per student.
- Annual tuition (Prekinder–IV Medio): CLP 6,698,000 per student (or CLP 669,800 if paid in 10 equal monthly instalments March–December).
- Annual insurance options: CLP 74,000 or CLP 38,000 per student. Accident insurance: CLP 36,000 per student.

Notes on billing practice

- Cash payments are not accepted. Families must choose one authorized payment method (debit/credit card schemes, PAC/PAT, or nominative cheque), and the chosen method will be specified in the schools educational services contract. Bank transfers or deposits are only accepted exceptionally with prior written authorization from Administration and Finance.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus teaches IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school was founded in 1952 with the mission of offering children and young people a distinctive form of education grounded in the principles and values of the Catholic Church, with openness to other religions. The family is a fundamental pillar of education; learning is built on the trust families place in the school as partners in education. German culture is supported through the Cultural Agreement (1960) and the Basic Agreement of Economic and Technical Cooperation (1969) signed between the Governments of the Republic of Chile and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, which facilitates cultural exchange between both countries. Academic excellence is promoted through ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and updating of educational practices. Education for Sustainable Development, according to the Ministry of Education, is understood as the development of attitudes, skills and knowledge that enable children and young people to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their actions and those of their communities. The Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate for German schools, known as GIB, is offered; it begins in K10 and ends in May of K12, integrating GIB subjects with ministerial programs and has produced excellent results since its implementation in 2010.

Higher Education Progression
The GIB program provides a credential recognized by prestigious national and international universities and prepares students for higher education—whether university, technical, or professional—while fostering critical thinking, autonomy, social engagement, and solid ethical principles.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Getting to know ourselves, understanding what we like and what we don't like, builds empathy, respect, and the dignity of others. The school's coexistence effort emphasizes a long-standing commitment to positive behavior that strengthens as the whole community participates. The vision is a community that values itself and its environment. The mission prevents conflicts through psychoeducation, ongoing support, and the provision of socioemotional tools for students, teachers, and families. The school seeks socioemotional wellbeing, acceptance, and respect for differences within the community. There are social skills programs, including socioemotional literacy for grades 1–4 and healthy relationships for grades 5–6, with tools to regulate emotions, communicate assertively, work in teams, and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school's convivencia team is composed of two special education teachers, a psychopedagogue, and two psychologists, who, together with the convivencia coordinator and other staff, address the diverse needs of students and grade-level communities. They address educational, social-emotional, and developmental needs and collaborate with families and external specialists. The team provides individualized support, reinforces therapies, and works with families and external professionals to support learners. The school uses climate surveys and the Plan for Coexistence to guide actions toward inclusive practices. There are preventive and supportive programs, including social skills programs and psycho-emotional support. Staff receive ongoing training to foster inclusive classrooms.

Mental Wellbeing
The mission includes preventing conflict or risk through psychoeducation, support, and socioemotional tools for the entire community. The school pursues socioemotional wellbeing, acceptance, and respect for differences. The convivencia team supports the socioemotional development of students and provides containment, reflection, and guidance, coordinating with families and external professionals. There are talks, workshops, and trainings for students and guardians on topics such as stress management and anxiety, with resources for mental health. The Plan for managing and promoting coexistence guides activities, including the social-emotional containment and learning program. Documents and resources such as the Guide to supporting emotional wellbeing and the Socioemotional Containment Plan are available to support wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Coexistence is guided by the National Policy on School Coexistence and the school's own Convivencia policy. The Comité de Buena Convivencia brings together representatives from each cycle and stakeholders, including students, guardians, staff, corporation, and the convivencia team, to review climate surveys and plan activities, which are implemented through the Plan de Gestión de la Convivencia Escolar. The school maintains internal regulations on order, hygiene and safety (RIOSH) and on internal order and coexistence (RICE). There are talks and materials on safeguarding topics, including mental health and cyberbullying prevention. Various documents and programs support safeguarding, including the Plan de Prevención y Promoción de la Buena Convivencia and digital safety resources for the school community.
Parent Experience

History
The German School Sankt Thomas Morus was founded in 1952 with the mission of offering children and youths a distinctive form of education based on the principles and values of the Catholic Church, with openness to other religions. The school is supported under the Cultural Covenant (1960) and the Basic Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation (1969) signed between the Governments of Chile and the Federal Republic of Germany, and it adheres to provisions that facilitate cultural exchange between both countries. The family is one of the fundamental pillars in the education of our students; the school carries out its educational action based on the trust that families, the first agents shaping their children, place in it as a partner in education. The school emphasizes academic excellence and is in a constant process of monitoring, evaluation, and updating of its educational practices.

Community
Morus-Club coordinates the school community's sports and recreational activities, representing it in events and promoting the humanist values taught for a better quality of life. The Morus-Club board includes President Bruno Melelli Maureira; Vice President Pablo Frodden Kelly; Secretary Jeanine Kenigstein; Treasurer Francisco Mohr Hechenleitner; Director María Inés Barriga Tapia; and Volunteer Director Christian Olguin. The Student Center organizes student leadership and activities, with President Valeria Cabezas; Vice President Juan Pablo López; Secretary of Acts Maite Balde; Treasurer Arturo Hillerns; Secretary Agustín Mihovilovic. News items cover student life and activities within the DSMORUS community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The CPA exists to organize parent participation in school life. The CPA board is composed of Presidenta Daniela Muñoz; Vicepresidente Felipe Orellana; Secretaria Carolina Caffarena; Secretaria II Heide Rösch; Tesorero Francisco Véliz; Tesorera Mónica Vicente; and Tesorera III Verónica Morgante. The CPA operates through commissions: Gestión; Convivencia; Deporte; Comunicación y Difusión; Acción Social; Uniformes; Eventos; Medio Ambiente; and Seguridad. Contact channels are email cpadsmorus@dsmorus.cl; Instagram @cpa_dsmorus; and a WhatsApp group for course-directives.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Initial Level has classrooms for four groups per level, corresponding to Nivel Medio Mayor (NMM/SPG), Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten. The facilities include interior courtyards and special sanitary facilities. There are two entrances facing Guardia Vieja Street with staggered entry and exit by schedule. There are additional rooms and courtyards for recreational, sports, and workshop activities, separate from the rest of the school's classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Workshops proposed for 2026: Puzzle Club: Piece by Piece (1st–4th grades; Semestral; Mondays 15:20–16:00; workshop fee 41,000). Objective: develop logical thinking and fine motor skills through puzzle assembly, building patience and confidence. Garden Workshop for the first cycle (1st–4th grades; Annual; Tuesdays 15:20–16:00; 41,000; capacity 12). Objective: reconnect students with natural processes through planting and harvesting; family involvement; materials 15,000. Urban Dance 1 (1st–4th grades; Annual; Wednesdays 14:30–15:10; 41,000; capacity 14). Objective: develop motor coordination and rhythm; basic steps and sequences; personal expression and teamwork. Ludoteca Valentina Rodriguez (1st–4th grades; Semestral; Tuesdays and Thursdays 15:20–16:00; 5,000; capacity 20). Objective: enhance social skills through board games and toys; reinforce convivencia norms. Yoga and Art Workshop with Guardians of Nature (1st–4th grades; Annual; Fridays 14:30–15:10; 41,000; capacity 12). Objective: promote emotional regulation through yoga, mindful breathing, and artistic expression; foster creativity and environmental awareness; family involvement encouraged. Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop (1st–4th grades to 4th year of secondary; Annual; Wednesdays 14:30–15:10; 41,000; capacity 20). Objective: practical yoga and mindfulness tools for emotional regulation and well‑being; includes breathing and meditation; mats and cushions recommended; materials 25,000–50,000. Music Academy: Violin Workshop (1st–8th grades; Annual; times vary per schedule; capacity 20). Objective: develop motor, stage, and musical skills; emphasize teamwork and respectful learning. Mosaic Creative Workshop (1st–8th grades; Annual; Wednesdays 14:30–16:20; 82,000; capacity 15). Objective: foster artistic expression and creativity through mosaic techniques; culminates in a mural project. Music Academy: Guitar and Ukulele (1st grade to 4th year; Annual; Wednesdays and Thursdays; capacity 6 students per block). Objective: learn to play the instrument and accompany songs; develop rhythm and accompaniment; encourage ensemble work and creativity. Musical Theater Workshop (1st–4th grades to 4th year; Annual; Thursdays and Fridays 13:50–14:30; capacity 15). Objective: develop expressive singing and acting skills; culminates in a year‑end musical performance. Drums (1st–4th grades to 4th year; Annual; schedule as offered; capacity 4 per block). Objective: learn drum technique and ensemble performance. Taekwondo Bekho Workshop (1st–4th grades to 4th year; Annual; Wednesdays 14:30–15:15; 78,000; capacity 70). Objective: personal development, balance and self‑control; discipline and self‑improvement within a structured martial arts program. Cooking Workshop: Cooking Fun (1st–3rd grades; Semestral; Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays 15:15–16:00; 40,000; capacity 12). Objective: foster teamwork, autonomy and culinary curiosity; promote healthy eating. Rhythmic Gymnastics (Formative) (1st–2nd grades; Annual; Mondays 15:20–16:45; capacity 12). Objective: develop motor skills and artistic expression through rhythmic gymnastics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Represent the school in academic activities, including the Mathematics Olympiads and German-language events such as Jugend debattiert and Deutschlebendig; Rockfestival and other competitions are included. The program lists these as opportunities to participate in academic and related competitions alongside other school events.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular workshops for 2026 cover music, performing arts, and visual arts. Examples include Violin, Guitar and Ukulele; Theatre Musical; Drums; Singing and Theatre Musical; Mosaic Creative; and Urban Dance. There are also activities like a Ludoteca (board-game/play space) that support creativity and social interaction. Some workshops run annually while others are semester-based.

Cultural & Language
Represent the school in cultural and language activities such as Jugend debattiert, Deutschlebendig, Rockfestival, and Mathematics Olympiads; student exchanges are organized for international experiences. Intercambio de Estudiantes (student exchanges) are part of the program to foster international exposure.

Social & Hobbies
Club Morus is a student-led organization that promotes participation in physical and recreational activities, representing the college in sporting events and community activities. The club has organized events such as family runs and football championships, and it promotes engagement in activities beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Morus Club is a self-governing, self-sustaining organization that aims to extend sport and wellness leadership into the wider community, fostering leadership among its members.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Taekwondo is offered as a structured program focusing on personal development, self-control, and physical fitness. Yoga and Mindfulness and Yoga and Art workshops promote emotional regulation, body awareness, and well-being; Urban Dance supports coordination and rhythm, while Rhythmic Gymnastics develops motor skills and expression. Cooking workshops also emphasize teamwork and healthy habits.
Languages

Language Provision
German language instruction is provided through the German Department (Deutsch-Fachschaft) and German subject instruction (DFU). The school is under the Cultural Agreement (1960) and the Basic Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation (1969) between the Governments of Chile and the Federal Republic of Germany, which facilitates cultural exchange. A mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB) program is offered. Student exchanges with Germany are available.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB) program.

Immersion Programs
The school offers a mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB) program.
Admissions

Admissions
Prekindergarten 2026 has 22 vacancies. Applicants must be 4 years old by March 31, 2026. Applications are submitted online through the school's Alexia platform. To apply, go to the Admisión section on dsmorus.cl, select Admisión - información general, and click Postule Aquí. Applications are accepted up to a maximum of 60 and are processed in the order they are entered into the platform, provided all requirements are met. The application becomes active after the application fee is paid, which is 65,000 Chilean pesos. The online registration window runs from 09:00 on March 12, 2025 to 09:00 on March 21, 2025 (inclusive), or until 60 applications have been received. Required documents include a completed application form, a birth certificate (original or digitally verifiable), and a recent photo of the applicant. Documents must be scanned originals or signed with a verifiable electronic signature and be legible. The applicant is responsible for uploading the documents. An interview with parents is mandatory, and invitations are sent by email; up to five families may be interviewed at a time. A diagnostic day follows the interview; the day runs 15:00–16:30 at the school and includes activities to assess communication, motor development, and social/personal development. The diagnostic day for 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Results are delivered by email on Monday, April 7, 2025, and the school's Secretariat will also provide results at the Secretariat offices for review by all participants after the notifications are sent. Accepted students must enroll between April 14 and April 30, 2025. General admission criteria require parents/guardians to be familiar with all stages of the process; the school is Catholic and education reflects Chilean and German cultural bases. Admission costs are non-refundable and total 65,000 Chilean pesos, with the cost breakdown including a reservation for the interview, an observation/evaluation, and other associated expenses. The evaluation day involves observing the child's development during a session; acceptance depends on achieving at least 70% on the evaluation. The Admissions Committee assigns a rank order of accepted applicants from 1 to 22. There is an attached waitlist of 10 alternates (waitlist), active only until May 20, 2025; once notified that the waitlist has moved, interested parties have a single 5-business-day deadline to complete enrollment. The Admissions Committee may give preferential consideration to applicants with siblings at the school, children of alumni, or children from other German schools under reciprocity agreements. Under the Miscellaneous Law (Law 21.544) Article 13, private paid schools must reserve 5% of slots for students with permanent disabilities or special educational needs if there are enough applicants; guardians must provide relevant evaluations or disability certificates to claim this priority. Admission results are communicated by email and the Secretariat makes the results available to families after all notifications have been sent. Participation in the admission process does not guarantee acceptance. The applicant authorizes the school to process personal data and to use information or images for school communications. Admission information is available on the school's Admissions portal; internet access or email delivery issues do not absolve the applicant of meeting the stated requirements. The admissions process closes on June 30, 2025; if vacancies remain, the school may initiate a supplementary process later in the year.

Scholarships
The Study Scholarship is a benefit granted by the Colegio Alemán Sankt Thomas Morus to a student whose parents or guardians are unable to fully or partially pay tuition. The benefit is valid for a semester and ends at the close of that semester; applicants may reapply for the following semester if all requirements are met and sufficient resources are available. The Corporation may grant scholarships to one or more students for up to four semesters, across a maximum of two calendar years; renewal is not automatic and may be revoked at any time. Applications must be submitted in writing using the “formulario de solicitud de beca de estudio” to the Corporation and sent to the Administration and Finance Secretary at vscheel@dsmorus.cl before March 12 for the first semester (March 1–July 31) and before July 12 for the second semester (August 1–December 31). The application and supporting documents are reviewed by the Scholarships Committee, which may request additional information or a professional social worker's report to support the decision. The decision is communicated in writing to the applicants. Eligibility requires: submitting the application as specified; the parents'/guardians' income is reduced; the accounts are up to date at the time of application; the parents/guardians have been paying for at least five consecutive years; the student has completed at least two full academic years at the school by the time of application; the student achieved at least a 6.0 average in the previous school year and has no serious conduct issues under the RICE. Evaluation parameters include family income, number of children, total tuition per child, rent/mortgage, car, and domestic staff. The indicator is calculated as (total income – total tuition for all children – rent/mortgage) / number of family members. If the indicator is under 250,000, the application proceeds to scholarship evaluation; if it is between 250,000 and 300,000, facilities for payment are evaluated. The decision may be revoked with or without cause. The scholarship process and rules are published in the Reglamento de Beca de Estudio (Scholarship Regulation) and are described in detail in the document; more information is available through the school administration.

Waitlist
There will be an attached waitlist of 10 alternates (ranked 1–10) that will be activated only if someone from the list of accepted applicants withdraws or does not persevere in time and form. The waitlist remains active only until May 20, 2025. Once notified that the waitlist has moved, interested parties have a final 5-day deadline to enroll.
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