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Saint John's School

Chile, Concepcion

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1942
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Saint John's School in Concepción, Chile, is an International Baccalaureate World School delivering a full IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—alongside Chile's national requirements. English is the principal language of instruction through grade 5, with a dedicated bilingual program from grade 6 to 12, fostering global communication skills. The campus spans four levels—Infant, Junior, Middle, and Senior—each with tailored facilities, including three libraries split by level and a Middle & Senior Library with over 10,000 titles, a print press, photography labs, and a Mediatrack catalog. An arts-focused complex houses three visual arts studios, a print press, a sculpture courtyard, a theatre, a radio studio, and a recording booth. First-rate sports facilities and trained staff support a broad sports program. The school emphasizes service and community through CAS, Navidad Compartida, and TECHO projects, alongside a sociable House system and trips to local, national, and international destinations, including the UK and Ireland globally.

www.saintjohns.cl

Avenida George A. W. Knight 3240 San Pedro de la Paz, 4130000 Biobío, San Pedro de la Paz, Bío Bío, Chile

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The Essentials

Saint John's School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Saint John's School is located in Concepción, Chile, in the San Pedro de la Paz district. The campus address is Avda. George A. W. Knight Nº 3240, San Pedro de la Paz, Concepción. The location is listed as Concepción, Chile with the street address provided.

Stages
The school comprises four levels: Infant school, Junior school, Middle school, and Senior school.

Type
IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with bilingual education.

Additional learning support
Learning Support coordinates inclusive education, differentiating teaching to meet diverse rhythms and learning styles under the guidance of Learning Support. It works directly with students who face learning barriers and provides support through teachers, families and/or the student. When classroom strategies are insufficient, the team assesses and identifies special educational needs and potential curricular adjustments to promote holistic development; the team includes counselors, differential education teachers, and psychologists.

Country affiliation
Chile

Bus service
Saint John's School provides a student bus service. The Transport Coordinator oversees routes for 2026 (15:30 and 17:00 departures). A Bus Protocol is published with guidelines for students during transit. Contacts include Ignacio Valdebenito (Coordinator), ivaldebenito@stjohns.cl; Gregory Neira (Head of Operations); Oscar Abricot (Commercial Manager).
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Admission fees
- Admission exam fee: CLP 90,000 per applicant for Pre-kinder through 4º Medio (Playgroup applicants are not charged an admission fee).
- Annual registration (matrícula) fee: CLP 253,000 per student (applies from Pre-kinder to 4º Medio).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly amounts)
- Pre-kinder and Kinder:
- Annual tuition (colegiatura anual): CLP 6,180,000.
- Monthly option: 12 monthly instalments of CLP 515,000.
- 1° Básico to 4° Medio (Primary Years through Senior School):
- Annual tuition (colegiatura anual): CLP 6,804,000.
- Monthly option: 12 monthly instalments of CLP 567,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency: Monthly billing is issued; boletas (invoices) are sent at the start of each month and have a due date equal to the last calendar day of the month.
- Monthly payment deadline and discount: Paying the monthly invoice by the fifth business day of the month qualifies for the “Pronto Pago” discount (5% off that month's tuition). The quick-payment deadline for each month is indicated on the billing notice.
- Annual-payment discount: Families who pay the full year's tuition in advance receive a discount equivalent to one month's tuition (i.e., pay 11 months instead of 12 when meeting the school's annual-payment deadline).
- Conditions of payment (summary):
- Payment Anticipated (annual): immediate receipt of funds (acceptable by cash, bank transfer, debit/credit card, etc.).
- Payment Monthly Guaranteed: payment in instalments with guaranteed forms such as automatic card mandate (PAT), post-dated cheques, or the school's credit-card agreement.
- Payment Monthly Non-Guaranteed: month-by-month payments using any available means; eligibility may be restricted based on an account's past delinquencies. From 2027 the school requires either annual payment or a guaranteed monthly payment for all families, with exceptions for families with acceptable payment records in 2026.

Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding program is listed for Saint John's School; there are no boarding fees applicable.

Other costs and recurring additional fees
- Mandatory and optional insurance and parent association fees:
- A mandatory student accident insurance (seguro de accidentes) is charged for all students; an optional escolar insurance and a per-student Cuota del Centro General de Padres y Apoderados (CGPA) are also billed as additional items. These other charges are included on monthly or annual invoices.
- After‑School (extended care) program (Infant School): example pricing for the After School pilot for Infant levels in 2026 was CLP 1,250,000 for the first semester (equivalent to CLP 250,000 per month for the period indicated); specific enrolment and payment terms apply to this program.
- Uniforms and books: uniform providers and official suppliers are named; uniform and textbook purchases are additional to tuition and are billed or purchased separately. Official uniform suppliers: De Laura (Los Jesuitas 48, San Pedro de la Paz), Spike (Pedro Lira 1495, San Pedro de la Paz). Books supplier example: Books and Bits, Tucapel 63, Concepción.
- Transport and cafeteria (casino): the school operates transport and on‑site food services as chargeable services; these services are provided under separate billing and contract terms. Route information and operational details are published by the school.

Refund information
- Registration (matrícula): payments made for matrícula are not refundable.
- Other refunds: standard invoices and boletas are the accounting record for payments and discounts; the payments and collections regulation defines billing and receipt procedures. Specific refund conditions for other fees (for example, prorated tuition refunds on mid‑year withdrawals) are not described in the summary texts provided; the regulation requires that billing details appear on the monthly notices.

Fee payment options
- Online card payments via Webpay (Transbank) and the school's Webpay link; families may register a digital PAT mandate for automatic card charging.
- Bank transfer: Corporación Educacional Saint John's School — Banco BICE — Current account 03001601 — RUT 71.301.400-1. Families must include student name and course in the transfer reference and email payment proof to recaudaciones@stjohns.cl.
- In-person payments: cash, debit/credit card or physical terminal at the school administration office during business hours. Cheques are accepted under the school's stated conditions.
- Payment by post‑dated cheques, automatic card mandate (PAT), or the school's credit‑card agreement are accepted for guaranteed monthly plans; annual payments may be made by bank transfer, cash, or card.

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Academics

Saint John's School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Saint John's complies with the national Chilean education requirements and also incorporates three International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB programs are implemented across Infant to Senior School, creating a continuum with the national curriculum while fostering an international mindset. English is the principal language of instruction up to grade 5, with dedicated bilingual instruction from grade 6 through grade 12. The learning model is constructivist and student-centered, with external assessments and IB certifications to monitor quality. The curriculum blends national requirements with IB standards to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for global citizenship.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results: 20 students sat the Diploma, with an average score of 31 out of 40 and a maximum of 40. PAES results for 2024 show Saint John's School average 816.2, compared with the national average of 744.8. The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) results: 56 students sat the exam; 16 achieved C1 (28.6%), 35 achieved B2 (62.5%), and 5 achieved B1 (8.9%), with an overall average score of 173 out of 190.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Saint John's School is a private bilingual school with more than 80 years of delivering education with international standards. It offers the International Baccalaureate with three programs: PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and DP (Diploma Programme). It is located in the El Venado neighborhood, San Pedro de la Paz, VIII Region. The Institutional Brochure provides additional detail about the school and its programs.

2. For more information and to learn about the school, review the Institutional Brochure. The school publishes information about admissions for different entry points, including Playgroup, Pre-kindergarten through 4º Medio, and Extraordinary admissions.

3. Playgroup 2026 admissions have 104 available seats. Priority seats for NEEP/Disability have been allocated to students who meet criteria under current regulations. The application period begins March 31, 2025 and ends May 4, 2025, with the deadline for sending documents also May 4, 2025. A parent interview for new families will be scheduled, Open School Day is to be confirmed, and results are delivered by email. The Admission Regulations and Informed Consent are available for download. Apply here.

4. PRE-KINDER TO 4º MEDIO admissions outline seat availability by grade and important dates. Available seats include: Pre-kinder 1 seat; 2nd Básico 1 seat; 3rd Básico 1 seat; 4th Básico 2 seats; 5th Básico 1 seat; 6th Básico 2 seats; 7th Básico 2 seats; 8th Básico 2 seats; 1st Medio 4 seats; 2nd Medio 6 seats; 3rd Medio 7 seats. The application window runs from September 3, 2025 to December 5, 2025. The admission exam is scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., and the exam fee is 90,000 Chilean pesos. Results are delivered within five business days after the exam. The Admission Regulations and Informed Consent documents are available for download. Apply here.

5. Extraordinary admissions have seats: Playgroup 1 seat; 1st Básico 1 seat; 2nd Básico 5 seats; 5th Básico 3 seats; 7th Básico 5 seats; 2nd Medio 4 seats; 3rd Medio 6 seats. The admission exam fee (from Pre-kinder onward) is 90,000 Chilean pesos. Results are delivered five business days after the exam. The Admission Regulations and Informed Consent documents are available for download. Apply here. Thank you for your interest; there are no vacancies at present.
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