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Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Founded in 1934, The International School Nido de Aguilas is a co‑educational, non‑sectarian day school in Chile offering English‑medium instruction across Early Years through High School. The curriculum blends an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with American and Chinese National standards, supporting students aged 3 to 18. Classes are conducted in English, with Spanish required from Kinder 2 onward and specialized language support for new arrivals. The school operates four divisions: Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School, with cross‑divisional planning to ensure coherence. The 130‑acre campus in the Andes foothills hosts facilities, including a Fine Arts center with a theater, MakerLabs, science laboratories, a library, and counseling and college admissions spaces. Athletic facilities include an Aquatics Center, multiple fields and courts, and an all‑weather track. A program in arts, STEM and service activities complements academics, with clubs ranging from MUN and debate to Habitat for Humanity and Spanish Debate Club.
El Rodeo 14200, Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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The Essentials
The International School Nido de Aguilas has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Av. El Rodeo 14200, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile. The campus spans 130 acres in a park-like setting in the foothills of the Andes.
Stages
Early Years School (Pre-Kinder – Kinder 1); Elementary School (Kinder 2 – Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6 – 8); High School (Grades 9 – 12)
Type
Private, co-educational, non-sectarian, non-profit day school
Pupil Nationality Mix
45 nationalities represented in the student body
Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language; Learning Support
Country affiliation
Accredited in the United States by NEASC and in Chile by the Ministry of Education
Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian
Bus service
Transportation is provided through an external provider; buses service Lo Barnechea, Vitacura, and Las Condes
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Fees
Application fee - An application fee is required when submitting the online application via the school's OpenApply portal; families must pay that fee to complete an application.
Incorporation (enrollment) fee - Incorporation fee (Cuota de Incorporación) for students entering K2 and above is charged in three scheduled installments: Year One UF 120; Year Two UF 120; Year Three UF 110. Returning students who have already paid the full incorporation fee do not pay it again; if the fee remains outstanding for returning students, the remaining installments are due.
Tuition fees by year group (summary of availability and payment cadence) - The school publishes its annual tuition schedule denominated in Unidad de Fomento (UF). Tuition is published as an annual amount by division/grade and may be converted by families at the daily UF rate. Tuition may be billed as an annual amount, bi‑annual installments, or divided into 10 monthly installments; the school's academic year runs in two semesters. Exact grade-by-grade tuition figures for the 2025–2026 fee year are referenced by the school's fee materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: 1 annual payment, 2 bi‑annual payments, or 10 monthly payments. Tuition and fees are reassessed annually (each April) and may change for the following school year. - Withdrawal / refund rule: families who withdraw during a semester are responsible for the full tuition fees for that semester. Temporary‑withdrawal options and their billing consequences are defined (options to reserve space or not, and associated fees).
Boarding fees - The International School Nido de Aguilas operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and common additional fees (examples and typical ranges) - English-language support / English Academy: Grades 4–5 USD 4,000 per year; Middle School and High School USD 8,000 per year. English for Academic Purposes (MS & HS) USD 4,000 per year. Learning Support (MS & HS) USD 4,000 per year (voluntary enrollment). - Week Without Walls (High School outdoor/immersion program): base registration USD 400; total trip costs typically range USD 400–USD 2,000 depending on program option; families are billed for any difference above the base. - Outdoor Education (Middle School trips): billed with tuition; typical ranges given are CLP 400,000 (Grade 6) up to CLP 750,000 (Grades 7–8). Field trips beyond that are billed when approved by parents. - IB and other college examination fees: parents pay registration and exam fees; typical ranges cited are USD 565–USD 1,070 per exam/session as applicable. - Cafeteria / lunch: daily lunch cost typically CLP 6,000–CLP 6,500 (charged through cafeteria service). - Transportation: school facilitates bus service via an external provider; routes and costs vary by route and are arranged through the Transportation Office. - Uniforms: uniforms are required for PK–Grade 5 and can be purchased via the school's approved supplier; MS & HS students require a school uniform or spirit‑wear for PE. - Accident insurance: all regularly enrolled students are covered by accident insurance through Clínica Alemana (covers traumatic accidents).
Refund / withdrawal policies (key points) - Permanent withdrawal: complete the school's withdrawal form and coordinate records/transcripts with the divisional administrative assistant. Families withdrawing during a semester are liable for the full tuition for that semester. End‑of‑semester withdrawals are not subject to an early‑withdrawal tuition penalty. Temporary withdrawal rules, including options to reserve space and the fees that apply during absence, are specified by divisional procedures.
Fee payment options and invoicing - Tuition can be scheduled as annual, bi‑annual or 10 monthly installments; invoices are issued by the school's Student Accounts / billing function and electronic invoicing is referenced (electronic invoice portal). The school requires payment of the OpenApply application fee at application submission. Specific merchant/payment methods (for example whether the school accepts credit card payments, which banks are used for transfers, or online payment processors) are not listed in the publicly available fee materials. For account and billing matters families are directed to the Student Accounts Office or admissions contacts.
Notes on effective year and availability of detailed per‑grade tuition figures - The school's public fee materials that are accessible online reference the 2025–2026 school‑year fee schedule (the school states tuition and fees are reassessed annually). The school also provides a separate PDF listing additional fees and expenses (English Academy, Learning Support, cafeteria, trips, IB exam ranges, uniforms, insurance, etc.). The school's grade‑by‑grade tuition table image referenced on the Fees page was not accessible as an image resource in the publicly available page content during review; as a result, specific numeric tuition amounts per grade (expressed in UF or converted CLP/USD per grade for 2025–2026) were not extractable from the publicly available materials. The school's OpenApply application portal indicates an application fee must be paid to complete an application, but the portal does not publish a fixed public amount on its landing pages.
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Academics
The International School Nido de Aguilas teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The International School Nido de Aguilas has four divisions: Early Years School, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. All classes are taught in English, with the exception of foreign language courses and Chilean National Plan courses in High School. Language acquisition support is provided for students entering with limited proficiency in English. Every student in Kinder 2 through Grade 12 takes a Spanish class each term. Curriculum planning occurs within and across divisions to ensure a coherent, cumulative educational experience.
Exam Results
Nearly 90% of seniors undertook the IB Exam process for at least one course.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates are admitted to universities around the world, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Chile. Nido offers three diplomas: the United States/Nido diploma, the Chilean National Program diploma, and the International Baccalaureate diploma. University counselors help students identify colleges that fit across academic, geographic, professional, and personal dimensions.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted & Talented Program (G&T) provides additional academic challenge to students in grades 2–5, including enrichment lessons for elementary classrooms, pull-out programs for language arts and mathematics, and individual goal setting. It involves collaborative consultation and instruction with classroom teachers and diagnostic testing to identify gifted and talented students to determine upper levels of achievement.
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Admissions
Admissions
The school serves Early Years (age 3) through Grade 12 in an English language immersion environment and has approximately 1,400 students from Chile and more than 50 countries. The school uses an online application via Open Apply; applicants upload the required documents and must read the Institutional Education Project before submitting. The application fee is CLP 190,000. For PK or K1, students participate in an in-person evaluation; for K2–G12, the Admissions Committee reviews the complete application and determines the necessary evaluations. Admissions decisions are communicated by email and posted in the Admissions Office; after notice of admission, families have seven consecutive days to sign the enrollment contract; failure to enroll releases the spot. Documents must be translated into English or Spanish.
Scholarships
The Nido Scholars Program provides full scholarships funded by donations. Since 2019, the program has provided full scholarships to thirteen exceptional students from Chilean public schools. Each scholarship covers tuition, meals, transportation, materials, technology, extracurricular opportunities, and comprehensive academic and college counseling. Five Scholars have continued their studies at top U.S. universities, including Princeton, Duke, the University of Chicago, Lafayette College, and Wesleyan University. Two Scholars are currently studying Derecho at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Public Administration at Universidad de Chile. Two new Scholars joined in February 2026, and the program now supports six Scholars on campus.
Waitlist
Deadlines & Vacancies: Entry deadlines for February 2026 are November 1, 2025; for August 2026, March 15, 2026. Rolling admissions are based on space availability, and all admissions depend on space. Vacancies vary by grade; vacancies exist for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year. The English program also has limited space. The Nido Guaranteed Placement Program provides guaranteed placement for the next regular admissions cycle for qualifying applicants; the March 15, 2026 deadline applies for August 2026 entry and the November 1, 2025 deadline applies for February 2026 entry; contact admissions for more information.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Nido de Aguilas follow?
Nido delivers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside American standards. Students can earn a US/Nido diploma, Chilean National Program diploma, or IB Diploma, with nearly 90% of seniors undertaking IB exams.
How diverse is the student body at Nido?
The school has approximately 1,500 students from 45 nationalities, creating a truly international learning environment on its 130-acre campus.
Does Nido offer learning support?
Yes, Nido has a Learning Support Program providing skill-based interventions for reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social needs, with individualised plans and a Learning Lab in Middle and High School.
What sports facilities are available at Nido?
The campus features a state-of-the-art upper field with a full playing field, four-lane track, beach volleyball court, basketball courts, a double-size indoor gymnasium, fitness and weight rooms, and an Aquatics Center with a swimming pool.
Does Nido offer scholarships?
Yes, the Nido Scholars Program has provided full scholarships to exceptional students from Chilean public schools since 2019, funded entirely by donations.
What is the admissions process at Nido?
Nido uses an online application via Open Apply. Entry deadlines for February 2026 are November 1, 2025, and for August 2026, March 15, 2026. Rolling admissions depend on space availability.
Does Nido provide EAL support?
Yes, the school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) using a blended model combining small-group instruction with in-class content support across divisions.
