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Argentina, Buenos Aires
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Inter-House competitions include General Knowledge, Sports, Music and Debate. Model United Nations is active through LAMUN, EMUN ESSARP MUN, SASS MUN and SSMUN, and students participate in national/international academic events such as Olimpíada Argentina de Matemática, International Maths Modelling Competition and ESSARP Science Fair.
Music is taught from Kindergarten through Secondary, with band and choir programs and four choirs (Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Chamber). Visual arts, theatre (concerts and drama), and IB options in music, theatre and film are offered; there is a Scottish Legacy program featuring traditional Scottish music and dance.
The school provides an immersive bilingual environment across K2 to Y12. Languages include Mandarin, Portuguese, French, and Spanish, reflecting a diverse language offering alongside a Scottish heritage program through the Scottish Legacy initiative.
Arts and music ensembles, drama productions and concerts are part of student life. Traditional social and cultural activities are complemented by outdoor experiences and curricular/extracurricular arts and performance opportunities.
Learning through service is central to community outreach. Volunteer activities include Sassy Fair, Art with Heart, Act of Heart and A Tree Makes a Difference, plus collections and fundraising campaigns; trips and outings expand social awareness and civic engagement.
SEIL coordinates emotional intelligence spaces, coexistence, the House system in the secondary school, and leadership bodies such as Junior Voice, Student Voice and Prefects. CAS IB Tutoring offers leadership-linked social projects for Y11–Y12; the school engages with CASA (San Andrés Extended Community) for community activities.
The Physical Education program provides a balance between participation and excellence, with traditional flagship sports (Rugby, Hockey, Swimming, Athletics) and a robust outdoor programs including camping experiences. A Campus Sports Field and Sports Pavilion support wide sporting activity; the Community Hub plan includes a natatorium, dining room and gymnasium/auditorium to support wellbeing and physical activity.
St. Andrew's Scots School in Argentina provides a bilingual, K–12 international education on one campus that unites Olivos and Punta Chica. The school delivers the Cambridge IGCSE framework in Year 10 and concludes with an International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final year, supporting entry to universities worldwide. The Primary program uses bilingual, interdisciplinary projects to develop competencies in Spanish and English, with a third language taught as well. The Learning Journey emphasizes five guiding principles, including a bilingual pathway, cross‑disciplinary experiences, and strong academic development. The Life Design Journey supports students in defining life projects, with meetings with professionals and guidance on local and international universities and study experiences abroad. The campus features a site with Kinder and Primary buildings opened in 2019 and a dedicated Sports Field and Sports Pavilion, plus a Community Hub with a Natatorium and Gymnasium/Auditorium. A Scottish Legacy program complements the heritage and arts offering.
