Instituto Santa Brígida is a private, Catholic, bilingual and co‑educational school in Caballito, Buenos Aires (Av. Gaona 2068) that offers Nivel Inicial, Nivel Primario and Nivel Medio. The school combines a Catholic formation with a bilingual curriculum: English is incorporated from age two and is a continuous part of primary education, with students preparing for Cambridge international examinations. At secondary level the school offers three orientations (Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades; Ciencias Naturales; Economía y Administración) with intensification in English, study of French and international certifications including Cambridge, Alliance Française and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The programme includes pastoral and service activities, arts, sport, technology and student support services; practical facilities and activities cited on the site include laboratories, a huerta and granja, an 'Estación de Juego' for early years, extended‑day provision, a psychopedagogical guidance service and organised study trips (including linguistic immersion visits to Ireland). The institution was founded by the Asociación Católica Irlandesa.
St. Xavier's College (Colegio San Javier) is a bilingual Catholic school located in Palermo Viejo, Buenos Aires. The school offers education from kindergarten through secondary school with a strong bilingual programme. Accredited for the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE examinations, it combines the Argentine national curriculum with international qualifications. The school emphasises community building, personal growth, and hands-on learning.
Location
Main campus: J.A. Cabrera 5901, Palermo Viejo, Buenos Aires. Kindergarten (The Green House): Juncal 2659, Barrio Norte.
Stages
Kindergarten through Secondary (complete K-12)
Type
Private Catholic Bilingual School
Pupil Nationality Mix
Predominantly Argentine families
Country affiliation
Argentina, United Kingdom (Cambridge)
Religious affiliation
Catholic
School day structure
Full-day bilingual programme
Fee information not publicly available. Contact at Tel: 4777-5011 for current rates.
Governance and Ownership
Privately governed Catholic institution with a strong tradition of bilingual education in Buenos Aires. Operates two campuses.
Curriculum
The school follows the Argentine national curriculum in a bilingual format, complemented by the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The primary level follows a 7-year EGB programme.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care rooted in Catholic values, with catechesis as part of the curriculum and a focus on personal growth and community building.
History
St. Xavier's College (Colegio San Javier) has a long tradition of bilingual Catholic education in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Community
The school fosters a strong parent community through its Catholic values and community-oriented approach to education.
Facilities Overview
Two campuses in central Buenos Aires: main campus in Palermo Viejo for primary and secondary, The Green House kindergarten in Barrio Norte.
Sports Facilities
Sports facilities available at the main campus.
Academic Facilities
Science laboratory and dedicated classrooms for bilingual instruction.
Extra Curricular Facilities
Spaces for arts, music, and social action activities.
Academic & Intellectual
Science laboratory experiments, academic mentorship between grade levels
