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Chile, Santiago
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Founded on October 1, 1880, Santiago College began with support from the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church to educate children of foreign families. It opened on Vergara Street and was bilingual from the start, with English described as the true golden key to modern education. A New York–based Board of Trustees established the Santiago College Educational Foundation in 1928, and in 1966 the Department of Education in New York issued a letter of guarantee. The school has occupied four headquarters over the years, became co-educational in 1972, and moved to its present Los Trapenses campus in 2012. Today Santiago College is a multicultural, bilingual, and co-educational private school that embraces the IB framework and maintains guiding statements, the Santiago College Profile, and the Santiago Charter to articulate its purpose and direction.
Community engagement at Santiago College invites students, families, teachers, and staff to participate in initiatives that generate a positive impact on the community and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Student councils and other leadership teams, along with the Parent Association, organize activities that strengthen school spirit and broaden participation. Alumni Association activities, family volunteering, and collaborations within Lo Barnechea connect the school with external organizations and the wider community. Conferences, workshops, festivals, celebrations, and the work of the Traditions and Wellbeing committees foster ongoing engagement. Winter Warm a Heart and similar campaigns mobilize volunteers to support charitable institutions.
The Parent Association coordinates activities that strengthen school spirit and community involvement. The Parents' Center (Centro de Padres) organizes family-focused events and works with the school to support community life. Families and guardians participate in school programs and events through the Parent Association, including volunteering opportunities. Welcome Day 2025 and other community events are organized with support from the Parents' Center. The Traditions Committee collaborates with the Parent Association to host festivals and celebrations that are part of the school's traditions.
Located in Chile, Santiago College is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish, with the Primary Years Programme delivered in both languages; the Diploma Programme began in 1981 and the Middle Years Programme in 1994. Founded in 1880, the campus spans 47,201 m² (26.8 acres), with 60% of space devoted to sports and outdoor facilities and 40% to Infant through High School buildings. Facilities include state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a Library/Multimedia Center with about 30,000 volumes, a Theatre and Fine Arts Center, and two MakerLabs. The 500-seat SC Theater hosts performances; after-school activities and ABSCh competition run for 3rd–12th grades. A university and career-counseling program, plus University Path, support post-secondary planning. A strong emphasis on leadership, community service, and bilingual arts and culture informs academics, arts, and student life.
