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Argentina, Buenos Aires
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Social and emotional development is central to Barker College's approach. In Kinder, the axes of activity are socialization and the development of socio-emotional processes, with play as a central aspect of learning in a caring and supportive context that fosters social skills, initiative, and positive interactions with peers and adults. English is introduced naturally in meaningful everyday contexts to promote bilingualism and the spontaneous use of the second language. In the Secondary level, the school promotes empathy and trust among all members of the school community—leaders, teachers, tutors, assistants, parents and students—and extends this to broader social contexts to foster solidarity and citizenship through community projects such as those in partnership with external organizations. As part of the Upper School, the Bitácora program accompanies students in self-knowledge, helps them understand the academic and professional landscape they will face after graduation, and supports decisions about their itineraries in this new stage.
The Primary Level has an official full-day bilingual program, and Barker College is recognized for its high academic standards, with attention to the diverse needs of children.
Two languages coexist in a single curriculum at the Primary Level, and both languages are taught concurrently in writing and speaking. The two languages are studied across the curriculum in English, including natural and social sciences, mathematics and literature, enabling ongoing bilingual development. In Secondary, subjects are taught in English to deepen language use across disciplines and to enable Cambridge exams (CAE, CPE, IGCSE and AS/A Levels). French is taught as a third language, with students certifying their level through Alliance Française exams (A1, A2 and B1).
The Personal, Social, Emotional and Health Development (PSE) Program supports holistic student growth. It includes Emotions Programs, Conflict Resolution and Social Skills, Barker Leadership Project, Solidarity Projects, Tutoring, the National Sexual Education Program (Law 26.150), Bitácora Project, Outdoor Education, and a Healthy Dining Program, with cross-disciplinary content in academic areas. Implementation involves the teaching team, Guidance Department, Physical Education Department and School Leadership to tailor activities to each age group.
Barker College is a bilingual, coeducational day school serving ages 2 to 18 in Argentina. The school delivers the Cambridge curriculum from early years to senior secondary, offering IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. This progression from Kinder to Secondary Education nurtures critical thinking, lifelong learning, self-esteem, and self-critique. The campus features the Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre with indoor heated pools for Learn to Swim and squads, a 50m outdoor pool, the Rhodes Theatre, McCaskill Music Centre, the Foundation Science Centre, the Centenary Design Centre, and the David Gamson Centre. The school hosts over 20 sports teams and a High Performing Student Athletes program, alongside robotics, drama, and debate programs. Recognized as a Cambridge Official Exam Center since 1936, Barker maintains a strong alumni community through the Old Barkonian Association and a rich arts culture through Barker Theatre Group. The college also supports international student exchanges globally.
