Chile, Santiago
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The school is a day school; there is no boarding.
The school has a formal uniform policy, including blazer and tie for official ceremonies and a sun hat for outdoor activities. Winter accessories such as scarves, gloves and hats must be navy blue or black, and a fleece jacket may be worn under the blazer during ceremonies.
There is a barbecue area with a restaurant on campus for community social gatherings.
The school is recognised by the Ministry of Education as a cooperative. The Darling Educational Foundation was created in 1989 to perpetuate the values and traditions that inspired Craighouse School's founders.
Craighouse School is a private bilingual IB World School in Chile offering the IB continuum from Pre-Kinder to Year 12. The Primary Years Programme runs PreK to Year 4 with English immersion, supported by two teachers in the early years and specialist teachers for Spanish, Music, Religious Education and Sport. In Year 1, a tutor supports core subjects while specialists cover other areas. The Middle Section prepares students for the Senior years, and the Senior Section combines the IB Programme with the Chilean national curriculum. Little Darlings Playgroup provides bilingual education for the youngest learners. The school sits on a 24-hectare campus with more than 29,000 square metres of built space, including extensive Primary, Middle and Senior facilities, a large Inquiry Centre, theatre, recording studio, multiple music and Visual Arts studios, and four Technology spaces. The two-level Sports Hall seats 1,000, with multiple pitches and a dedicated mountain-bike circuit opened in 2021. Craighouse is a founding member of ABSCH and LAHC and a Round Square School.