Argentina, Buenos Aires
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Uniform is a sign of belonging to the College and must be worn complete and in good condition, with the pupil's full name on all garments. For all outings and formal events the full uniform must be worn, and from 3rd year EP hockey and rugby gear is worn; Kinder may wear a white undershirt under the regulation polo shirt. Boys must have short hair; girls must tie back their hair with a navy blue ribbon or imitation tortoiseshell hair accessory; dyed hair and Bahian braids are not allowed.
Comedor offers a varied daily menu: a salad bar, a vegetable soup in colder months, a main course with meat and side dishes, a vegetable- and legume-centered option, desserts, fresh fruit daily, and water flavored with natural fruits (no added sugar). Dafood Catering SRL provides the catering service.
The School has a traditional House system with three Houses: Sparta, Corinth, and Athens. The Houses promote competition and a sense of belonging; Sparta is Plantagenet blue with a gold lion, Corinth is gold with a knight's helmet and a scribal plume, and Athens is azure with crossed keys.
St. Alban's College is privately owned and governed by the Fundación Juan Eduardo Vibart OBE. Since 1978 it has operated as the J.E. Vibart OBE Foundation. Since 2018 the General Directorate has been led by John G. Vibart, Christian Paul Vibart, and Marianne Vibart.
St. Alban's College in Argentina is a private educational institute serving ages 1 to 18, with a bilingual, Spanish–English approach from early years through to the Cambridge examinations. Kindergarten San Albano promotes joyful learning within a supportive pedagogical and emotional framework, using a bilingual model and a Bilingual Project that enables fluid use of Spanish and English. The secondary program integrates Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, with a bilingual Bachillerato that prepares students for Cambridge assessments while earning the national certificate. The campus structure comprises Middle School (years 7–9) and Senior School (years 10–12), each with dedicated laboratories, a computer lab, and a library, plus interactive whiteboards and wifi for student devices. Facilities feature a science laboratory with fifteen stations and a courtyard garden for Form VI biology, while nearby field trips and ecological camps (e.g., Carihué in Bariloche and Los Molles in Mendoza) support outdoor learning. The school emphasizes international experiences, including EMUN/THIMUN/COIMUN, ArtFest, and extensive sport tours dating back to 1960, alongside exchanges and global leadership programs.