St Michael's College
Secular, Founded 1953
Updated July 2026
St. Michael’s College is a private, bilingual (Spanish-English) school in Adrogué, Argentina, founded in 1953. It provides an integral education from the initial stage through to secondary school, with a focus on academic excellence and humanistic values.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Guided by the motto "We will endeavour," the school focuses on effort, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence through a humanistic approach. It aims to foster curiosity and a love for learning, encouraging students to become protagonists of their own formation while valuing teamwork and ethical responsibility.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual curriculum from the Initial level, with the addition of French as a third language starting in the first year of Secondary school. The Primary level emphasizes English language acquisition through literature, while the Secondary level focuses on cultural interest and preparation for international examinations, including Cambridge and DELF certifications.
Outcomes
Graduates are characterized as autonomous, critical, solidary, and versatile individuals capable of adapting to new environments. The school prepares students for tertiary and university studies, with many achieving international certifications such as Cambridge (CAE, CPE) and DELF.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, focusing on intellectual, psycho-affective, artistic, physical, and social dimensions. It promotes values such as empathy, collaboration, and responsibility, while providing a structured environment to help students overcome difficulties and develop autonomy.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does St Michael's College offer?
- St Michael's College offers IGCSE.
- Is St Michael's College co-educational?
- St Michael's College is a co-ed school.
- Where is St Michael's College located?
- St Michael's College is an international school in Quilmes, Argentina.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school provides information for families regarding the enrollment process, including specific requirements for the academic cycle. Interested parties can access details on inscriptions and applications directly through the school's official communication channels.
Calendar
The school operates on an annual academic cycle, with specific schedules and materials provided for the Initial, Primary, and Secondary levels. The academic year includes various institutional events, sports competitions, and camping activities held throughout the year.
Facilities
About the campus
The school is located in Adrogué on a 5,500 m2 site with 3,500 m2 of covered space across four buildings, featuring a multi-purpose hall, auditorium, chemistry and physics laboratories, computer room, music room, library, and dining facilities. Sports and recreation are conducted at a separate 18-hectare sports field located in Ministro Rivadavia, which includes facilities for various athletic disciplines.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of workshops including Scottish dancing, drumming, chess, piano, gymnastics, theatre, football, skating, and fabric arts. Additionally, students participate in sports such as hockey, rugby, and athletics, with regular competitions and camping trips organized at the school's dedicated sports field.


- Oonah Murphy de García de OnrubiaFundadora
Founder of the St. Michael’s College, established in 1953. She has a background in teaching at the University of Buenos Aires, La Plata, Nacional de Cuyo, and Litoral.
- Prof. Felicitas García de OnrubiaDirectora General
- Lic. Diego Miguel García de OnrubiaDirector General
Prof. Leandro GodoyDirector de SecundarioAppointed as Director of the Secondary School in September 2025. He has a background in teaching, the field of law, and education.
- Prof. Gisela VentimigliaDirectora de Primaria Castellano
Prof. Valeria VillamilVice-Directora de Primaria Castellano- Lic. Patricia Alejandra MéndezDirectora de Inicial Castellano
- Prof. Larisa SchwertdfegerDirectora de Inicial Inglés
- Prof. Gabriela LauroraJefa del Dep. de Educación Física
- Prof. Miriam DuránCoordinadora de Inglés Secundario Directora de Primaria Inglés
IGCSE