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Chile, Santiago
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Uniform: Guardians must comply with the school's Uniform Regulation. Non‑compliance triggers a progression of consequences: an oral reprimand recorded in the student's planner or by email; if not corrected within 15 days, the Section Director will issue a note in the planner; if not corrected within 30 days, a parental meeting with a commitment letter is required. Piercings and any jewelry are strictly prohibited; hair must be a traditional short cut, not longer than the neck, with no dye and no shaved areas.
Food options: The school operates a dining hall (casino) for meals. Students in Grades 1 through 4 are accompanied by teachers or monitors at lunchtime, and lunch for these grades is served on trays at designated tables. Students in Grades 5 through 12 who bring lunch from home must eat in the dining hall; eating in classrooms or the courtyard is not allowed. There is no microwave service; parents of students with special dietary needs should contact the dining hall manager before 10:00 a.m.
Governance and ownership: The Mayflower School is privately owned and run by a founding family. It was founded in March 1984 by Miss Gilda Tonini Burgueño as a family‑oriented, Catholic‑inspired school; in 1989 it moved to Lo Barnechea. It is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and is a member of associations including ABSCh, LAHC, and FIDE. Catholic inspiration and a strong sense of community underpin the school's mission.
The Mayflower School in Lo Barnechea, Santiago, is an IB World School offering the full continuum: PYP for early years, MYP in the middle years, and DP in the senior years. The campus, set on a 6-hectare grounds, hosts bilingual instruction in English and Spanish and is guided by Catholic values that emphasize personal, social, and cultural development. The curriculum aligns with the Chilean Ministry of Education while delivering internationally recognized IB programs designed to develop inquirers, knowledgeable, and principled learners. The Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity and Service, beginning at the programme's outset, with reflection as a core component. Facilities include a 300-meter synthetic track, a regulation football field, a gym with seating for 700, a stage, and multiple courts. The school also runs Outdoor Education since 1998, Environmental Education, and Antü Rayen Scout activities, supporting a broad program of sport and service. The school fosters community, leadership, resilience.
