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The Academy has a traditional United States curriculum with English instruction for Pre-K through 12th grade. The language of instruction is English; Spanish is required Kindergarten-12, with a Spanish curriculum developed around Chilean history, literature, geography, and customs and an emphasis on conversational ability. The school issues a High School Diploma (22 credits) with required courses including English (4), Social Studies (4), Mathematics (2), Science (2), Bible (4), Physical Education (2), Spanish (2), and Electives (2); many graduates are encouraged to pursue at least 24 credits for college admission. Standardized testing is administered: annual standardized achievement tests for Kinder–8th grades and the PSAT for 10th–11th grades; SAT or ACT may be taken at other local settings. The academic year runs in two semesters (August–December and March–June), with a Southern Hemisphere summer vacation from mid-December through February and a 3–4 week winter break in July. The campus comprises separate Elementary and Middle/High School buildings and includes a soccer field and a covered court for sports activities.
The school teaches in English and requires Spanish language instruction for Kindergarten–12; the Spanish curriculum is developed around Chilean history, literature, geography, and customs, with an emphasis on conversational ability. The student body includes learners from the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Korea, Panama, South Africa, Venezuela, and host Chile.
Academic Director: Austin Bowden; Head of Administration and Finances: Ignacio Atenas C.; High School Principal: Jim Hurley.
The campus includes a soccer field and a covered court for sports activities. Physical Education (2 credits) is required as part of the high school graduation. The academic year is organized into two semesters (August–December and March–June) with a December–February summer break and a 3–4 week winter break in July.
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.
