Most popular international schools in Santiago

The Grange School is a British international, coeducational school in Santiago, Chile, serving ages 4 to 18. Its ethos follows English public school traditions and four pillars: Academic, Sport, Arts and Service. The curriculum is bilingual and UK-inspired, with English as the main language of instruction. Lower Prep uses the English Early Years Foundation Stage framework for Prekinder and Kinder, while 1º–2º Básico blends the Chilean National Curriculum with the English National Curriculum. Upper Prep (3º–6º Básico) uses English/National Curriculum syllabuses alongside Chilean requirements, with specialist teaching in Music, Drama, Art and Design Technology. Senior School (7º Básico–4º EM) combines the Chilean curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels; English is a separate subject and many subjects use English textbooks; pupils are bilingual by Senior School. The Grange sits on a 92,000 m2 site with 30,108 m2 built. Facilities include two gyms, a 25-metre pool, a large field (divisible into three pitches) with a 200-metre track, an all-weather hockey pitch, bespoke spaces for music, art and drama, and planned IT enhancements. The Grange Arts Festival (GRAF) and extensive cocurriculars, after-school activities, and international tours enrich learning. English language support is available in seventh grade, and French workshops are offered; leadership and public speaking are fostered through the Duke of Edinburgh Award and MUN.

Founded in 1934, The International School Nido de Aguilas is a co‑educational, non‑sectarian day school in Chile offering English‑medium instruction across Early Years through High School. The curriculum blends an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with American and Chinese National standards, supporting students aged 3 to 18. Classes are conducted in English, with Spanish required from Kinder 2 onward and specialized language support for new arrivals. The school operates four divisions: Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School, with cross‑divisional planning to ensure coherence. The 130‑acre campus in the Andes foothills hosts facilities, including a Fine Arts center with a theater, MakerLabs, science laboratories, a library, and counseling and college admissions spaces. Athletic facilities include an Aquatics Center, multiple fields and courts, and an all‑weather track. A program in arts, STEM and service activities complements academics, with clubs ranging from MUN and debate to Habitat for Humanity and Spanish Debate Club.

Dunalastair Schools is a bilingual, co-educational group with three Santiago campuses—Las Condes, Chicureo and Peñalolén—catering to learners aged 2 to 18. The school offers a choice of IB Diploma, Cambridge A Levels, and a Bespoke Curriculum, underpinned by Reimagine Learning in three stages: D-Inquiry, D-Project and D-Thinking. A pillar is trilingualism: fluency in English, mastery of the mother tongue (Spanish) and immersion in digital language, alongside rich international experiences. Facilities span fully equipped science laboratories, a Fab Lab with 3D printing and laser cutter, purpose-built art and music rooms, separate Senior and Junior libraries, auditoriums and coworking spaces across campuses. Chicureo features solar panels supplying around 70% of campus electricity and extensive outdoor sport facilities. The school is part of Cognita and IB World School status, with safeguarding and wellbeing supported by dedicated staff and Wellbeing Counselors. Active alumni engagement is fostered through the Dunalastair Club Dobs & Dunners. Today.

SEK Chile International School, part of the SEK International Institution, serves ages 3 to 18 with preschool through secondary education. The school provides a bilingual program, with English as a major component from kindergarten onward and official academic certifications in English and French. The curriculum includes the International Baccalaure Diploma Programme (DP), delivered across six subject groups with an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service requirements. DP courses can be studied at higher or standard levels and may be taught in English, French, or Spanish. SEK Chile features a 1:1 iPad program, Mac classrooms, and coding and robotics. Intensive English language support is available for bilingual students, and international exchanges run with Boca Prep (USA) and Saint John's (UK). The campus offers a range of extracurriculars, including residential summer camps and courses at St John's in Devon, Ski Week in Tahoe, InterSEK events, and Arts and Sports opportunities.

Redland School is an IB World School in Chile offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. It operates within a British network and is a member of the Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH). The campus spans Camino Las Flores and Camino El Alba, with the Junior School relocating to El Alba, ensuring continuity for learners. The Junior School follows the Integral Curriculum in a humanistic, learner-centered environment, where English supports science and language learning, groups vary in size, and students take responsibility for their choices. Senior School combines Chilean ministerial requirements with the IB; from Year 1 to Year 2 students plan the MYP and begin Diploma planning, with DP exams or certificates and PSU preparation afterward. Facilities include new libraries, dining hall and auditorium. The school also follows the Chilean national plan and serves up to 840 students, with class sizes around 29.