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Chile, Antofagasta
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The Antofagasta British School is an IB World School offering the three IB programs for ages 3 to 18: the Primary Years Programme (PEP), the Middle Years Programme (PAI), and the Diploma Programme (DP). These programs are delivered within a framework aligned to the Chilean Ministry of Education and enriched to support the IB approach. The IB aims to develop inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, good communicators, open‑minded, courageous, caring, reflective, balanced, and principled individuals who contribute to a better world. The school implements IB across all levels, from Infant to Senior, to foster international-mindedness and lifelong learning.
ABS offers a range of extracurricular arts academies, including Theater, Ballet, Robotics, Dance, and Graphic Design. These academies operate outside the formal curriculum and are designed to develop performance, creativity, and design skills. They enrich students' artistic development and provide dynamic alternatives to classroom learning. The Extracurricular Academies form part of ABS's arts and creative programming.
ABS Infant School provides bilingual education. ABS Junior School operates a bilingual curriculum strengthened by the IB Primary Years Programme. The IB framework at ABS across levels fosters an international outlook and intercultural understanding, supporting students to become globally minded.
Extracurricular social and hobby options include Robotics, Journalism, and Science clubs. ABS also offers performing and visual arts activities such as Theater, Ballet, Dance, and Graphic Design as part of its arts academies. These activities promote teamwork, creativity, and sustained personal interests beyond the classroom.
CEPAD invites parents to contribute ideas and collaborate to enrich student experiences and strengthen the school community. The ABS student council (CEAL) aims to promote a healthy, respectful, inclusive school culture and student involvement in school life. CEAL also outlines its statutory roles and responsibilities to support representation and leadership within the school.
ABS has a student leadership body, CEAL, with roles including President, Vice‑President, Executive Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers. CEAL represents student interests to the school and authorities and promotes organized student voice and democratic participation. It works to advance a culture of rights, responsibility, and collaboration aligned with IB values.
Sport ABS offers physical education and competitive sport from 1st grade through Senior School, including football, volleyball (girls), athletics, fencing, hockey, rugby, and basketball. The program promotes healthy lifestyles and active participation in sports as part of daily school life. Students engage in team and individual sports under qualified guidance to foster fitness and well‑being.
The Antofagasta British School is a private, non‑profit IB World School in Chile serving students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the full IB continuum with a bespoke curriculum. ABS was founded in 1918 to educate children of English immigrants and is governed by the ABS Educational Corporation, a nonprofit formed by parents and guardians. Its campus on Pedro León Gallo Street hosts over 860 students, about 70 teachers and 40 support staff. Infant School offers bilingual education; Junior School uses a bilingual curriculum strengthened by the IB Primary Years Programme. Middle School combines a national curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme, and Senior School aligns Chilean programs with the IB Diploma Programme, including Extended Essay, TOK and CAS. Extra programs include sports, theatre, dance, graphic design, robotics, journalism and science clubs, plus student leadership through CEAL. The school also emphasizes international mindedness and community engagement for all.
