Colegio Alemán Chicureo

The Deutsche Schule Santiago is located at Nuestra Señora del Rosario 850, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. The Las Condes campus is described as being in central Santiago and in the heart of the city.

From 1st through 4th grade, students learn in a bilingual environment (language concept). All subjects are taught in German. In 5th and 6th grades, students go through the Orientierungsstufe, reinforcing German study and learning strategies. From 7th grade onward, students may choose to be taught in German or Spanish for grades 7–10, with the DIA (Deutsches Internationales Abitur) available. The curriculum emphasizes tri-lingual education (German – Spanish – English).

German international school

Convivencia escolar (school life) is coordinated by a team led by Patricio Fuentes (Vitacura). Division-specific coordinators: Vitacura — Carolina Mansilla (1st–2nd), Nanette Duffau (3rd–4th), Esteban Martínez (5th–6th); Las Condes — Sergio Álvarez (7th–8th), Paola Bocaz (9th–10th), Carlos Figueroa (11th–12th). Assistants: Ximena CID (7th–8th), Francisco Caballero (9th–10th), Susana Mora (11th–12th). Orientation & Inclusion are led by Javiera Gómez (Orientation) and Isabel Comes (Inclusion), with a psychologist and specialists for various grade levels.

The curriculum is a bi-cultural, bilingual program rooted in more than 128 years of German educational tradition, with the student at the center. Study plans and programs support the school profile and the holistic development of students, emphasizing transferable skills and competencies. Intercultural encounters underpin holistic and interdisciplinary development, with formative assessment, project work, and the development and strengthening of skills across developmental stages. The timetable aligns with the Chilean Ministry of Education and the Kultusministerkonferenz, and students may pursue the Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) here. Until grade 4, children learn in a bilingual environment; all subjects are taught in German. In grades 5–6, they enter the Orientierungsstufe to deepen German-language study, and from grade 7 onward students may choose German or Spanish instruction with identical content and hours, enabling the Abitur. The curriculum covers natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, with a three-language emphasis—German, Spanish, and English—enabling access to international universities; DIA is internationally recognized and, after 12 years, leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, while Abitur study is also possible at several Chilean universities, with the school continuing to expand these options.

Graduates have access to international universities thanks to the DIA and the three-language approach (German, Spanish, English). The DIA is internationally recognized and leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife after 12 years. Studying with the Abitur is also possible at several Chilean universities, and the school is actively expanding these options.

The school emphasizes holistic learning and personal development as core to its educational project. Social-emotional development is integrated with academics to help students become leaders with values and knowledge. A Positive School Coexistence approach is cultivated, with a dedicated team focused on the wellbeing of all students across campuses. Across the Vitacura and Las Condes sites, a school coexistence team works to promote respectful, supportive interactions and a constructive learning environment. Students engage in classrooms, field trips, recess, extracurriculars, ceremonies, and other activities that foster mutual respect and social responsibility.

The school provides learning support and inclusive education through a dedicated support program and an orientation and inclusion team. A psychologist, a differential educator, an occupational therapist, and other specialists work within the program to support students with diverse needs across campuses. The team includes professionals for early years through secondary levels, and the school adapts plans to meet both national and German curricular requirements. Inclusive practices are integrated into the general curriculum and classroom experiences to support individual learning goals. The approach emphasizes individualized support within an inclusive school community.

The school operates a trilingual framework (German, Spanish, English). In elementary years up to 4th grade, learning occurs in German for core subjects, with a bilingual environment. In 5th and 6th grade, orientation enables continued study with guidance and language learning across subjects. From 7th grade onward, students may choose to study in German or Spanish, maintaining the same core curriculum. The trilingual emphasis enables access to international higher education, with the Abitur certification recognized for study abroad. English is part of the three-language framework supporting global opportunities.

Convivencia Escolar Positive fosters the ability to coexist respectfully and supportively within the school community, supporting students' holistic development. The School Coexistence Team coordinates ongoing wellbeing initiatives across campuses to promote safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. A team of psychologists and other wellbeing professionals supports students at different levels, including early years, and provides guidance for social-emotional development, behavior, and mental health. Wellbeing is addressed through classroom practices, school activities, and dedicated support structures across both campuses.

A confidential reporting channel is available for all Corpeduff entities (including the Colegio Alemán de Santiago, Colegio Alemán Chicureo, and INSALCO) to report issues such as financial crimes, workplace violence, discrimination, conflicts of interest, data privacy breaches, and policy violations. Reports require identification of the reporter and the accused but are treated with strict confidentiality in line with applicable laws. Two emails are designated for reports: denuncias@corpeduff.cl for Karin-law matters and cumplimientoetico@corpeduff.cl for legal/ethics matters. The institution commits to no retaliation, objective and timely investigations, and transparent communication of case status to the reporter.

We thank you for your interest in the German School Santiago. Therefore we are the best choice for your child's future. Tradition: For more than 130 years we have transmitted German culture. Role models for society: Education of individuals with solid knowledge, ethical principles and democratic and civic values who take social responsibility. Academic excellence: Promotion of critical thinking, the ability to learn independently and teamwork. Trilingual instruction: Spanish, English and German. Global citizens: A diverse and inclusive community with an international mindset. Holistic learning: A wide range of extracurricular activities for the optimal development of our students. German International Abitur: The successful completion of the German International Abitur examination entitles students to attend German universities as well as some Chilean universities with which the German School Santiago has an agreement. Learn more about our institutional educational project. Extraordinary admission procedure 2026: Registration for the extraordinary admission procedure for the first half of 2026 is open for all grade levels with available places. Learn more about the application. Apply here. Application fees: The cost of the admission procedure is 50,000 Chilean pesos, payable at the time of application via WebPay and non-refundable. Pre-kindergarten 2026 admissions: Registration for the Pre-Kindergarten 2026 admission procedure has closed. Pre-kindergarten 2027 admissions: Registration for the Pre-Kindergarten 2027 admission procedure starts in February 2026. The exact date will be announced. The German School Santiago is a private, tuition-paying and multilingual school. There is a preschool, an elementary school and a secondary school with middle and upper levels. Our students learn up to grade 4 in a bilingual environment, according to the so-called language concept. In grades 5 and 6 the students then go through the orientation stage, which gives all students the opportunity to study more subjects in German. From grade 7 onward, students can decide whether they want instruction in German or Spanish in grades 7–10. The content and hours are identical and offer students the possibility to take the Abitur. The successful completion of the German International Abitur examination entitles students to attend German universities as well as some Chilean universities with which the German School Santiago has an agreement. The application of a student—regardless of the admission procedure—requires guardians to accept the school's educational project and internal guidelines. The teaching of the German language, as well as instruction in German, plays an important role in our school. In addition to the annual admission procedure for Pre-kindergarten, there are two special admission procedures: in June for admission to the school for the second half of the year and in December for admission to the new school year. In the process for the Prekindergarten admission, information about general admission criteria, application windows, requirements for applicants and documents to be submitted, as well as information about admission tests, fees and payment modalities for the admission process is published between December and March.