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Number of students |
1600 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Most common nationality |
The most common nationalities are Chile, USA, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, and Korea. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
50% local: 50% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Nido offers English-language acquisition support for applicants who are not proficient in English. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
In the Early Years School, teachers use iPads to enhance project-based learning. K2 students have SMART Boards in their classrooms and have access to certain parts of the new EYS/ES MakerLab. Besides having these same classroom features, as well as using the MakerSpace on a regular basis, students in the Elementary School are part of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) program that engages students in designing, creating, and innovating in a rapidly changing world. Students learn digital literacy and digital citizenship skills so that they are comfortable not only using technology easily and correctly but also using it in a responsible manner. Besides basic user skills, they also learn more specialized techniques such as simple coding and remote group co-authoring, which is integrated into their regular curriculum. The High School uses a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, in which each student purchases his or her own MacBook for use at school and at home. Nido provides all required software, which gives students powerful research, analytical, co-authoring, and presentation tools, aiding them not only during their years at Nido but also contributing to the skill set on which they can draw at university and beyond. HS technology and innovation electives include digital video, programming, new product design and development, design technology, robotics, and yearbook design and publishing. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Nido is a non-denominational school. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Three programs of study: North American/Nido Diploma, IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma, & Chilean National Diploma (Licencia de Enseñanza Media (Mineduc) |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Nido offers limited learning support for children with learning differences. |
Learning support offered |
Limited learning support and English support. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted and Talented program |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have a team of counselors at the school. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment required. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For EYS we look at their developmental readiness. For older grades, appropriate reading, writing, math and English level if necesary. |
Waiting list |
Yes, when necessary. As with many international schools around the world, demand can fluctuate and is often high. This means that, at the time you apply, classes may be full. In these cases, Nido opens a waiting list for the class concerned. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Yes. March 15 for July entrance. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, except for High School. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
In grades PK through grade PK1 there are no cafeteria services provided. In grades K2—12, hot and cold lunch services are available through cafeteria provider. This is an optional service and students may bring their own lunch from home. |
Uniform required |
Students in the Early Years and Elementary School are required to wear any combination of Nido clothing daily. Middle and High School students are expected to maintain their personal appearance in accordance with the expectations of the society in which we live and learn. They are asked to comply with what Nido considers to be appropriate dress and personal appearance for a school setting. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Nido program offers a range of after school activities aimed at providing an exploratory, authentic learning environment that fosters extensive, non-competitive and competitive growth in the visual and performing arts, sciences, culture, fitness, and wellness. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Several playground areas, a double-size gymnasium, weight training and fitness facility, two sports fields, an all-weather track, an indoor aquatics center. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School Nido de Aguilas offers an English language based liberal arts education, influenced by U.S. and Chilean thought and tradition, that prepares students to be eloquent communicators and impactful stewards of a rapidly changing world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Nido strives to be an open and dynamic global education center known for its empathic and forward-thinking students, innovative pedagogy, and responsible stewardship of intellectual and environmental resources. Nido seeks to be a hub of knowledge creation and dissemination for Chile and the world. |