Chile, Concepcion
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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.
Saint John's School in Concepción, Chile, is an International Baccalaureate World School delivering a full IB continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—alongside Chile's national requirements. English is the principal language of instruction through grade 5, with a dedicated bilingual program from grade 6 to 12, fostering global communication skills. The campus spans four levels—Infant, Junior, Middle, and Senior—each with tailored facilities, including three libraries split by level and a Middle & Senior Library with over 10,000 titles, a print press, photography labs, and a Mediatrack catalog. An arts-focused complex houses three visual arts studios, a print press, a sculpture courtyard, a theatre, a radio studio, and a recording booth. First-rate sports facilities and trained staff support a broad sports program. The school emphasizes service and community through CAS, Navidad Compartida, and TECHO projects, alongside a sociable House system and trips to local, national, and international destinations, including the UK and Ireland globally.