Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
140 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
The student body is comprised of students from the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, China, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Korea, Panama, South Africa, Venezuela, and the host country, Chile. |
| Most common nationality |
Chilean |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% to 50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Advanced to Native Speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer English as a Second Language services (ESL support), including an operational English Language Institute for integrating students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
12-15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in lower elementary grade levels. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Limited, educational focused technology integration. This is through the occasional use of tablets in elementary and personal computer use in high school. Additionally, teachers use types of visually stimulating technology, such as PowerPoints or images to enhance the learning process. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
No |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. We are Evangelical Christians, who take seriously Christian education. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Everything we teach is from a clearly Christian, Bible-based stance. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
High School Diploma, WIDA Screener, Stanford 10 Complete Battery (K5-8th), PSAT, and SAT. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
We try to maintain a ratio of 10 minutes per grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost 100% of our graduates continue their educational studies through higher education, both nationally and internationally. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
SCA is not equipped with the personnel to provide services for students with permanent special needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Regarding identified transitory needs, we assist families with internal student evaluations, and we will with work with external support on a need-by-need basis. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
As needed, we can connect families with trusted support. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we use the WIDA Screener, based on US language standards, for language screening. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For Pre Kindergarten, we use the initial two weeks of school as an observational period, especially for students who have never attended a structured school environment before. For language support, we use the WIDA Screener test to evaluate if the necessary language requirements can be met. This screener happens during the admissions process prior to acceptance. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
SCA's active enrollment periods are May 1–June 30 and October 1–December 31. The May enrollment window is intended for new students preparing to begin our academic year in August. The October enrollment window is designed for Chilean families transitioning to our school after completing the Chilean academic year in December. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:45 a.m. |
| School finish time |
3:30 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students may enter campus starting at 8:00 a.m. and enjoy supervised play until school starts. After school, students cannot be supervised unless participating in our after school "talleres" program. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SCA offers after-school activities that vary from year to year, including out paid institutional "talleres" program from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Examples of past talleres are: Dance, Soccer, Phonics Fun, STEM, Volleyball, Piano, Ultimate Frisbee, Roller Skating. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education courses that develop sports knowledge. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We enter occasional Ultimate Frisbee tournaments with the city or with other school as they are made available. This is considered our primary school sport. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science lab and library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer field and enclosed gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Santiago Christian Academy (SCA), a private, co-educational Christian school, was established by the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) in 1968 in Santiago, Chile. SCA seeks to partner with families in order to form disciples of Jesus Christ through quality, Christ-centered education in English. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of SCA is to provide a Christ-centered, English education of high standards for the missionary families of ABWE who are located in Santiago, Chile. |
Contact the admissions team at Santiago Christian Academy
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