International School Nido de Aguilas
Web: www.nido.cl
2008-2009
The International School Nido de Aguilas, founded in 1934, is a private, coeducational day school, which offers a comprehensive educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The academic year comprises 2 semesters extending from July 28 to December 18, 2008 and from February 16 to June 25, 2009. The long vacation is from December through mid-February, during the Chilean summer.
Organization: The School is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a minimum of 9 members and a maximum of 13, elected for 3-year terms. The School is officially recognized by the Chilean Ministry of Education and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States and is the official US State Department sponsored school in Chile.
Curriculum: The curriculum offers a U.S. based, college-preparatory course of study leading to a U.S., Chilean or International Baccalaureate Diploma. Instruction is in English with language courses offered in Spanish at all levels. French is offered at the high school. There is an extensive computer science program offered in all grade levels. Art, band and chorus are offered in the middle and high schools in addition to Suzuki violin and general music in the elementary school. The extra-curricular program includes drama, music, student government, sports and numerous clubs and community service activities. Nearly 100% of graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States, Chile and other countries. The School offers limited assistance at the elementary level for children with mild learning disabilities. Other special programs include a gifted and talented program at the elementary level, English-as-a-Second Language support at the elementary and middle school levels and a reading support program for elementary students.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 168 full-time faculty members and staff, including 71 U.S. citizens, 81 host-country nationals, and 16 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 1,305 (PK-Kdg.II: 205; grades 1-5: 490; grades 6-8: 287; and grades 9-12: 321). Of the total, 190 were U.S. citizens, 625 were host-country nationals, and 490 were third-country nationals, representing 44 other countries. Of the U.S. enrollment, 47 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees and 58 of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The School is located on a spacious park-like setting on the edge of the city in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The library has 38,000 volumes and 30 student computers plus 16 laptops for use in the Media Center. There are 4 tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, a gymnasium, assembly hall, an all-weather track, 2 indoor basketball courts, 2 outdoor basketball/volleyball courts, 6 science laboratories, 4 computer labs, 4 art rooms, 5 music rooms, a cafeteria, a multi-purpose hall, a counseling center and an Optimal Learning Center for students requiring special assistance.
Finances: Annual tuition rates for the 2008-2009 school year are quoted in a local currency unit. Given the current exchange rate, tuition fees are equivalent to, in US dollars, approximately: PK-Kdg.I: $7,980; Kdg.II-grade 12: $16,360. There is also a one-time capital incorporation fee of approximately $10,000 upon enrollment. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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