Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Chile, Vina Del Mar
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Eligibility and vacancies for 2026: The Mackay School accepts applicants who meet the minimum age for their level as of March 31 of the enrollment year. Play Group requires 3 years, Pre Kinder 4 years, and Kinder 5 years; applicants for these levels and higher must have the age by March 31 of the enrollment year. For 2026, vacancies are: Playgroup 8; Pre Kinder 10; Kinder 0; Grade 1 7; Grade 2 10; Grade 3 11; Grade 4 6; Grade 5 3; Grade 6 11; Grade 7 12; Grade 8 4; Year 9 0; Year 10 0. The Mackay School is the only school in the Valparaíso Region to offer the full continuum of all three IB programmes. 2. Online application: Parents must submit the Online Application Form (Postulación en Línea), which is received by the Admissions area, which will respond with the relevant information about the process. It is essential that the required documents are attached; the application cannot proceed until documents are properly attached. The Policy for Postulation is available for reference. 3. Selection and language environment: The admissions process ensures that every admitted student can benefit from the school's plans and programs and develop socially and academically in an English-immersion environment. 4. Contact and policy: The Admissions team can be reached via the Admissions email address listed on the page, and the section also provides the Policy of Admissions linked for review. 5. Confirmation: The school provides confirmation when an application is received and notes that it will contact the applicant promptly with next steps. “Gracias por postular” confirms that submissions are received and the school will be in contact shortly.
Ian B. Taylor Academic Excellence Scholarship: Las Empresas Taylor established a scholarship of Academic Excellence for the student with an outstanding average between I to III Medio, who has demonstrated excellent academic performance, participation, and impeccable conduct, reflecting the values of the school. The scholarship is awarded in honor of its founder, Don Ian B. Taylor. This year the recipient was Benjamín Bravo Parra of IV Medio A.
Situated in Reñaca, Viña del Mar, The Mackay School is a long-established bilingual school with a British educational heritage dating back to 1857. It delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme in the Junior School, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme across II Medio to IV Medio. Cambridge Examinations are offered in the Junior School. English is the language of instruction, and the Junior School maintains an English immersion programme from Play Group through Fifth Grade to foster bilingualism. The Mackay School is the only IB World School in the Valparaíso Region authorized to offer all three IB programmes, with university partnerships supporting admission via the IB Diploma or IB certificates. The Mantagua campus extends sport facilities with rugby pitches, and the school operates language-training centres for English and other languages for the wider community. 100% of IV Medio IB candidates earned IB certificates in 2023 successfully.
