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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Glasgow College is a bilingual, secular, co‑educational school serving ages 1 to 17. The curriculum combines Cambridge IGCSE with a bespoke program and an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education Project to develop strong English language mastery, with Cambridge English accreditations. In Primary, Movers (3rd year) and KET for Schools (5th year) are offered; Secondary includes PET (2nd year), FCE (4th year), and CAE/CPE in later years. Upper secondary leads into the IGCSE curriculum and the ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education), a pre‑university credential with national university validity. Portuguese is taught from Primary as a second language; Secondary students undertake the CELPE‑Bras exam in the final year. Glasgow College is affiliated with ESSARP. The 5,000 m2 campus features climate control, dedicated learning spaces, a Science Lab, Library, Computer Room, and CCTV security. Technology is central to teaching, with Smart Boards, Google Classroom, Zoom/Meet; sport, arts, and diverse clubs complete the offering.
Application fees - No published application or enrollment fee amounts were found on the school's public admissions information. For contact about application costs, use the admissions email admisiones@glasgowcollege.edu.ar or phone 4666-1223 / 1145.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - No published tuition figures, per-term amounts, or per-year fee schedules for any year group (Maternal/Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) were available on the school's public pages for the current academic year. Exact tuition amounts by year group must be obtained directly from admissions.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No published billing schedule (monthly/termly/annual installments), official payment deadlines, or standardized payment-term text was available on the school's public materials. The school's admissions contact is listed for clarification of invoicing frequency and payment deadlines.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Glasgow College is presented as a day school (Maternal, Primary and Secondary) with no boarding/residential program described; therefore no boarding fees are applicable.
Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, transport, activities, exams, trips) - Uniforms: The school provides a uniform guide and expects uniforms for Primary and Secondary; the site offers a downloadable uniform guide but does not list prices for uniform items. Expect uniform purchase costs, but amounts are not published. - Comedor (meal service): The school operates a lunch service provided by an external catering company; meal service is described but specific meal fees or billing arrangements are not published. Meal charges are likely an additional cost when used. - Transport: No published schedule of transport services or transport fees was found on public pages. Transport availability and fees were not listed. - Activities, trips and exam fees: The school describes curricular trips and public examinations but does not publish associated charges; such costs are stated as typically billed to families when relevant.
Refund information - No published refund policy or formal terms for refunds (for withdrawal, non-attendance, or cancellation) were found on the school's public pages. Any refund conditions and deadlines must be confirmed with admissions.
Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other) - No publicly posted list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, cheques) was found. Parents should use the listed admissions email and telephone contact to confirm acceptable payment methods and any fees or surcharges associated with specific payment types.
Summary of availability of published fee information - The school's public site provides contact details, a uniform guide, and information about meal service and programs, but it does not publish numerical fee schedules, payment terms, refund policies, boarding charges, or accepted payment-method details for the current academic year. For exact, itemized fee amounts and the official billing schedule, contact admissions at admisiones@glasgowcollege.edu.ar or 4666-1223 / 1145.
Academics
Glasgow College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.
Curriculum
The school runs an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education Project across its three levels, delivering real mastery of English. The language program includes an intensive English curriculum and offers international Cambridge English language accreditations. Primary is organized with Movers (3rd year) and KET for Schools (5th year). Secondary includes PET (2nd year), FCE (4th year), and CAE/CPE in later years. In upper secondary, students begin the IGCSE curriculum, leading to the ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education), a pre-university international credential with national validity for university studies. From the Primary level, Portuguese is taught as a second foreign language; Secondary students take the CELPE-Bras Portuguese proficiency exam in their final year. Glasgow College is affiliated with ESSARP (English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate).
Higher Education Progression
ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education) certifies a pre-university international level and national validity for university studies.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Glasgow College offers an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education across three levels, providing real mastery of English. The program uses an intensive English language curriculum designed to support future admission to higher studies. Bilingualism includes understanding the culture of the language speakers, broadening students' knowledge of customs and holidays. The education integrates language and culture and enhances cognitive abilities such as abstract thinking and cross-linguistic communication, including reading in both languages. The college provides international English language certificates; Cambridge Examinations are administered on site, with Movers and KET for Primary; PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE in Secondary; IGCSE preparation leading to ICE Diploma; Portuguese is taught as a second language starting in Primary; and the school is affiliated with ESSARP.
FAQs
What type of school is Glasgow College?
Glasgow College is a bilingual, secular, co-educational school serving ages 1 to 17. It combines the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum with an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education Project.
Where is the school located?
The school is located at Av. Teniente General Ricchieri 37, Bella Vista, CP 1661, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The campus sits on a 5,000 m² site.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Glasgow College runs an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education Project delivering Cambridge English accreditations. The upper secondary leads into the IGCSE curriculum and the ICE Diploma, which has national validity for university studies.
What Cambridge exams are offered?
The school offers Movers (Primary 3rd year), KET for Schools (Primary 5th year), PET (Secondary 2nd year), FCE (Secondary 4th year), CAE (Secondary 6th year), and CPE. Upper secondary students pursue the ICE Diploma.
What languages are taught?
English is the core language with an intensive development approach. Portuguese is introduced as a second language starting in Primary. The programme integrates language with culture for intercultural understanding.
What sports are available?
Rugby, hockey, athletics, and football are offered. From the second cycle of Primary onward, students also use the sports field at Club Los Cedros. The PE & Sports department emphasizes teamwork and resilience.
What facilities does the campus have?
The 5,000 m² campus is climate-controlled with central air conditioning. Classrooms have Smart Boards and interactive touch boards. The school uses Google Classroom for online collaborative learning.
Is there a uniform requirement?
Yes, uniforms cover Primary and Secondary for class and institutional events. Girls wear a white polo with crest and burgundy Scottish-style skirt with a gray sweater; boys have a similar uniform with trousers.
What food options are available?
A newly renovated canteen provides lunch prepared by a specialized company with a varied menu including salads, vegetables, and fruits. Menus are available for different levels.
Does the school offer entrepreneurship programs?
Yes, through Junior Achievement, final-year secondary students create, organize, and operate a company in the real market and sell products at a major Buenos Aires shopping centre.
When was the school founded?
Glasgow College opened in March 1998 to meet the bilingual education demand of Greater Buenos Aires. The land was a former family estate, and the building was designed to maximise student comfort.
Is the school a member of any language associations?
Yes, Glasgow College is a member of the English Speaking Union (ESU), an international non-political educational charity that promotes English language and communication skills.
