
BAICA - Buenos Aires International Christian Academy
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Updated July 2026
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Buenos Aires International Christian Academy (BAICA) is a multicultural, coeducational Christian international school located in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It serves students from preschool through secondary school, offering a dual-diploma curriculum that prepares them for global opportunities.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing a comprehensive, high-quality global education rooted in a biblical worldview. Guided by the core values of honor, excellence, and service, the institution aims to foster cultural diversity, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning, preparing students to become active global citizens.
Programmes
The school offers academic programs across Preschool (Inicial), Primary (Primaria), and Secondary (Secundaria) levels. The curriculum is based on the United States educational system integrated with Christian values, alongside the national Argentine curriculum. In the Primary school, students focus on core academics, critical thinking, creative arts (music and visual arts), physical education, and collaborative projects.
Outcomes
Graduates of the school are eligible to receive dual credentials: an official U.S. high school diploma and an official Argentine high school diploma. The school has been accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association (MSA) since 2010, and is fully recognized by the Argentine Ministry of Education.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides student services that include English Language Learning (ELL) support to help students develop advanced English language skills. Additionally, a psychopedagogue is on staff to evaluate students' language and mathematics profiles, helping the school understand and accommodate individual learning needs.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process at the school is open year-round and begins with the submission of an application form along with the required documentation. Families then participate in an interview with the level director to discuss the family's background and answer questions. Prospective students undergo evaluations, which include an English language level assessment for primary and secondary applicants conducted by the English Language Learning team, as well as a language and mathematics assessment with the school's psychopedagogue.
Calendar
The school accepts student applications and inquiries year-round. The administrative offices and campus are open for inquiries Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
About the campus
The school campus is located on Avenida del Libertador in San Fernando, Buenos Aires. The facilities support the academic, athletic, and artistic programs, featuring dedicated spaces for physical education, organized sports, and creative arts such as music and visual arts.
Co-curriculars
Co-curricular and extracurricular experiences at the school include age-appropriate service-learning projects designed to foster empathy and community responsibility. Students also engage in physical development activities such as running, coordination games, and organized sports, as well as creative pursuits in music and visual arts, including drawing and painting.
- Andrea SimonDirectora General
As the Directora General, she leads the institution with a focus on multicultural education, student-centered learning, and a commitment to providing a safe, diverse, and academically inspiring environment. She emphasizes the school's mission to form global citizens through a curriculum based on the U.S. model that allows students to earn both Argentine and U.S. diplomas.
ACSI
Middle States Association