Schweizer Schule Santiago

Located at José Domingo Cañas 2206, Ñuñoa, Santiago de Chile. The school is in the Ñuñoa district of Santiago. CSS does not operate its own transport service; transport is provided by approved external providers, and the list of providers can be requested at info@css.cl.

Prekindergarten through Grade 12 (prekindergarten to cuarto año de enseñanza media).

Private, international, secular school.

Departamento de Apoyo Escolar (DAE) provides emotional and psychopedagogical support for students across all levels.

Switzerland (patronage by Basel Landschaft canton).

Secular.

All levels start classes at 8:00. Lunch is from 13:00 to 14:00. Afternoon sessions begin at 14:00, with end times varying by level. Students may enter from 07:00.

CSS does not operate its own transport service; external transport providers approved by the Ministry of Transport; the list of providers can be requested via info@css.cl.

Application & admission fees
- Admission test (Examen de admisión) for Pre‑kinder through III Medio: CLP 50,000, payable at the time of application.
- Incorporation fee (paid at the time of definitive incorporation):
- Non‑Swiss nationals: 99 UF.
- Swiss nationals: 44 UF.
- Students enrolling directly into Enseñanza Media: 50 UF.

Enrollment (Matrícula) and refund rule
- Enrollment (Matrícula), payable no later than December of the preceding year:
- Non‑Swiss nationals (Pre‑kinder to IV Medio): 14.61 UF.
- Swiss nationals (Pre‑kinder to IV Medio): 10.77 UF.
- Refund: If the student withdraws before 31 December, the matrícula is refunded 100%. After 31 December there is no refund of the matrícula.

Tuition (Colegiatura) — annual and per‑installment amounts (2026)
- The annual tuition is expressed in UF and is payable in 10 monthly instalments (March–December). The document provides both the annual UF and the monthly instalment (Valor cuota = annual UF ÷ 10). The fees by year group are:
- Pre‑kinder: Annual 191.9 UF — monthly instalment 19.19 UF.
- Kinder: Annual 190.0 UF — monthly instalment 19.00 UF.
- 1° Básico: Annual 185.9 UF — monthly instalment 18.59 UF.
- 2° a 6° Básico: Annual 182.3 UF — monthly instalment 18.23 UF.
- 7° Básico: Annual 177.2 UF — monthly instalment 17.72 UF.
- 8° Básico: Annual 173.4 UF — monthly instalment 17.34 UF.
- I° a IV° Medio: Annual 168.2 UF — monthly instalment 16.82 UF.
- Additional regular fees (extension/taller fees):
- 7° and 8° Básico: CLP 30,000 per semester (talleres).
- I° and II° Medio: CLP 35,000 per semester (talleres).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard instalment schedule: tuition divided into 10 monthly payments from March to December; each monthly instalment is due by the 10th of the month.
- Late payment: a surcharge of up to 1 UF may be applied for payments made after the due date.
- It is mandatory for each guardian to register an automatic collection method (monthly PAC debit or credit‑card PAT), even if paying annually, because additional charges (workshops, Centro de Padres, etc.) may be billed during the year.

Payment options and discounts
- Annual payment (single payment) by bank transfer or cheque: 2% discount if paid within the early payment window specified for the year (dates for 2026 were Dec 15, 2025–Jan 9, 2026). A 1% discount applied in a subsequent limited period (dates listed for 2026). Confirm exact dates with administration before payment.
- Annual payment by credit card or payment button: accepted but without discount; coordinate with administration for processing.
- Annual payment via Webpay through SchoolNet: accepted (no discount), available from the dates specified by administration.
- Monthly payment via PAC (bank direct debit): instalments drawn so funds must be available per bank rules two business days before the due date. Due date for PAC payments is the 10th of each month.
- Monthly payment via PAT (credit card): monthly charge date is the 5th of each month; effective charge date depends on card issuer's billing cycle. New PAT subscriptions are processed via OneClic as of 2026.

Other regular fees and charges
- Centro de Padres (annual): First child CLP 30,000; each additional sibling CLP 15,000, billed annually in April.
- Workshops / extension activities: billed separately; amounts for some regular workshops shown above (CLP 30,000–35,000 per semester for specified grades). Further workshop fees are communicated in separate notices.
- Material escolar and core textbooks: provided without additional charge for Educación Inicial and Educación Básica; books for specific grades (e.g., 7° and 8°) are included as described in the fee schedule.
- Accident insurance: the school provides a 24/7 accident insurance policy (coverage within and outside Chile) at no additional cost.
- Meals: for grades 4°–7° (on regular class days) lunch in the school cafeteria is available and optional; families may also send a packed lunch. Specific cafeteria charges apply when selected.
- Uniforms: use of a school uniform is mandatory; the school works with an on‑site provider to supply uniform items. Uniform prices are set by the provider and are billed/paid separately.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school with facilities (classrooms, gyms, library, casino/cafeteria, clinics) for day students. There are no boarding fees.

Refunds and penalties
- Enrollment (matrícula): 100% refund if withdrawal occurs before 31 December; no refund after that date.
- Late payment surcharge: up to 1 UF may be charged for payments made after the monthly due date.

Notes on billing mechanics
- Tuition is typically expressed and billed in UF amounts; payments by bank transfer or card will be processed in Chilean pesos at the operational exchange/valuation used by the bank/payment processor. Confirm the payable CLP amount with school administration before making transfers. Payment windows, discounts and dates are set annually; the school communicates the exact payment periods and procedures each year.

A high percentage of students are Chilean, with additional students from other nationalities.