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How to apply?

"At CPV International School Peñalolén, we are inspired to develop well-rounded, happy students. Our educational approach goes beyond academic learning: we promote personal development, talent discovery, sports as a lifestyle, English as a global tool, and experiences that broaden horizons nationally and internationally.

Every student is unique, and our commitment is to provide an inclusive, caring, and challenging environment where they can grow, learn, and dream big. We invite you to experience our community, where we support families every step of the way with warmth, professionalism, and a passion for education.

“It will be a joy to welcome you to the great CPV Peñalolén family!”

The admission process

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Postulación

Aceptamos postulaciones todo el año, siempre que existan vacantes en el nivel requerido. Nuestro equipo te guiará con los requerimientos. Apoyamos a familias que del extranjero.

Evaluación y entrevista

El proceso consta de una evaluación diagnóstico de conocimientos del año escolar anterior, una entrevista con los directores y familia. Revisaremos tu postulación. Una vez aprobado, te avisaremos.

Matrícula y Bienvenida

Ya estás listo/a para comenzar el año escolar. Nos alegra que formes parte de nuestra comunidad internacional. Se sentirán bienvenidos desde el primer día.

“We will ensure that the admissions process is clear, smooth, and welcoming for your family.
Nuestro objetivo es ayudarlos y acompañarlos en la búsqueda de la institución educativa más adecuada para su hijo/a; sabemos que a veces puede ser abrumador, pero estaremos siempre pendientes.”

Fernanda Jara Frontaura, Head of Admissions and Marketing

Jocelyn González Admissions Executive
María Ignacia Pavéz Admissions Executive

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Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements?

The applicant must meet the age requirements in force in the ministerial regulations to participate in the establishment's Admission process.

Tiny: 2 years old by March 31 of the application year
Playgroup: 3 years old by March 31 of the application year
Pre-Kindergarten: 4 years old by March 31 of the application year
Kindergarten: 5 years old by March 31 of the application year
1st Grade: 6 years old by March 31st of the year of application

Priority criteria for the use of vacancies

It will be determined as follows:

Applicants with siblings in the school.
Children of former students or staff members of the school.
Reinstatement of former students due to the transfer of their parents or guardians.
Transfers of students between ISP schools.
New students.

Requirements for foreign students

National or provisional identity card
Birth Certificate
Provisional enrolment application to the Ministry of Education.

What documents do I need to present?

Application form.
Birth Certificate
If your child has received specialist care (psychologists, speech therapists, psychiatrists, neurologists or others), please attach report, diagnosis and/or treatment.
Playgroup – Prekinder – Kinder and 1st Grade: Educational reports from previous years (if applicable).
2nd Grade to 4th Year: Grade report and personal and social development report from the previous 2 years*.
*If the application is to start in the second semester, the same information must be added and submitted at the end of the first semester.

What assessments are used to support my child?

It consists of an assessment of the skills of the applicant students, which will take place every Friday of the year and will be divided as follows:

Early Years: Día de integración todos los viernes a las 14:00 hrs (duración 45 min.)

Primary School: Los postulantes serán evaluados en las asignaturas de lenguaje, matemática e inglés. Los contenidos a evaluar son los mínimos del año anterior a postular. Además se realizará una entrevista personal con el director de ciclo..

Senior School: Applicants will be assessed in the subjects of language arts, mathematics, and English. The content assessed is the minimum required for the year prior to applying. A personal interview will also be conducted with the school principal.

What is your admissions policy?

Parents must submit the information and complete a questionnaire for the students' families, ensuring transparency and accuracy of the documentation and information submitted. A diagnostic exam will be administered, which must be passed with a 60% score, and an interview will be scheduled with the school principal to meet with the family. If the exam is not passed, parents will be summoned or guidelines will be provided for a committed admission to family support.

Response times?

El equipo de admisión tiene un plazo máximo de 3 días hábiles para informar si el estudiante es aceptado o no. En el caso de ser positiva la respuesta, el apoderado tiene 3 días hábiles como máximo para concretar la matrícula, de lo contrario se liberará el cupo.