Admissions
SEK Chile International School – Chile
Admission Processes
Colegio Internacional SEK Chile
Official Information – Academic Year 2027
Colegio Internacional SEK Chile conducts admissions processes of an individual, formal, and personalized nature, in accordance with the regulations in force established by the Ministry of Education of Chile.
Each process includes:
- Official application period.
- Interview request call period.
- Informative interview with parents.
- Applicant evaluation.
- Formal communication of results.
- Enrollment formalization procedure.
SEK Chile grants priority to:
- Siblings of current students.
- Children of alumni.
- Students coming from schools belonging to the International SEK Institution.
- Children of school staff.
Application process by grade or level
Pre Kínder
- Application Period: March to May 2026.
- Age Requirement: 4 years old by March 31, 2027.
- Available Places: 65 places for new families and 25 waiting list places.
- Interview Request Call Period: From February 24, 2026, at 09:00 hours (Continental Chile time), until the 90 interview slots are filled.
- Parents’ Interview (in-person modality): Presentation of the educational project, campus tour, verification of alignment with the institutional mission, explanation of the evaluation process, and clarification of questions.
- Applicant Evaluation (in-person, small groups): Psycho-cognitive development, receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor skills, socio-emotional development, and age-appropriate autonomy. Approximate duration: 30 to 40 minutes.
- Results Delivery: Individual communication within 3 business days after the evaluation. General publication on the last business day of May.
- Enrollment Formalization: Place reservation valid for 48 hours. Formalization through payment of the annual enrollment fee, Membership fee, and signing of the corresponding documentation.
Playgroup
- Application Period: August to September 2026.
- Age Requirement: 3 years old by March 31, 2027.
- Availability of places: To be published in June 2026.
- Interview Request Call Period: From July 22, 2026, at 09:00 hours (Continental Chile time).
- Application Period: August to September 2026.
- Age Requirement: 3 years old by March 31, 2027.
- Availability of places: To be published in June 2026.
- Interview Request Call Period: From July 22, 2026, at 09:00 hours (Continental Chile time).
From Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Application Period: October to December 2026, or until vacancies are filled.
- Availability of places: Will be available during the first week of October.
- Interview Request: Via email to admision@sekchile.com, subject to vacancy availability.
- Parents’ Interview (in-person or remote): Presentation of the educational project, campus tour, verification of alignment with the institutional mission, explanation of academic expectations, and information regarding formal requirements.
- Academic Evaluations (in-person): Language, Mathematics, English, and personal interview. Minimum expected performance: 60% in each area. Approximate duration: 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Language Requirements: The official language of instruction is Spanish. From age 10 onwards, non-Spanish-speaking applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish reading, writing, and oral expression. The school does not offer language immersion programs or differentiated support in Spanish as a second language.
- Results Delivery: Individual communication within 3 business days. General publication on the last business day of December.
- Enrollment Formalization: Place reservation valid for 48 hours through payment of the annual enrollment fee, Membership fee, and signing of the educational contract.
OFFICIAL CONTACT
José Alegría Grandón
Admissions Director
admision@sekchile.com
+56 2 2212 7116
+56 2 2211 4471