Chile, Temuco
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Colegio Alemán de Temuco is a private German school in Temuco, part of the Deutsche Schule Chile network. Serving ages 4 to 18, the school offers Prekindergarten through IV Medio, with the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. German is taught as the first foreign language, with English as the second; the Diploma Programme can be delivered in English, French, or Spanish. The DAF/DSD II German pathway is integrated with the IB curriculum, and students graduate with multilingual skills for international study. Founded in 1887 by German settlers, the school operates across buildings with a media library, a science laboratory, computer room, music room, and gymnasia. Extracurriculars include a broad arts program—music ensembles such as School of Rock, Schulorchester, and choir—plus academic clubs like chess and astronomy, and a strong CAS program within DP. International exchanges and study tours supplement classroom learning, fostering awareness and university readiness.
Holandesa 0855, 4810216 Temuco, Araucanía, Chile
Colegio Alemán de Temuco has instruction in Spanish.
Located at Holandesa 0855, Temuco, Chile. The address is in Temuco, in the Araucanía Region. It is part of the German international school network and provides immersion in German from Kindergarten onward.
Kindergarten; Primary/Elementary; Secondary, including the IB Diploma Programme.
Private (Particular Pagado); Urban.
Educadora Diferencial; Terapeuta Ocupacional NEEP (Primer Ciclo Básico); Fonoaudióloga NEEP (Ciclo Inicial); Codocente 1er Ciclo; Equipo Inclusión.
Germany; Deutsche Schule Chile network.
Laica (secular).
Portería: Monday–Friday 07:20–21:00. Secretaría Dirección: Monday–Friday 07:40–13:30; Monday–Thursday 15:15–18:00. Secretaría Administración: Monday–Friday 07:40–13:30; Monday–Thursday 15:15–18:00.
Colegio Alemán de Temuco teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
Prekindergarten through IV Medio (12th grade) is offered. German is taught as the first foreign language, with English as the second. It is a private, secular school that is part of the German school network in Chile and has been an IB World School since June 20, 2010. The Diploma Programme (DP) is available for students aged 16–19 and can be delivered in English, French, or Spanish, consisting of six subject groups with core components Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The German language program includes DAF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) with diagnostic assessments, leading to DSD II (B2/C1) in IV Medio, and is integrated with the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum emphasizes multilingual and multicultural education and a commitment to continuous improvement.
PAES results G'25: The school ranked 56th nationally with 818.9 weighted points, the top PAES performer in the Araucanía region. Notable achievements include Josefina Guzmán achieving the region's highest weighted average (981.5 points) and Catalina Lamas with 929 points in Science; Constanza Schulze earned 964 points in History. Several students achieved top scores in Mathematics M1 among the 2025 graduates. About 46% of the generation scored above 850 weighted points.
Step 1: Become familiar with the Regulation for Application and Admission, the Educational Project, and the Internal Regulations. The Regulation for Application and Admission explains the framework of the admission process. The Educational Project outlines the school's educational approach and values. Internal Regulations govern the procedures and expectations for applicants. Submissions must be sent as digital copies to the specified email as part of the application package. The documents must be signed to be valid. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Step 3: Complete online pre-enrollment and attach a digital copy of the birth certificate. Pre-enrollment is available starting Friday, April 11. The digital birth certificate must be attached to the online form. This step is required for the application to proceed.
Step 4: Pay a pre-enrollment fee of 2 UF. The payment can be made via Webpay or electronic transfer 24 hours after online pre-registration. The UF value used is the day of payment.
Step 5: Attend Open House Day on Saturday, April 26 at 11:30. The event provides information about the school and allows families to tour the campus. Attendance is part of the admission process. Families should plan to participate.
Step 6: Participate in the guardians' interview. The interview offers an opportunity to discuss the applicant's background, interests, and expectations. The school uses the interview to assess fit with the program. Scheduling and participation are required for the application to be considered.
Step 7: Participate in observation afternoons. Observations provide the school with direct insight into the applicant's behavior and interaction with peers and staff. The afternoons are structured to support the assessment of readiness. Completion of observation afternoons is a mandatory step for a valid application; any missing data will result in the application being discarded.
Compliance with the steps indicated is mandatory to validate the application. Any missing information will result in the application being discarded.
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