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Chile, Santiago
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SCA considers students who agree to abide by the academic, attendance, conduct, and financial requirements in the Student Handbook, pledge cooperation with school policies and standards, and whose parents believe and hold to the mission's Biblical teachings. Applications from students who meet the above criteria and the age and language requirements are welcome, provided the school can meet the student's needs. SCA is limited in its capability of accepting students with special needs. All instruction and textbooks are in English; applicants for Grades 1-12 must be fluent in English. MINEDUC recognition is not in place, and convalidación (grade validation) from 1st through 8th grade is offered through an umbrella school program. Age requirements are: Pre-K 4 by September 1, Kinder 5 by September 1, Grade 1 6 by September 1, and Grades 2-12 are evaluated for placement. Language requirements are: Pre-K & Kindergarten English not required; Grades 1-12 require fluent English. The application process includes contacting the school, submitting the electronic Application for Enrollment, requesting an interview with the School Director, and, if required, English and Math diagnostic tests. After all evaluations and documents are complete, the Director, Principal, and School Board review the completed application to make an admissions decision, which is communicated by email. If accepted, the student must confirm registration-related items (Registration fee, Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form, and School Financial Contract) before registration. Documents required for admission are listed by grade, including birth certificates, school reports, recommendations, standardized test results, and other evaluations as applicable.
Santiago Christian Academy (SCA) is a private Christian school in Peñalolén, Santiago, Chile, offering Pre-K through 12th grade under an American North American curriculum. It is owned by the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) and governed by the ABWE Chile Field Council, with a School Board managing policy and operations. English is the language of instruction for all grades, while Spanish is a required subject from Kindergarten through 12th, with a Chilean-history–driven curriculum designed to develop conversational ability. The school awards a High School Diploma upon earning 22 credits (24 credits recommended for college admission), and high school courses meet typical college entrance requirements, with additional options by correspondence. The campus has separate Elementary and Middle/High buildings, a soccer field, and a covered court, and is located near the foothills of the Andes about 30 minutes from downtown Santiago. The academic year runs two semesters, with a December–February summer break. After-school activities have included STEM, Dance, Soccer, and Piano. Graduates have gained admission to West Point, Georgia Tech, and Seoul National University.
