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Introduction
St George's College Quilmes is a long-standing co-educational school in Argentina that blends national schooling with international programmes. It serves students from age 1 to 18 and offers IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Quilmes campus provides a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system, serving more than 850 students. The school operates a second campus in North, located in Los Polvorines, on an eight-hectare site opened in 1990, with a dynamic, modern approach and rigorous academic programmes that foster creativity, critical thinking and teamwork. The house system supports community identity, while the Exchange Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award extend student experiences beyond the classroom. The school is bilingual and international, dedicated to balancing tradition with innovation and to developing global citizens through a broad range of programmes, activities and international connections. The school fosters a vibrant community that welcomes families from overseas.
Guido 800 CP (1878), Quilmes.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The Essentials
St George's College Quilmes has 850 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Quilmes is the location of St George's College Quilmes. The Quilmes campus has over 850 students. It offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The school combines international programmes with the national curriculum.
Stages
Kindergarten, Prep School, and College.
Type
The school is co-educational, bilingual, and a full-day school. It provides a bilingual education that combines the national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Quilmes campus offers a mixed boarding system.
Country affiliation
Argentina
Religious affiliation
Non-religious
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Academics
St George's College Quilmes teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Quilmes has over 850 students. It is the only school in Argentina that offers a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system. The school delivers a comprehensive education, combining high-level international programmes with the national curriculum in an environment that balances tradition and innovation. It is bilingual and international, and an IB School.
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FAQs
What type of school is St George's College Quilmes?
St George's College Quilmes is a co-educational school blending national and international programmes. It is an IB World School offering IB PYP, IB Diploma, and Cambridge IGCSE for ages 1 to 18.
Does the school offer boarding?
Yes, the Quilmes campus provides a mixed boarding system alongside a full-day programme — the only school in Argentina to combine both.
How many students attend?
The Quilmes campus serves more than 850 students across Kindergarten, Prep School, and College levels.
Is there a house system?
Yes, inspired by the British school tradition. Every student belongs to a house from the moment they join, participating in sporting, academic, and cultural challenges.
What is the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels — a voluntary programme with four components of increasing complexity at each stage.
How much are the fees?
Reservation fees are ARS 400,000 (Kindergarten), ARS 800,000 (Primary), and ARS 1,200,000 (Secondary). Annual fees range from ARS 9,000,000 to ARS 25,200,000. The matrícula equals two monthly instalments.
When was the school founded?
St George's College was founded in 1898 in Quilmes by Rev J. T. Stevenson, beginning with six boarding students. It has over 125 years of history.
Is there an exchange programme?
Yes, the Exchange Programme offers immersive cultural experiences and English immersion with native speakers. Host students enrich the community with new perspectives.
What is Fundación San Jorge?
Fundación San Jorge coordinates charitable activities to support school initiatives. It is part of the broader community alongside the Old Georgian Club and alumni network.
Who leads the school?
James Belmonte Diver leads both the Quilmes and North campuses of St George's College.
