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Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
St. Paul's College Hurlingham is a bilingual K–12 school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, welcoming students from ages 2 to 18. The curriculum combines instruction in Spanish and English, with French offered in senior years, and delivers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and a National Bachiller program aligned to its bilingual framework. In Kindergarten, children experience a whole-language approach and early exposure to both languages, with flexible morning or afternoon sessions. Primary operates a two-shift day, with Spanish in the mornings and English in the afternoons; computing is integrated across subjects, and specialist subjects include Music, Art, and Physical Education. Secondary provides a Natural Sciences orientation and prepares students for Cambridge ICE, Cambridge AICE Diploma, and DELF exams, alongside university partnerships with Argentine institutions. Facilities include a Maker Space for digital education, on-site dining, and sports facilities used in collaboration with the Hurling Club. The school emphasizes field trips, drama, intercultural exchanges, and service to the local community.
Juan de Garay 950, B1686 Hurlingham, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Essentials
St Paul's College Hurlingham has 545 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
El Cardenal 950, Hurlingham (1686), Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary.
Country affiliation
Argentina
School day structure
Kindergarten: Shifts are morning 8:15–11:50 and afternoon 12:30–16:05; the 4-year-old room includes a weekly maker-space module led by a specialist teacher with the classroom teacher; the 5-year-old room has a double shift: morning 8:15–11:30 and afternoon 12:30–16:15. Primary: Double shift with morning instruction in Spanish and afternoon instruction in English.
Fees
Annual tuition at St Paul's College Hurlingham ranges from up to ARS 345,400 for 2026/27.
Application / enrollment fees
- The school charges an enrollment (matrícula / reinscripción) fee; the contract published by the school treats that payment as refundable only within the specified refund period.
Annual tuition (arancel) by year group and monthly installment (ten equal installments)
- Primary — First Cycle (1° to 3°): Annual tuition ARS 267,750. When paid in the school's standard billing plan of ten equal, consecutive monthly installments (March–December), the monthly installment is ARS 26,775. An additional annual student-protection insurance charge of ARS 4,700 applies.
- Primary — Second Cycle (4° to 6°): Annual tuition ARS 320,900. Monthly installment (10 payments): ARS 32,090. Additional annual student-protection insurance: ARS 4,700.
- Secondary — First Cycle (1° to 3°): Annual tuition ARS 340,700. Monthly installment (10 payments): ARS 34,070. Additional annual student-protection insurance: ARS 4,700.
- Secondary — Second Cycle (4° to 6°): Annual tuition ARS 344,750. Monthly installment (10 payments): ARS 34,475. Additional annual student-protection insurance: ARS 4,700.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in ten equal, consecutive monthly installments, payable in advance from March through December. Late payments made after the 5th business day of the month incur a daily late interest charge of 0.16% until paid.
- The student-protection insurance (Plan de Protección de Estudios) is shown as an additional annual charge (ARS 4,700).
Accepted payment methods and bank details (how payments are made)
- Tuition and related charges are paid by deposit or bank transfer to the school's Banco Santander account. Families must send proof of the transfer so the payment can be identified. (The school contract provides the bank name, account number, CBU and alias for transfers.)
Boarding / residential provision
- St. Paul's College operates as a day school; no boarding programs or boarding fees are published.
Other compulsory or recurring charges (not included in the tuition quoted above)
- Meal service (comedor) is not included in the tuition and is charged separately when used. External mandatory exam fees, study-travel costs (school trips that are part of the programme), sports/games trips and tournament costs, extra-programmatic workshops, books, materials and school supplies are not included in the arancel and are charged in addition.
- Materials charges: for recent years the school has charged a materials quota; an example entry shows a first materials installment of ARS 6,000 (charged in February) with a second materials installment announced closer to the delivery date. Families should expect a separate materials charge billed in addition to tuition.
- Uniform costs: the school requires a specified uniform and lists authorized suppliers for uniform items; uniform items and physical-supply costs are borne by families and are not included in the tuition. Specific retail prices for uniform items are not published in the school's contract/handbooks.
Refunds and withdrawal
- The school's contract indicates that amounts paid as enrollment or re-enrollment fees are refundable only within the stated refund period for that contract. The contract also explains that arrears may lead to restrictions on a student's continued attendance. Specific refund deadlines and conditions are set out in the contract.
Additional notes on payments and obligations
- The tuition is described in the contract as a single, indivisible annual charge; the published installment plan divides that charge into ten equal monthly payments but the arancel does not vary according to days attended. The contract establishes family responsibility for payment even if the student reaches majority age during the contract period.
Summary of findings and remaining data gaps
- The published contractual documents provide clear annual tuition figures by cycle (Primary and Secondary), the separate annual student-protection insurance charge, the ten-month billing schedule (March–December), the late‑payment penalty (0.16% daily after the 5th business day), and that payments are made via Banco Santander (deposit/transfer), as well as examples of separate materials charges and required uniform vendors.
- Items not published in the available materials: a specific numeric amount for a one-time application or enrollment fee (matrícula) as a standalone figure; definitive 2026-specific arancel/annex documents dated for the current academic year; published retail prices for uniform items; and any boarding fees (no boarding program is published). These specific figures were not found in the publicly posted contract and annex documents reviewed.
Academics
St Paul's College Hurlingham teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
St. Paul's College Hurlingham offers a bilingual curriculum from Kindergarten through Secondary, with instruction in Spanish and English and French as a second language in the senior years. Kindergarten uses a whole-language approach with early exposure to English and Spanish, offered in morning or afternoon sessions. Primary operates a two-shift day: morning classes in Spanish and afternoon classes in English; computing is integrated across subjects; specialist subjects include Music, Music Appreciation, Art, Art Appreciation, and Physical Education; the school is a founding member of ADE with sports such as rugby, hockey, artistic gymnastics, cross country, softball, and football. Drama supports English oral expression, and field trips such as museum visits and other educational outings complement classroom learning. Primary students sit Trinity College London exams in English, with Year 3 optional and Year 6 mandatory. Secondary delivers a National Bachiller with Natural Sciences orientation within a bilingual program that includes French; Cambridge IGCSE (seven of nine subjects), Cambridge AICE Diploma, and DELF exams are part of the international certification options; and university partnerships include CAECE, UADE, UCA, ITBA, Universidad San Andrés, Universidad Austral, Universidad Morón, UCEMA, and Universidad Di Tella.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates proceed to higher education at CAECE, UADE, UCA, ITBA, Universidad San Andrés, Universidad Austral, Universidad Morón, UCEMA, and Universidad Di Tella. The school maintains university cooperation agreements to facilitate access and collaboration. Cambridge IGCSE and AICE certificates support progression to higher education abroad.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on the child and the development of their emotions. In a supportive and warm environment, activities center on play and emotions. Through play, children explore, build knowledge according to their individuality, socialize, discover the world and learn to accept differences. Through work on emotions, children gain valuable information about their environment, themselves and their peers. They learn to express themselves in English and Spanish.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English as part of a bilingual program. In the 2-year-old room, the first introduction to English uses the 'whole language' method. For 3- and 4-year-olds, English is taught through drama, games and songs, with weekly workshops and projects including literature, art, play, phonological awareness, mindfulness and emotions. In the 5-year program, there is a double schedule: one turn dedicated to teaching in Spanish and another to English. English is taught in a dedicated English teaching shift through sequences, units and projects, including a Nursery Rhymes and mindfulness project in English; Phonics begins in the second period of the year.
Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness and emotional development are integrated into the curriculum. Institutional projects include literature, art, play, phonological awareness, mindfulness and emotions. A Nursery Rhymes and mindfulness project is conducted in English. Students engage in activities that foster emotional awareness and social-emotional skills. Mindfulness is included as part of the English language projects and annual planning for the program.
Safeguarding
Emergency service is Vittal. The service is called in case of an accident and does not treat illness. When Vittal is called, the family is notified by telephone. In case of illness, parents are informed to pick up the student. The school does not supply medications.
FAQs
What type of school is St Paul's College?
St Paul's College Hurlingham is a bilingual K–12 school in Buenos Aires, serving ages 2 to 18 with Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels alongside a National Bachiller programme.
Where is the school located?
The school is at El Cardenal 950, Hurlingham (1686), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What languages are taught?
The curriculum is bilingual in Spanish and English from early years. French is introduced in the senior years as a second foreign language. Cambridge exams are offered at IGCSE and A Level.
Is there a house system?
Yes, there are three houses: Johnson, Darwin, and Fleming. House captains are elected by peers and lead inter-house sports and academic competitions.
What sports are available?
Rugby, hockey, artistic gymnastics, cross country, athletics, softball, and football. Students use the sports facilities of the Hurling Club.
What is the school day like?
Kindergarten offers morning (8:15–11:50) and afternoon (12:30–16:05) shifts. Primary operates a two-shift day: mornings in Spanish and afternoons in English. Secondary adds French.
How many students attend?
The school has approximately 545 students across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary.
When was the school founded?
St Paul's College was founded by Jane Anne Chinton in 1954 in Hurlingham. It began as a primary school with bilingual Spanish mornings and English afternoons.
Is there a uniform requirement?
Yes, regulation uniform is strictly enforced. Summer uniform runs October to April and winter uniform May to September. Items include a white polo shirt, school sweater, and trousers/skirt.
What university partnerships does the school have?
Graduates proceed to CAECE, UADE, UCA, ITBA, Universidad San Andrés, Universidad Austral, Universidad Morón, UCEMA, and Universidad Di Tella. Cambridge IGCSE and AICE support university admission.
What food options are available?
The school offers a monthly canteen service with menus shared with families. Special diets require a medical certificate. The canteen is billed monthly.
Does the school integrate mindfulness?
Yes, mindfulness and emotional development are integrated into the curriculum from kindergarten. Nursery rhymes and mindfulness projects are conducted in English as part of institutional programmes.
