Frequently Asked Questions

We nurture principled, creative and independent students through a strong academic foundation and a values-led education that prepares them to meet the challenges of life with confidence. We encourage lifelong learning, critical thinking and creativity, underpinned by values such as respect, responsibility, effort and perseverance.

We also foster environmental awareness, an appreciation of diversity and a sense of responsible participation, helping students grow into citizens who are committed to their communities and to society.

Our school offers intensive English teaching from the earliest years, supporting students in learning English as a second language from Playgroup to Year 5, before further strengthening their proficiency in the later years.

This approach prepares students for internationally recognised qualifications such as Cambridge English and gives them a strong foundation to thrive with confidence in an increasingly globalised world.

A comprehensive educational journey that combines the National Scientific-Humanistic Curriculum with recognised international programmes, supporting students from Tiny and Early Years through to Primary and Senior.

In the early stages, from Playgroup to Kindergarten, the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is followed, while in Years 1 and 2 the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is introduced, enriching learning through meaningful and globally minded experiences.

This approach ensures a coherent, robust and continuous progression, with a clear focus on the academic, personal and social development of each student.

General Contact :
Email: administracionpenalolen@cpdv.cl

Reception telephone: +56 2 3223 1300 . +56 2 3223 1301 . +56 9 3943 3943

Contact Admissions : Admissions mail: AdmissionPeñalolén@cpdv.cl

WhatsApp Admissions: +56 9 7518 7017 . +56 9 3860 2094

You can also write to us from the official website or social networks.

For the enrolment process, families are asked to provide a national or provisional identity card and the student’s birth certificate. For international students, a provisional enrolment application issued by the Ministry of Education is also required, together with academic records and official documents from the student’s country of origin.

Our admissions team supports and guides families throughout the validation process and with meeting the relevant requirements.

Admissions Email: AdmissionPeñalolén@cpdv.cl

WhatsApp Admissions: +56 97518 7017 . +56 9 3860 2094

Applicants must meet the age requirements set out in current Ministry of Education regulations in order to take part in the school’s admissions process.

Tiny: 2 years old by March 31 of the year of application

Playgroup: 3 years of age by March 31 of the year of application

Pre-K: 4 years old by March 31 of the year of application

Kindergarten: 5 years old by March 31 of the year of application

Year 1: 6 years old by 31 March of the year of application

• Completed registration form
• Birth certificate
• If your child has received specialist support from an educational psychologist, speech therapist, psychiatrist, neurologist or another specialist, please attach any relevant reports, diagnoses and/or treatment information
• For Playgroup, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Year 1: educational reports from previous years, where applicable
• For Year 2 to Year 8: grade reports and personal and social development reports from the previous two years

If the application is for entry in the second semester, the same documentation must also be submitted at the end of the first semester.

Check for availability

• Tiny: Places available
• Playgroup: Places available
• Pre-K: Places available
• Kindergarten: Places available
• Year 1: Check availability
• Year 2: Check availability
• Year 3: Check availability
• Year 4: Check availability
• Year 5: Check availability
• Year 6: Check availability
• Year 7: Check availability
• Year 8: Check availability
• Year 9: No places available
• Year 10: Check availability
• Year 11: Check availability
• Year 12: No places available

Fees for the 2026 school year:

Incorporation fee:

• 30 UF per year, from Pre-K to Year 8
• 25 UF per year, from Year 9 to Year 12

Tuition fee:

• 16.7 UF per year for Tiny
• 16.9 UF per year for Playgroup
• 14.5 UF per year for Pre-K and Kindergarten
• 14.7 UF per year from Year 1 to Year 8
• 14.8 UF per year from Year 9 to Year 12

Annual tuition:

• 131 UF per year for Tiny
• 87 UF per year for Playgroup
• 100 UF per year for Pre-K and Kindergarten
• 116.6 UF per year from Year 1 to Year 8
• 120.3 UF per year from Year 9 to Year 12

Sibling discount: For families enrolling more than one child, a discount is applied to the annual tuition fee.

Referral discount: Each family in our school community may refer a new family to join the school. For each referred family that completes enrolment, a 10% discount will be applied to the tuition fee for the youngest child. The discount takes effect once the referred family’s school year has begun.

Discount for full upfront payment of tuition: Full payment of the annual tuition fee in cash or in advance is eligible for a 4% discount on the total tuition fee when paid by cash, cheque or bank transfer. A 3% discount applies if payment is made via Transbank.

School scholarship: Parents are covered by a school fee scholarship which, in the event of the death or severe disability of a parent, covers fees at Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Peñalolén up to Year 12. The terms, conditions and exclusions of this scholarship are set out in the internal policies published on the school’s website. This cover is provided at no additional cost.