Instituto Uruguayo Argentino
Founded 1978
Updated July 2026
Cambridge PrimaryAccreditations
Languages
English
FrenchThe Instituto Uruguayo Argentino (IUA) is a bilingual school in Punta del Este, Uruguay, that has been operating since 1978. It provides a comprehensive educational path from early childhood through secondary school, preparing students for both national and international tertiary education.
Teaching approach
The school aims to form responsible and autonomous individuals through a personalized, multicultural, and integral education based on values. It seeks to promote an open-minded mentality, respect for cultural diversity, and a commitment to the collective happiness of the community. The institution emphasizes the development of critical, constructive, and creative thinking, alongside a lasting passion for learning.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual Spanish-English curriculum and is a Cambridge International School. The academic structure includes IUA Kinder (early education), primary education, and secondary education. In addition to English, the school offers French, with students prepared for DELF diplomas, and Portuguese, which includes international certification from the University of Cambridge. The curriculum focuses on developing intellectual skills, cooperative work, and self-discipline.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs an institutional psychopedagogical team that is involved in the admissions process and supports the student body. During periods of remote learning, the school has demonstrated a commitment to providing virtual classrooms and digital resources to ensure continuity in the educational process.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Instituto Uruguayo Argentino offer?
- Instituto Uruguayo Argentino offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
- What accreditations does Instituto Uruguayo Argentino hold?
- Instituto Uruguayo Argentino holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
- Where is Instituto Uruguayo Argentino located?
- Instituto Uruguayo Argentino is an international school in Maldonado, Uruguay.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with an informational interview and a tour of the school. Prospective students and their parents then meet with the institutional psychopedagogical team, and applicants must provide previous academic records. Following an interview with the school's leadership, a final decision regarding acceptance is communicated. Upon acceptance, families complete the enrollment process and pay the required fees. International students must have their previous studies validated by the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and undergo placement tests in Spanish and English.
Calendar
The school operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00, and on Saturdays from 8:00 to 12:00.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is located at La Forêt and Pascual Gattás in Punta del Este. It features a synthetic grass field for hockey, which has been inaugurated by the national women's hockey team. The school also utilizes technology to support the teaching-learning process and maintains facilities for music and arts.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of sports, including hockey, handball, football, volleyball, basketball, artistic gymnastics, tennis, and swimming. Students also participate in various projects, such as an innovation laboratory, a flute orchestra, and music and art initiatives. Additionally, the school engages in community and international projects, such as the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) and local environmental initiatives like coastal cleanups.
