Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Celebrating multilingualism

At Colegio Pedro de Valdivia Providencia, each student’s linguistic heritage is valued and celebrated, creating a learning environment where languages come together naturally to enrich understanding and broaden global perspectives.

 

Classrooms are designed to be inspiring and inclusive spaces, where meaningful learning takes place through the active use and appreciation of multiple languages. This multilingual approach reflects the school’s commitment to preparing students for an increasingly connected world, where global awareness and communication are more important than ever.

Languages offered

Discover our language programmes, from the early years to the senior years, supporting students from their first words to their greatest achievements.

Early Years  Primary School Middle School Senior School

Early Years 

Young students benefit from a bilingual education shaped by the international IEYC curriculum, with English embedded in daily learning from the earliest years: 55% of teaching hours in Playgroup and 75% in Pre-K and Kindergarten, supporting early and natural immersion.

Primary School

A bilingual school offering the international IPC curriculum in Years 1 and 2, with 75% of teaching hours in English from Years 1 to 3 and 55% in Year 4, strengthening bilingual learning at every stage.

Middle School

Students continue to develop through our bilingual programme in Years 5 and 6, strengthening the academic use of English. In Years 7 and 8, English is experienced more intensively, preparing students to thrive in international contexts.

Senior School

Learners benefit from an intensive English programme with five hours per week, strengthening language proficiency, effective communication and confidence in both academic and global contexts.

English Speaking Union

English Speaking Union

Students strengthen their English language skills through active participation in the English-Speaking Union (Chile), an international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the use of English.

Through public speaking competitions, debates and academic activities, they develop oral expression, argumentation and confidence in speaking before an audience, while enhancing critical thinking and preparing for the academic and professional challenges of an increasingly globalised world.

Giovanna Molina

At our school, we believe that every language opens a door to the world. Here, multilingualism is experienced with curiosity, challenge and purpose: we support our students on a journey of continuous growth, where learning English is not just about acquiring a skill, but about discovering new ways of thinking, communicating and dreaming in a global context.

Giovanna Molina, Global Learning Coordinator (Multilingualism Lead)

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Build your child’s multilingual confidence and open the door to global opportunities and cultural understanding at Pedro de Valdivia Providencia.

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