Santiago College is one of the oldest and most established bilingual schools in Santiago, founded in 1880 and now a full IB World School. It offers the IB Diploma along with the Primary Years and Middle Years programmes, taught in English and Spanish so that students graduate genuinely bilingual. On fees it sits in the city's premium tier, alongside the other leading international and bilingual options.
Santiago College at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Bilingual English and Spanish; IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, with the Chilean requirements |
| Stages | Early years to end of secondary |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School |
| Fee band | Premium for Santiago |
| Campus area | Eastern Santiago |
Curriculum and academics
Santiago College runs the full IB continuum, the Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, the Middle Years Programme through the middle school, and the IB Diploma in the senior years, taught bilingually in English and Spanish and aligned with the Chilean curriculum requirements. This gives students an inquiry led education from the start and a globally recognised final qualification, while keeping them on track for Chilean universities as well as study abroad.
As an authorised IB World School with a long history, the college pairs strong academics with a broad programme of sport, music, the arts and service. Its bilingual character is central, so it suits families who want their children to be fluent in both English and Spanish rather than educated in a single language. Ask the school for the latest IB Diploma results and university destinations when you compare options across the city.
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Santiago College fees
Santiago College sits in the premium tier for the city. The school publishes its annual schedule in Chilean pesos, and because exchange rates move, families relocating on a foreign salary should convert the current figures carefully rather than rely on older quotes. We do not publish an invented number here. Confirm the live schedule with the school before you commit to a place.
Beyond tuition, expect the usual additional costs at an established school, a one off enrolment or incorporation fee, an annual matriculation charge, and optional items such as lunch, transport, uniform and examination entry for the IB Diploma. Model several years ahead, since tuition at premium schools tends to rise each year, using our fee calculator.
Admissions
The academic year follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar, from late February or March to December, so families relocating from Northern Hemisphere systems should plan the transition carefully. The main intake is before the start of the year, with applications reviewed where places exist, supporting school reports and, for some grades, age appropriate assessment. As a sought after school, popular entry points can carry waiting lists, so early application matters.
Entry into the IB Diploma in the senior years depends on prior attainment and subject choices, so confirm availability and requirements before accepting a place. The admissions team can advise on year placement for students moving from other curricula and on the bilingual pathway for families new to Spanish.
Location and who goes there
The school occupies a large modern campus in the eastern part of Santiago, in the area where many professional and relocating families live. The community combines Chilean families who value a bilingual IB education with expatriate households, which makes for an internationally minded but locally rooted environment. Many families choose homes in the eastern neighbourhoods to keep the commute manageable across a large city.
To weigh Santiago College against the other international and bilingual options in the city, including curricula and where families live, start with the Santiago city hub.
Santiago College reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Santiago College fees?
Santiago College sits in the premium tier for the city. It publishes its annual schedule in Chilean pesos and bills enrolment and tuition separately, so request the current figures directly from the school before you apply.
What curriculum does Santiago College follow?
Santiago College is a bilingual IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma, taught in English and Spanish, alongside the Chilean requirements.
Is Santiago College a good school?
Santiago College is one of the oldest and most established bilingual schools in Chile and a full IB World School. We publish ratings only from verified reviews, so weigh the latest Diploma results, the curriculum fit and a campus visit.
When do Santiago College applications open?
The academic year follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar, from late February or March to December. The main intake is before the start of the year, and demand is high, so apply well ahead.
Where is Santiago College located?
The school is in the eastern part of Santiago, in the area where many professional and relocating families live, on a large modern campus.
