Southern International School vs St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano

	S Southern International School Buenos Aires, Argentina	S St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano Buenos Aires, Argentina
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ARS 5,069,400	Fees / year ARS 4,887,180 - 18,249,760
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,720
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 1956
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Autopista Buenos Aires-La Plata, Km 33.5, Berazategui, 1884, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.	Location St. Catherine's Moorlands operates across three Buenos Aires–area campuses: Belgrano (Carbajal 3250, Belgrano 1426, Buenos Aires), Tortuguitas (Panamericana Km 38 Ramal Pilar, Tortuguitas 1667, Buenos Aires), and Pilar (Las Truchas esquina Ruta Provincial 34, Pilar, Buenos Aires). The Pilar campus opens in 2027.
Stages	Stages Initial; Primary; Secondary.	Stages Belgrano: Kindergarten; Primary School; Senior School. Tortuguitas: Kindergarten; Primary School; Senior School. Pilar: Early Years from age 1 and Primary (1st–6th grade); Opening in 2027.
School type	School type IB World School.	School type Private
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Educational Guidance Service
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Argentina	Country affiliation Argentina
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - The school charges an application/registration fee. The precise amount is published in the school's official fee schedule for the current academic year. Tuition fees (by year group and billing frequency) - Tuition is published as monthly installments for the academic cycle. Exact monthly amounts differ by year group (early years / primary / secondary / pre‑university) and are set in the official fee schedule for the current academic year. The school provides a full list of the monthly tuition amounts for each year group in its fee schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed as monthly instalments for the school year. The school requires adherence to the published due dates for each instalment. - The school requires families to pay by automatic debit from a bank account and recommends establishing direct debit (debit automatico) for regular payments. Parents may also make payments by deposit or bank transfer to the school's bank account; when doing so they must submit proof of payment to administration within the timeframe specified by the school. - Payments by e-cheq are accepted when made payable to “SOUTHERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S.R.L.” Physical checks are not accepted by the school's administration. - Late payment carries consequences: the school may condition or restrict a student's attendance or continued enrolment in cases of arrears, in accordance with the published payment policy. Boarding fees (where applicable) - The school operates as a day school; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and additional fees - The school's formal fee schedule lists any additional charges beyond tuition (for example examination fees, extracurricular activities, travel or excursion fees, transportation, school materials, uniforms and similar items) and specifies which items are charged separately. The precise list of additional costs and their amounts is provided in the official schedule. Refunds and withdrawal / refund information - Refund, withdrawal and cancellation terms (including any non‑refundable amounts and the conditions for reimbursement) are specified in the school's official fee policy. These terms are set out in the fee schedule and the published payment policy. Fee payment options (accepted methods) - Automatic debit from a bank account (direct debit). - Bank deposit or bank transfer to the school's account (Banco Supervielle is listed as an option; payments made by deposit or transfer should be accompanied by scanned proof sent to administration). - e‑cheq issued to “SOUTHERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S.R.L.” (electronic cheque). Physical paper checks are not accepted. Administrative contacts for billing and payment matters - Administration phone: +54 11 6194 3036. Admissions contact via WhatsApp: +54 11 6184 5920. The school address for administrative correspondence is Au. Buenos Aires - La Plata Km 33.5, Berazategui (C.P. 1884). --- Note on data availability: the school publishes a detailed 2025 fee schedule that contains the exact numeric amounts for application fees, monthly tuition by year group (per month and/or per term where applicable), specific charges for extras, refund policy details and the full payment calendar. The published fee schedule could not be extracted in full for numeric values at the time of this request; the statements above reflect the billing structure, payment methods and policies as presented in the school's official fee documentation.	Fee details St. Catherine's Moorlands School — Fees overview (2026 academic year) Application / Reservation fee - Reservation of vacancy (enrolment deposit): equivalent to one nominal monthly fee for the year and level to be attended; payment of this amount confirms a place and is required to complete enrolment. Tuition (monthly installment) — Belgrano campus (CUOTA MARZO 2026: arancel, ACE, total per monthly installment) - Sala 1–2 años: ARS 479,700 (Arancel) + ARS 9,018 (Aseguramiento Continuidad Escolar) = ARS 488,718 total per monthly installment. - Sala 3 años (jornada simple): ARS 517,200 + ARS 9,723 = ARS 526,923 total per monthly installment. - Sala 3 años (jornada completa): ARS 961,350 + ARS 18,073 = ARS 979,423 total per monthly installment. - Sala 4 años: ARS 1,068,600 + ARS 20,090 = ARS 1,088,690 total per monthly installment. - Preescolar: ARS 1,131,000 + ARS 21,263 = ARS 1,152,263 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 1º–3º grado: ARS 1,324,800 + ARS 24,906 = ARS 1,349,706 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 4º–5º grado: ARS 1,407,900 + ARS 26,469 = ARS 1,434,369 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 6º–7º grado: ARS 1,523,700 + ARS 28,646 = ARS 1,552,346 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 1º–3º año: ARS 1,723,800 + ARS 32,407 = ARS 1,756,207 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 4º año: ARS 1,791,300 + ARS 33,676 = ARS 1,824,976 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 5º año: ARS 1,791,300 + ARS 17,913 = ARS 1,809,213 total per monthly installment. Tuition (monthly installment) — Tortuguitas campus (CUOTA MARZO 2026: arancel, ACE, total per monthly installment) - Sala 1–2 años: ARS 479,700 + ARS 9,018 = ARS 488,718 total per monthly installment. - Sala 3 años: ARS 517,200 + ARS 9,723 = ARS 526,923 total per monthly installment. - Sala 4 años: ARS 829,500 + ARS 15,595 = ARS 845,095 total per monthly installment. - Preescolar: ARS 1,037,400 + ARS 19,503 = ARS 1,056,903 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 1º–3º grado: ARS 1,298,700 + ARS 24,416 = ARS 1,323,116 total per monthly installment. - Primaria 4º–6º grado: ARS 1,376,700 + ARS 25,882 = ARS 1,402,582 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 1º–3º año: ARS 1,608,000 + ARS 30,230 = ARS 1,638,230 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 4º–5º año: ARS 1,697,700 + ARS 31,917 = ARS 1,729,617 total per monthly installment. - Secundaria 6º año: ARS 1,697,700 + ARS 16,977 = ARS 1,714,677 total per monthly installment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school contract for the academic year is billed in 10 consecutive monthly installments, from March through December. Invoices for educational fees are issued monthly and are due between the 1st and the 10th of each month (or the next business day). Late payment generates a surcharge calculated at the applicable AFIP resarcitorio interest rate; payments are applied first to interest and then to principal. Materials and additional recurring charges - Materials fees: two separate materials charges are billed for the school year — the first in April and the second in July. The amount is charged as a percentage of the current monthly fee at the time of billing and varies by age/grade: for Sala 1–3 years the materials charge equals 30% of the monthly fee; Sala 4 and 5 years 18%; and 1º and 2º grado 10%. These material charges are billed in two instalments as described. - A mandatory Aseguramiento de Continuidad Escolar (ACE) is added to the nominal fee (shown separately in the fee table) and is reflected in the monthly total. - Examination fees for external international exams (IB Diploma, DELF, Cambridge, ISA levels, HSK, YCT, etc.) are charged separately at the rates set by the examining bodies and are payable by families when applicable; example informational figures for those exam rights appear in the school communication. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts (for the 2026 cycle): 2nd sibling 10%; 3rd sibling 15%; 4th sibling 30%; 5th sibling 50%; 6th sibling full scholarship status (becado). Large-family additional 10% starting from the 4th sibling. A special 20% discount may apply to the first child of alumni under strict punctual-payment conditions. Early payment (pronto pago) discount: 5% on the net fee when paid by bank transfer/deposit and within the prompt-payment terms specified on the invoice. Discounts are conditional and may be revoked for late or missed payments; discounts do not apply to the reservation of vacancy. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school at the Belgrano and Tortuguitas campuses (no boarding fee is provided in the school fee communications). Other costs - Uniforms: no separate uniform charge is itemized in the 2026 fee communications; uniform costs (if any) are treated as an additional family expense outside the published monthly tuition items. Materials and specific activity costs (field trips, camps, competitive trips) may be billed separately when they occur. Refund information and cancellation - Reservation of vacancy refund: the reservation payment is refundable in full (at historical values) only if parents formally express withdrawal before December 31 of the payment year; if the school cancels the placement, the amount paid will be refunded. Families may revoke the signed contract without charge within 10 days of acceptance. Other refunds or cancellations are subject to the contractual terms and conditions set out by the school. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include automatic debit by CBU (direct debit), bank transfer to the school CBU (CBU and alias provided in the billing communication), personal cheque (accepted and considered effective only once cleared), and Mercado Pago or other enabled virtual wallets. For automatic debit arrangements, families are instructed to contact the school's collections office. Early-payment discounts apply only when payment is made by bank transfer or deposit. Notes on application of amounts - The published figures are presented as the school's March 2026 monthly instalment amounts (the communication labels them CUOTA MARZO 2026). The ACE amount is shown separately in the table and summed into the total monthly instalment. Materials charges and exam fees are additional and billed as described above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Southern International School develops students' diverse abilities through activities to enable them to function with complete autonomy and freedom in today's society. The experience gained from founding and developing a comprehensive educational project supported and encouraged teacher Estela María Irrera de Pallaro to undertake the creation of a new campus in 1999. It was built to enrich institutional objectives in a setting where families find peace, privacy, and a space in contact with nature. With a management and teaching staff committed to ongoing training, the mission is to educate students capable of integrating and interacting in an increasingly complex social environment, where they will need a multitude of tools to navigate successfully. The school has more than a quarter of a century of experience working with students to provide an education that goes beyond academics and aims to form well-rounded individuals.	Curriculum details IB programmes: Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16; Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16-18 (bilingual). Pedagogy emphasizes student-led learning, teachers as designers of learning scenarios, development of 21st-century skills, digital immersion, and languages for a global world. Languages offered include English, French, and Chinese.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression University partners include UADE, UB, UTDT, UCEMA, UDESA, Austral, and Universidad de Palermo, offering direct university access, scholarships, or interviews. Graduates commonly enter Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), UTDT, UCA, UCEMA and Universidad de Palermo. The Diploma Programme (IBDP) is bilingual, features six subjects over two years with core components (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay), and requires a minimum of 24 points out of 45 for the diploma; the programme is internationally recognized and supports university placement.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Enrollment is open for Kindergarten (K1, K2, K3, K4, and K5), Primary, and Secondary. The decision to enroll your children in our institution is as important for parents as it is for the school, since it commits both parties to work together in the challenge of educating. Would you like to begin the admission process? Complete the enrollment form. This declaration has the status of a sworn declaration. Family information Father Mother How long have you been employed? 0-5 years; 5-10 years; 10-15 years; More than 15 years Next Student information School Campus you would enroll at: Islands International School, Northern International School, Southern International School Applicant 1 Gender: Female; Male Grade level applying for: First grade; Second grade; Third grade; Fourth grade; Fifth grade; Sixth grade; Seventh grade; First year; Second year; Third year; Fourth year; Fifth year Applicant 2 Gender: Female; Male Grade level applying for: First grade; Second grade; Third grade; Fourth grade; Fifth grade; Sixth grade; Seventh grade; First year; Second year; Third year; Fourth year; Fifth year Applicant 3 Gender: Female; Male Grade level applying for: First grade; Second grade; Third grade; Fourth grade; Fifth grade; Sixth grade; Seventh grade; First year; Second year; Third year; Fourth year; Fifth year Our school How did you obtain information about International Schools? Alumni; Recommendation from a family of the school; Recommendation from staff of the school; Location; Website; Social media Additional information Siblings Do you have siblings not applying for admission? Yes; No How many? 0; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Submit Download Southern tuition fees Download Northern tuition fees Download Islands tuition fees	Admissions The admission process begins with an online initial form. The form requests the following information: father and mother's names; profession and current workplace; alumni parent status (yes or no); siblings at the school; student's name and surname; birth place and date; country of origin of kindergarten/school student; year and form the student will attend; contact telephone numbers; email; address; one letter of reference; comments. A representative from the admissions department contacts parents to schedule an interview date and outlines the steps during the interview. Admission priority is given to siblings of students at the school and to children or grandchildren of former students, provided vacancies exist and all admission steps (appointments, entrance exams, and interviews with school counsellors) are completed. Admission calendar: from abroad, admissions are accepted year-round; within Argentina, Kindergarten and 1st form are accepted by July 31, and 2nd form through Senior School by October 31. School fees: 2026 school fees are published on the fees page.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If there are no vacancies for a particular course, a waiting list is offered; the waiting list is valid for one year.
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