Argentina, Buenos Aires
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The school implements an early immersion English Programme from age two, led by fully bilingual teachers in a warm, friendly and secure environment to foster active participation in learning. The curriculum develops bilingualism, social skills and creativity. ICT is used daily: 4- and 5-year-old rooms have interactive smart TVs, and K2 and K3 use mobile interactive screens; tablets and iPads are used in both English and Spanish. Materials are shared with families through the school virtual platform, to which parents have access. On-going counselling is offered for parents and teachers, encouraging family participation.
Pupils of all religious beliefs are welcome. The school has a Catholic orientation with optional religious activities, including First Communion, Confirmation, Spiritual Retreats and monthly mass.
Belgrano Day School is a bilingual, coeducational day school in Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, serving pupils from 1 to 18. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and American Curriculum. The IB Diploma Programme is organized into six subject groups with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and is graded on a 45-point scale with 24 points as the pass mark. Cambridge CEY accreditation for Early Years and a bilingual English–Spanish immersion model underpin learning, complemented by an early immersion English Programme from age two. The campus features an early-years building, two playgrounds, ICT facilities, a music and drama suite, and a dining room, with ICT integrated into daily learning and a family portal. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Performing Arts; exchanges, BriDgeS service projects, and leadership programs enrich student experiences.