Buenos Aires is the capital city of the Country of Argentina and it plays the role of an economic and business centre of the Country. Hence, the employment opportunities are good for anyone who would wish to relocate to this city. For those of you who are also bringing the kids along with you, the good news, there are a lot of options for International schools.
What you need to know
These International Schools are mostly bilingual, thus, students will be learning English alongside Spanish since they are in Buenos Aires. In this case, the school employs a system other than the British or the International Baccalaureate systems of education. The medium of instruction translates to the employed system (for instance, a French system school conducts education in French and Spanish rather than English and Spanish).
As it has been mentioned earlier, the majority of the international schools in Buenos Aires have a name which is associated with the religious motif. Or at least a name of the saints is included. However, it is necessary to note that many of these schools are secular, and therefore they do not have religious components. However, and just to add to confusion it is also possible that the relationship is the reverse that is the occurrence of one decreases the likelihood of the other. You could encounter a school whose name has no hint of religious connotation. But in this school religion is used as the basis of education. Thus, do not think that the nature of an international school in Argentina is defined by the name it has.
Argentina has many good schools: international and domestic schools that can satisfy the requirements of different students.
Best schools
Below is a list of some of the best schools in Argentina mostly in Buenos Aires since most schools are concentrated in this region.
International schools
They include:
Buenos Aires International School
BAIS is an international school that is conducted in English medium and Spanish as the second language. It operates on an academic calendar year and has a multilanguage policy.
Lincoln School (Lincoln School Association)
This is an American international school which uses the American system of education and the International Baccalaureate (IB) system. It is well recognized for its tough academic program and providing an extensive co-curricular program.
St. George’s College
It is a British-style school and is among the oldest of the international schools in Argentina. It offers the IB program and it has a healthy culture in sporting activities and the arts.
English High School – Buenos Aires
BAEHS is the academic program offered by the school in English and Spanish as the second language. The school uses a British curriculum and hence the students are prepared for International Syllabuses.
Private Schools
They include:
National Collegiate of Buenos Aires
This is one of the most popular public schools in Argentina affiliated with the University of Buenos Aires and has a very rigorous academic calendar. Admission is highly competitive.
Considerations
One should consider the following aspects:
Curriculum
Determine if you want to attend a national, international, bilingual or certain program (for example an IB program).
Language
While choosing the school, you should consider what language your child would like to learn, Spanish, English or any other.
Extracurricular activities
One could also look at the sports, arts as well as the other co-curricular activities to find the programs.
School Culture
Understanding the school’s culture, principles, and its interaction in society.
This will therefore need an evaluation of the child, the family and at times even the geographical location of the school, expenses like school fees among others.
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