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Saint Paul's School

Chile, Viña del Mar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1940
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool
Introduction

Saint Paul's School in Viña del Mar, Chile, is a private Anglican day school offering a blended international curriculum across the Infant, Junior, and Senior divisions, located at Merced Oriente 56. The Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is delivered for ages 3 to 12, while Cambridge programmes cover Primary and Secondary levels and the IGCSE, with a Bespoke Curriculum to tailor learning. The school rests on three pillars: Academic Excellence, Intensive English, and Christian Values, guiding classroom practice and life. Differentiated instruction is supported by Plan de Formación Diferenciada. English is learned through sustained immersion, with preparation for Cambridge English Qualifications. Facilities include a Learning Resource Center library, a Computer Lab, a Biology Lab, Music spaces and a theatre, plus Infant, Junior, and Senior spaces. Extracurriculars span sport, theatre and music, with Conservatorio, English language clubs, and leadership and service programs through Centro de Estudiantes and Acción Social for students.

Merced Ote. 56, 2580249 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile

The Essentials

Saint Paul's School has instruction in English.

Location
Viña del Mar, Chile. Merced Oriente 56, Agua Santa, Viña del Mar.

Stages
Infant School; Junior School; Senior School. The project integrates the Primary Education Programme (PEP - IBO).

Type
Private Anglican Christian day school.

Religious affiliation
Anglican Church of Chile (Iglesia Anglicana de Chile).

School day structure
The school day starts at 9:00.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy.

Food Options
The school provides a canteen with daily lunch options. The menu includes a main dish with sides, four salads to choose from, a dessert or fruit, bread, juice, consommé, pebre and dressings. The price is 5,700 Chilean pesos.

Governance and Ownership
The school is Anglican Church-affiliated and operates as a Christian school.
Fees
Application / admission fees
- Postulation (application) fee: CLP $30,000 (payment required as part of the application process for Pre-Kínder, Kínder and 1° básico).
- Cuota de incorporación (entry fee): UF 22 (applies from Kínder). When a student enters a higher course, 50% is paid the year of entry and 50% the following year. There is no restitution of the cuota de incorporación if the student is withdrawn after admission.

Enrollment (matrícula) fees
- Matrícula 2026 (early / on-time values through November 30):
- UF 12.6 for first child.
- UF 10.7 for second child.
- UF 8.8 for third child and subsequent children.
- Matrícula late (after November 30) 2026:
- UF 13.1 for first child.
- UF 11.2 for second child.
- UF 9.2 for third child and subsequent children.

Tuition (colegiatura) — annual and installment options
- Colegiatura anual 2026 (Kínder through 4° medio): UF 121 per year.
- Colegiatura anual 2026 (Pre-Kínder): UF 97 per year.
- Payment frequency and per‑installment details:
- Annual tuition may be paid in either 9 or 10 monthly installments (the school offers the option to divide the annual colegiatura into 9 or 10 cuotas).
- Payment dates: installments are due on the 5th of each month (or the next business day if the 5th is a holiday), beginning 5 March 2026.
- If the family pays the full annual colegiatura before 15 January 2026, a 3% discount on the colegiatura is applied.
- Sibling discounts on the colegiatura 2026: third child receives a 10% discount and fourth child receives a 40% discount on the annual colegiatura.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: annual colegiatura published as above; school issues monthly instalments due on the 5th of each month (start date 5 March 2026) when paying in instalments. Installment count may be 9 or 10, per the school arrangement. Late payment may incur reajustes (indexation), interest and administrative charges; repeated non-payment can result in non-renewal of enrollment and other collection actions. The contract authorizes the school, in cases of non-payment, to take collection measures including the use of promissory notes (pagarés) and to record debt in commercial information systems.

Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding fees: not applicable. Saint Pauls operates as a day school and does not publish any boarding (internado) fees or residential provision.

Other annual or occasional costs
- Aporte al Centro de Estudiantes (2026): CLP $3,500 per student.
- Cuota para viaje de estudios (2026): CLP $5,200 per student (applies to the annual savings/fee for study trips). Note: travel contributions are collected annually and used for the cohorts study trip when applicable.
- Asociación de Padres y Apoderados (APA) contribution (referential): CLP $30,000 per family (value historically applied; presented as a recurring annual APA contribution).
- Seguros: the school charges insurance premiums (accidental and escolaridad) as annual items; values are published as UF amounts in annual documentation (examples in recent documents include accident and escolaridad insurance expressed in UF). Payment of any insurance premiums required by the school is a parental obligation.
- Textbooks and school supplies: textbooks are sold through scheduled vendor sales at the school; families are responsible for the cost of texts and supplies listed by grade. Uniform purchase is managed separately; no single, fixed uniform fee is published in the schools public materials. Lists of required books and supplies are published by grade.

Refund and cancellation rules (key points)
- No refund of matrícula or cuota de incorporación if the family withdraws after the students admission is confirmed.
- If the family requests early termination of the school year or withdraws the student before year-end, the family remains liable for the full annual colegiatura for that year without right to a proportional refund, except in exceptional cases that the school may evaluate on an individual basis.
- The school may retain sums already paid and apply collection measures for outstanding amounts; repeated or serious contractual breaches may lead to non-renewal of enrollment.

Fee payment options and accepted methods
- Online payment (web-based): an online payment platform is available (Pago en Línea / Schoolnet) and the school has used Webpay for card payments in past circulars; the administration also issues billing through the schools billing systems. Families may arrange payment via the schools online payment gateway when available.
- Commercial instruments: the contract contemplates the issuance and acceptance of promissory notes (pagarés) and other mercantile instruments as part of payment and collection procedures.

Notes on discounts and special conditions
- Early annual-payment discount: 3% discount on the colegiatura if paid in full before 15 January 2026.
- Sibling discounts: third-child 10% and fourth-child 40% discounts on the annual colegiatura for 2026.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Saint Paul's School teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The Three pillars are Academic Excellence, Intensive English, and Christian Values. The Primary School Program (PEP - IBO) is implemented, aligned with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The Plan de Formación Diferenciada supports differentiated instruction. English is taught intensively through continuous immersion, with Cambridge English Qualifications preparation. The program is organized across Infant, Junior, and Senior School divisions at Merced Oriente 56, Viña del Mar, Chile.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Guidance and Counseling Department contributes to the holistic development of students in their emotional, social, and personal growth, guided by the Institutional Educational Project: Viam Veritatis Inveni. The school employs four psychologists and two counselors who work in close coordination with the homeroom teachers of the 28 grades, divided into a Junior Cycle (Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade) and a Senior Cycle (6th grade to 4th media/12th grade). The team supports students' well-being and social-emotional development through ongoing collaboration with staff across the school. Their role centers on fostering a caring and inclusive climate that supports personal growth and healthy interpersonal relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
There are spaces by level for students with permanent special educational needs, in accordance with applicable law. Applications for admission can include spaces for students with permanent needs. The process requires completing a Information Form about Permanent Special Educational Needs (NEEP) and a certificate of autism or disability if applying for a priority slot. The admissions process remains open year-round while vacancies exist, and all applicants must complete every stage of the process with the required documentation.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English language instruction is a pillar of the Project Educativo. The mission emphasizes promoting the learning and practice of the English language as a living medium of written and spoken communication. English is a central component of the school's curriculum and development.

Mental Wellbeing
The school focuses on the affective, social, and personal development of students, supporting mental wellbeing as part of holistic growth. The department works with four psychologists and two counselors who collaborate with teachers across all grades to support student development and well-being. The aim is to nurture emotional health, social skills, and personal resilience within the school community.

Safeguarding
The School's Plan for Coexistence Management (2024–2025) is aligned with the MINEDUC National Coexistence Policy (2019). It centers on inclusive coexistence, respectful treatment among all members of the school community, democratic and collaborative participation, and the peaceful, dialogued resolution of conflicts. The plan aims to promote character and school climate in line with the PEI and includes actions designed to strengthen community wellbeing, update protocols, and ensure a safe and constructive school environment.
Parent Experience

History
St. Paul's School was founded in 1940 at the request of the British community to educate British boys. The leadership was provided by the Chaplain of the Anglican Church and his wife, who had started St John's English School in Concepción and had recently arrived in Viña del Mar. The school gained prestige for its emphasis on English language instruction and Christian formation, and later admitted sisters of male students and Chilean children. In 1969 the Anglican Church of Chile, with the South American Missionary Society, acquired the school and expanded to Preschool and General Basic Education, pledging missionary teachers to sustain the Christian focus; the addition of Secondary Education followed in 1978. The school was declared Cooperating with the State by Decree No. 1345 on May 31, 1978, and in 1988 began reformulating its Educational Project to align with a new curricular approach.

Community
St Paul's School is characterized by a warm, family-like environment cultivated through collaborative work and interaction among its members. Religious and cultural programs, such as Semana de la Biblia and Semana Santa, are part of community life, along with public observances like the Glorias Navales parade in Viña del Mar and Día del Libro. Students participate in inter-school events and competitions, including the XXIII Campeonato Escolar de Matemática 2025, Festival de minibásquetbol, and Voleyball Fest SSCC. The Acción Social department coordinates service activities that involve students with the broader community, including food drives, solidarity meals, TECHO projects, clothing drives, and visits to partner homes Hogar Maria Madre, Hogar Noche de Paz, Hogar La Roca, and Hogar San Francisco de Borja.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
St Paul's School has a Parent and Guardian Association (APA). The APA operates under a formal Statute (Estatuto APA) and maintains governance documents including a Postulation Form (Formulario Postulación) and Instructivo de Votación. The APA also has a Reglamento for the Ethics Committee (Reglamento Comisión Ética) and an Instructivo Ropero (Uniform Policy) to guide the school community. Elections and leadership within the APA are governed by an Elections Regulation and overseen by an Elections Commission. Participation details, including how to apply to join, are outlined in these governance documents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Learning Resource Center (CRA) Library supports the learning goals of the Chilean national curriculum and promotes reading and information skills in a creative space for the school community. The library fosters information literacy, reading, and knowledge through diverse strategies and resources. The Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is offered for students aged 3 to 12, emphasizing a student-centered, inquiry-based approach. The IB framework centers on inquiry, collaboration, and intercultural understanding as core elements of learning. The school highlights three pillars: Academic Excellence, Intensive English, and Christian Values.

Sports Facilities
The Extraprogramáticas schedule shows sports venues including a gym (Gimnasio) and football facilities at Estadio Español and Estadio Italiano (used for Football and other activities).

Academic Facilities
The school offers the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for ages 3 to 12, with a learner-centered, inquiry-based framework. The Learning Resource Center (CRA) library supports the curriculum and reading across disciplines. Dedicated spaces include a Computer Lab (Sala de Computación) and a Biology Lab (Lab. Biología) for science education. Music spaces (Sala Música) and a theatre space (Salón de Actos) support arts education, alongside the Infant, Junior, and Senior School divisions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Junior cycle Extraprogramáticas include Expressive Movement and Rhythm, Science Workshop, Mixed Volleyball, Mixed Mini basketball, Multimedia and Internet Workshop, and Football. Senior cycle offerings include Football, Volleyball, Rhythmics, Theatre, Public Speaking, and Programming/Robotics, among others. Additional activities include Chorus, Music, Design and Woodworking, Chess, Debating, and English-focused clubs. The schedule also includes theatre movements, cinema workshops, and various language and technology clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Senior School students have elective extracurricular activities in sport, art, culture, sciences, technology, social action and pastoral. The Junior School uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The curriculum prepares students for higher education and includes Cambridge examinations at various stages. The CRA Library supports learning and reading across knowledge areas.

Arts & Creative
The school has a Conservatorio (Music Conservatory). Extracurricular activities include a theatre, movement and creativity workshop, and a choir. There are music workshops in Latin American and popular styles, as well as 2D animation and 3D design. Younger students have access to object design and woodwork workshops as part of the arts program.

Cultural & Language
Exploring English Club and The English Team offer English language activities for younger and older students. The school emphasizes intensive English instruction and immersion to develop real communication in English. The program prepares students for Cambridge English Qualifications.

Social & Hobbies
The Extraprogrammatic schedule includes a wide range of sports and physical activities, including football, volleyball, minibasketball and hockey. Rhythmic gymnastics and chess are offered to younger and older students. The schedule also includes theatre, cinema, and public speaking workshops as part of the after-school program.

Community & Service
Acción Social is a focus area within Extraprogramáticas, emphasizing community service. The school fosters student leadership and representation through the Centro de Estudiantes (CEE). The community also includes structures such as the Association of Parents (APA).

Leadership & Professional
Liderazgo Escolar is a leadership program at the school. Public Speaking Workshop is offered as part of the extracurricular program. The Centro de Estudiantes (CEE) provides student leadership opportunities and representation in school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A diverse sports program includes football, minibasketball, basketball, volleyball, hockey and rhythmic gymnastics. Chess and other clubs contribute to cognitive development alongside physical activity. The after-school schedule includes theatre and music activities that support creativity and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
English is emphasized as a core language with an immersive program from the earliest years. The Junior School follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PEP - IB). Cambridge English Qualifications are prepared for as part of the program.

Immersion Programs
Intensive English is a central pillar. From early years, students learn the language in an immersive environment, with classes designed to develop comprehension, communication, and thinking in English. The program includes continuous immersion and Cambridge English Qualifications preparation.
Admissions

Admissions
Stage 1 — Requirements and documents for applying. Pre‑Kinder, Kinder, and 1st grade have age requirements by March 31 of the admission year: 4, 5, and 6 years old respectively. An original birth certificate must be provided, along with the Infant School or Primary School report for 2024 and the first half of 2025. The educator observation form is required for PK and K. A certificate of no debt or gratuity from the previous school is needed, and a postulation fee of 30,000 CLP must be paid. If applicable, complete the information on permanent special educational needs (NEEP) and provide a diagnostic certificate for autism or disability when applying for priority placement.

Scholarships
Stage 2 — Online posting and Stage 3 — Diagnostic process: The school offers a Solidarity Scholarship Fund (Beca Solidaria) administered jointly by the Parents Association (APA) and the school. The fund provides up to six tuition payments per student, funded first by parental contributions (including a reserve) and then by school funds to complete the total of six payments if needed. A Solidarity Scholarship Commission, consisting of three APA representatives and the Rector and School Administrator, reviews cases, collects background information, and assigns funds, considering reports from the Social Assistant as well as the student's and family's contribution to the school community. The fund can grant exceptions when warranted. Applicants must be in emergency financial situations or have a catastrophic illness and have at least one year of school attendance to qualify. Applications are addressed to the Rector with a copy to the APA. All Commission members maintain strict confidentiality. If a family's financial situation improves during the scholarship period, they must inform the Administrator and relinquish remaining months to reallocate funds. The maximum scholarship percentage generally cannot exceed 40% of the monthly tuition; extensions beyond the current year are decided by the Commission, with limited exceptions for students advancing to 4th Medio. Funds not allocated go to a reserve for future needs. The school keeps the funds in a deposit and provides semiannual reports to the APA. This policy was established in August 2018 and governs how the Solidarity Scholarship operates across the school."
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