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Strengths Languages, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Colegio Alemán Chicureo follows a German curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The program blends a bi-cultural, bilingual approach with a long German educational tradition. Timetables align with Chile's Ministry of Education and the Kultusministerkonferenz. Until grade 4, all subjects are taught in German in a bilingual environment; from grades 5–6, students enter Orientierungsstufe to deepen German-language study, and from grade 7 they may choose German or Spanish instruction with identical content and hours. The curriculum features natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences with a three-language emphasis—German, Spanish, and English—enabling access to international universities. DIA is internationally recognized and leads, after 12 years, to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, with Abitur study possible at several Chilean universities. The school also offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sport, and fosters partnerships with local and international institutions to enrich learning and community life. It prepares students for diverse international universities while upholding ethical principles and social responsibility.
Av. Alemania 170, Piedra Roja, Chicureo Colina, 9362009 Colina, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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The Essentials
Colegio Alemán Chicureo has instruction in German, Spanish.
Location
The Deutsche Schule Santiago is located at Nuestra Señora del Rosario 850, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. The Las Condes campus is described as being in central Santiago and in the heart of the city.
Stages
From 1st through 4th grade, students learn in a bilingual environment (language concept). All subjects are taught in German. In 5th and 6th grades, students go through the Orientierungsstufe, reinforcing German study and learning strategies. From 7th grade onward, students may choose to be taught in German or Spanish for grades 7–10, with the DIA (Deutsches Internationales Abitur) available. The curriculum emphasizes tri-lingual education (German – Spanish – English).
Type
German international school
Additional learning support
Convivencia escolar (school life) is coordinated by a team led by Patricio Fuentes (Vitacura). Division-specific coordinators: Vitacura — Carolina Mansilla (1st–2nd), Nanette Duffau (3rd–4th), Esteban Martínez (5th–6th); Las Condes — Sergio Álvarez (7th–8th), Paola Bocaz (9th–10th), Carlos Figueroa (11th–12th). Assistants: Ximena CID (7th–8th), Francisco Caballero (9th–10th), Susana Mora (11th–12th). Orientation & Inclusion are led by Javiera Gómez (Orientation) and Isabel Comes (Inclusion), with a psychologist and specialists for various grade levels.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Admission fee - Admission (admissions test): CLP 50,000. This fee is paid at the time of application and is non‑refundable.
One‑time entry fees (Cuota de incorporación and Matriculation) - Entry fee (Cuota de incorporación): First child UF 100; second child and subsequent children UF 80. This is a one‑time, irrevocable payment when joining the school (subject to limited refund rules if the student never actually starts). - Annual registration (Matrícula) 2026: UF 12.50 (paid each year at enrollment/renewal). The registration payment includes accident coverage through Clínica Alemana and a basic life/coverage policy for the primary financial guarantor.
Tuition (Colegiatura) — annual and instalment detail - Annual tuition 2026 (Pre‑kinder through IV Medio): UF 193.22 per year. - Instalment option: The annual tuition may be paid in up to 10 equal monthly instalments. Instalment billing typically runs from March through December. Instalments are due on the monthly due dates established by the school; late or missed instalments can make the total debt immediately due and may incur interest and collection costs.
Sibling discounts and concessions - Discounts for multiple siblings enrolled concurrently: 10% for the third sibling, 20% for the fourth sibling, and 50% for the fifth sibling and beyond. Additional sibling discount rules are published by the school.
Other recurring or occasional charges - Parents association fee (Cuota Centro de Padres y Apoderados): CLP 35,000 per family (2025 value shown). - Extra‑curricular activities and pre‑university/preparatory courses (AGs): Charged separately and billed alongside monthly tuition during the months indicated; payment is required for enrolled activities and withdrawals after start do not automatically stop charges except in specific circumstances (medical or force majeure with documentation). - Optional extended insurance (CHUBB) plans for additional coverage (values shown in UF on the school fees pages): examples include optional coverage levels for continuation to university and second‑sustainer coverage; these optional premiums are charged in UF. The school includes basic accident coverage and a primary sustainer life/coverage policy within the registration fee; optional additional insurance is available at the stated UF values.
Boarding / Residence fees - The school does not list any boarding or internado fees; there is no boarding program indicated in the published school fees and payment documents.
Refund and cancellation terms (summary) - Admission exam: non‑refundable in all cases. - Entry fee (Cuota de incorporación): generally non‑refundable once the student has started classes; if the fee was paid but the student never began classes, a refund request may be submitted and the school will process a refund under the procedure described by the school (refund paid in CLP at the paid amount, without adjustments). - Matrícula (registration): not refundable once the student has started classes. - Annual tuition (Colegiatura): the tuition is treated as a single annual obligation that can be split into instalments for payment convenience. If the annual tuition was paid in advance and the student withdraws, the school may refund the portion of tuition for months after the effective withdrawal date, subject to the school's refund procedures and provided the family is current on all financial obligations. Instalment payers who withdraw after the school year starts may be released from future instalments from the month following written notification and acceptance of withdrawal by the school; specific conditions and documentation requirements apply. Late payments, unpaid balances or non‑compliance can affect refund eligibility.
Billing schedule and payment terms (practical points) - Annual billing structure: registration (Matrícula) is charged annually at contract/matriculation time; Colegiatura (annual tuition) is invoiced as one annual amount that may be split into up to 10 monthly instalments (commonly March–December). Instalment due dates are set by the school (historically the 5th of each month has been used) and all instalments are equal when split. Failure to keep PAC/OneClick payment arrangements active or to make timely payments is treated as a contract breach and may trigger immediate collection actions. Early full payment discounts have been offered in prior years under specified time windows.
Accepted payment methods and automated payment options - Accepted methods for registration and fees: Webpay (online card payment), bank transfer (electronic transfer), credit and debit card payments. Automated payment options for tuition include PAC (Pago Automático de Cuentas — automatic debit from bank account) and OneClick (automatic card charge). When enrolling an automatic payment method, families must follow the school's enrollment steps and notify the school to activate PAC registrations.
Contact for fee queries and administrative follow‑up - The school provides a contact for fee questions and payment procedures; fee offices and named contacts are listed in the school's published fee documents.
Academics
Colegio Alemán Chicureo teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The curriculum is a bi-cultural, bilingual program rooted in more than 128 years of German educational tradition, with the student at the center. Study plans and programs support the school profile and the holistic development of students, emphasizing transferable skills and competencies. Intercultural encounters underpin holistic and interdisciplinary development, with formative assessment, project work, and the development and strengthening of skills across developmental stages. The timetable aligns with the Chilean Ministry of Education and the Kultusministerkonferenz, and students may pursue the Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) here. Until grade 4, children learn in a bilingual environment; all subjects are taught in German. In grades 5–6, they enter the Orientierungsstufe to deepen German-language study, and from grade 7 onward students may choose German or Spanish instruction with identical content and hours, enabling the Abitur. The curriculum covers natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, with a three-language emphasis—German, Spanish, and English—enabling access to international universities; DIA is internationally recognized and, after 12 years, leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, while Abitur study is also possible at several Chilean universities, with the school continuing to expand these options.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have access to international universities thanks to the DIA and the three-language approach (German, Spanish, English). The DIA is internationally recognized and leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife after 12 years. Studying with the Abitur is also possible at several Chilean universities, and the school is actively expanding these options.
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Admissions
Admissions
We thank you for your interest in the German School Santiago. Therefore we are the best choice for your child's future. Tradition: For more than 130 years we have transmitted German culture. Role models for society: Education of individuals with solid knowledge, ethical principles and democratic and civic values who take social responsibility. Academic excellence: Promotion of critical thinking, the ability to learn independently and teamwork. Trilingual instruction: Spanish, English and German. Global citizens: A diverse and inclusive community with an international mindset. Holistic learning: A wide range of extracurricular activities for the optimal development of our students. German International Abitur: The successful completion of the German International Abitur examination entitles students to attend German universities as well as some Chilean universities with which the German School Santiago has an agreement. Learn more about our institutional educational project. Extraordinary admission procedure 2026: Registration for the extraordinary admission procedure for the first half of 2026 is open for all grade levels with available places. Learn more about the application. Apply here. Application fees: The cost of the admission procedure is 50,000 Chilean pesos, payable at the time of application via WebPay and non-refundable. Pre-kindergarten 2026 admissions: Registration for the Pre-Kindergarten 2026 admission procedure has closed. Pre-kindergarten 2027 admissions: Registration for the Pre-Kindergarten 2027 admission procedure starts in February 2026. The exact date will be announced. The German School Santiago is a private, tuition-paying and multilingual school. There is a preschool, an elementary school and a secondary school with middle and upper levels. Our students learn up to grade 4 in a bilingual environment, according to the so-called language concept. In grades 5 and 6 the students then go through the orientation stage, which gives all students the opportunity to study more subjects in German. From grade 7 onward, students can decide whether they want instruction in German or Spanish in grades 7–10. The content and hours are identical and offer students the possibility to take the Abitur. The successful completion of the German International Abitur examination entitles students to attend German universities as well as some Chilean universities with which the German School Santiago has an agreement. The application of a student—regardless of the admission procedure—requires guardians to accept the school's educational project and internal guidelines. The teaching of the German language, as well as instruction in German, plays an important role in our school. In addition to the annual admission procedure for Pre-kindergarten, there are two special admission procedures: in June for admission to the school for the second half of the year and in December for admission to the new school year. In the process for the Prekindergarten admission, information about general admission criteria, application windows, requirements for applicants and documents to be submitted, as well as information about admission tests, fees and payment modalities for the admission process is published between December and March.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Colegio Alemán Chicureo follow?
The school follows a German curriculum blended with Chilean requirements. All subjects are taught in German until grade 4, then from grade 7 students choose German or Spanish instruction streams with identical content.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 4 to 18, from preschool through the final year of secondary education.
When was the school founded?
Colegio Alemán Chicureo was founded in 2013.
Is the school bilingual?
Yes, the school is bi-cultural and bilingual, with German as the primary language of instruction in early years and a choice of German or Spanish stream from grade 7 onward.
