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Strengths Bilingual Spanish-English curriculum, Three-house competitive system, Integrated arts programming, Student-led radio station, Forest Production Unit for environmental research, Cambridge examination partner
Clubs Bede's Live Radio Station, Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Parents/Alumni Choir, Science Fair, Unplastify Sustainability Project, Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, Polo, Visual Arts, Theater, Audiovisual Production
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Bede's Grammar School is a private, co-educational day school in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, offering bilingual education across Initial, Primary, and Secondary levels. The school emphasises academic excellence alongside artistic, sporting, and social development within a supportive community framework inspired by founder Bertie Noble's educational philosophy.
Alejandro Korn s/n., Manuel Alberti, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
The Essentials
Bede's Grammar School has instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Located in Manuel Alberti, Buenos Aires Province, the school serves families in the greater Buenos Aires area and the Pilar educational community. The campus is accessible via major routes connecting to the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires.
Stages
The school offers three educational stages: Inicial (kindergarten, ages 3-5), Primaria (primary, grades 1-6), and Secundaria (secondary, grades 7-12). Students progress through a structured bilingual programme from early childhood to university preparation.
Type
Bede's Grammar School is an independent private co-educational day school with a traditional British-influenced educational heritage. The school operates under a single campus model serving all three academic levels.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is primarily Argentine, with the bilingual programme attracting families seeking English-Spanish education. The school community includes current students, parents, alumni, teachers, and directors.
Additional learning support
The school emphasises inclusion and individual recognition of achievements across academic, artistic, sporting, and social domains. The institution strives to ensure all students feel included and heard within the school community.
Country affiliation
Argentina, with British educational heritage and affiliations including Cambridge examinations, EPEA, ESSARP, and LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference).
Religious affiliation
The school is named after Saint Bede, suggesting Christian heritage, though specific denominational affiliation is not prominently stated.
School day structure
Standard school day hours with office hours Monday to Friday 8:30-16:30 during the academic year (September-November), and reduced hours of 9:00-13:00 during the December-February period.
Bus service
No specific bus service information is publicly available on the school website.
Fees
Application fees
- No published application fee amount is available. The admissions process requires a formal request for an interview and completion of an application form; specific monetary amounts for application or registration are not published.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- No detailed tuition schedule by year group or per-term amounts is publicly available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Specific per-term or annual tuition figures for Nivel Inicial, Primaria and Secundaria are not published.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, payment-deadline calendar, or standard payment-term policy (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) is available. Information about invoicing frequency and payment deadlines is not published.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no indication that boarding (residential or internado) is offered. No boarding fees are published because no boarding provision is described.
Other costs and fees (uniform, books, activities, extracurriculars, transport, insurance, exam fees)
- No published schedule of ancillary fees is available. This includes uniform costs, schoolbook or materials charges, extracurricular activity fees, field-trip or excursion charges, transport/bus fees, or external exam fees. No standard amounts for these items are published.
Refund information
- No published refund policy, including terms for withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, or non-refundable registration deposits, is available. No specific refund timeframes or conditions are published.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, instalments, third-party processors)
- No publicly listed payment methods or accepted payment channels are published. No details are published regarding whether credit card, bank transfer, monthly instalments, or third‑party tuition management services are accepted. Contact details are available for admissions and general enquiries (email: colegiobedes@bedes.com.ar; phone: 0348 421 8740) for direct confirmation of payment options.
Summary of search and availability
- A public, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or, alternatively, the 2025/26 academic year) could not be located online. The school's published pages describe admissions steps, contact details and school programmes, but do not publish specific monetary amounts for application fees, tuition by year/term, billing schedule, boarding fees, ancillary costs, refund terms, or accepted payment methods. For parents requiring precise fee figures and formal fee conditions, the school's admissions contact information is provided above.
Academics
Bede's Grammar School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school delivers a bilingual programme combining the Argentine national curriculum with English-language instruction. Secondary students participate in 'Options' (elective subjects taught in English) and a 'Credits' system that tracks performance and commitment in English-taught subjects.
Student Teacher Ratio
Specific student-teacher ratio data is not publicly available. The school's emphasis on individual recognition suggests a commitment to manageable class sizes.
Exam Results
Students sit Cambridge examinations as part of their English-language academic pathway. The school is affiliated with EPEA (a British educational organisation in Argentina), supporting recognised international qualifications.
Higher Education Progression
Details of higher education progression are not prominently featured on the school website. The Secondary programme prepares students for university entrance through both Argentine and international qualification pathways.
Gifted and Talented
The school recognises achievements across academic, artistic, sporting, and social domains. The Credits system in Secondary allows high-performing English-language students to be identified and celebrated.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The house system and community events are designed to foster a sense of belonging and school spirit. Assembly gatherings provide a platform for student voice, recognition, and collective celebration of achievements.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school values inclusion and strives to ensure all students feel included and heard within the community. Specific SEN provision details should be confirmed directly with the school.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The comprehensive bilingual programming provides structured English language development from the earliest years. The Options and Credits system supports progressive English language acquisition throughout Secondary.
Mental Wellbeing
The community-centred approach with regular assembly meetings facilitates student expression and pastoral support. Multiple pathways for achievement recognition help build confidence and self-esteem across the student body.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies are maintained in line with Argentine educational regulations. Parents are encouraged to contact the school directly for detailed information about child protection procedures.
Admissions
Admissions
Prospective families can apply through an online interview-based process via the school's Jotform application.
Scholarships
Scholarship and financial assistance information is not prominently featured on the school's public website. Interested families should contact the admissions office directly for details.
Waitlist
Waitlist policies are not publicly detailed on the school website. Families are encouraged to apply early and contact admissions for current availability information.
FAQs
What age groups does Bede's Grammar School cater for?
The school serves students from approximately age 3 through to age 18, across three levels: Inicial (kindergarten), Primaria (primary, grades 1-6), and Secundaria (secondary, grades 7-12).
Is the school bilingual?
Yes, Bede's Grammar School offers an integrated Spanish-English bilingual programme throughout all levels. Secondary students also access English-language Options courses and a Credits tracking system.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows the Argentine national curriculum combined with bilingual English-language components. Students can sit Cambridge examinations as part of their English academic pathway.
Does the school have a house system?
Yes, the school operates a three-house system comprising Cross, Lions, and Spurs. These houses compete in sporting and academic Inter-house competitions throughout the year.
What sports are offered?
The school offers cricket, rugby, hockey, and polo among its main sports programmes. The school partners with Polo Educativo Pilar for additional sporting opportunities.
Are there music and arts programmes?
Yes, the school has a strong arts programme including three choirs (Junior, Senior, and Parents/Alumni), annual Dia de las Artes celebrations, theatre productions, and a student-led radio station called Bede's Live.
What are the school's international affiliations?
Bede's Grammar School is a Cambridge examination partner and holds affiliations with EPEA, ESSARP, LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference), and Accelium educational partnership.
How can I apply to the school?
Applications are submitted through an online form available on the school's website. The process includes an interview, and enquiries can be directed to colegiobedes@bedes.com.ar or by phone at 0348 421 8740.
Does the school offer boarding?
No, Bede's Grammar School operates exclusively as a day school. All students attend daily and return home at the end of the school day.
What extra-curricular activities are available?
The school offers a wide range of activities including the Bede's Live radio station, three choirs, science fairs, drama, art exhibitions, the Unplastify sustainability project, and various sports teams.
What is the school's approach to inclusion?
The school emphasises that every student should feel included and heard, with recognition systems celebrating achievements across academic, artistic, sporting, and social domains.
Where is the school located?
Bede's Grammar School is located at Alejandro Korn s/n., Manuel Alberti, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, serving the greater Buenos Aires and Pilar community.
