Craighouse School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1959. Annual tuition ranges from $4,875 to $10,382 USD.
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Craighouse School is a private, coeducational day school in Santiago, Chile offering the complete IB continuum from Primary Years through Diploma Programme. Authorised as an IB World School since 1991, the school provides instruction in English and Spanish across all three programmes. Located in Lo Barnechea, Craighouse serves students with examinations in May, June, and November.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Craighouse is a private bilingual IB World School offering the full IB continuum from Pre-Kinder to Year 12 with English immersion from the earliest years. The 24-hectare campus includes over 29,000 square metres of built space with a large Inquiry Centre, theatre, recording studio, multiple music and Visual Arts studios, four Technology spaces, and a two-level Sports Hall seating 1,000. The school is a founding member of ABSCH and LAHC and a Round Square School, with a bilingual English-Spanish model targeting full bilingualism and biliteracy by graduation.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Playgroup | UF 4,875 |
| Year 1 to Year 12 | UF 10,382 |
| Prekinder & Kinder | UF 8,842 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: UF 121.88 - UF 259.55 (annual tuition, 1st child). Application fee: $63.
Admissions Process
- 1Applicants apply online via a form and submit required documents. Prekinder Admission runs December through March and requires a Birth Certificate and Kindergarten and Prekinder reports; the process includes an evaluation by an educational psychologist, a Parent/Guardian Interview, and an Open Day. Kinder to Year 10 admissions run March to November; applicants submit the form and documents (Birth Certificate; Kindergarten and Prekinder reports; from Year 1 to Year 10, a Certificate of Studies for the last two years). Kinder Admission includes an evaluation by an educational psychologist and a Parent Interview. Year 1 to Year 4 adds an Oral English exam and Written English, Spanish and Maths exams. Year 5 to Year 10 includes an Oral English exam and Written English, Spanish and Maths exams with a Parent Interview. International students require a passport or MINEDUC Provisional Student Identification.
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Student Life
The school has a formal uniform policy, including blazer and tie for official ceremonies and a sun hat for outdoor activities. Winter accessories such as scarves, gloves and hats must be navy blue or black, and a fleece jacket may be worn under the blazer during ceremonies.
There is a barbecue area with a restaurant on campus for community social gatherings.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The educational project aims to develop pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside academic growth. The curriculum emphasizes expressing emotions, critical and reflective thinking, personal autonomy, responsibility and self-esteem. Social and emotional development is fostered through the school's international programme and bilingual community, supporting resilience, collaboration and positive relationships as part of daily learning.
Craighouse School maintains safeguarding and child protection policies to keep students safe. The school provides a safe environment where integrity is protected. An internal policy clarifies fundamentals and central values around sensitive issues, guiding safeguarding practices. The school includes processes to support safe, respectful interactions and address safeguarding concerns as part of its Educational Project.
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