Escuela Scholem Aleijem

The school defines itself as a pluralistic, Zionist, and secular Jewish institution open to the community. Its mission is to foster a 'solidary school' concept based on democratic participation and justice, while ensuring the continuity of the Jewish people and the State of Israel through the preservation of their values. It encourages students to act on the world to transform it, promoting a critical, emotional, aesthetic, and ethical perspective on human relationships.

The school offers a bilingual programme with 13 hours of English instruction per week, integrating subjects like Literature, Technology, and Mathematics. The curriculum covers core areas including Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences, alongside a robust Jewish studies programme that utilizes digital tools like iTaLAM. Technology is deeply integrated into the curriculum, featuring mandatory education in programming, robotics, and digital citizenship.

Students have the opportunity to sit for international examinations from the University of Cambridge, such as Starters, Flyers, and KET, to certify their English language proficiency. The school aims to prepare students for full integration into society and the workforce by fostering critical thinking, digital literacy, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

The school includes an orientation team dedicated to supporting students and the educational process. It also offers specific tutoring and coordination roles to assist with student development across different grade levels.

The school maintains an admissions process for prospective families, with specific contact points for its Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary levels. It emphasizes the importance of family participation and partnership throughout the educational process.

The school provides a complete calendar for its community, which is accessible through its official website.

The school operates across multiple locations in Buenos Aires, with specific sites for Kindergarten (Padilla 959/Serrano 344), Primary (Serrano 341), and Secondary (Gurruchaga 338) levels. The campus is equipped with various digital devices to support learning in programming, robotics, and 3D printing, and utilizes platforms like Google Classroom.

The school offers a wide range of projects and workshops, including 'Mateclubes', 'Olimpiadas Ñandú', and 'Clubes Ted' for older students. Other activities include a school magazine, 'ContArte' (a book production project), 'Legislador por un día', and various sports and arts initiatives. Additionally, the school provides non-formal education programmes, including 'Rikudim'.