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Chile, Antofagasta
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English is the language of instruction. In Lower School (1–5), most subjects are taught in English, with Language and Communication, Music, and Physical Education taught in Spanish. A French Workshop is offered, and ESL support includes Cambridge exams (FCE in I Medio, CAE in III Medio) with an optional CPE.
From Pre-School (Play Group) onward, students are exposed to English through a bilingual program. In Lower School (1–5), all subjects are taught in English by native-English-speaking teachers, with Language and Communication, Music, and Physical Education taught in Spanish by specialists. In Upper School (6–8), some subjects are taught in English while others (Physical Education, Language and Communication, Music, History, and Chilean Geography) are taught in Spanish; in High School (I–IV), all subjects are taught in Spanish except English Language Arts; an ESL program supports English-language learning, and Cambridge exams are offered (FCE in I Medio, CAE in III Medio), with an optional CPE.
Students are exposed to English through a total-immersion system from early ages. The program includes CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and an ESL approach to language development, with Cambridge English exams (FCE, CAE) used as part of the program.
Antofagasta International School (AIS) offers a trilingual, internationally oriented education for students from playgroup to high school. The curriculum combines IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), American Curriculum foundations, and Cambridge Secondary, with English taught by native-speaking teachers and a bilingual pathway that incorporates Spanish across subjects. In the early years, about 70–80% of instruction is in English; in grades six to twelve, English accounts for 30–50% and ongoing ESL development supports language growth. AIS employs a Balanced Literacy approach in Language Arts, integrates STEAM/Project-Based Learning, and uses technology platforms such as Odilo, Raz-Kids, and Seesaw. The school operates Cambridge certification as a mandatory bilingual pathway, including PET at the end of 5th grade, FCE in 9th grade, and CAE in 10th grade. Facilities include the FAB LAB ATACAMA, a MIT Bits and Atoms lab, a grass field, and dedicated academic spaces. AIS emphasizes values and leadership, with activities for students.
