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Founded in 1968 by the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) in Santiago, Chile, Santiago Christian Academy provides a Christ-centered, English-language education. ABWE is a mission organization headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In the early years, parents taught at the school, and in 1971 two licensed teachers joined to expand services to other English-speaking families. In the early 1980s, secondary grades were added, and the first high school senior graduated in 1985. Today, SCA serves Pre-K through 12th grade and is owned by ABWE and governed by the ABWE Chile Field Council, with the School Board responsible for policy and operation.
An international student body includes students from the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Korea, Panama, South Africa, Venezuela, and Chile. The instructional staff includes native English-speaking teachers, and all classes are taught in English, with Spanish language instruction required from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Entrance is open to the children of evangelical missionaries and the non-missionary Christian community who meet language and admission requirements.
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.
