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Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
SEK Chile International School, part of the SEK International Institution, serves ages 3 to 18 with preschool through secondary education. The school provides a bilingual program, with English as a major component from kindergarten onward and official academic certifications in English and French. The curriculum includes the International Baccalaure Diploma Programme (DP), delivered across six subject groups with an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service requirements. DP courses can be studied at higher or standard levels and may be taught in English, French, or Spanish. SEK Chile features a 1:1 iPad program, Mac classrooms, and coding and robotics. Intensive English language support is available for bilingual students, and international exchanges run with Boca Prep (USA) and Saint John's (UK). The campus offers a range of extracurriculars, including residential summer camps and courses at St John's in Devon, Ski Week in Tahoe, InterSEK events, and Arts and Sports opportunities.
Los Militares 6640, 7560570 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
The Essentials
SEK Chile International School has instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Av Los Militares 6640, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. The school sits in Las Condes, a district of Santiago. It is accessible by local transport, and a school bus service operates with fixed schedules. The bus service runs from February to December and provides home-to-school and school-to-home transport.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary levels
Type
International school
Country affiliation
Affiliated to SEK International Institution
School day structure
Start of the school day: 8:30 a.m.; end of the school day: 4:30 p.m. for all courses and levels. Extracurricular activities: 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Bus service
Bus service runs February to December; home pickup at a fixed time; schedule fixed; annual service contract with ten installments payment; changes to routes or addresses must be coordinated with the school.
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- An annual enrollment fee and a separate membership (registration) fee are required to formalize a student's place at enrollment; payment of these fees is required within the 48‑hour reservation window after an offer is made.
Tuition fees (structure and how they are billed)
- Tuition is charged on an annual basis by grade level and is collected in periodic installments as specified in the school's annual enrolment information sent to families. Families are contractually obliged to pay the monthly instalments indicated in the official enrolment documentation.
- The school issues the specific tuition amounts and the full billing schedule for each year group in the official enrolment communication that is provided to families each year (this communication sets the exact amounts per grade and the installment options).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- General tuition is billed as a series of installments (monthly quotas) as established in the annual enrolment documentation; families accept an annual educational-services contract and commit to the installment schedule for the year.
- Transport (school bus) fees are billed separately: the school sets a fixed bus fee (set in February) and the bus service is payable in ten instalments, with instalment payments due within the first five working days of each month. The bus service contract is annual.
Boarding fees
- SEK Chile operates as a day school; the school does not list or describe a boarding/residential programme or boarding fees. No boarding charges apply.
Other costs and additional fees
- Uniforms: A regulated school uniform is required; uniforms and sports/swim kit items are available through the school's uniform shop (online shop link and uniform specifications are provided). Costs for uniform items are paid separately by families.
- Transport: School-bus fees are charged separately (ten instalments) and are subject to an annual, fixed fee.
- Insurance and complementary charges: Students must be covered by accident insurance; the school requires accident insurance and provides a tuition-guarantee service embedded with tuition that, in the event of the death of the legal payer, can cover admission, tuition and on‑campus meals for the affected student(s). Families should plan for the cost of mandatory or recommended insurance coverage and any related administrative fees.
- Extra-curricular activities, workshops, summer courses, special trips and some school supplies or kit items may incur separate charges billed in addition to tuition; these items are handled as separate services and billed accordingly (specific pricing for these items is provided to families in the annual enrolment or activities information).
Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation
- Enrollment and payment obligations are governed by the yearly educational‑services contract. The school's regulations state the payment obligations and contract renewal model for the academic year; specific terms for refunds, cancellations or reductions (for example, mid‑year withdrawals) are defined in the enrolment/contract documentation provided to families at the time of admission and in the formal contract.
Payment methods and options
- The school supports electronic payment channels and displays Chilean online payment platforms (WebPay and GetNet) for fee collection; online card or electronic payments via those platforms are accepted. Families also arrange payments according to the methods and deadlines described in the official enrolment documentation or the enrolment contract.
Key practical points for parents
- When an offer is made, parents must secure the place by paying the annual enrollment fee and membership fee within the 48‑hour reservation period.
- Expect an annual fee schedule and full billing plan for your child's exact grade level to be provided to you during the enrolment process; this document will list the tuition amount for the year, instalment plan options, due dates, and details for additional services (bus, uniforms, activities, insurance).
Summary of what I found and where detail was not available
- The school publishes the types of fees required (annual enrollment fee, membership fee, annual tuition billed in instalments, separate transport fees in ten instalments, uniform shop and mandatory/required insurance arrangements) and the billing framework (annual contract, monthly instalments, bus instalments, online payment platforms).
- Specific numeric tuition amounts per year group, per term or per instalment are not published in the school's public documentation available online; the school issues the exact amounts and the detailed fee schedule directly to families in the annual enrolment documentation and in the enrolment/contract materials. Because the site provides fee structure and billing rules but does not publish the per‑grade/per‑term numeric rates in public pages or PDFs, exact fee figures by year group and per term could not be included here.
Academics
SEK Chile International School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
SEK Chile's curriculum spans Play Group through High School and includes IB Education and bilingual programs. English is a major part of the curriculum, with 50% of content in English in Play Group and Pre Kinder. Primary School covers First to Fourth Grades with Language and Communication, Mathematics, English, Science (Spanish in 5th and 6th), Arts, Technology, Music, Physical Education, and Religion/Ethics; Fifth to Eighth Grades follow a similar integrated curriculum with Science taught in Spanish in 7th and 8th. High School comprises Ninth to Twelfth Grades with Language and Communication, Mathematics, History and Social Studies, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, Technology/IT, Visual Arts, Music, Religion/Ethics, Physical Education, and Culture and Civilization. SEK offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) with six subject groups, an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Action and Service; DP courses can be taken at higher or standard level and may be studied in English, French or Spanish. SEK also provides intensive English language programs for bilingual students and international exchange opportunities with Boca Prep (USA) and Saint John's (UK) among others.
Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for university study; it focuses on breadth across six subject groups, includes the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Action and Service, and can be studied in English, French or Spanish; the Diploma has gained recognition from the world's leading universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The student and their world are the nucleus of SEK Chile's pedagogy, which respects individuals and emphasises developing personal skills for full personal growth. SEK educates in freedom and for freedom, fostering self-awareness and responsibility. It does not discriminate by nationality, gender, race, ideology or religion. SEK promotes solidarity among students and values collaborative work, opposing rivalry and greed. The SEK Educational Project views the student as autonomous and self-directed, emphasising learning to learn, learning to be, and learning to do. Teachers help, guide, and facilitate learning within a warm environment of respect, empathy, honesty, and collaboration.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in English from Kinder and offers official academic certifications in English and French.
Mental Wellbeing
SEK Chile supports mental well-being by fostering self-esteem and balance, and by developing students who are thoughtful, independent, responsible, and supportive with respect for pluralism. The Educational Project promotes a warm, respectful, empathetic, and collaborative classroom climate. It emphasizes meaningful learning and the student's autonomous approach to learning, which contributes to emotional and social growth.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The SEK Chile International School conducts admission processes that are individual, formal, and personalized, in accordance with regulations in force established by the Chilean Ministry of Education. Each process includes an official application period, an interview request call period, an informative interview with parents, an applicant evaluation, formal communication of results, and enrollment formalization. 2. SEK Chile grants priority to siblings of current students, children of alumni, students coming from schools belonging to the International SEK Institution, and children of school staff. 3. Application process by grade or level covers Pre Kinder 2027, Playgroup 2027, and From Kinder to Year 12 (4º Medio) 2027. 4. Pre Kinder 2027: Application period March to May 2026; age requirement is 4 years old by March 31, 2027; available places are 65 for new families and 25 on the waiting list; interview request calls run from February 24, 2026 at 09:00 hours (Continental Chile time) until 90 interview slots are filled; parents' interview is in person; applicant evaluation (approximately 30 to 40 minutes) assesses psycho-cognitive development, receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor skills, socio-emotional development, and age-appropriate autonomy; results are delivered within 3 business days after the evaluation and general publication occurs on the last business day of May; enrollment formalization requires a place reservation valid for 48 hours and payment of the annual enrollment fee, membership fee, and signing of the corresponding documentation. 5. Playgroup 2027: Application period August to September 2026; age requirement is 3 years old by March 31, 2027; availability of places to be published in June 2026; interview request calls start July 22, 2026 at 09:00 hours (Continental Chile time). 6. 7.
Waitlist
Pre Kinder 2027 has 25 waiting list places.
FAQs
What curriculum does SEK Chile International School follow?
SEK Chile is an IB World School offering the IB programme for students aged 3 to 18, part of the global SEK International Institution network.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from preschool through Grade 12.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, SEK Chile is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls.
What is the SEK network?
SEK is a global network of international schools with campuses across Europe and the Americas, known for IB education.
