The International Preparatory School
International School in Santiago
Quick answer
The International Preparatory School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 15) Santiago international school · 120 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Korean, Japanese, American.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 9:00.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
120
30 (Korean, Japanese, American, Chilean, Australian, Brasilian)
10 avg / 15 max
Rolling
1975
CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The International Preparatory School
Our educational program is designed to promote learning and growth in all areas, including academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits. The school offers a bilingual education program in which students learn in both English and Spanish. This helps students develop strong language skills and prepares them for a globalized world. In addition to exceptional education, The International Preparatory School offers a multicultural and safe environment, fostering respect for diversity and inclusion. Students can also participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, sports, and community volunteering. Founded in 1975, The International Preparatory School is a small, international school located on beautiful grounds in the foothills of the Andes in Santiago, Chile. TIPS provides a distinguished education for children from 2 to 18 years old, beginning in Playgroup and continuing to Year 13 (Grade 12).
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels and AS Level Cambridge Certification
Is private information
Spanish
Learning Specialist
Yes
Yes
9:00 – KG1 - KG2: 14:15 KG3: 15:40 G1 - G12: 16:25
No
No
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Korean, Japanese, American, Chilean, Australian, Brasilian
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