Northlands School - Nordelta

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Unlisted

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1900

Type Co-educational

Opened 1920

Bus Service No

Part of

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE

Taught languages Spanish, French, English

Typical class size 21

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies

Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Northlands School, founded in 1920, operates two campuses in Nordelta and Olivos for students aged 1 to 18. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with instruction in English and language options in Spanish and French. The PYP fosters inquiry across disciplines—sciences, social studies, mathematics, arts, languages and personal development—encouraging international-mindedness and the ability to learn how to learn. Cambridge IGCSE covers seven subjects, including English First Language, Spanish Literature and French, with options for science, mathematics and history or environmental studies, plus a Creativity option in arts, theatre or music. The IB Diploma Programme offers subjects such as English and Spanish language and literature, French, economics, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental systems and societies, and arts. It emphasizes Service Learning and Education for Sustainable Development and maintains affiliations with Cambridge, ESSARP, CISLA across local and global communities.

www.northlands.edu.ar

This campus is part of Northlands School

Av. De Los Colegios 680, Rincón de Milberg, B1670 Tigre, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Location

Two campuses: Nordelta site at Av. De Los Colegios 680 – B1670NNN – Nordelta, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Olivos site at Roma 1248 – B1636 CYT – Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Stages

Early Childhood/Kindergarten (ages 1 to 5); Primary (ages 6 to 11); Secondary (ages 12 to 17).

Country affiliation

Argentina

School day structure

K3 and K4 offer an extended day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including lunch, socialising, rest and afternoon activities.

Fees

Application / registration fee (Matrícula)

- Registration is payable in a single installment. The registration amount listed for each year group is the one-time matrícula charge that must be paid on enrolment. Sample registration amounts (ARS):
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 1 año (1/2 día): ARS 528,300.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 1 año (jornada completa): ARS 528,300.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 2 años (1/2 día): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 2 años (jornada completa): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 3 años (1/2 día): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 4 años (1/2 día): ARS 676,600.
- Educación Inicial — Sala de 5 años (jornada completa): ARS 1,440,300.
- Primaria — Año 1, 2, 3: ARS 1,897,500 each.
- Primaria — Año 4, 5, 6: ARS 2,131,500 each.
- Secundaria — Año 1, 2, 3: ARS 2,588,200 each.
- Secundaria — Año 4, 5, 6: ARS 2,801,400 each.

Tuition (Arancel de enseñanza) — monthly and annual totals by year group

- Tuition is presented as a monthly amount and is charged together with the scholarship fund as an annual amount divided into eleven monthly instalments (February to December). For clarity the monthly amount and the corresponding annual total (monthly × 11) are given below in Argentine pesos (ARS):

- Educación Inicial:
- Sala de 1 año (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 528,300 → Annual (11 instalments): ARS 5,811,300.
- Sala de 1 año (jornada completa) — Monthly: ARS 905,900 → Annual: ARS 9,964,900.
- Sala de 2 años (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 676,600 → Annual: ARS 7,442,600.
- Sala de 2 años (jornada completa) — Monthly: ARS 1,156,700 → Annual: ARS 12,723,700.
- Sala de 3 años (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 676,600 → Annual: ARS 7,442,600.
- Sala de 4 años (1/2 día) — Monthly: ARS 676,600 → Annual: ARS 7,442,600.
- Sala de 5 años (jornada completa) — Monthly: ARS 1,440,300 → Annual: ARS 15,843,300.

- Primaria:
- Año 1 — Monthly: ARS 1,897,500 → Annual: ARS 20,872,500.
- Año 2 — Monthly: ARS 1,897,500 → Annual: ARS 20,872,500.
- Año 3 — Monthly: ARS 1,897,500 → Annual: ARS 20,872,500.
- Año 4 — Monthly: ARS 2,131,500 → Annual: ARS 23,446,500.
- Año 5 — Monthly: ARS 2,131,500 → Annual: ARS 23,446,500.
- Año 6 — Monthly: ARS 2,131,500 → Annual: ARS 23,446,500.

- Secundaria:
- Año 1 — Monthly: ARS 2,588,200 → Annual: ARS 28,470,200.
- Año 2 — Monthly: ARS 2,588,200 → Annual: ARS 28,470,200.
- Año 3 — Monthly: ARS 2,588,200 → Annual: ARS 28,470,200.
- Año 4 — Monthly: ARS 2,801,400 → Annual: ARS 30,815,400.
- Año 5 — Monthly: ARS 2,801,400 → Annual: ARS 30,815,400.
- Año 6 — Monthly: ARS 2,801,400 → Annual: ARS 30,815,400.

- Scholarship fund (Fondo de Becas): Monthly: ARS 34,500 → Annual (11 instalments): ARS 379,500. The scholarship fund amount is billed together with the tuition instalments.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration fee (matrícula): payable in one single instalment at enrolment.
- Tuition and scholarship fund: the annual tuition amount and the scholarship fund are invoiced in eleven monthly instalments, charged from February through December (11 instalments, month-end billing).
- Special discounts applied to tuition (monthly): children of alumni (Old Northlander) receive a 10% monthly discount; sibling discounts apply as follows — second child: 10% monthly discount; third child: 20% monthly discount; from the fourth child: 50% monthly discount.

Boarding / residential provision

- No boarding fees are listed. The school does not publish any boarding programme or boarding charges; transport to and from the campus is the responsibility of parents and is not a service provided by the school.

Other costs and additional charges

- Uniform: wearing the school uniform is mandatory; uniform guidelines are enforced, but no uniform price list is published on the fees page.
- Lunch (comedor): an optional lunch service operated by the provider Cooks is available as a contracted service; students may also bring lunch or return home. Lunch fees are separate from the tuition amounts listed.
- Transport: home-to-school transport is arranged and paid for by families; the school does not provide that home–school transport service.
- Extra-curricular programs, trips and optional activities: these can incur additional charges; specific amounts for optional programmes are not listed on the main fee schedule.

Refunds and cancellations

- The public fee schedule does not specify a refund or cancellation policy for registration or tuition payments. No explicit refund terms are published on the fees page.

Accepted payment methods and invoicing

- The published fee information does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) or the invoicing mechanics beyond the 11‑installment schedule. Payment method details and billing instructions are not specified on the public fee page.

Summary note

- The amounts above are presented as the school's 2026 monthly fees and the annual totals based on the stated 11 monthly instalments (February–December). The public fee page includes the registration (matrícula) amounts, the monthly tuition amounts, the scholarship fund charge, the billing schedule and the sibling/old‑pupil discounts; it does not include published figures for uniform pricing, a boarding programme, detailed optional-programme fees, payment method options, or a refund/cancellation policy.

Academics

Curriculum

Northlands is an IB World School with two sites in Nordelta and Olivos. The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the IB Diploma Programme. The PYP is a transdisciplinary programme across Sciences, Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Languages and Physical, Social and Personal Education that fosters inquiry, international-mindedness, and the ability to learn how to learn. The Cambridge IGCSE comprises seven subjects including English First Language, Spanish Literature, French, Combined Science, Mathematics, History or Environmental Management, and a Creativity option such as Art & Design, Theatre, or Music. The IB Diploma Programme provides a broad selection of subjects including English Language & Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, French, Business Management, Digital Society, Economics, Global Politics, History, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science, plus options like Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts; the IGCSE and IB programmes are delivered in English with Spanish and French as language subjects.

Gifted and Talented

Northlands Plus offers after-school enrichment activities such as Hip Hop, Chess, Rock Band, Comics, Musical Theatre, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Clay, Ballet, Football, Swimming, Tennis, Judaism, Catechism, Hockey and Choir. Northlands Plus provides a space where students can develop, learn and explore new interests after school hours, expanding their social circle.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school prioritizes the psychophysical, social, and spiritual well-being of every student. A Personal and Social Education Programme guides wellbeing and helps students reach their maximum potential. It supports self-esteem, resilience and healthy relationships through four dimensions: Being Transcendent, Being with oneself, Being with others in community, and Being in action. Service Learning, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, and Education for Sustainable Development are core elements of the programme, with annual axes to deepen learning. The programme runs across Kindergarten to Secondary, fostering active engagement in learning, relationships, and community service.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Northlands is a bilingual IB World School with two sites in Nordelta and Olivos. The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the IB Diploma Programme are fully held in English, with Spanish and French taught as subjects. The Spanish Immersion programme offers Spanish language instruction tailored to each student's needs, with in-class and small-group support to aid social integration. The Peer Friend Programme supports social integration for new and international students.

Mental Wellbeing

The school places well-being at the center of education. The Personal and Social Education Programme runs from Kindergarten through Secondary to support students' integrity, self-awareness, relationships, and civic responsibility. It guides students to reflect on who they are, how they connect with others, and what they want to achieve, linking mind, body, spirit and heart. Service Learning, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, and Education for Sustainable Development are integrated to promote well-being and responsible citizenship. The programme is designed to help students develop a life project and positive, sustainable habits.

Safeguarding

Physical and socio-affective well-being of every student is a priority. A Child Protection Policy guarantees a safe and caring environment for development. The school has a formal Child Protection Policy in place.

Admissions

NORTHLANDS is a bilingual, co-educational school with British roots. It aims to enhance pupils' abilities to the fullest in a warm and caring environment. It offers children in the Argentine and international community an education based on the development of skills, concepts, attitudes and values. It is a non-denominational school where diverse cultures, religions and ethnicities interact, and where diversity, respect, empathy and open-mindedness are core. Through the admissions process, it aims to achieve classroom diversity by establishing heterogeneous groups that facilitate and enrich learning. It rotates the composition of each division over the years to help students become more open-minded and to develop their integration and teamwork skills, which are essential both within school and in their future personal and professional development.

FAQs

What age range does Northlands School serve?

Northlands serves students aged 1 to 18 across Early Childhood/Kindergarten (ages 1–5), Primary (ages 6–11), and Secondary (ages 12–17).

Where are the campuses located?

Northlands operates two campuses: the Nordelta site at Av. De Los Colegios 680, Nordelta, and the Olivos site at Roma 1248, Olivos, both in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

What curriculum does the school follow?

Northlands is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE (seven to nine subjects), and the IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is in English with Spanish and French as additional languages.

How many students attend?

Northlands has approximately 1,900 students across both campuses. About 14% of Olivos families and 18% of Nordelta families are international, representing 18 nationalities.

When was the school founded?

Northlands was founded in 1920 by two Englishwomen, Winifred M. Brightman and Mildred Ivy Slater. It opened on April 1 that year with 16 students and later became renowned as a leading school in South America.

What languages are taught?

English is the primary language of instruction. Spanish and French are taught as subjects. A Spanish Immersion programme supports students without prior Spanish instruction, with emphasis on communication and self-confidence.

Is there an extended day option?

Yes, K3 and K4 offer an extended day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including lunch, socialising, rest, and afternoon activities.

What enrichment activities are available?

Northlands Plus offers after-school activities including Hip Hop, Chess, Rock Band, Comics, Musical Theatre, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Clay, Ballet, Football, Swimming, Tennis, Hockey, and Choir.

What is the school's approach to wellbeing?

A Personal and Social Education Programme runs from Kindergarten through Secondary, supporting wellbeing through four dimensions: Being Transcendent, Being with oneself, Being with others in community, and Being in action.

Does the school have a safeguarding policy?

Yes, the school has a formal Child Protection Policy guaranteeing a safe and caring environment. Physical and socio-affective well-being of every student is a stated priority.

What are the arts offerings?

The Arts programme includes visual, dramatic, and musical arts as compulsory subjects from Primary. Participation supports cognitive development, critical thinking, self-confidence, and creative expression.

How do I apply?

Contact the school's admissions office at either the Nordelta or Olivos campus. Northlands welcomes families from the Argentine and international community seeking an IB-based bilingual education.

Who leads the school?

Northlands is led by Dr. Lucila Minvielle. The school is a non-confessional, coeducational institution with British roots.

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