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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
St Margaret's British School for Girls is a bilingual, English-medium school in Chile enrolling ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for senior students, taught in English across the curriculum, alongside other international programs and examinations in English. The school operates a four-stage progression from Infant to Senior School, with a bilingual setting and a focus on well-being and community. The Bosque de Montemar campus in Concón, inaugurated in 2005, hosts a range of facilities enhanced by 2022 improvements to support student development. Sports facilities include hockey, volleyball, athletics, gymnastics and cycling; the Arts offer Visual Arts, Music, Technology and Drama. The school's Integral Education team provides psychologists and counsellors to support student wellbeing. Four pillars frame extracurricular life: Sports, Service in Action (CAS), Academic Excellence and English, underpinning a debate team and extensive arts activities. A welcoming, culturally diverse community.
Saint Margaret 150, 2511009 Concón, Valparaíso, Chile
The Essentials
St Margaret's British School for Girls has 950 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Saint Margaret
150, Lomas de Montemar, Concón, Chile. The Bosque de Montemar campus was inaugurated in 2005. The campus faces the ocean in Concón.
Stages
Infant School covers Playgroup to Kindergarten. Junior School covers 1st to 4th Basic. Middle School covers 5th to 8th grade. Senior School comprises 1st to 4th grade; during the first two years, students follow the ministerial program through a modern approach with an international vision, while maintaining emphasis on English.
Type
Follows the National Curriculum and offers the IB Diploma Programme to senior students, with English used across the curriculum; it also offers other international programs and examinations in English.
Additional learning support
Counseling and Wellbeing: psychologists, educational psychologists, vocational guidance and school coexistence psychologists.
Country affiliation
Chile
Religious affiliation
Christian
Fees
Application fees
- Admission/exam fee: 1 UF for application testing (applies to entry tests indicated for Playgroup, Pre-Kinder, Kinder and early primary and for some middle/senior admissions). - Incorporation (one-time entry) fee: UF 40, payable on entry from Pre-Kinder and valid for the student for all subsequent years (paid once). - Annual registration / enrollment (matrícula) fee: one registration fee per student each year (standard value shown on admission documentation).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly amounts)
- Playgroup (half day): Annual tuition UF 75.00; typical monthly instalment shown UF 7.50. Parents who extend the daily schedule to 15:45 pay an additional UF 4.50 per month; an occasional extended-day rate is charged per day (published daily amount for occasional use). - Pre‑Kinder: Annual tuition UF 137.90; monthly instalment shown UF 13.79. - Kinder: Annual tuition UF 137.90; monthly instalment shown UF 13.79. - Básica y Media (1st Grade through 4th Senior / primary and secondary): Annual tuition UF 151.80; typical monthly instalment shown UF 15.18 (monthly instalment value varies by the school's three monthly payment windows — see billing schedule below).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is treated as an annual charge and may be paid in ten monthly instalments (March through December). Payment is scheduled in three windows each month (Vencimiento 1: days 1–10; Vencimiento 2: days 11–20; Vencimiento 3: days 21–30/31) with slightly different instalment amounts depending on the chosen window. - Late payment: amounts paid after the agreed due date incur a surcharge; the school applies a surcharge for late payment (surcharge policy and calculation are stated in the school's billing rules). - Early‑payment discounts for full-year, up‑front payment are published seasonally (examples of discount tiers and applicable dates are applied when paying the full annual tuition in advance). - Sibling discounts: second sister receives a 10% discount on the basic tuition; third and subsequent sisters receive a 20% discount on the basic tuition.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and fees are charged for day enrolment and optional extended-day services.
Other costs and typical extra charges
- Parent Association fee: an annual fee per family (example value applied at matriculation). - Extension hours and occasional day care (Playgroup / Pre‑Kinder / Kinder): an additional UF 4.50 per month for extended daily hours; occasional-use daily charge is published as a fixed CLP amount per day. - Uniforms, books and school supplies: families are responsible for uniform purchase and grade‑specific supplies; official uniform lists and school‑supply lists are published by the school for each year and grade. - Insurance: on completion of matriculation standard insured coverages are activated (personal accidents for pupils and a life‑insurance policy for the contracting guardian). The policies and related administrative documents are part of the school's administrative documentation. - Lunch / cafeteria and other optional services: lunches and other optional on‑campus services are billed separately via the school's payments systems.
Refunds and cancellations
- Refunds, cancellations and specific conditions for the return of fees are governed by the school's Contract of Educational Services and the matriculation rules contained in the school's administrative documentation; the contract establishes the terms for enrolment, cancellation and any applicable reimbursements.
Fee payment options and instructions
- Accepted payment methods include automatic bank debit (PAC), automatic credit‑card debit (PAT), bank transfer and online card payments (WebPay). Bank transfer details and account information are provided for tuition payments. - Electronic payment portals and the school's payment platform are used for processing monthly tuition and other charges. Families can arrange automatic debits (PAC/PAT) to avoid manual monthly payment.
Notes: - Tuition values are expressed in Chilean Unidad de Fomento (UF) as published in the school's fee circulars and admissions information.
Academics
St Margaret's British School for Girls teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum and is an IB School, offering the Diploma Programme to all senior students, together with other international programmes and different international examinations in English throughout school life. The curriculum develops talents across languages, science, history, mathematics, sports and the arts in a bilingual setting. The Vision describes the school as a bilingual school of excellence with all-rounded education and a commitment to the community. Academic progression runs through Infant, Junior, Middle and Senior School, with international programs and cultural exchanges. The school emphasizes wellbeing and safety in a caring environment to prepare students for a dynamic, globalized world.
Exam Results
The Class of 2024 obtained excellent results in the International Baccalaureate exams.
Higher Education Progression
The school hosts a Vocational Fair with more than 15 higher education institutions, including Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad de los Andes and Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, among others.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Counseling and Wellbeing team with specialized professionals, including Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Vocational Guidance, and School Coexistence Psychologists. These roles support student wellbeing and provide psychological and educational guidance.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school employs Educational Psychologists as part of the Counseling and Wellbeing team.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is a central pillar in the Academic Programme, with a goal of Full Command of English.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by a Counseling and Wellbeing department comprising psychologists and other specialists.
Safeguarding
Wellbeing and safety are prioritized in a protective and caring environment.
Admissions
Admissions
Infant, Junior, Middle and Senior School Admissions start with an application period from April to June, according to vacancies. Required documents: signed Application Form, photocopy of Birth Certificate, photocopy of ID on both sides (if available), and a Kindergarten report if attending. Playgroup involves a Fun Morning observation (30 minutes) for up to six applicants, followed by an online interview. Results are delivered within 10 working days by email with an observation letter; if accepted, a signed acknowledgment is returned and enrollment must be completed within 5 working days. Junior: 1st Grade to 4th Grade requires an Application Form plus documents: Birth Certificate, ID on both sides, Annual School Certificate from previous years, Partial 2025 grades, and a Personality Report. After submission, a diagnostic assessment from cognitive to affective-social domains is conducted by an interdisciplinary team, followed by a face-to-face interview with the Head of Junior and the Junior Psychologist. Results are provided within 10 working days; enrollment must be completed within 10 working days. Middle & Senior School (5th Grade and 6th Grade) follow the same process with the diagnostic assessment and interview; results are delivered within 10 working days and enrollment must be completed within 10 working days. There are no vacancies for 7th Grade and 8th Grade; the Head of Admissions should be contacted for updates. For Students from abroad, options are Recognition of Studies or Validation of Studies. Recognition requires documents apostilled and presented to the Ministry of Education on arrival; Validation requires exams with provisional enrollment during the process. An Incorporation Fee starts at UF 40 (valid for all years) and an annual Enrollment Fee of UF 10.5 per student applies. Participation in the application process does not guarantee admission. Former students' mothers have priority if there is a waiting list. Admission Vacancies 2026 list vacancies by grade and note waiting lists in some Infant grades. The Application Class requires ages: Playgroup 3 years; Pre-Kinder 4 years; Kinder 5 years; 1st Grade 6 years; 2nd Grade 7 years; 3rd Grade 8 years; 4th Grade 9 years (age completed by March 31). The Admission exam value is 1UF for Pre-Kinder to 4th Grade. Contact: Sra. M. Address: Saint Margaret
What curriculum does St Margaret's British School for Girls follow?
St Margaret's offers a British-inspired bilingual curriculum in Chile for girls aged 3 to 18, combining British educational approaches with Chilean national requirements.
Is the school single-sex?
Yes, St Margaret's British School is an all-girls school, educating young women from age 3 through Grade 12.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves girls aged 3 to 18, from preschool through senior secondary.
