Chile, Santiago
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Uniforms are required for students; ES (Grades 2–5) wear a combination of Nido clothing daily. Hats and sunglasses are allowed outside; hair must be neat and well groomed. Uniforms can be purchased from the NPA Store beside the administration building; alternative uniform vendors include Scolari.
Lunch is provided through Del Avila SpA. The school and Del Avila SpA have an agreement that children without lunch are not denied a lunch, even if the student is not registered with the cafeteria services. Costs for lunches and monthly information are available in the Parent Portal.
The school is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board comprises 9 to 13 members, including one member appointed by the U.S. ambassador in Chile and at least four Chilean and four U.S. citizens; remaining members may be from other countries; terms are three years. Nido de Aguilas is accredited by the Chilean Ministry of Education and by NEASC.
Founded in 1934, The International School Nido de Aguilas is a co‑educational, non‑sectarian day school in Chile offering English‑medium instruction across Early Years through High School. The curriculum blends an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with American and Chinese National standards, supporting students aged 3 to 18. Classes are conducted in English, with Spanish required from Kinder 2 onward and specialized language support for new arrivals. The school operates four divisions: Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School, with cross‑divisional planning to ensure coherence. The 130‑acre campus in the Andes foothills hosts facilities, including a Fine Arts center with a theater, MakerLabs, science laboratories, a library, and counseling and college admissions spaces. Athletic facilities include an Aquatics Center, multiple fields and courts, and an all‑weather track. A program in arts, STEM and service activities complements academics, with clubs ranging from MUN and debate to Habitat for Humanity and Spanish Debate Club.