Deutsche Schule Sankt Thomas Morus

Avenida Pedro de Valdivia 320, Providencia, Santiago de Chile; located in the Providencia district with access to public transport.

Preschool and elementary (Vor- und Grundschule) with upper secondary (Oberstufe) starting from grade 5. In the early years, students receive bilingual instruction; from grade 5, DaF (German as a Foreign Language) and DFU (German-language subject instruction) are taught; in the upper level, students prepare for the mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB) and the German Sprachdiplom 2 (B2/C1) in grade 12.

German international school in Santiago (Colegio Alemán Sankt Thomas Morus).

Germany (German government cultural agreements).

Catholic; education founded on Catholic Christian principles with openness to other religions.

The school was founded in 1952 with the mission of offering children and young people a distinctive form of education grounded in the principles and values of the Catholic Church, with openness to other religions. The family is a fundamental pillar of education; learning is built on the trust families place in the school as partners in education. German culture is supported through the Cultural Agreement (1960) and the Basic Agreement of Economic and Technical Cooperation (1969) signed between the Governments of the Republic of Chile and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, which facilitates cultural exchange between both countries. Academic excellence is promoted through ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and updating of educational practices. Education for Sustainable Development, according to the Ministry of Education, is understood as the development of attitudes, skills and knowledge that enable children and young people to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their actions and those of their communities. The Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate for German schools, known as GIB, is offered; it begins in K10 and ends in May of K12, integrating GIB subjects with ministerial programs and has produced excellent results since its implementation in 2010.

The GIB program provides a credential recognized by prestigious national and international universities and prepares students for higher education—whether university, technical, or professional—while fostering critical thinking, autonomy, social engagement, and solid ethical principles.

Getting to know ourselves, understanding what we like and what we don't like, builds empathy, respect, and the dignity of others. The school's coexistence effort emphasizes a long-standing commitment to positive behavior that strengthens as the whole community participates. The vision is a community that values itself and its environment. The mission prevents conflicts through psychoeducation, ongoing support, and the provision of socioemotional tools for students, teachers, and families. The school seeks socioemotional wellbeing, acceptance, and respect for differences within the community. There are social skills programs, including socioemotional literacy for grades 1–4 and healthy relationships for grades 5–6, with tools to regulate emotions, communicate assertively, work in teams, and resolve conflicts peacefully.

The school's convivencia team is composed of two special education teachers, a psychopedagogue, and two psychologists, who, together with the convivencia coordinator and other staff, address the diverse needs of students and grade-level communities. They address educational, social-emotional, and developmental needs and collaborate with families and external specialists. The team provides individualized support, reinforces therapies, and works with families and external professionals to support learners. The school uses climate surveys and the Plan for Coexistence to guide actions toward inclusive practices. There are preventive and supportive programs, including social skills programs and psycho-emotional support. Staff receive ongoing training to foster inclusive classrooms.

The mission includes preventing conflict or risk through psychoeducation, support, and socioemotional tools for the entire community. The school pursues socioemotional wellbeing, acceptance, and respect for differences. The convivencia team supports the socioemotional development of students and provides containment, reflection, and guidance, coordinating with families and external professionals. There are talks, workshops, and trainings for students and guardians on topics such as stress management and anxiety, with resources for mental health. The Plan for managing and promoting coexistence guides activities, including the social-emotional containment and learning program. Documents and resources such as the Guide to supporting emotional wellbeing and the Socioemotional Containment Plan are available to support wellbeing.

Coexistence is guided by the National Policy on School Coexistence and the school's own Convivencia policy. The Comité de Buena Convivencia brings together representatives from each cycle and stakeholders, including students, guardians, staff, corporation, and the convivencia team, to review climate surveys and plan activities, which are implemented through the Plan de Gestión de la Convivencia Escolar. The school maintains internal regulations on order, hygiene and safety (RIOSH) and on internal order and coexistence (RICE). There are talks and materials on safeguarding topics, including mental health and cyberbullying prevention. Various documents and programs support safeguarding, including the Plan de Prevención y Promoción de la Buena Convivencia and digital safety resources for the school community.

Prekindergarten 2026 has 22 vacancies. Applicants must be 4 years old by March 31, 2026. Applications are submitted online through the school's Alexia platform. To apply, go to the Admisión section on dsmorus.cl, select Admisión - información general, and click Postule Aquí. Applications are accepted up to a maximum of 60 and are processed in the order they are entered into the platform, provided all requirements are met. The application becomes active after the application fee is paid, which is 65,000 Chilean pesos. The online registration window runs from 09:00 on March 12, 2025 to 09:00 on March 21, 2025 (inclusive), or until 60 applications have been received. Required documents include a completed application form, a birth certificate (original or digitally verifiable), and a recent photo of the applicant. Documents must be scanned originals or signed with a verifiable electronic signature and be legible. The applicant is responsible for uploading the documents. An interview with parents is mandatory, and invitations are sent by email; up to five families may be interviewed at a time. A diagnostic day follows the interview; the day runs 15:00–16:30 at the school and includes activities to assess communication, motor development, and social/personal development. The diagnostic day for 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Results are delivered by email on Monday, April 7, 2025, and the school's Secretariat will also provide results at the Secretariat offices for review by all participants after the notifications are sent. Accepted students must enroll between April 14 and April 30, 2025. General admission criteria require parents/guardians to be familiar with all stages of the process; the school is Catholic and education reflects Chilean and German cultural bases. Admission costs are non-refundable and total 65,000 Chilean pesos, with the cost breakdown including a reservation for the interview, an observation/evaluation, and other associated expenses. The evaluation day involves observing the child's development during a session; acceptance depends on achieving at least 70% on the evaluation. The Admissions Committee assigns a rank order of accepted applicants from 1 to 22. There is an attached waitlist of 10 alternates (waitlist), active only until May 20, 2025; once notified that the waitlist has moved, interested parties have a single 5-business-day deadline to complete enrollment. The Admissions Committee may give preferential consideration to applicants with siblings at the school, children of alumni, or children from other German schools under reciprocity agreements. Under the Miscellaneous Law (Law 21.544) Article 13, private paid schools must reserve 5% of slots for students with permanent disabilities or special educational needs if there are enough applicants; guardians must provide relevant evaluations or disability certificates to claim this priority. Admission results are communicated by email and the Secretariat makes the results available to families after all notifications have been sent. Participation in the admission process does not guarantee acceptance. The applicant authorizes the school to process personal data and to use information or images for school communications. Admission information is available on the school's Admissions portal; internet access or email delivery issues do not absolve the applicant of meeting the stated requirements. The admissions process closes on June 30, 2025; if vacancies remain, the school may initiate a supplementary process later in the year.

The Study Scholarship is a benefit granted by the Colegio Alemán Sankt Thomas Morus to a student whose parents or guardians are unable to fully or partially pay tuition. The benefit is valid for a semester and ends at the close of that semester; applicants may reapply for the following semester if all requirements are met and sufficient resources are available. The Corporation may grant scholarships to one or more students for up to four semesters, across a maximum of two calendar years; renewal is not automatic and may be revoked at any time. Applications must be submitted in writing using the “formulario de solicitud de beca de estudio” to the Corporation and sent to the Administration and Finance Secretary at vscheel@dsmorus.cl before March 12 for the first semester (March 1–July 31) and before July 12 for the second semester (August 1–December 31). The application and supporting documents are reviewed by the Scholarships Committee, which may request additional information or a professional social worker's report to support the decision. The decision is communicated in writing to the applicants. Eligibility requires: submitting the application as specified; the parents'/guardians' income is reduced; the accounts are up to date at the time of application; the parents/guardians have been paying for at least five consecutive years; the student has completed at least two full academic years at the school by the time of application; the student achieved at least a 6.0 average in the previous school year and has no serious conduct issues under the RICE. Evaluation parameters include family income, number of children, total tuition per child, rent/mortgage, car, and domestic staff. The indicator is calculated as (total income – total tuition for all children – rent/mortgage) / number of family members. If the indicator is under 250,000, the application proceeds to scholarship evaluation; if it is between 250,000 and 300,000, facilities for payment are evaluated. The decision may be revoked with or without cause. The scholarship process and rules are published in the Reglamento de Beca de Estudio (Scholarship Regulation) and are described in detail in the document; more information is available through the school administration.

There will be an attached waitlist of 10 alternates (ranked 1–10) that will be activated only if someone from the list of accepted applicants withdraws or does not persevere in time and form. The waitlist remains active only until May 20, 2025. Once notified that the waitlist has moved, interested parties have a final 5-day deadline to enroll.