Saint John's School

Saint John's School is located in Concepción, Chile, in the San Pedro de la Paz district. The campus address is Avda. George A. W. Knight Nº 3240, San Pedro de la Paz, Concepción. The location is listed as Concepción, Chile with the street address provided.

The school comprises four levels: Infant school, Junior school, Middle school, and Senior school.

IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with bilingual education.

Learning Support coordinates inclusive education, differentiating teaching to meet diverse rhythms and learning styles under the guidance of Learning Support. It works directly with students who face learning barriers and provides support through teachers, families and/or the student. When classroom strategies are insufficient, the team assesses and identifies special educational needs and potential curricular adjustments to promote holistic development; the team includes counselors, differential education teachers, and psychologists.

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Saint John's School provides a student bus service. The Transport Coordinator oversees routes for 2026 (15:30 and 17:00 departures). A Bus Protocol is published with guidelines for students during transit. Contacts include Ignacio Valdebenito (Coordinator), ivaldebenito@stjohns.cl; Gregory Neira (Head of Operations); Oscar Abricot (Commercial Manager).

Saint John's complies with the national Chilean education requirements and also incorporates three International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB programs are implemented across Infant to Senior School, creating a continuum with the national curriculum while fostering an international mindset. English is the principal language of instruction up to grade 5, with dedicated bilingual instruction from grade 6 through grade 12. The learning model is constructivist and student-centered, with external assessments and IB certifications to monitor quality. The curriculum blends national requirements with IB standards to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for global citizenship.

IB Diploma Programme results: 20 students sat the Diploma, with an average score of 31 out of 40 and a maximum of 40. PAES results for 2024 show Saint John's School average 816.2, compared with the national average of 744.8. The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) results: 56 students sat the exam; 16 achieved C1 (28.6%), 35 achieved B2 (62.5%), and 5 achieved B1 (8.9%), with an overall average score of 173 out of 190.

The Saint John's School recognizes that teaching and learning must consider the human being as a whole. This element of differentiation is led by Learning Support with teachers across the school. The Learning Support team works directly with students who face barriers to learning that require more extensive support to progress in their educational journey. This support is provided through teachers, families and/or directly with the student. When various strategies to address diversity do not meet learning needs, the school evaluates and identifies special educational needs that may require curricular adjustments. The Learning Support team aims to promote the holistic development of students and makes decisions that facilitate the development of students with special educational needs; the team is formed by counselors, differential educators and psychologists.

The school identifies students who have special educational needs that may require curricular adjustments. This process is led by Learning Support, which analyzes and contrasts information provided by guardians and the school's policies to determine appropriate measures. The team includes counselors, differential education teachers and psychologists. When strategies to respond to diversity do not meet learning needs, curricular adjustments are pursued to support the student's educational trajectory. The aim is to facilitate development of students with special educational needs within the school's framework.

The School Coexistence Regulation includes a Protocol for Prevention and Action in Mental Health, Emotional Dysregulation, and Risk. The Protocol provides guidance for addressing mental health concerns and emotional challenges among students. It demonstrates the school's commitment to safeguarding mental wellbeing within the school community. The Protocol indicates coordinated actions with families and staff to provide timely support as needed. It reflects a holistic approach to student welfare and safety.

The school underwent official oversight by the Superintendencia de Educación on moral suitability and normative compliance to ensure safety, integrity and protection of all students. The results were fully successful, confirming that administrators, teachers and assistants are authorized to work with minors and have no disqualifications in the General Registry or Special Convictions. The school conducted 100% of staff reviews with certificates and official checks to verify transparency and safeguarding commitment. These findings underscore the school's dedication to safeguarding and ethical governance for the wellbeing of its students.

1. Saint John's School is a private bilingual school with more than 80 years of delivering education with international standards. It offers the International Baccalaureate with three programs: PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and DP (Diploma Programme). It is located in the El Venado neighborhood, San Pedro de la Paz, VIII Region. The Institutional Brochure provides additional detail about the school and its programs.

2. For more information and to learn about the school, review the Institutional Brochure. The school publishes information about admissions for different entry points, including Playgroup, Pre-kindergarten through 4º Medio, and Extraordinary admissions.

3. Playgroup 2026 admissions have 104 available seats. Priority seats for NEEP/Disability have been allocated to students who meet criteria under current regulations. The application period begins March 31, 2025 and ends May 4, 2025, with the deadline for sending documents also May 4, 2025. A parent interview for new families will be scheduled, Open School Day is to be confirmed, and results are delivered by email. The Admission Regulations and Informed Consent are available for download. Apply here.

4. PRE-KINDER TO 4º MEDIO admissions outline seat availability by grade and important dates. Available seats include: Pre-kinder 1 seat; 2nd Básico 1 seat; 3rd Básico 1 seat; 4th Básico 2 seats; 5th Básico 1 seat; 6th Básico 2 seats; 7th Básico 2 seats; 8th Básico 2 seats; 1st Medio 4 seats; 2nd Medio 6 seats; 3rd Medio 7 seats. The application window runs from September 3, 2025 to December 5, 2025. The admission exam is scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., and the exam fee is 90,000 Chilean pesos. Results are delivered within five business days after the exam. The Admission Regulations and Informed Consent documents are available for download. Apply here.

5. Extraordinary admissions have seats: Playgroup 1 seat; 1st Básico 1 seat; 2nd Básico 5 seats; 5th Básico 3 seats; 7th Básico 5 seats; 2nd Medio 4 seats; 3rd Medio 6 seats. The admission exam fee (from Pre-kinder onward) is 90,000 Chilean pesos. Results are delivered five business days after the exam. The Admission Regulations and Informed Consent documents are available for download. Apply here. Thank you for your interest; there are no vacancies at present.