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German School of Concepcion

Chile, Concepcion

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, German
Fees CLP 5,270,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1888
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, German, English
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio Alemán de Concepción is a German international school serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (GIB) alongside a German curriculum and a bespoke curriculum. The IB DP, taught since 2010, is delivered in Spanish, German and English, with Diploma students studying their mother tongue plus additional languages. The GIB core includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS, and the six groups are Studies in Language and Literature (Spanish), Acquisition of Languages (German and English), Individuals and Societies (History in German), Sciences (Biology in German), Mathematics and Arts. The campus includes laboratories, arts and music spaces, a library with an online catalog, a dining hall and first aid. Extracurriculars include CAS and leadership through the Centro de Alumnos and CEFI, plus ACLE arts and Musik Akademie. In 2022 the GIB programme was rated satisfactory by IB inspectors, with CAS and monograph activities.

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Cam. El Venado 1075, San Pedro de la Paz, Bío Bío, Chile

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The Essentials

German School of Concepcion has instruction in Spanish, German.

Location
Camino El Venado 1075, San Pedro de la Paz, CP 4130870, Chile. The school is located in the San Pedro de la Paz commune.

Stages
Kindergarten; First Cycle of Elementary Education; Second Cycle of Elementary Education; Secondary Education.

Type
German international school.

School day structure
Basic and Secondary Education (grades 1 to 12) begin between 07:25 and 07:55; class blocks run as follows: 1st period 08:00–08:40; 2nd 08:40–09:25; recess 09:25–09:40; 3rd 09:40–10:25; 4th 10:25–11:10; recess 11:10–11:25; 5th 11:25–12:10; 6th 12:10–12:55; lunch 12:55–13:10; 7th 13:10–13:50; 8th 13:50–14:35; recess 14:35–14:45; 9th 14:45–15:25; 10th 15:25–16:05; recess 16:05–16:10; 11th 16:10–16:55; 12th 16:55–17:40. The public hours are 07:55–16:00, and on Wednesdays dismissal is at 13:50. Preschool hours: entry 07:45–08:00; recess 10:00–10:30; dismissal 13:00–13:15.

Bus service
Bus service is provided via a contracted transport provider. Routes: 1) Chiguayante / Villuco / Lonco / Pedro de Valdivia / Concepción (V. Lamas, Colo Colo, Los Carrera) / Colegio; 2) Campos Deportivos / Lomas San Sebastián / Lomas San Andrés / Huertos Familiares / Colegio; 3) Laguna Grande / Bayona / Andalué / El Venado / Colegio. Contact: Sr. Manuel Osorio Hurtado, Celular +56 9 96386692, manuelosoriohurtado@gmail.com.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at German School of Concepcion ranges from CLP 5,270,000 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition (Arancel anual)
- CLP 5,270,000 per student for 2026. Payable in a maximum of 10 monthly installments of CLP 527,000 each, scheduled March–December, due on the 10th of each month. Late payments incur the penalties established in the school regulations.

Registration / enrollment fee (Matrícula)
- CLP 527,000 per student (matrícula for 2026). This amount is required within the enrollment period established by the school.

Application and admissions charges
- Admission/exam fee for Prekindergarten: CLP 35,000 (non-refundable; must be paid at the time of application).
- The school requires payment of a cuota de incorporación (admission/incorporation fee) and the matrícula at the time a new student is accepted; families are instructed to follow the admissions instructions for the timing of those payments.

Payment schedule and terms
- Standard schedule for annual tuition: up to 10 equal monthly installments (March through December), due on the 10th of each month. Payment after the due date is subject to the school's late-charge policy.
- A 5% discount is applied for a full annual payment made within the published early-payment deadline (the school set this deadline for 2026 as January 9, 2026). Specific dates for early-payment discounts are published annually.

Accepted payment methods and billing instructions
- FullCollege (Webpay) online payment platform.
- PAT (automatic charge to a credit card) by prior arrangement with the accounting contact indicated by the school (contact email provided by the school).
- Electronic bank transfer to the school's account (bank and account details published for transfers; transfers should include the recipient email/address specified by the school so the payment is recorded correctly). Example details published: Razón Social: Colegio Alemán de Concepción; RUT: 81.592.700-1; Banco Itaú; Cuenta Corriente: 202983013; include e-mail murrutia@dsc.cl as transfer notice.
- Payment by post-dated cheques is accepted under specified conditions (example for 2026: up to 10 cheques for March–December, delivered to Accounting by the deadline communicated by the school).

Boarding / residential provision
- Not applicable: the school operates as a day school and does not publish a boarding/internado program. Transportation options are offered but the school does not list boarding fees.

Other school charges and typical additional costs
- Warteklasse (post-class supervised care for pre‑school students, service between 13:15 and 14:00): CLP 450,000 annual (payable in 10 installments March–December when offered). Enrollment in the service generates the annual charge.
- Musikakademie / extracurricular music academy: published recent values include semester fees (example for years published: First semester (April–June) CLP 195,000; Second semester (August–November) CLP 260,000). Some workshop-level descriptions also reference per-month class fees (example: CLP 50,000 per month, per workshop, in earlier notices). Exact offerings and prices are published by the school for each year and for each instrument/workshop.
- School bus service: routes are coordinated with an external transport provider (MOH) and a minimum number of students per route may be required; bus service charges and contracting are handled through the transport provider or the school's published process (fees set by the provider or as agreed with the school). Specific route lists and contact details for the provider are published.
- Uniforms: uniform use is mandatory from 1° Básico through 4° Medio; the school publishes a uniform catalog and a separate sports-uniform specification (changes effective from a published year). Uniform purchase costs are set by the supplier(s) indicated in the school's uniform documentation.
- School cafeteria (casino), library items, educational materials and devices: charges may apply for cafeteria meals, replacement or non-return of library books/equipment (e.g., calculators, Kindle), specific course materials, and digital-devices where the school's digital program requires them. The school publishes lists of required materials (útiles) and device notes for each level. Example: the school has published documentation referencing iPad incorporation in the digital program for certain levels. These items are charged separately from tuition.
- Co-payments for specific activities and trips (pedagogical outings, international exchange programs) and associated insurance/airfare costs are charged separately; refund schedules for program withdrawals (exchange trips) are published with decreasing refund percentages the closer to departure a cancellation occurs. Example exchange‑program refund schedule and conditions are published in the school's informational materials.

Refunds, cancellations, and withdrawal billing
- Admission/exam fees that are explicitly published as non-refundable (for example, the Prekindergarten admission exam fee) are retained if stated as such.
- Withdrawal / cancellation of enrollment: when a family withdraws a student and the contract is terminated, the school stops charging the annual tuition for the months proportionally not provided; the school's enrollment and conduct regulations set the formal procedures and deadlines for withdrawal and any related billing adjustments. Program-specific activities (exchanges, travel packages) maintain their own refund schedules, which the school publishes for each program.

Common additional fees mentioned in school communications or regulations
- Admission exam fee (where applicable).
- Enrollment / matriculation fee due at acceptance.
- Warteklasse annual fee.
- Musikakademie / ACLE / extracurricular activity fees (semester or monthly charges per workshop).
- Bus/transport fees (contracted through provider).
- Cafeteria, materials, library replacement, device-related costs (as per published lists of útiles and device requirements).

Key contacts and billing notes (as published by the school)
- Online payments are processed via FullCollege (Webpay). PAT (card autodebit) is arranged through the school contact (email for PAT instructions published). For bank transfers include the recipient email indicated by the school so accounting can reconcile the payment. The school publishes specific contact emails for accounting and for transfer notification. Examples of contacts and account information are included in the school's payment instructions.
Academics

German School of Concepcion teaches IB (DP), German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), also called GIB (Gemischtsprachiges International Baccalaureate; Multilingual International Baccalaureate), is a rigorous and balanced educational program that addresses intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being and focuses on developing in students the skills to learn effectively for higher education. The DP has been implemented at the school since 2010 and is recognized by prestigious universities worldwide, which is why it is considered in university admissions. At Colegio Alemán de Concepción, the GIB is taught from the second year of upper secondary through May of the fourth year of upper secondary, the month in which students take the international examinations. In the school, all Diploma Programme students study both their mother tongue, Spanish, and German and English. One of the strengths of the IB Diploma Programme is that it encourages students to become independent learners.

Curriculum of the Diploma Programme: The curriculum is formed by the GIB core and six groups of subjects. The core comprises three components: Theory of Knowledge (TdC), The Extended Essay (Monografía), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The six groups are: Studies in Language and Literature (Spanish: Literature at DSC); Acquisition of Languages (German and English at DSC); Individuals and Societies (History in German at DSC); Sciences (Biology in German at DSC); Mathematics; Arts. The IB Diploma Programme commits to developing knowledge of concepts and cultures as expressed in other languages, and to teaching those languages. Through this, Theory of Knowledge (TdC) is closely linked to language acquisition. Studying additional languages encourages students to apply what they learn in TdC.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma is recognized by prestigious universities worldwide and is considered in university admissions, enabling students to pursue study at leading universities around the world.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The school has two admission processes: Ordinary and Extraordinary. Ordinary admission is the main track for Spielgruppe and Prekindergarten and is conducted only if vacancies exist in Kindergarten through IV Medio; if vacancies arise after the Ordinary process, an Extraordinary admission is held, generally the month before the end of the school year.

2. General admission criteria use a scoring model with two components: the applicant's relation to German language and culture, and performance on the admission examination. Applicants must reach the minimum levels defined for their situation to be admitted. For Spielgruppe, the filing date on the online platform also influences prioritization.

3. Ordinary admission to Spielgruppe (Spielgruppe) proceeds with the following sequence: the school publishes the number of Spielgruppe vacancies at the start of the application period. Vacancies are filled according to the published criteria and scoring, including the 10 ranking factors listed (siblings in the school, children of alumni, German-speaking parent, active associates, etc.). Applicants must meet age and documentation requirements to proceed.

4. Requisitos de los postulantes (Spielgruppe) include age: 3 years old by December 31 of the previous calendar year. Documentation required comprises a Birth Certificate and completion of the online Postulation Form available on the school site during the process.

5. Entrevista individual: a family that will have a pupil at the school for the first time is invited to an interview. Attendance by at least one parent or a legal guardian is required. The interview covers developmental stages, parenting styles, and expectations of the school; the date/time is set by the school secretariat once all documents are submitted.

6. Resolución e información sobre los resultados del Proceso de Admisión a Spielgruppe: admissions decisions are based on vacancies, the family's connection to German language/culture, and online postulation date prelación. Accepted families receive an email with a deadline to sign the educational services contract and pay the enrollment fee for the next school year. If the child is not enrolled within that deadline, the family is deemed to have forfeited the seat and the vacancy becomes available.

7. Proceso de Admisión Ordinario para Prekinder: All students currently in Spielgruppe must apply to Prekindergarten and take the Prekindergarten Admission Exam; moving to Prekinder is not automatic.

8. Número de vacantes para Pre Kindergarten: The school will publish the number of Prekindergarten vacancies at the start of the application period.

9. Criterios de admisif3n a Pre Kinder: The admission criteria for Prekindergarten include the same weighting as Spielgruppe, with priority given according to the ranking that results from the sum of the exam score and the affiliation with the German language and culture. Vacancies are filled based on the ranking until they are exhausted.

10. Requisitos Postulantes (Prekindergarten): 4 years old by March 31 of the relevant school year.

11. Documentación a presentar (Prekindergarten): Birth Certificate and the Postulation Form completed online and submitted in paper, signed by both parents, with all required documentation within the schedule.

12. Entrevista individual (sólo para familias nuevas en el colegio) para Prekindergarten: An interview with new families is required as part of the process.

13. Sobre el exámen de admisión a Prekindergarten: The preschool admission standards align with current curricular bases. All Prekindergarten applicants participate in two observation days where they engage in games and activities that assess three developmental areas: Personal and Social Development, Comprehensive Communication, and Interaction/Understanding of the Environment. The language observation is given special consideration.

14. Calificación y resultados para Prekindergarten: The standards for the preschool cycle are complemented by the two observation days and the admission exam, with the final ranking combining exam results and language/culture affinity to determine admission. Accepted families are notified by email and must complete the enrollment steps within the stipulated timeframe.

15. If a family does not enroll within the deadline, the vacancy is considered available for other applicants.

Scholarships
DSC Motivationsstipendium: a Germany-study-and-work scholarship is offered, with up to three scholarships per year. It provides a restricted-transaction account for visa purposes, a monthly stipend of 400 euros for twelve months, visa guidance, and ongoing support in Germany. Eligibility includes having completed the GIB diploma and meeting other criteria such as social commitment and a motivation letter; obligations include meeting study requirements and, if possible, visiting the DSC during the scholarship period.

Fomento estudiantil: the school, via its collaboration with the Wilhelm von Humboldt Institute (LBI), offers two scholarship streams: Beca “Profesores Crean Futuro” and Beca Crédito Social. Requirements and details are published in the 2016 LBI Fomento Estudiantil program document.

Waitlist
If vacancies exist after the Ordinary admissions, an Extraordinary admission process is convened, typically in the month before the end of the school year, to fill remaining spots.
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