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Santiago College

Chile, Santiago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1880
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Located in Chile, Santiago College is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish, with the Primary Years Programme delivered in both languages; the Diploma Programme began in 1981 and the Middle Years Programme in 1994. Founded in 1880, the campus spans 47,201 m² (26.8 acres), with 60% of space devoted to sports and outdoor facilities and 40% to Infant through High School buildings. Facilities include state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a Library/Multimedia Center with about 30,000 volumes, a Theatre and Fine Arts Center, and two MakerLabs. The 500-seat SC Theater hosts performances; after-school activities and ABSCh competition run for 3rd–12th grades. A university and career-counseling program, plus University Path, support post-secondary planning. A strong emphasis on leadership, community service, and bilingual arts and culture informs academics, arts, and student life.

Cam. Los Trapenses 4007, 7700128 Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The Essentials

Santiago College has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Avenida Camino Los Trapenses 4007, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile.

Stages
Infant School; Lower School; Middle School; High School

Type
IB World School

Additional learning support
Psychologists, learning specialists, and a university guidance counselor make up the Student Support team. Each level from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade has a psychologist and a learning specialist, and the team supports academic, social, emotional, and vocational development. The Personal and Social Development Program (DPS) is coordinated by psychologists and homeroom teachers, and a university guidance counselor assists with university applications.

Country affiliation
Chile
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private institution. It is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Fees
Application fees

- Application fee: UF 2 for applicants to Pre‑Kindergarten. The application payment may be made via WebPay through the online form or in person at the school during the published application period. The application fee is non‑refundable once the application is validated.

Tuition fees by year group (summary of public information)

- The school issues an individualized financial letter to families of admitted applicants that specifies the tuition (colegiatura) for the student's specific year group and the available payment options and schedules. A full, itemized public tuition table by year group and term is not posted for general public download on the school's admissions pages; published admission materials state that the financial letter will be sent separately to admitted families.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule and payment terms are provided in the financial letter that accompanies an offer of admission; the admissions information indicates the date to confirm enrollment will be provided together with the acceptance letter or via a separate financial letter sent by email to families of admitted applicants. The admissions process materials and related notices describe that payment timing and installment options are specified in that letter.

Boarding / Residential fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Santiago College's campus is described in terms of Infant, Lower, Middle and High School facilities and extensive day‑school amenities; there is no listing of residential or boarding services for students.

Other costs and common additional charges

- The school communicates that families may have other charges such as enrollment/matriculation items, school trips, extracurricular activity fees, meal/almuerzo credits and similar incidental charges; in previous school communications the institution referenced crediting or refunding amounts for year/semester payments to be applied toward items such as lunch and activities, showing that these categories exist as separate cost items. Specific amounts for uniforms, lunches, extracurriculars, materials, trips or similar items are specified in the financial letter for each family.

Refund information

- Application fee: non‑refundable once the application is validated.
- Credit balances or adjustments resulting from extraordinary measures (for example, community communications regarding temporary fee reductions and subsequent refunds/credits) have been handled via the school treasury/finance office in the past; guidance has been provided to families about requesting refunds or account credits through the school's treasury contact. Specific refund terms for tuition (for withdrawals, short‑term leaves, or other scenarios) are communicated in the school's financial letter and internal regulations.

Fee payment options

- Application payments: WebPay (online) or in person, as stated in the application instructions.
- Tuition and other recurring fee payment methods: the school indicates payment method details are provided in the financial letter sent to admitted families. Contact points for the Admissions Office and the school's administration appear in public admissions materials for questions about payments and financial arrangements.

Note: The school's public admissions pages state the application fee amount and that a separate financial letter containing the full tuition schedule, billing schedule, payment terms and any level‑specific fees is issued to families offered admission; the school does not publish a single public page listing detailed tuition per term for every year group.
Academics

Santiago College teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate continuum for pre‑kindergarten to grade 12. Diploma Programme started in 1981, Middle Years Programme in 1994, Primary Years Programme in 2001. The school is bilingual, with English and Spanish used for instruction.

Exam Results
A Santiago College student in the Class of 2025 achieved two perfect scores and a PAES average of 1,000.

Higher Education Progression
University Path provides university and career counseling with personalized guidance for Chilean and international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school addresses spiritual, personal, social, emotional and physical well-being as part of its programmes.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive learning for all students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in English and Spanish; English is taught as part of the curriculum. In Middle School (6th–9th) the English course follows the IB Middle Years Programme Language and Literature, and in High School (10th–12th) students may take English A Literature or English A Language and Literature (native-level) or English B HL to obtain IB certificates.

Mental Wellbeing
Holistic wellbeing development—spiritual, personal, social, emotional and physical—is nurtured as part of the guiding statements.

Safeguarding
Wellbeing and Student Protection Policy 2022.
Parent Experience

History
Founded on October 1, 1880, Santiago College began with support from the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church to educate children of foreign families. It opened on Vergara Street and was bilingual from the start, with English described as the true golden key to modern education. A New York–based Board of Trustees established the Santiago College Educational Foundation in 1928, and in 1966 the Department of Education in New York issued a letter of guarantee. The school has occupied four headquarters over the years, became co-educational in 1972, and moved to its present Los Trapenses campus in 2012. Today Santiago College is a multicultural, bilingual, and co-educational private school that embraces the IB framework and maintains guiding statements, the Santiago College Profile, and the Santiago Charter to articulate its purpose and direction.

Community
Community engagement at Santiago College invites students, families, teachers, and staff to participate in initiatives that generate a positive impact on the community and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Student councils and other leadership teams, along with the Parent Association, organize activities that strengthen school spirit and broaden participation. Alumni Association activities, family volunteering, and collaborations within Lo Barnechea connect the school with external organizations and the wider community. Conferences, workshops, festivals, celebrations, and the work of the Traditions and Wellbeing committees foster ongoing engagement. Winter Warm a Heart and similar campaigns mobilize volunteers to support charitable institutions.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Association coordinates activities that strengthen school spirit and community involvement. The Parents' Center (Centro de Padres) organizes family-focused events and works with the school to support community life. Families and guardians participate in school programs and events through the Parent Association, including volunteering opportunities. Welcome Day 2025 and other community events are organized with support from the Parents' Center. The Traditions Committee collaborates with the Parent Association to host festivals and celebrations that are part of the school's traditions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has modern and well-maintained facilities covering 47,201 m², creating a welcoming and functional environment for all students. The Campus spans 26.8 acres, with 60% of the space occupied by sports and outdoor facilities and 40% by the Infant, Lower, Middle and High School buildings. It includes specialized spaces such as multipurpose rooms, Library/Multimedia Center, Auditorium, state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a theater and fine arts center with instrumental and vocal music rooms, art, drama and dance studios, two MakerLabs for innovation and creativity, and offices for advising studies and admission to the University. The Library houses about 30,000 volumes in English and Spanish and supports IB programmes through the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, with differentiated spaces for different age groups. There is a Cafeteria for 795 people and a Nursing and First Aid Center.

Sports Facilities
The infrastructure of the Sports Campus includes two natural grass fields for soccer and rugby, two synthetic field hockey fields (one water-based pitch and one sand-dressed pitch), and four multipurpose courts with asphalt surface plus four with synthetic grass. It also includes two multipurpose courts for IS and LS students and a 1,500 m² gymnasium with three multi-purpose courts, a running track for long jump, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool (25 x 12.5 m, 1.40 m deep). An equipped fitness center completes the athletic facilities, supporting after-school sports and ABSCh competition.

Academic Facilities
The school provides state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories and a Library/Multimedia Center. The two-story Library houses roughly 30,000 volumes in English and Spanish and offers subscriptions to specialized magazines, national newspapers and digital databases, as well as an online catalog. The Theatre and Fine Arts Center includes instrumental and vocal music rooms, art, drama and dance studios. Two MakerLabs support hands-on innovation and digital fabrication. Offices for advising studies and university admissions are on site, and the Library supports IB projects in the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The SC Theater (Auditorium) seats 500 across two levels and hosts performances and cultural events. The Theater and Fine Arts Center includes instrumental and vocal music rooms, art, drama and dance studios. The Creative Space supports woodworking and digital fabrication. The Library runs Book Week celebrations, talks, reading clubs, literacy workshops and reading-promoting programs and supports IB projects. After-school sports run from 3rd to 12th grade with ABSCh participation in soccer, hockey, rugby, volleyball, athletics, basketball and swimming, complemented by two voluntary sports tours to Argentina.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Santiago College has been an IB World School since 1983, offering an IB continuum from the earliest years to graduation. The Primary Years Programme is taught in English and Spanish, promoting intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth within an internationally minded framework. The university and career-counseling program focuses on helping students explore future university and professional options, with personalized guidance for Chilean and international universities. University Path provides university and career counseling to support students in choosing suitable post-secondary options.

Arts & Creative
Artistic work fosters flexible thinking, creativity, and a broad range of human abilities. The visual arts curriculum includes architecture, photography, graphic design, painting, sculpture, and more, with visits to museums and encounters with artists. Music is valued for cognitive, emotional, social, and academic benefits, and Suzuki Method rooms support piano and violin study. Drama is part of the curriculum from 5th grade, with extracurricular workshops from 3rd grade, and musicals are produced in both English and Spanish, complemented by a vibrant theatre program and a Creative Space for making and fabrication.

Cultural & Language
Lower School delivers the Primary Years Programme in English and Spanish, supporting bilingual language development. English and Spanish are the languages of instruction, promoting intercultural respect and personal growth within the IB framework. The language and culture emphasis is designed to foster global-mindedness across the primary years.

Social & Hobbies
After School Activities Programmes extend student engagement beyond the classroom. Student councils and other student leadership teams provide avenues for leadership and collaboration. The Parent Association organizes community events that strengthen school spirit, and the Alumni Association coordinates events, donations, and social service activities.

Community & Service
Santiago College conducts campaigns to support connected institutions and responds to emergencies through volunteer effort from Social Service Alumni and Parents. Campaigns include Winter Warm a Heart, Harvest, August solidarity drives, Coaniquem, and Teletón, along with family volunteering and community wellbeing initiatives. The programme also features school trips, festivals, and partnerships with external organizations to benefit the local community.

Leadership & Professional
Student councils and other student leadership teams provide structured opportunities for leadership development. The university and career-counseling program focuses on exploring future professional and university options, with personalized guidance for Chilean and international universities. This counseling supports students in identifying ideal matches and preparing for post-secondary pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and Sports promote a healthy lifestyle, personal growth, teamwork, and resilience. After-school sports run from 3rd to 12th grade, with opportunities in soccer, hockey, rugby, volleyball, athletics, basketball, swimming, and more, supported by extensive facilities including a gym, swimming pool, and multiple fields and courts. Two voluntary sports tours to Argentina expand competition and intercultural experience. The Student Support team—psychologists, learning specialists, and a university counselor—delivers DPS (Personal and Social Development) programs to support wellbeing and academic development.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Spanish and English. In Middle School (grades 6–9), English follows the IB Middle Years Programme Language and Literature and incorporates the objectives of Chile's Ministry of Education. In High School (grades 10–12), students take a DP English course: English A Literature or English A Language and Literature (native-level), or English B HL; in the final year they obtain the IB certificate in one of these subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in Spanish and English; Spanish is the language of Chile and is complemented by English taught as a global language.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Call for applications is published on scollege.cl – Admissions. The process includes a dedicated admission path for Pre-Kindergarten with a total of 144 vacancies, and a general admissions framework for other levels. Calls for applications and the related timelines are published publicly, and attendance at applicant visits is scheduled after application submission. Results are released by a defined date and enrollment is confirmed through subsequent steps.

2. Application periods and scheduling are divided into two stages: the first exclusively for current families and children of alumni, and the second for new families. Current families can apply during December 2–10, 2025, while new families apply January 5–March 10, 2026. Applicant and parent visits to the school are scheduled in March, with formal visits on set Saturdays. Results are published by April 21, and enrollment confirmation follows the acceptance.

3. Application requirements include meeting age criteria, submitting the online application form, and uploading a birth certificate. Foreign applicants provide a copy of the National ID Card or Passport. An application fee of UF 2 is payable online or in person and is non-refundable once validated. A DocuSign “Declaración” must be signed to validate the application, and the school reserves at least one place per educational level for students with disabilities as of 2026; currently, no spaces are available.

4. The admission process can be conducted in-person for applicants residing in Chile or remotely for those living abroad. Both modalities are valid for completing the process.

5. Academic evaluations are conducted in Language and Communication, English, and Mathematics. Beginning in 10th grade, an evaluation in one of Biology, Physics, or Chemistry is also required. A minimum of 80% is expected in each area to continue in the admissions process, and the school may review individual cases if curricula differ.

6. Applicants undergo an interview with a psychologist from the Student Support Team, and new families participate in a parent interview. The outcomes of the parent interview and the family's participation contribute to the final admissions decision, together with the academic evaluations.

7. Results notification is communicated to families by email on the established date and is also posted on the Admissions notice board. If not admitted, families may request a written report within 15 days; the report is issued within 15 working days. The report does not apply to applicants on the waiting list.

8. Enrollment confirmation is sent together with the acceptance letter or a separate financial letter by email to admitted families, establishing the enrollment deadline.

9. Waiting List: If available spots are fewer than the number of applicants, the formal application process and priority criteria determine placement. Being on the Waiting List does not constitute an enrollment commitment; families must secure a place for their child elsewhere if needed.

10. Vacancies and schedule context: The Pre-Kindergarten level has 144 vacancies, with application periods and visits scheduled to accommodate both current/alumni families and new families. Applications for current families and alumni run December 2–10, 2025, while new families apply January 5–March 10, 2026. Visits to the school are scheduled for March, with results by late April.

Waitlist
Waiting List: If available spots are fewer than the number of applicants, the formal application process and priority criteria described earlier will be used to determine placement. Being placed on the Waiting List does not constitute an enrollment commitment by the School. It simply keeps open the possibility of admission should vacancies become available during the regular process. It is the sole responsibility of parents/guardians of applicants on the Waiting List to secure a place for their child at another educational institution for the following school year.
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