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Chile, Santiago
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1. Admissions are open year-round, with ideal start dates in March (start of the Chilean school year) and August (second semester). Late entries are possible, subject to availability. Entry levels range from Early Years (age 3) through Advanced (age 19).
2. How to Begin: Contact Admissions to discuss your family's timeline and academic objectives. Schedule Assessment for your child – English & Math proficiency testing. Review Offer & Enroll securing your place at TIPS.
3. International Family Support: Admissions documentation accepts Apostille/Legalized transcripts and translation requirements. Your child's placement is based on individual academic and social fit. A school tour and interview are offered, focusing on aligning family expectations with TIPS's Cambridge structure and community values.
Located on grounds in the foothills of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, The International Preparatory School serves students aged 3 to 19 (Playgroup to Year 13) in personalized classes of no more than 15 pupils. It follows a Cambridge-based curriculum taught in English, with IGCSE and AS & A Levels recognised by 2,100 universities worldwide. The school operates as a Cambridge International Examinations centre, authorised to administer Cambridge assessments across Early Years to Upper Secondary, and is regularly inspected by the U.S. State Department and the British Council. The academic year runs from March to mid-December in two semesters, with an optional Summer School in January and holidays in July and September. Facilities emphasize a nurturing, small-class environment. A Cambridge Pathway approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and learning, complemented by a house system that supports leadership within a close-knit community. Extracurriculars include tennis, 3D Printing, football, basketball, karate, music.
