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Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool
Introduction
Saint Paul's School in Viña del Mar, Chile, is a private Anglican day school offering a blended international curriculum across the Infant, Junior, and Senior divisions, located at Merced Oriente 56. The Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is delivered for ages 3 to 12, while Cambridge programmes cover Primary and Secondary levels and the IGCSE, with a Bespoke Curriculum to tailor learning. The school rests on three pillars: Academic Excellence, Intensive English, and Christian Values, guiding classroom practice and life. Differentiated instruction is supported by Plan de Formación Diferenciada. English is learned through sustained immersion, with preparation for Cambridge English Qualifications. Facilities include a Learning Resource Center library, a Computer Lab, a Biology Lab, Music spaces and a theatre, plus Infant, Junior, and Senior spaces. Extracurriculars span sport, theatre and music, with Conservatorio, English language clubs, and leadership and service programs through Centro de Estudiantes and Acción Social for students.
Merced Ote. 56, 2580249 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
The Essentials
Saint Paul's School has instruction in English.
Location
Viña del Mar, Chile. Merced Oriente 56, Agua Santa, Viña del Mar.
Stages
Infant School; Junior School; Senior School. The project integrates the Primary Education Programme (PEP - IBO).
Type
Private Anglican Christian day school.
Religious affiliation
Anglican Church of Chile (Iglesia Anglicana de Chile).
School day structure
The school day starts at 9:00.
Fees
Application / admission fees - Postulation (application) fee: CLP $30,000 (payment required as part of the application process for Pre-Kínder, Kínder and 1° básico). - Cuota de incorporación (entry fee): UF 22 (applies from Kínder). When a student enters a higher course, 50% is paid the year of entry and 50% the following year. There is no restitution of the cuota de incorporación if the student is withdrawn after admission.
Enrollment (matrícula) fees - Matrícula 2026 (early / on-time values through November 30): - UF 12.6 for first child. - UF 10.7 for second child. - UF 8.8 for third child and subsequent children. - Matrícula late (after November 30) 2026: - UF 13.1 for first child. - UF 11.2 for second child. - UF 9.2 for third child and subsequent children.
Tuition (colegiatura) — annual and installment options - Colegiatura anual 2026 (Kínder through 4° medio): UF 121 per year. - Colegiatura anual 2026 (Pre-Kínder): UF 97 per year. - Payment frequency and per‑installment details: - Annual tuition may be paid in either 9 or 10 monthly installments (the school offers the option to divide the annual colegiatura into 9 or 10 cuotas). - Payment dates: installments are due on the 5th of each month (or the next business day if the 5th is a holiday), beginning 5 March 2026. - If the family pays the full annual colegiatura before 15 January 2026, a 3% discount on the colegiatura is applied. - Sibling discounts on the colegiatura 2026: third child receives a 10% discount and fourth child receives a 40% discount on the annual colegiatura.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing schedule: annual colegiatura published as above; school issues monthly instalments due on the 5th of each month (start date 5 March 2026) when paying in instalments. Installment count may be 9 or 10, per the school arrangement. Late payment may incur reajustes (indexation), interest and administrative charges; repeated non-payment can result in non-renewal of enrollment and other collection actions. The contract authorizes the school, in cases of non-payment, to take collection measures including the use of promissory notes (pagarés) and to record debt in commercial information systems.
Boarding / residential provision - Boarding fees: not applicable. Saint Pauls operates as a day school and does not publish any boarding (internado) fees or residential provision.
Other annual or occasional costs - Aporte al Centro de Estudiantes (2026): CLP $3,500 per student. - Cuota para viaje de estudios (2026): CLP $5,200 per student (applies to the annual savings/fee for study trips). Note: travel contributions are collected annually and used for the cohorts study trip when applicable. - Asociación de Padres y Apoderados (APA) contribution (referential): CLP $30,000 per family (value historically applied; presented as a recurring annual APA contribution). - Seguros: the school charges insurance premiums (accidental and escolaridad) as annual items; values are published as UF amounts in annual documentation (examples in recent documents include accident and escolaridad insurance expressed in UF). Payment of any insurance premiums required by the school is a parental obligation. - Textbooks and school supplies: textbooks are sold through scheduled vendor sales at the school; families are responsible for the cost of texts and supplies listed by grade. Uniform purchase is managed separately; no single, fixed uniform fee is published in the schools public materials. Lists of required books and supplies are published by grade.
Refund and cancellation rules (key points) - No refund of matrícula or cuota de incorporación if the family withdraws after the students admission is confirmed. - If the family requests early termination of the school year or withdraws the student before year-end, the family remains liable for the full annual colegiatura for that year without right to a proportional refund, except in exceptional cases that the school may evaluate on an individual basis. - The school may retain sums already paid and apply collection measures for outstanding amounts; repeated or serious contractual breaches may lead to non-renewal of enrollment.
Fee payment options and accepted methods - Online payment (web-based): an online payment platform is available (Pago en Línea / Schoolnet) and the school has used Webpay for card payments in past circulars; the administration also issues billing through the schools billing systems. Families may arrange payment via the schools online payment gateway when available. - Commercial instruments: the contract contemplates the issuance and acceptance of promissory notes (pagarés) and other mercantile instruments as part of payment and collection procedures.
Notes on discounts and special conditions - Early annual-payment discount: 3% discount on the colegiatura if paid in full before 15 January 2026. - Sibling discounts: third-child 10% and fourth-child 40% discounts on the annual colegiatura for 2026.
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Academics
Saint Paul's School teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The Three pillars are Academic Excellence, Intensive English, and Christian Values. The Primary School Program (PEP - IBO) is implemented, aligned with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The Plan de Formación Diferenciada supports differentiated instruction. English is taught intensively through continuous immersion, with Cambridge English Qualifications preparation. The program is organized across Infant, Junior, and Senior School divisions at Merced Oriente 56, Viña del Mar, Chile.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Guidance and Counseling Department contributes to the holistic development of students in their emotional, social, and personal growth, guided by the Institutional Educational Project: Viam Veritatis Inveni. The school employs four psychologists and two counselors who work in close coordination with the homeroom teachers of the 28 grades, divided into a Junior Cycle (Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade) and a Senior Cycle (6th grade to 4th media/12th grade). The team supports students' well-being and social-emotional development through ongoing collaboration with staff across the school. Their role centers on fostering a caring and inclusive climate that supports personal growth and healthy interpersonal relationships.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
There are spaces by level for students with permanent special educational needs, in accordance with applicable law. Applications for admission can include spaces for students with permanent needs. The process requires completing a Information Form about Permanent Special Educational Needs (NEEP) and a certificate of autism or disability if applying for a priority slot. The admissions process remains open year-round while vacancies exist, and all applicants must complete every stage of the process with the required documentation.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English language instruction is a pillar of the Project Educativo. The mission emphasizes promoting the learning and practice of the English language as a living medium of written and spoken communication. English is a central component of the school's curriculum and development.
Mental Wellbeing
The school focuses on the affective, social, and personal development of students, supporting mental wellbeing as part of holistic growth. The department works with four psychologists and two counselors who collaborate with teachers across all grades to support student development and well-being. The aim is to nurture emotional health, social skills, and personal resilience within the school community.
Safeguarding
The School's Plan for Coexistence Management (2024–2025) is aligned with the MINEDUC National Coexistence Policy (2019). It centers on inclusive coexistence, respectful treatment among all members of the school community, democratic and collaborative participation, and the peaceful, dialogued resolution of conflicts. The plan aims to promote character and school climate in line with the PEI and includes actions designed to strengthen community wellbeing, update protocols, and ensure a safe and constructive school environment.
Admissions
Admissions
Stage 1 — Requirements and documents for applying. Pre‑Kinder, Kinder, and 1st grade have age requirements by March 31 of the admission year: 4, 5, and 6 years old respectively. An original birth certificate must be provided, along with the Infant School or Primary School report for 2024 and the first half of 2025. The educator observation form is required for PK and K. A certificate of no debt or gratuity from the previous school is needed, and a postulation fee of 30,000 CLP must be paid. If applicable, complete the information on permanent special educational needs (NEEP) and provide a diagnostic certificate for autism or disability when applying for priority placement.
Scholarships
Stage 2 — Online posting and Stage 3 — Diagnostic process: The school offers a Solidarity Scholarship Fund (Beca Solidaria) administered jointly by the Parents Association (APA) and the school. The fund provides up to six tuition payments per student, funded first by parental contributions (including a reserve) and then by school funds to complete the total of six payments if needed. A Solidarity Scholarship Commission, consisting of three APA representatives and the Rector and School Administrator, reviews cases, collects background information, and assigns funds, considering reports from the Social Assistant as well as the student's and family's contribution to the school community. The fund can grant exceptions when warranted. Applicants must be in emergency financial situations or have a catastrophic illness and have at least one year of school attendance to qualify. Applications are addressed to the Rector with a copy to the APA. All Commission members maintain strict confidentiality. If a family's financial situation improves during the scholarship period, they must inform the Administrator and relinquish remaining months to reallocate funds. The maximum scholarship percentage generally cannot exceed 40% of the monthly tuition; extensions beyond the current year are decided by the Commission, with limited exceptions for students advancing to 4th Medio. Funds not allocated go to a reserve for future needs. The school keeps the funds in a deposit and provides semiannual reports to the APA. This policy was established in August 2018 and governs how the Solidarity Scholarship operates across the school."
FAQs
What curriculum does Saint Paul's School follow?
Saint Paul's School offers bilingual education in Chile for students from age 4, combining international approaches with Chilean requirements.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from age 4 onward in a co-educational setting.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Saint Paul's School is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls.
