Chile, Santiago
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The school offers a broad range of after-school programs that deepen academic interests in science, technology and inquiry. Robotics is offered at basic and advanced levels (Spike LEGO) and LEGO workshops support problem-solving and programming. Minecraft Education Edition is available for upper elementary to middle grades, and a Maker Space program covers 3D modeling, virtual reality, augmented reality, and programming. Additional science and financial literacy workshops promote hands-on experimentation and practical understanding.
The school provides a rich range of arts-based after-school activities. Ballet and Flamenco dance workshops, theatre workshops, and a variety of visual arts classes (drawing, painting, crafts) are offered. Additional activities include origami (Alas de Papel), metal workshops (metalophone), piano lessons, and sewing/crafts (costura, moda y accesorios). These programs foster creativity and collaboration.
Our after-school activities enable students to strengthen social skills by collaborating in diverse groups. A variety of sports and clubs provide opportunities for teamwork and shared interest, including football, basketball, volleyball, athletics, and swimming, along with climbing and other recreational activities. Arts and hobby workshops such as theatre, dance, drawing and crafts encourage peer interaction and creative expression. Chess and other strategic games support friendly competition and social engagement.
The program includes leadership and life-skills components, such as a Financial Education for Children workshop that builds budgeting and decision-making abilities. Extracurricular activities are coordinated by teachers who serve as activity coordinators, fostering organization, responsibility and collaboration. Teachers listed in the brochure coordinate each activity.
Wellbeing and fitness are central to SEK Chile's after-school program. Swimming, athletics, and sport climbing are offered at multiple levels, along with artistic gymnastics, football, basketball and volleyball. Dance and theatre programs, plus other physical-creative activities like ballet and flamenco, promote physical health and teamwork.
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.