Instituto Alemán Carlos Anwandter

Founded in 1858, the school is rooted in a bicultural Chilean-German tradition, aiming to provide academic and values-based excellence. It seeks to form competent individuals capable of acting as protagonists in a constantly changing globalized society.

The school follows the Chilean national curriculum and adheres to official German government guidelines for German schools abroad. It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for students in II to IV Medio. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on language acquisition, with German and English taught alongside Spanish, preparing students for international exams such as the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD I and II) and English certifications like PET, First Certificate, and CAE. Additionally, students in II Medio have the opportunity to participate in a three-month exchange program in Germany.

The school provides institutional psychological support for students and families, including interviews as part of the admission process and ongoing support for the school community. It also emphasizes a bicultural environment with specialized teaching staff, including professionals from Germany.

The school conducts an extraordinary admission process for the second semester, requiring applicants to submit documentation and pass evaluations in German, Mathematics, Language, and, from sixth grade onwards, English. Admission criteria prioritize siblings of current students, children of staff, applicants with German as a mother tongue, and children of alumni from the school or other German schools. Prospective families must demonstrate acceptance of the school's educational project and internal regulations.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with classes typically running from March to December. The website provides monthly updates and archives of school activities, events, and administrative schedules.

The campus features well-equipped teaching pavilions, two computer labs, two music rooms, a large auditorium, and a library. Sports facilities include two gymnasiums, a synthetic athletics track, and various children's play areas.

The school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, including music (choirs and instrumental groups), dance, and sports such as basketball, rowing, and chess. Students also participate in environmental initiatives, such as recycling programs, and have opportunities to engage in literary and cultural projects.