Argentina, Buenos Aires
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Extracurricular Learning: At BAICA, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our extracurricular activities offer students the opportunity to explore new interests, develop talents, and build friendships while growing in character and confidence. Early years – Fun Fridays provide practical, fun activities for children aged 3 to 5 with an emphasis on early athletic development and the arts, fostering creativity and teamwork in a safe, joyful environment. Primary and Secondary – Soccer program strengthens athletic skills, teamwork, and discipline, with practices focused on fundamentals and opportunities to participate in competitive tournaments; two full-day soccer camps are held each year that combine skill development, community, and fun. Primary and Secondary – Chess program allows students to join, learn strategies, practice regularly, and compete in tournaments, strengthening critical thinking, patience, concentration, and problem-solving skills, while promoting healthy competition.
Buenos Aires International Christian Academy (BAICA) is a private, nondenominational Christian international school in Argentina offering a dual American-Argentine curriculum for students from ages 3 to 18. The preschool program uses a Christian-informed curriculum based on the U.S. framework, with English taught from age 3 through play and daily immersion. The primary program continues with a Christian-integrated U.S. framework, developing critical thinking and global perspectives through projects and service. The secondary program follows a U.S. college-preparatory curriculum, preparing students for universities in Argentina, the United States, Europe and beyond. Graduates earn both the Argentine official diploma and the U.S. diploma. BAICA was founded in 1998 by an American family and has grown into a school serving more than 20 nationalities. Core values center on biblical worldview, academic growth, and global citizenship, with extracurriculars such as soccer and chess and programs like Fun Fridays for younger students. Fosters lifelong learning opportunities.