Instituto Alemán Carlos Anwandter is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Valdivia, Chile. Founded in 1858. Annual tuition ranges from $43 to $1,626 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are tuition rebates for students in economically disadvantaged situations with average grades and good conduct. Application forms are available at the Administration Office and must be submitted in person with supporting documents. Applications are evaluated for enrolled students whose tuition is up to date.
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About
Instituto Alemán Carlos Anwandter is a private day school in Valdivia, Chile, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization since June 2010. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in Spanish, serving coeducational students. The curriculum includes subjects in mathematics, sciences, languages, history, and theory of knowledge.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Founded in 1858 by German immigrants, making it one of Chile's oldest schools. Offers a bilingual German-Spanish curriculum with trilingual instruction including English. IB Diploma Programme authorized since 2010. Supported by German teachers and funding from Germany. Students can obtain Deutsches Sprachdiplom I and II (B1 and C1) and Cambridge English certifications (PET, FCE, CAE). Exchange programmes with German schools including three-month exchanges and two-week joint educational trips beginning in II Medio.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary & Secondary (1º básico to IV medio) | CLP 583 |
| Pre-school (Spielgruppe, Prekinder, Kindergarten) | CLP 546 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CLP 40,000 - 1,528,700. Application fee: $523.
Admissions Process
- 1Online registration via postulation form at intranet.dsv.cl/postulacion-formulario/ (March 16–22, 2026). 2) Submission of two videos via Google Classroom (March 23–29, 2026). 3) In-person observation afternoons at Preschool facilities by invitation (March 31–April 1, 2026). 4) Evaluation and pre-selection by the technical-pedagogical admission team; applicants must achieve at least 70% of total observation score. 5) Priority given to applicants with direct ties to the school (siblings, staff children, native German speakers, German nationals). 6) Publication of results by April 6, 2026. 7) Enrollment period April 6–8, 2026; waitlist enrollments April 13–15, 2026.
Admissions Details
Applicants who achieve at least 70% on the evaluation but are not admitted are placed on a waitlist in descending order by score. If vacancies become available after the enrollment period, waitlisted applicants with higher scores are admitted first.
Student Life
Uniform is mandatory for all students from 1st grade (1º básico) through 12th grade (IV medio). Preschool uniform is not mandatory. The uniform must be clean, in good condition, and labeled with the student's full name. For official events, a tie and blue vest are required. There are gender-specific items for girls and boys, plus a separate sports uniform.
The cafeteria offers a daily menu priced at 5,500 Chilean pesos. Additional options include salad with protein (3,200 CLP); wraps with chicken, tuna, or vegetarian with yogurt sauce (3,200 CLP); cookies (800 CLP); muffins (1,000 CLP); assorted sandwiches (1,000 or 800 CLP); and fruit cups (1,700 CLP). Menus may vary with local market availability.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Life-skills workshops support mental wellbeing. Practical sessions coordinated by the Governing Group focus on self-awareness, social harmony, and self-care, with emphasis on end-of-year activities that contribute to resilience and a positive school climate.
Legal guardians may submit a withdrawal form to remove consent for use of student images (photographs, videos, audiovisual presentations). Withdrawal takes effect within 10 working days and covers the current and following school year including summer break. Renewal of permission requires an in-person visit to Administration.
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School Background
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