Santiago College Av. Camino Los Trapenses 4007, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile +56 2 27338800

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School type	Co-educational Day
Founded	1880
Status	Private
Director	Mr Alan Lorenzini
Date Appointed	2025
Language of Instruction	Spanish, English
Co-ed Age Range	4-18 years
Number of pupils	2,050
Average Class Size	25
Teacher/Pupil ratio	1:8
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP
Diploma Coordinator	Renato Hamel
MYP Coordinator	Angel Girano
PYP Coordinator	Mónika Naranjo
Associations	IB,SACS, ECIS, CIS,ISA, AASA, LAHC, ABSCH

A Long History of Excellence in Education

In 1880, Santiago College opened its doors. The school’s founding principles were based on religious tolerance and non-sectarianism, a distinction that characterises the school to this day. Students were encouraged to develop themselves for the sake of their personal growth and service to others. From the beginning, Santiago College was completely bilingual, encouraging teachers and students to speak in English at all times.

Today, Santiago College is a dynamic, co-educational private school that continues to honour its traditions while inspiring creativity and innovation. It supports the IB understanding that at the centre of education are students who come to the school with combinations of unique and shared values, knowledge, skills and experiences of the world and their place within it.

The holistic, educational programme at Santiago College meets the requirements of the Chilean Ministry of Education. It is authorised to offer three IB Programmes: PYP, MYP and DP and is considering the introduction of the CP. Santiago College is accredited by CIS and NEASC. The school's outstanding academic results, competitive sports programmes, engaging arts programmes and thoughtfully conceived service programmes make it one of the most successful IB World Schools in Chile.

Many students enter Santiago College at PK and stay until Grade 12th. The school offers more than one pathway for students wanting to attend university. Over 90% percent of student candidates pass the IB Diploma. Eighty percent achieve bilingual diplomas. Graduating students typically continue their studies in universities in Chile, the USA and Europe.

Community Values

The school is committed to a set of values that have been handed down over the years. They are integral to the notion that education is a nourishing mother. The joy of living in particular, reminds us that school is not simply a preparation for the next stage of life, it is life (John Dewey), and it should be lived joyfully.

A cornerstone of the school's success is an enduring sense of community. We choose to believe that everyone matters and can make a positive difference through meaningful community engagement. Apart from the requirements of IB mandated service programmes, the school actively engages with the local municipality and with schools and organisations throughout Chile and South America. Santiago College participates in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and ECO Schools. Removing barriers to learning and wellbeing and allowing student agency and leadership to thrive is integral to who we are.

Outstanding Facilities and Resources

The school is nestled on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile and is surrounded by the beautiful foothills of the Andes. The new fit for purpose campus is supported by a comprehensive network of outstanding professionals who are exceptionally well-resourced.

The 11 hectare campus is a 20 minutes drive from the city centre. Facilities include a comprehensive sports complex, including indoor gymnasiums and swimming pools, a state of the art athletics track, all weather hockey pitches, rugby and football fields and a collection of adventure playgrounds that capture an element of measured risk within a beautiful natural environment. The school's creative programmes are supported by a theatre, a comprehensive suite of music rooms and dedicated studios for drama and the arts. The creative design spaces, science labs and well equipped technology infrastructure help sustain the school's innovative edge.