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Instituto Alemán de Osorno

Chile, Osorno

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1854
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Instituto Alemán de Osorno is a German international school offering the International Baccalaureate across all levels—PYP, MYP and DP. The IB continuum is aligned with Chile's Bases Curriculares, with German language as a central pillar and a bilingual pathway. Since 2016 the Primary level runs a bilingual classroom with more than half the lessons in German where possible. English is taught from the PAI and continues through the Diploma, with a target of at least B2 by graduation. The Diploma Programme includes a monograph and CAS, providing pathways to universities in Chile and abroad. The school runs an exchange program with Germany (Intercambio) and offers German-language pathways through the bilingual program (BILI). Facilities include a library and Centro Cultural Sofia Hott Schwalm, and Extraprogrammatic activities with transport to Pilauco for sports. The campus is at Los Carrera 818, Osorno.

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Los Carrera 880, Osorno, Los Lagos, Chile

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The Essentials

Instituto Alemán de Osorno has instruction in Spanish, German.

Location
The school is located in Osorno, Chile. The address is Los Carrera 818, Osorno. It is a Deutsche Schule Osorno with a history dating back to 1854. The school emphasizes German language, culture, and the International Baccalaureate program across all levels.

Stages
A German international school offering a German-language program (Alemán), a bilingual program (BILI), an international exchange (Intercambio) with Germany, and the full International Baccalaureate (IB) across all levels, including the Primary Years Programme (PEP), Middle Years Programme (PAI), and Diploma Programme (Diploma). The Diploma is available to Second and Third Year of Bachillerato, with the Diploma examinations in May of the Fourth Year.

Type
German international school offering the International Baccalaureate across all levels.

Country affiliation
Germany
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Admission fee

- There is no separate application fee to start the admissions process. The admissions process is free of charge for applicants. The enrollment (matrícula) is charged only once at matriculation and is detailed below.

Enrollment fee (Valor matrícula)

- Medio Menor and Medio Mayor (early childhood): UF 12 per student, payable at the time of matriculation.
- Prekindergarten and Kindergarten: UF 12 per student, payable at matriculation.
- Enseñanza Básica (primary): UF 13.5 per student, payable at matriculation.
- Enseñanza Media (secondary): UF 13.5 per student, payable at matriculation.

Tuition (Colegiatura) by level — annual and installment detail

- Medio Menor and Medio Mayor: Colegiatura anual UF 120. The school offers the colegiatura annual as a single payment or divided into 10 equal monthly installments. If divided in 10 monthly payments (mandatory option March–December when chosen), each installment equals UF 12 and is due the 15th of each month.
- Prekindergarten and Kindergarten: Colegiatura anual UF 120; monthly (10) installments of UF 12 (March–December), due on the 15th of each month when that payment plan is used.
- Enseñanza Básica: Colegiatura anual UF 135; monthly (10) installments of UF 13.5 (March–December), due on the 15th of each month when that payment plan is used.
- Enseñanza Media: Colegiatura anual UF 135; monthly (10) installments of UF 13.5 (March–December), due on the 15th of each month when that payment plan is used.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options for the colegiatura:
- Full annual payment in advance (eligible for discount).
- Payment in 10 equal monthly installments, March through December, with each installment due on the 15th of the month. Subscription to an automatic payment authorization (PAC or PAT) is required for monthly payments. A signed pagaré for the total annual amount (and the intercambio fund when included) is required in many payment arrangements; the institute may require notarization and a co-debtor. Late payments incur the maximum legal interest plus external collection charges.
- Discount schedule for the colegiatura and matrícula:
- 5% discount on total annual colegiatura when paid in full by the early-contingent deadline (date published for the enrollment cycle).
- 3% discount on full annual colegiatura when paid in full by a secondary deadline (date published for the enrollment cycle).
- Matrícula discounts: specific limited discounts apply in the enrollment windows (for example, a 5% matriculation discount in the regular period for returning families and a 15% matriculation discount for children of ex‑alumni in Pre‑school under set conditions). Discounts are not cumulative. Late or missed payments negate discount eligibility.
- Required payment deadlines and enforceable terms: the contract of provision of educational services and the signed pagaré create enforceable obligations; failure to keep colegiaturas current may affect continued enrollment or renewal of matriculation. Late payments are subject to legal interest and collection costs.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The institute does not operate boarding facilities and therefore does not charge boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring extra charges

- Fondo Anual “Intercambio a Alemania”: UF 3 per year per student (from Medio Menor upward). If included in the monthly plan, this is billed as UF 0.3 per month alongside the 10 colegiatura installments.
- Cuota anual de socio de la Corporación: 1 UF charged at matriculation when applicable.
- Talleres/extracurriculars: One extracurricular workshop is included; a second (and each additional) extracurricular activity carries a monthly cost of CLP 25,000 per activity payable in advance with the colegiatura. Some sport activities held at external facilities may include transportation but do not necessarily add a separate fee for the transport service when minimum uptake conditions are met.
- Seguros (optional/contracted through the institute): Schooling insurance (covers colegiatura in the event of the death or permanent disability of the payer up to specified limits) and accident insurance for students are offered and, if taken, are billed and must be paid as indicated on the school invoice. Coverage periods run from January 1 to December 31 of the calendar year.
- IB external examination costs and other listed academic services included in the colegiatura: the informativo lists external IB Diploma examinations and other program elements as part of the commitments covered by the colegiatura.

Refund information (contract and enrollment cancellation)

- There is no separate, explicit refund schedule published in the public enrollment and colegiatura informativos reviewed. The enrollment process is governed by the Contract of Provision of Educational Services and internal regulations; those documents establish conditions for contract effectiveness, conditions under which a contract will not enter into force, and obligations related to payment (for example, non-activation if specific prior payments are not honored). Any question about refunds or cancellations should be addressed through the institute's administrative offices and the contractual documentation signed at matriculation.

Fee payment methods accepted

- Matriculation can be paid by: cash, debit card, credit card, or cheque (current-dated).
- Colegiatura can be paid by: full annual payment (cash, bank card or cheque at specified deadlines) or by monthly installments via automatic debit (PAC or PAT). Monthly payment arrangements require subscription to PAC/PAT and may require a signed pagaré; annual-payment discounts have specified deadlines and accepted payment instruments.

Short administrative notes for parents (concise)

- Enrollment requires signing the contractual document and settling the matrícula at the time of matriculation; the contract may require notarization or a co-debtor depending on the payment method chosen. Late payments are charged legal interest and collection costs; unpaid colegiaturas may affect renewal of enrollment.

(For the most relevant numeric values and payment conditions above, see the institute's official matriculation and colegiatura informativo for the 2026 enrollment cycle.)
Academics

Instituto Alemán de Osorno teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Instituto Aleme1n de Osorno offers an IB continuum consisting of PEP from Medio Mayor to 4b0 Básico, PAI from 5b0 Básico to Ib0 Medio, and Diploma from IIb0 Medio to IVb0 Medio with external IB examinations. The curriculum is aligned with Chiles Bases Curriculares (LGE) and retains flexibility to contextualize IB requirements to local needs. German language is a central pillar of the program, integrated with culture and traditions, and the school offers a bilingual pathway. English is taught as a language in the PAI and continues through the Diploma, with development toward at least B2 level and early foundations built from the start. Mathematics is differentiated into tracks (Biology, Humanities, Mathematics, and Diploma) to support access to both national and Diploma curricula, including preparation for PSU admissions. The Diploma includes a monograph and CAS, and provides a bridge to university admissions in Chile and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma is a two-year pre-university program that begins in II Medio and ends in IV Medio with external examinations. The Diploma is designed as a pathway to universities in Chile and abroad, with special admission considerations for successful graduates. The IB continuum (PEP, PAI, Diploma) prepares students for university study by developing research, critical thinking, and international-mindedness. A multidisciplinary support team assists Diploma candidates through the process.

Gifted and Talented
The curriculum differentiates mathematics and offers tracks such as Biologist, Humanist, Mathematical, and Diploma to support diverse learner needs, including Diploma-track students. The Diploma program includes challenging requirements such as a monograph and CAS, providing advanced opportunities for capable students pursuing university study. Interdisciplinary projects and a bilingual environment nurture critical thinking and independent learning for high-achieving students.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application and initial information. The admissions cycle for the 2026 school year opens on May 5 and is conducted entirely online by completing the application form on the school's website. For applicants in Grades 1–5, submissions go to the Deputy Principal of Grundschule, Ms. If vacancies are not available, applications are kept on a waiting list for possible enrollment later in the year. After the postulation period, the list of selected applicants is published on the school site and at a visible location on campus; accepted families are notified by email of the next steps. Enrollment (matriculation) for new students must be completed between September 22 and October 17, 2025; if not completed in that window, the place becomes available to others.

Waitlist
2) Waitlist overview. If there are no vacancies, applicants are placed on a waiting list to be considered for enrollment if a vacancy becomes available during the year. The list of admitted applicants is published on the school site and at a visible campus location, and the school informs accepted families by email of the enrollment steps. The order of candidates on the waiting list follows the formal admission process and vacancy availability.
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