School Search in Chile

The school search process usually takes 4-8 weeks, depending on your requirements and the time of year. Applications for the following school year should ideally begin 6-12 months in advance, especially for popular international schools with limited spots.

Yes, we recommend applying to 3-5 schools to increase your chances of acceptance. We help manage all applications simultaneously, track deadlines, and coordinate interviews and school visits. This approach ensures you have backup options while pursuing your preferred choices.

We need information about your children's ages, current grade levels, academic performance, language abilities (Spanish/English), any special needs or learning requirements, extracurricular interests, and your educational philosophy preferences (IB, American, British, Chilean curriculum).

Many private and international schools require entrance exams, especially for older children. Some schools also conduct family interviews. We help prepare your children for these assessments and coach families on interview expectations and cultural considerations.

Chilean schools typically run from March to December, with winter holidays in July and summer vacation in January and February. This reverse calendar can affect timing for international transfers, and we help plan transitions to minimize academic disruption.

Many international schools teach in English or are bilingual. For Spanish-only schools, we can arrange Spanish language tutoring before and during the transition. We also identify schools with strong ESL (Spanish as Second Language) support programs.

Yes, we help arrange school transportation including school bus services, or public transport routes. We assess availability, convenience, and cost factors to recommend the best transportation solution for your family's needs and budget.

Expat.cl is a relocation agency. We assist with coordination, but ultimately the decision is taken by each school. We can request for your child to be put on waiting lists, as well as identify similar alternatives. Please note though that Expat.cl does not guarantee your child(ren) will be accepted in your preferred school, as the school takes the final decision.