The Grange School is one of the oldest and most established British schools in Santiago, founded in 1928 and now an IB World School. It teaches a British based bilingual programme, with IGCSE in the middle years and the IB Diploma in the senior years, in English and Spanish. On fees it sits in the city's premium tier, alongside the other leading international and bilingual schools.
The Grange School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British based bilingual programme; Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma, with the Chilean requirements |
| Stages | Early years to end of secondary |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; Cambridge International for IGCSE |
| Fee band | Premium for Santiago |
| Campus area | La Reina, eastern Santiago |
Curriculum and academics
The Grange follows a British framework adapted for Chile, taught bilingually in English and Spanish from the early years. Students take Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years before the senior school moves to the IB Diploma, which gives the cohort an internationally recognised final qualification while keeping the Chilean requirements in view. This combination of a British foundation and an IB finish is the main reason families choose the school.
As an authorised IB World School with a long history, the school pairs strong academics with a broad programme of sport, music, the arts and outdoor education, drawing on British school traditions. Its bilingual character means it suits families who want fluency in both English and Spanish. Ask the school for the latest IGCSE and IB Diploma results and university destinations when you compare options across the city.
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The Grange School fees
The Grange School 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 We do not publish an invented number here.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 IGCSE and 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 IGCSE and 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 is in the La Reina area in the eastern part of Santiago, in the part of the city where many professional and relocating families live. The community combines Chilean families who value a British and IB education with expatriate households, giving it an internationally minded but locally rooted character. Many families choose homes in the eastern neighbourhoods to keep the commute manageable across a large city.
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The Grange School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are The Grange School fees?
The Grange School 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 The Grange School follow?
The Grange follows a British based bilingual programme, with IGCSE in the middle years and the IB Diploma in the senior years, taught in English and Spanish alongside the Chilean requirements.
Is The Grange School a good school?
The Grange is one of the oldest and most established British schools in Chile and an 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 The Grange School 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 The Grange School located?
The school is in the eastern part of Santiago, in the La Reina area, in the part of the city where many professional and relocating families live.
