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The International Preparatory School

Chile, Santiago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1975
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located on grounds in the foothills of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, The International Preparatory School serves students aged 3 to 19 (Playgroup to Year 13) in personalized classes of no more than 15 pupils. It follows a Cambridge-based curriculum taught in English, with IGCSE and AS & A Levels recognised by 2,100 universities worldwide. The school operates as a Cambridge International Examinations centre, authorised to administer Cambridge assessments across Early Years to Upper Secondary, and is regularly inspected by the U.S. State Department and the British Council. The academic year runs from March to mid-December in two semesters, with an optional Summer School in January and holidays in July and September. Facilities emphasize a nurturing, small-class environment. A Cambridge Pathway approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and learning, complemented by a house system that supports leadership within a close-knit community. Extracurriculars include tennis, 3D Printing, football, basketball, karate, music.

Pastor Fernández 16001, 7710024 Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The Essentials

The International Preparatory School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Lo Barnechea, a residential district in the northeast of Santiago, Chile, located in the foothills of the Andes. The school address is Pastor Fernandez 16001, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile. It serves an international community seeking a Cambridge-based, English-instruction program.

Stages
Ages 3 to 19, from Playgroup to Year 13 (Grade 12).

Type
International school with Cambridge-based curriculum and English instruction.

Country affiliation
Chile
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Sports uniforms as specified by the PE department are required for physical education classes and activities; no other uniform is required. Clothing must be neat, clean and in good condition, not provocative or obscene. Torn clothing or clothing with inappropriate symbols or wording is not permitted.

Food Options
Diet: A good diet is necessary for a productive day; ensure your child has a good breakfast and nutritious snacks and lunch. Send food and drinks in non-breakable containers. Avoid an excess of sweets.

House System
TIPS has a house system with four houses: St. Andrew, St. David, St. George and St. Patrick. Each student is placed in a house on enrollment; houses are mixed from Pre-Kinder to Senior School and have a Captain and a Vice-Captain from the upper grades. Students earn points through sports, cultural, social and educational activities, with a year-end trophy awarded to the top house; there is also a Big Brother/Big Sister programme to link older and younger students.

Governance and Ownership
The Headmistress is the highest authority in the school and appoints the head of the School Life and Development Committee. The school also has a School Life and Behaviour Officer and a School Life and Behaviour Committee to promote a safe environment. The handbook references the Ley General de Educación as the legal framework for the school.
Fees
Application fee

- The school does not publish a public, itemised application or registration fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year (and no public fee schedule was available for 2025/26). Admissions are handled through the school's admissions office with documented assessment and offer steps.

Tuition fees by year group

- The school does not publish tuition amounts by year group or per term. There is no publicly available, itemised tuition schedule (per term or per year) for Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary or Advanced levels for 2026/27 (nor for 2025/26). Specific numerical tuition figures are not disclosed in the school's publicly available materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised in two semesters: March–July and July–December. Parents are required to pay school fees according to a payment calendar set by the school; the school's rules explicitly require parents to "pay on time in accordance with the school's payment calendar." Exact due dates and instalment amounts are not published publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding or residential places; therefore there are no boarding fees. The school's published materials set daily arrival and dismissal times and note that TIPS does not provide student transport.

Other costs and routine additional charges

- Uniforms: A school uniform and a separate physical‑education uniform are required; the uniform policy and presentation standards are published but specific uniform pricing is not published. Parents are responsible for purchasing required uniform items.

- Books, materials and repairs: Parents are responsible for textbooks and replacement or repair costs for school property damaged or lost by the student; the school's rules require parents to meet these costs. Specific prices for books or replacement items are not published.

- Accident insurance: All students are enrolled in an accident insurance arrangement with Clínica Las Condes according to the school handbook. The public documents do not state whether this insurance cost is included in tuition or invoiced separately.

- Extracurricular activities and trips: The school offers a range of after‑school activities and off‑site excursions. The existence of such activities is stated publicly, but specific fees for individual activities or trips are not published.

Refund and withdrawal information

- Withdrawal procedure: To withdraw a student, parents must notify the school formally (preferably with three months' notice) and must leave all accounts up to date, including enrolment/matriculation charges, monthly fees and any outstanding textbook/library charges. The school's published rules state the notice and account requirements but do not publish a public refund table or a schedule of refundable amounts.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available documents require payment in accordance with the payment calendar but do not publish a public list of acceptable payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card or local payment options). No public statement of which specific payment channels are accepted or whether international bank transfer or credit‑card payment is possible was found.

Summary of findings

- No public, itemised fee schedule (application fee, tuition per term or per year group, boarding charges, or a published list of payment methods) was available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Published school documents provide the academic calendar, uniform and conduct rules, the requirement to pay according to a school payment calendar, the withdrawal/notice requirement, and that the school is a day school that does not provide transport. Numerical fee amounts and a public refund schedule were not found in the school's published materials or in third‑party directory entries.
Academics

The International Preparatory School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school uses a Cambridge-based curriculum with full English instruction. It offers IGCSE and AS & A-Level programmes recognised by more than 2,100 universities worldwide. The school serves students from ages 3 to 19, from Playgroup to Year 13, in personalized classes of no more than 15 students. It is recognised as a Cambridge International Examinations centre and follows Cambridge guidelines across Early Years through Upper Secondary.

Student Teacher Ratio
Personalized classes of no more than 15 students.

Higher Education Progression
AS & A-Level qualifications open doors to top universities worldwide. The Cambridge-based curriculum is recognised by over 2,100 universities in 100+ countries. The program prepares students for global opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a nurturing, close-knit community where children are encouraged to thrive and develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Early Years focuses on nurturing curiosity and social skills through play-based learning, and the school emphasizes respect for diversity and multiculturalism as part of its community. A safe, confidential space is available to report incidents of bullying, abuse or inappropriate behavior, with the Behaviour Committee addressing concerns discreetly.

Mental Wellbeing
There is a safe, confidential space to ask for help and report concerns, with staff listening and supporting students. The school maintains a respectful environment that values diversity and provides opportunities for students to participate in activities that promote wellbeing.

Safeguarding
A safe, confidential space to report bullying, abuse, or inappropriate behavior is available, and the Behaviour Committee handles information confidentially without exposing the student. The school has a Comprehensive Safety Plan (Plan de Seguridad Integral) as part of its safeguarding framework.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1975, The International Preparatory School is a small international school located on beautiful grounds in the foothills of the Andes in Santiago, Chile. It provides education for children from 3 to 19 years old, beginning in Playgroup and continuing to Year 13 (Grade 12), in personalized classes of no more than 15 students. It operates with a Cambridge-based curriculum and full English instruction, supported by a nurturing atmosphere and dedicated staff. The school year runs from March to mid-December and is divided into two semesters, with an optional Summer School programme in January; there are three weeks of winter vacation in July and one week in September for Chilean National Holidays. The school is a Cambridge International Examinations centre, authorized to administer IGCSE and AS & A Levels, and is regularly inspected by the U.S. State Department and the British Council; it is accredited by the Chilean Ministry of Education through Year 9 (Grade 8).

Community
The house system promotes greater integration among students of all ages and cultural backgrounds and encourages cooperation and teamwork, with older students organizing many activities for their houses. In addition to regular classes, extracurricular activities after school include tennis, 3D Printing, football (soccer), basketball, karate, music, and other activities, contributing to a close-knit school community. There are two progress reports during the year, and parent-teacher meetings are scheduled at least twice a year, with opportunities for additional meetings if needed. The atmosphere is nurturing with dedicated staff who support students' growth.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International Preparatory School is located on grounds in the foothills of the Andes in Santiago, Chile. The school serves children from 3 to 19 years old in personalized classes of no more than 15 students. The Cambridge-based curriculum is taught in English. The school offers IGCSE and AS & A-Level programmes recognised by over 2,100 universities worldwide.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has extracurricular activities including tennis, 3D Printing, football (soccer), basketball, karate, and music.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a Cambridge Pathway curriculum taught in English, including IGCSE and AS & A-Level programmes recognised by over 2,100 universities worldwide. The approach emphasises creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning. Classes are small, with no more than 15 students, and the school serves ages 3 to 19. Upper Secondary prepares students for IGCSE exams with in-depth study in chosen subjects, and Advanced offers AS & A-Level qualifications.

Arts & Creative
The school offers extracurricular and cultural activities, including tennis, 3D Printing, football, basketball, karate, music, and other activities. These activities occur in the afternoons alongside regular classes. Students have opportunities to participate in a range of cultural and creative pursuits as part of school life.

Cultural & Language
The school provides full English instruction and follows a Cambridge-based curriculum. It is authorised to administer IGCSE and AS & A Levels as part of Cambridge International Examinations. The house system promotes integration among students of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers extracurricular activities after classes, including sports such as tennis, football, basketball, karate, music, and more.

Community & Service
The Handbook describes community service as activities that benefit the school or local community, with examples such as cleaning a patio space or helping in the library. Students may undertake community or educational service outside regular hours with approval from the Headmistress.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a house system that promotes leadership and school spirit, with older students organizing activities for their houses.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a nurturing environment where students thrive in a close-knit community. After-school activities are offered in the afternoons, including a range of sports such as tennis, football, basketball, karate, and music.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across all year levels. The Cambridge Pathway programme forms the core of the curriculum. The school is authorized to administer the IGCSE and AS & A Levels.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is accredited by the Chilean Ministry of Education through Year 9 (Grade 8).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions are open year-round, with ideal start dates in March (start of the Chilean school year) and August (second semester). Late entries are possible, subject to availability. Entry levels range from Early Years (age 3) through Advanced (age 19).

2. How to Begin: Contact Admissions to discuss your family's timeline and academic objectives. Schedule Assessment for your child – English & Math proficiency testing. Review Offer & Enroll securing your place at TIPS.

3. International Family Support: Admissions documentation accepts Apostille/Legalized transcripts and translation requirements. Your child's placement is based on individual academic and social fit. A school tour and interview are offered, focusing on aligning family expectations with TIPS's Cambridge structure and community values.
School Events
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