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Argentina, Buenos Aires
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St. Andrew's Scots School was established by Scottish settlers to educate their children in language, culture and faith. On September 1, 1838, a small school opened in the Presbyterian Church at Piedras 55 in Buenos Aires; the first pupils were girls, and the school soon became co-educational. The founders sought to combine Christian faith with academic distinction, viewing education as moral formation that shapes opinions, dispositions and habits. In 1885 the Scottish chapel was demolished for extension work and the school relocated to the Constitution district at Ituzaingó 530, enrolling students of diverse nationalities. In 1963 a kindergarten in Olivos opened to teach English, the girls' school expanded in Olivos in 1966 and coeducation followed in 1980, the University of San Andrés was founded in 1988, and today the school educates about 2,000 students in a fully bilingual program with seven IGCSE exams in year 10 and an International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final year.
Learning through service is at the core of Community & Outreach. From K2 to Y12, curricular and extracurricular activities help students learn about diverse realities, reflect and take action. These experiences connect to daily learning, broaden students' vision, and empower them to use their voices to make a difference in a diverse and challenging world. The program develops creativity, communication, critical thinking, character and collaboration through values-based experiences. Volunteer opportunities include Sassy Fair, Art with Heart, Act of Heart, collections, fundraising, A Tree Makes a Difference and family projects; CASA initiatives, CAS IB tutoring, the San Fernando en Red platform, and trips and outings extend learning beyond the classroom.
APESA is the association that joins St. Andrew's parents in the shared mission to educate our children. We work on three pillars: respect, dialogue and commitment. APESA was founded in 1953 and is led by a board elected annually in an assembly open to all families; parents are invited to join projects and initiatives. For 2026 the president is Cecilia Anavi, the vice president Sofía Maluéndez Krause, the secretary Lucía Satragno and the treasurer Belén Alfonso, with additional board members. APESA collaborates with the school across activities and initiatives to support students and families. APESA also facilitates annual events and fundraising that engage the wider school community.
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.
