St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees ARS 4,887,180 - 18,249,760

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1720

Type Co-educational

Opened 1956

Bus Service No

Part of

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, French, Mandarin

Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

St. Catherine's Moorlands School operates across two established campuses, Belgrano and Tortuguitas, with a planned Pilar campus opening in 2027. The school serves ages 1 to 18 as a private Argentine institution delivering a bilingual English–Spanish education within the International Baccalaureate framework. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are offered, with the DP delivered bilingual and up to 45% of the senior curriculum taught in English. English-language immersion runs through the curriculum, complemented by French (across all IB programmes) and Chinese as an optional weekly extracurricular. A bespoke curriculum supports student-led learning, digital immersion, and the development of 21st-century skills, with robotics, product design, video editing, and web design incorporated in progressive technology education. Facilities include Belgrano Athletic Club sports venues for hockey, rugby and more, and interhouse events at Tortuguitas. The school emphasizes educational guidance, language development, and international exchanges, plus partnerships with Argentine universities globally.

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C1426EMB, Carbajal 3250, C1426 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Location

St. Catherine's Moorlands operates across three Buenos Aires–area campuses: Belgrano (Carbajal 3250, Belgrano 1426, Buenos Aires), Tortuguitas (Panamericana Km 38 Ramal Pilar, Tortuguitas 1667, Buenos Aires), and Pilar (Las Truchas esquina Ruta Provincial 34, Pilar, Buenos Aires). The Pilar campus opens in 2027.

Stages

Belgrano: Kindergarten; Primary School; Senior School. Tortuguitas: Kindergarten; Primary School; Senior School. Pilar: Early Years from age 1 and Primary (1st–6th grade); Opening in 2027.

Type

Private

Additional learning support

Educational Guidance Service

Country affiliation

Argentina

Fees

St. Catherine's Moorlands School — Fees overview (2026 academic year)

Application / Reservation fee
- Reservation of vacancy (enrolment deposit): equivalent to one nominal monthly fee for the year and level to be attended; payment of this amount confirms a place and is required to complete enrolment.

Tuition (monthly installment) — Belgrano campus (CUOTA MARZO 2026: arancel, ACE, total per monthly installment)
- Sala 1–2 años: ARS 479,700 (Arancel) + ARS 9,018 (Aseguramiento Continuidad Escolar) = ARS 488,718 total per monthly installment.
- Sala 3 años (jornada simple): ARS 517,200 + ARS 9,723 = ARS 526,923 total per monthly installment.
- Sala 3 años (jornada completa): ARS 961,350 + ARS 18,073 = ARS 979,423 total per monthly installment.
- Sala 4 años: ARS 1,068,600 + ARS 20,090 = ARS 1,088,690 total per monthly installment.
- Preescolar: ARS 1,131,000 + ARS 21,263 = ARS 1,152,263 total per monthly installment.
- Primaria 1º–3º grado: ARS 1,324,800 + ARS 24,906 = ARS 1,349,706 total per monthly installment.
- Primaria 4º–5º grado: ARS 1,407,900 + ARS 26,469 = ARS 1,434,369 total per monthly installment.
- Primaria 6º–7º grado: ARS 1,523,700 + ARS 28,646 = ARS 1,552,346 total per monthly installment.
- Secundaria 1º–3º año: ARS 1,723,800 + ARS 32,407 = ARS 1,756,207 total per monthly installment.
- Secundaria 4º año: ARS 1,791,300 + ARS 33,676 = ARS 1,824,976 total per monthly installment.
- Secundaria 5º año: ARS 1,791,300 + ARS 17,913 = ARS 1,809,213 total per monthly installment.

Tuition (monthly installment) — Tortuguitas campus (CUOTA MARZO 2026: arancel, ACE, total per monthly installment)
- Sala 1–2 años: ARS 479,700 + ARS 9,018 = ARS 488,718 total per monthly installment.
- Sala 3 años: ARS 517,200 + ARS 9,723 = ARS 526,923 total per monthly installment.
- Sala 4 años: ARS 829,500 + ARS 15,595 = ARS 845,095 total per monthly installment.
- Preescolar: ARS 1,037,400 + ARS 19,503 = ARS 1,056,903 total per monthly installment.
- Primaria 1º–3º grado: ARS 1,298,700 + ARS 24,416 = ARS 1,323,116 total per monthly installment.
- Primaria 4º–6º grado: ARS 1,376,700 + ARS 25,882 = ARS 1,402,582 total per monthly installment.
- Secundaria 1º–3º año: ARS 1,608,000 + ARS 30,230 = ARS 1,638,230 total per monthly installment.
- Secundaria 4º–5º año: ARS 1,697,700 + ARS 31,917 = ARS 1,729,617 total per monthly installment.
- Secundaria 6º año: ARS 1,697,700 + ARS 16,977 = ARS 1,714,677 total per monthly installment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school contract for the academic year is billed in 10 consecutive monthly installments, from March through December. Invoices for educational fees are issued monthly and are due between the 1st and the 10th of each month (or the next business day). Late payment generates a surcharge calculated at the applicable AFIP resarcitorio interest rate; payments are applied first to interest and then to principal.

Materials and additional recurring charges
- Materials fees: two separate materials charges are billed for the school year — the first in April and the second in July. The amount is charged as a percentage of the current monthly fee at the time of billing and varies by age/grade: for Sala 1–3 years the materials charge equals 30% of the monthly fee; Sala 4 and 5 years 18%; and 1º and 2º grado 10%. These material charges are billed in two instalments as described.
- A mandatory Aseguramiento de Continuidad Escolar (ACE) is added to the nominal fee (shown separately in the fee table) and is reflected in the monthly total.
- Examination fees for external international exams (IB Diploma, DELF, Cambridge, ISA levels, HSK, YCT, etc.) are charged separately at the rates set by the examining bodies and are payable by families when applicable; example informational figures for those exam rights appear in the school communication.

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discounts (for the 2026 cycle): 2nd sibling 10%; 3rd sibling 15%; 4th sibling 30%; 5th sibling 50%; 6th sibling full scholarship status (becado). Large-family additional 10% starting from the 4th sibling. A special 20% discount may apply to the first child of alumni under strict punctual-payment conditions. Early payment (pronto pago) discount: 5% on the net fee when paid by bank transfer/deposit and within the prompt-payment terms specified on the invoice. Discounts are conditional and may be revoked for late or missed payments; discounts do not apply to the reservation of vacancy.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school at the Belgrano and Tortuguitas campuses (no boarding fee is provided in the school fee communications).

Other costs
- Uniforms: no separate uniform charge is itemized in the 2026 fee communications; uniform costs (if any) are treated as an additional family expense outside the published monthly tuition items. Materials and specific activity costs (field trips, camps, competitive trips) may be billed separately when they occur.

Refund information and cancellation
- Reservation of vacancy refund: the reservation payment is refundable in full (at historical values) only if parents formally express withdrawal before December 31 of the payment year; if the school cancels the placement, the amount paid will be refunded. Families may revoke the signed contract without charge within 10 days of acceptance. Other refunds or cancellations are subject to the contractual terms and conditions set out by the school.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include automatic debit by CBU (direct debit), bank transfer to the school CBU (CBU and alias provided in the billing communication), personal cheque (accepted and considered effective only once cleared), and Mercado Pago or other enabled virtual wallets. For automatic debit arrangements, families are instructed to contact the school's collections office. Early-payment discounts apply only when payment is made by bank transfer or deposit.

Notes on application of amounts
- The published figures are presented as the school's March 2026 monthly instalment amounts (the communication labels them CUOTA MARZO 2026). The ACE amount is shown separately in the table and summed into the total monthly instalment. Materials charges and exam fees are additional and billed as described above.

Academics

Curriculum

IB programmes: Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16; Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16-18 (bilingual). Pedagogy emphasizes student-led learning, teachers as designers of learning scenarios, development of 21st-century skills, digital immersion, and languages for a global world. Languages offered include English, French, and Chinese.

Higher Education Progression

University partners include UADE, UB, UTDT, UCEMA, UDESA, Austral, and Universidad de Palermo, offering direct university access, scholarships, or interviews. Graduates commonly enter Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), UTDT, UCA, UCEMA and Universidad de Palermo. The Diploma Programme (IBDP) is bilingual, features six subjects over two years with core components (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay), and requires a minimum of 24 points out of 45 for the diploma; the programme is internationally recognized and supports university placement.

Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has bilingual education in English. English language instruction enables students to feel safe and confident in an interconnected world where language skills are a fundamental requirement for communication. Bilingual-cultural education promotes the development of an open, flexible, and global mindset. Students also learn French and Chinese.

Admissions

The admission process begins with an online initial form. The form requests the following information: father and mother's names; profession and current workplace; alumni parent status (yes or no); siblings at the school; student's name and surname; birth place and date; country of origin of kindergarten/school student; year and form the student will attend; contact telephone numbers; email; address; one letter of reference; comments. A representative from the admissions department contacts parents to schedule an interview date and outlines the steps during the interview. Admission priority is given to siblings of students at the school and to children or grandchildren of former students, provided vacancies exist and all admission steps (appointments, entrance exams, and interviews with school counsellors) are completed. Admission calendar: from abroad, admissions are accepted year-round; within Argentina, Kindergarten and 1st form are accepted by July 31, and 2nd form through Senior School by October 31. School fees: 2026 school fees are published on the fees page.

Waitlist

If there are no vacancies for a particular course, a waiting list is offered; the waiting list is valid for one year.

FAQs

What type of school is St. Catherine's Moorlands?

St. Catherine's Moorlands is a private Argentine institution delivering bilingual English-Spanish education within the International Baccalaureate framework for ages 1 to 18.

How many campuses does the school have?

The school operates across two established campuses in Belgrano and Tortuguitas, with a planned Pilar campus opening in 2027.

What IB programmes are offered?

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered for ages 11–16 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18. The DP is delivered bilingual with up to 45% of the senior curriculum in English.

How many students attend?

The school has approximately 1,720 students across its campuses.

What languages are taught?

English and Spanish are the primary languages. French is taught across all IB programmes. Chinese is available as an optional weekly extracurricular.

Is there a house system?

Yes, Belgrano uses six houses: Bristol, Canterbury, Exeter, Kent, Salisbury, and York. Tortuguitas uses four houses: Honesty, Justice, Loyalty, and Wisdom.

How much are the fees?

Monthly tuition at Belgrano ranges from approximately ARS 488,718 to ARS 1,824,976 depending on year group. A reservation fee equal to one monthly tuition confirms a place. Annual totals range from ARS 4.9M to ARS 18.2M.

What sports are available?

Hockey, rugby, football, volleyball, and athletics. Belgrano students use Belgrano Athletic Club's synthetic hockey field, rugby field, two volleyball courts, and gym facilities.

When was the school founded?

St. Catherine's School was founded in 1956 as a bilingual girls' school with 75 students and 10 teachers. The IB programme was introduced from 1972.

What university partnerships exist?

Partners include UADE, UB, UTDT, UCEMA, UDESA, Austral, and Universidad de Palermo, offering direct access, scholarships, or interviews. Graduates commonly enter UBA, UTDT, and UCA.

Is there a waitlist?

Yes, if no vacancies exist for a particular course, a waiting list is offered and is valid for one year.

What arts are offered?

Art and Design develops creativity through interrelated disciplines. The art workshop includes a digital area, Chromakey setup, photo lab, etching press, and screen-printing equipment.

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