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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool
Introduction
Colegio Alemán de Puerto Varas is a German international school in Chile offering an IB continuum as part of the Schulen Partner der Zukunft network. The campus serves students from early childhood through secondary and holds authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP); a Diploma Programme (DP) candidacy is under way. The curriculum combines IB frameworks with local guidelines, organized around transdisciplinary themes that promote inquiry, personal development, and global awareness. German language instruction starts in Spielgruppe (age three) and continues through IV Medio, while English begins in Grade 5; Spanish remains the language of instruction. The school blends constructivist pedagogy, social-emotional development, and the Faustlos program for peaceful conflict resolution in the early years. Facilities include a Biblioteca, Umweltherzen environmental space, and mobile technology labs; digital learning is supported by Moodle and Alexia. On campus, students engage in sport, science fairs, cultural activities, language exchanges, and community service.
Colegio Alemán de Puerto Varas has instruction in Spanish, German, English.
Location
The school is located at KM 1,4 Camino Ensenada, Puerto Varas, Chile. Contact: Tel +56 65 2 230450; Email info@dspuertovaras.cl.
Stages
From Spielgruppe (playgroup) to IV Medio (12th grade).
Type
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and is an applicant for the IB Middle Years Programme.
Country affiliation
Germany (Schulen Partner der Zukunft network)
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / registration fee - A non‑zero application/registration payment is required when submitting admissions documentation; a comprobante (proof of payment) must be included with the application.
Tuition (arancel) — structure and amounts - The school charges an annual tuition (arancel) for each enrolled student and issues the arancel as part of the enrollment documentation and contract of services. - Specific numeric tuition amounts by year group (per term or per year) are not published in public school documents available for the 2026/27 period; families receive the precise annual and per‑term breakdown at matriculation or as part of the Contract of Educational Services.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Enrollment requires signing the Contract of Educational Services and presenting documented payment of the arancel at the time of matriculation. - Payment may be made by bank collection methods (PAC, PAT), by cheque, or by card payments processed through TransBank when available; the school records payments in its accounting office.
Boarding / residential provision - The Colegio Alemán de Puerto Varas operates as a day school (programming from early years through IV Medio) and does not list boarding or residential accommodation as part of its offer.
Other costs and typical additional fees - School insurance: A mandatory school insurance program is part of matriculation. Coverage components described include an accident reimbursement (to complement ISAPRE/FONASA reimbursements) with a maximum of 50 UF per pupil and a school‑fee coverage (in the event of death or permanent disability of a covered adult) of up to 161 UF per pupil; families choose coverage options at enrollment. Claims are submitted to the school's insurance contact; the published procedure for medical reimbursement requires scanned documentation and indicates a processing term (45 business days for the documented policy period). - Uniforms: The school requires official uniform items for every level (sportswear, formal pieces, parka/polar, lab apron for older grades, etc.); procuring those items is an additional parental expense. The school provides a detailed list of required uniform pieces by level. - Textbooks and supplies: A grade‑by‑grade list of required school supplies and texts is published for families; these are additional costs to plan for at enrollment. - Incidental and damage costs: The school may charge parents for replacement or repair of school property damaged or lost by a student; such payments are processed through the office of Accounting.
Refund information - Insurance refunds and medical reimbursement follow a specific claim procedure handled by the insurer through the school; parents submit documentation via the school contact indicated for claims (the insurer/school contact processes reimbursements and sets the processing timeframe). - Terms governing cancellation of enrollment, conditionality or cancellation of matrícula, and any financial consequences (including possible withholding or requirement to pay outstanding amounts) are governed by the school's Reglamento Interno and the Contract of Educational Services; specific published percentages or formulas for tuition refunds are not provided in the public documents available.
Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Bank collection methods (PAC and PAT), payment by cheque, and card payments via TransBank are accepted for arancel/matriculation processing; the accounting office registers and processes payments.
Practical notes for parents (facts to anticipate when budgeting) - Expect an application/registration charge at application time, an annual tuition (arancel) payable at matriculation or under an agreed installment plan, mandatory school insurance chosen at enrollment, required uniform purchases, and costs for textbooks and supplies by grade. Administrative or repair charges may be invoiced separately through the school's accounting office.
Academics
Colegio Alemán de Puerto Varas teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers science–humanities education from early childhood (Medio Mayor) through the fourth year of upper secondary education. The initial cycle comprises Spielgruppe, Prekinder and Kinder for students aged 3 to 6, with German taught from age 3 and a focus on constructivist pedagogy, social-emotional development, and the Faustlos program for peaceful conflict resolution. The First Primary Cycle covers grades 1–4 and uses the national curriculum implemented through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), organized around six transdisciplinary themes that foster conceptual understanding and personal and social skills to prepare students to be agents of change. The Second Primary Cycle and Secondary Education cover grades 5–12, with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 5–9, aligning the national curriculum with Ministry of Education guidelines. The school is authorized to deliver PYP and MYP and is pursuing authorization for the Diploma Programme (IB DP), aiming to offer a continuous IB continuum; the IB framework emphasizes inquiry, international-mindedness, and holistic development within a student-centered approach.
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for 2027 run from April 1 to April 10. The process has the following steps: 1. Web registration: interested families must register online and complete the forms available in the admission schedule, including the application form, a sworn declaration, a document detailing the non‑academic binding variable, and proof of payment of the registration fee. 2. Submission of formal documentation: after online registration, families must attach the documents specified in the Admission Regulations. 3. Interviews with families: parents or guardians of applicants participate in an interview with two members of the admissions committee to discuss the Educational Project and address questions. 4. Interviews with applicants: applicants from 2nd Grade to IV Medio participate in interviews to explore their interests and prior schooling. 5. Scoring: admissions consider two variables for all applicants from Medio Mayor through IV Medio: an academic variable (based on an observation day or tests) and a binding non‑academic variable. The final score combines these two components: 50% from academic assessment and 50% from non‑academic indicators. 6. Results and waiting list: selected applicants who fill vacancies are admitted; if vacancies are insufficient, a waiting list is created and remains in effect for the current year. 7. Enrollment: families notified of selection must enroll within five business days; failure to enroll is treated as withdrawal. 8. Age requirements by cycle: Medio Mayor admission requires the child to be 3 years old by March 31 of the ingreso year; Pre‑Kinder and Kinder require ages 4 and 5 by that date; Primero Básico requires 6 years by that date; from 2° Básico to IV Año de Enseñanza Media, language and mathematics exams are required and a passing mark of 60% is required for each. 9. Seats by course: course seat availability is published as part of the admission schedule. 10. Cupos por Curso are published on the admission materials and related links.
Waitlist
If the number of applicants with approved examinations exceeds the number of available seats, those with the highest scores are admitted and a waiting list is created. The waiting list remains in effect for the current year. The list is published in a visible place at the school and applicants' families are notified in writing within 15 calendar days after the selection term.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Colegio Alemán de Puerto Varas follow?
The school offers a German-Chilean bilingual curriculum, combining German educational traditions with Chilean national requirements.
Where is the school located?
Colegio Alemán de Puerto Varas is located in Puerto Varas, a lakeside town in Chile's Los Lagos Region, known for its German heritage.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from age 3 onward in a co-educational setting.
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