The British School - Punta Arenas

The school is committed to providing an education of excellence based on the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB), aiming to help young people develop the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to create a better and more peaceful world. It emphasizes a holistic approach that addresses the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being of students. The institution fosters a challenging learning environment that promotes international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, and active commitment to global challenges.

The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered from Playgroup to fifth grade, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from sixth grade to first year of secondary school, and the Diploma Programme (DP) from second to fourth year of secondary school. The curriculum integrates these international standards with the requirements of the Chilean Ministry of Education, offering subjects such as Psychology, Business Management, Chemistry, and Sports Science in the Diploma Programme.

The school aims to form responsible, solidary, and globally-minded citizens prepared for the challenges of the modern world. Students are encouraged to develop the ten attributes of the IB learner profile, including being inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. The school also facilitates English language certification through the British Institute (Cambridge exams) and offers a third language, French, starting in the seventh grade.

The school maintains a dedicated Learning Support department led by a coordinator and a multidisciplinary team of specialists. This team includes professionals in psychology, psychopedagogy, special education, and occupational therapy. They work collaboratively with teachers to support the diverse learning needs of students from Playgroup through to the final year of secondary school, ensuring integral development.

The school conducts an annual admission process for new students, which includes a review of academic records, a registration fee, and mandatory entrance evaluations and interviews. Prospective families are invited to review the Institutional Educational Project and the admission policy, which are designed for those committed to active participation in their children's education. The school provides specific information regarding available spots for each grade level, ranging from Pre-Kinder to Third Year of Middle School.

The school operates on a standard academic year, with administrative office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The campus is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The admission process typically occurs in the final quarter of the preceding year, involving online applications, evaluations, and enrollment periods.

The school operates across multiple locations in Punta Arenas. The Junior School building (Avenida España 853) houses Infant and Junior levels, a music house, a drum room, and the Margaret Harper Building, which contains a cafeteria and multi-purpose hall. The Senior School building (Juez Waldo Seguel 454) serves Middle and Senior levels and includes a gymnasium and cafeteria. Additionally, the school utilizes sports fields on Avenida El Bosque and maintains the St. James Church for spiritual guidance and community activities.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to develop the attributes of the IB learner profile. Cultural options include music academies, choir, dance, drawing, comics and manga, chess, yoga, and technology workshops such as Minecraft Education. Sports offerings include hockey, basketball, football, athletics, frisbee, and fitness training.