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Instituto Ballester

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1922
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, STEM
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Sport and Fitness
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Instituto Ballester Deutsche Schule is one of the largest and most established German schools in Buenos Aires, located in Villa Ballester. Founded in 1922, the school offers bicultural and multilingual education in German, Spanish, and English from kindergarten through secondary. Students receive an education that prepares them for democratic societies, with the opportunity to obtain German language diplomas (DSD) and the IB Diploma alongside the Argentine bachillerato.

Villa Ballester, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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The Essentials

Instituto Ballester has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Spanish, German, English.

Location
Villa Ballester, San Martin, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The school has a large campus in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary.

Type
Co-educational day school offering bicultural and multilingual education in German, Spanish, and English.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Predominantly Argentine students, many with German heritage. Some German expatriate families also attend.

Additional learning support
Learning support is available, including German language support for students new to the programme.

Country affiliation
Germany and Argentina. Recognised by Germany's Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA) and part of the worldwide network of German schools.

Religious affiliation
Secular. The school promotes democratic values and intercultural understanding.

School day structure
Full-day programme with academic classes in German, English, and Spanish, plus sports, arts, and enrichment activities.

Bus service
Private transport services (combis) are available through third-party providers.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Contact the school at iballester.edu.ar for current fee information.
Academics

Instituto Ballester teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the Argentine national curriculum enriched with the German educational programme. Secondary students can pursue the IB Diploma and German Sprachdiplom (DSD I and DSD II). The bicultural model integrates German and Argentine academic traditions.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are typically around 25 students with specialist teachers for each language stream.

Exam Results
Students sit Argentine national examinations, IB Diploma assessments, and German Sprachdiplom exams.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma and DSD II provide access to universities in Germany, Argentina, and worldwide. Graduates attend leading universities in all three countries.

Gifted and Talented
The IB programme and bicultural curriculum provide academic challenge. Exchange trips and international competitions offer enrichment.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Contact the school through iballester.edu.ar for admissions information. No prior German is required for kindergarten entry.

Scholarships
Contact the school for information on financial assistance and German government-funded opportunities.

Waitlist
The school is popular and a waiting list may apply. Early application is recommended.
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