Colegio Alemán de Temuco
Founded 1887
Updated July 2026
The Colegio Alemán de Temuco is a trilingual educational institution that provides a comprehensive academic, cultural, and sporting formation. It serves students from Prekindergarten through to secondary education, integrating the German language and culture into its curriculum.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school aims to be a modern and innovative institution committed to the values of respect, integrity, tolerance, and personal effort. It promotes a trilingual education in Spanish, German, and English, fostering an international mindset and a deep respect for diversity among its students. The educational approach emphasizes continuous improvement and the development of students' full potential in academic, artistic, and sporting domains.
Programmes
The school offers a structured curriculum spanning Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, primary, and secondary education. It incorporates the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, specifically the Middle Years Programme (PAI) and the Diploma Programme (PD) for students in the final years of secondary school. The pedagogical model for the early years utilizes an immersion method for the German language, complemented by a focus on social, cognitive, and motor skill development.
Outcomes
The school focuses on academic excellence, with students achieving strong results in national higher education entrance examinations. Graduates frequently secure admission to their preferred universities, supported by the school's implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Student support
Learning support
The school has a dedicated inclusion team comprising special education teachers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to reduce learning barriers. Furthermore, a socio-emotional support team, including psychologists, works to promote the integral development and school adaptation of students across all cycles.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Colegio Alemán de Temuco offer?
- Colegio Alemán de Temuco offers IB Diploma and IB MYP.
- What accreditations does Colegio Alemán de Temuco hold?
- Colegio Alemán de Temuco holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Colegio Alemán de Temuco located?
- Colegio Alemán de Temuco is an international school in Temuco, Chile.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages admissions for various levels, including Prekindergarten. Prospective families can access information regarding available spots for upcoming academic years through the school's official platforms.
Calendar
The school maintains an annual schedule, referred to as the Cronograma Anual, which outlines the academic year's key dates and events for the community.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features a range of facilities including classrooms, libraries for both primary and secondary levels, a science laboratory, and a computer room. It also provides dedicated spaces for arts and music, multiple gymnasiums, and outdoor patio areas. Additionally, the school operates a mountain refuge at Volcán Llaima.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities to support integral formation. These include sports projects, such as volleyball and gymnastics, as well as cultural and artistic opportunities like music programmes and student exchanges with Germany. Students also participate in experiences such as trips to the Volcán Llaima refuge and study tours to Northern Chile.




Vivianna Buscaglione ScheelDirectoraDirectora of the Colegio Alemán de Temuco.
Lorena Avendaño GómezSubdirectora Segundo Ciclo Básico y Enseñanza MediaSubdirectora of the Second Basic Cycle and Middle School.
Annemarie Luebert SchälchliSubdirectora Ciclo Inicial y Primer Ciclo BásicaSubdirectora of the Initial Cycle and First Basic Cycle.
- Karin TegtmeierCoordinadora Ciclo Inicial
Coordinadora of the Initial Cycle.
Mabel AravenaJefe Unidad InclusiónJefe of the Inclusion Unit.
Alejandra StolzenbachJefe Departamento de Alemán/ Profesora de AlemánJefe of the German Department and German teacher.
- Pilar RecioJefe Departamento de Lengua y Literatura / Profesora de Lenguaje
Jefe of the Language and Literature Department and Language teacher.
- Cecilia NavarreteJefe Departamento de Inglés/ Profesora de Inglés
Jefe of the English Department and English teacher.
- Claudio ValderramaJefe Departamento Matemática
Jefe of the Mathematics Department.
- Marcelo RubilarJefe Departamento de Historia y Ciencias Sociales / Profesor de Historia
Jefe of the History and Social Sciences Department and History teacher.
- Gonzalo PérezJefe Dpto. Ciencias
Jefe of the Science Department.
- Camila LabrinJefe Departamento de Formación
Jefe of the Formation Department.
IB Diploma