LEARNING HOW TO LEARN

50 Years Serving the International Community

At The International Preparatory School, we offer more than just an education - we provide a home away from home for families seeking a high-quality, international experience in Santiago, Chile. Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, our small, close-knit community welcomes children from 3 to 19 years old into a nurturing environment where they are encouraged to thrive. With a fully English, Cambridge-based curriculum, including IGCSE and AS & A-Level programmes recognised by over 2,100 universities around the world, we prepare our students for global opportunities. As educators, we take pride in giving each child the individual attention they deserve, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Path to Educational Success

Early Years

Ages 3 - 5

Nurtures curiosity and social skills through play-based learning

Primary

Ages 5 - 11

Builds strong foundations in English, Math, and Science

Lower Secondary

Ages 11 - 14

Develops subject knowledge and critical thinking across a broad curriculum

Upper Secondary

Ages 14 - 16

Prepares students for IGCSE exams with in-depth study in chosen subjects

Advanced

Ages 16 - 19

Offers AS & A-Level qualifications that open doors to top universities worldwide

following the internationally respected

Lotta Bakos

We will never find a better school than TIPS. It gave my children the confidence to thrive, the joy of learning, and values that will stay with them for life. Even after moving across the world and missing five months of school, they were fluent in English, on the Honor Roll, and thriving - all thanks to the foundation TIPS gave them. If you're new to Chile, choosing TIPS is the best decision you can make for your child.

Lotta Bakos, mother of Humphrey and Kellie

Yagi Family

My son always told me about the school. He said that during recess or free time, the teachers are playful, almost like friends. Everyone in the TIPS community is connected like a family. In my son's first year at this school, not only did the students play with him during recess, but the teachers also talked with him about what the school was like and what his classmates were like. I believe this was the biggest reason he was able to adjust to the school so easily. Many teachers have helped and supported him throughout his entire time at TIPS. Even if a child feels shy or nervous avout going to a new school, I believe TIPS is the best option to help them feel comfortable. I hope that all the students who choose this school will have wonderful days, just like my son has had.

Yagi Family

Miriam & Martin

Our family had such a wonderful experience while our three children (8, 12 and 13 years old) attended TIPS for a year while on academic sabbatical. From the very first contact, the staff could not have been more welcoming and reassuring, and we immediately knew TIPS was the school for us. The children adapted seamlessly to their new learning environment thanks to excellent teaching skills of the educators, the small class groups enabling individualized attention, the respectful attitude towards diversity and multi-culturalism, and the positive social atmosphere. We also appreciated that our children felt challenged academically and the special attention to their individual interests and learning styles. TIPS offers numerous opportunities for both children and parents to participate in extra-curricular and cultural activities at the school, and that warm atmosphere made us feel that TIPS was our extended family while away from home.

Miriam Beauchamp & Martin Lebrun

Marisol Sagredo

TIPS has been the best choice for our children's education. Its personalised approach has not only enabled them to learn from the Cambridge curriculum and Chile itself, but also to question the world and seek solutions on a global level; all within a healthy and loving environment. The multicultural aspect has been a huge bonus, and the level of English is truly unbeatable! We would definitely choose it again.

Marisol Sagredo

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