Pestalozzi Schule is a IB (DP) school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1934. Annual tuition ranges from $6,185 to $11,844 USD.
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Pestalozzi Schule is a bilingual German-Spanish international school in Buenos Aires serving students aged 2 to 18 across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary levels. Founded in 1934 and governed by the nonprofit Asociación Cultural Pestalozzi, it operates under Germany's Auslandsschulgesetz as part of the official network of German overseas schools. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme bilingually in its upper secondary years alongside strong German and Cambridge English language programmes, and has been recognised as an Excellent German Overseas School since 2010.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Bilingual German-Spanish international school operating under Germany's Auslandsschulgesetz as part of the network of over 135 German overseas schools. Designated an Excellent German Overseas School in 2010 (renewed 2016 and 2024) and a MINT-friendly school since 2014 (renewed 2024). Offers the IB Diploma bilingual in Spanish and German with a 100% pass rate in 2024. Students can earn the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I/II and Cambridge FCE/CAE certificates. Student exchange programmes with Germany and English-speaking countries.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | ARS 6,185 |
| Primary (Grade 1–6) | ARS 9,943 |
| Secondary (Grade 7–12) | ARS 11,844 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ARS 6,494,070 - 12,436,490.
Admissions Process
- 1For Kindergarten and Primary: submit the preliminary registration form between February 15 and April 30 of the preceding year. The school confirms receipt by email. In May, informational meetings are held for preliminarily registered families. Places are first allocated according to a fixed priority order (Zugangsprioritäten); remaining places are drawn by lot among attending families. Families allocated a place receive an email and must confirm acceptance within 48 hours. Final registration requires submission of required documents and payment of the registration fee by the due date. For Secondary: submit an inquiry via the contact form; the school confirms whether places are available and evaluates each case. A Side-Entry Programme (PAI) exists for language-talented students without German knowledge entering Grade 8.
Admissions Details
For Secondary standard admissions, if places are available each case is evaluated by pedagogical authorities. Remaining places are allocated by lottery, with results communicated by email and/or phone; the draw is conducted per family (not per student) and the order of the draw is published.
School Day
Primary and Secondary education are full-day.
Student Life
Uniforms required for all students. Kindergarten: dark-blue tracksuit with red stripe (winter); sweatshirt with school logo; dark-blue gabardine shorts and white polo with school logo (summer); sneakers. Primary: white lab coat and closed shoes or sneakers. Secondary: dark-blue jeans with white logo T-shirt or polo and logo hoodie. PE uniform: dark-blue tracksuit with red stripe and logoed top; summer options include logo skirt or shorts for girls; optional Dry-Fit top.
The school cafeteria is run by Cook's S.R.L. Kindergarten meals are eaten in their own building under teacher supervision with the main course served in portions. In Primarstufe, lunch is self-service; Secondary students may purchase meals at a kiosk in their area. The menu is balanced and prepared daily with high-quality ingredients; diet meals are available on request with medical certification.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Prevention and health promotion are core functions of the interdisciplinary Schulpsychologisches Team (EOE), which promotes personal resources, conflict resolution, and a positive socio-emotional classroom atmosphere. A Solidarity Program (PAS/Solidarisches Handeln) operates at the secondary level.
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School Background
Governed by the Asociación Cultural Pestalozzi, a nonprofit association led by a parent-student school council. Supported by Germany under the Foreign School Act (Auslandsschulgesetz) and part of the network of over 135 German overseas schools.
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Excellent German Overseas School (2010, renewed 2016 and 2024)MINT-friendly School (2014, renewed 2024)