About Us

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Welcome to

CRAIGHOUSE SCHOOL

We are a distinguished bilingual, co-educational institution, blending the rich heritage of both Chilean and British traditions. For over six decades, we have been committed to providing educational and formative excellence to generations of pupils.

Our focus is on achieving high academic standards while nurturing individuals who are globally minded, tolerant and deeply aware of their social and environmental responsibilities.

For over 30 years, Craighouse School has been part of the IB World, continuously refining and strengthening its programmes to become the leading IB school in Chile—an achievement we are deeply proud of.

“Tempora mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis:

Times change and we change with them”.

Charles T. Darling

A GLIMPSE INTO OUR HISTORY

On 16th March 1959, Craighouse School opened its doors, founded by the couple Charles T. Darling and Joan Gibson-Craig-Carmichael, Mrs Darling. The school's name, a blend of Mrs Darling's surname "Craig" and the word "house," symbolises one of our core pillars: Family.

From the very beginning, Craighouse embodied the essence of a traditional British school. The name itself is rooted in Mrs Darling’s Scottish heritage, while our badge and motto, ‘Vive Deo et Vives,’ are drawn from the Gibson-Craig-Carmichael family crest. We introduced a formal uniform, a House system, a school prayer, assemblies and embraced the quintessential sports of hockey and rugby.

Today, as we celebrate more than six decades educating young minds, we honour our rich legacy. In 2021, our Head of School Patrick Lyons took the helm, marking the dawn of a new era—one that cherishes the values of our founders while confidently embracing the future.

CHARLES T. DARLING FOUNDATION

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The Charles T. Darling Educational Foundation was created in 1989 to perpetuate the values and traditions that inspired the Darling family in the creation and development of Craighouse School.

The sole purpose of this non profit organisation is to contribute to the realisation of Craighouse School Educational Project, therefore benefiting the school's pupils, families and all the community.

Board

Edgar Witt Gebert

President

María Isabel Sánchez Cordero

Secretary

Carlos Baudrand Saavedra

Treasurer

María José Cohen Aguiló

Director

Juan Pablo Garafulic Litvak

Director

René Jeria Concha

Director

Pilar Zabala Meruane

Director

Pedro Becker Rencoret

Director

Anthony Fyfe García

Director

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SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT)

The Senior Leadership Team is responsible for guiding and overseeing Craighouse School.

Led by the Head of School, it consists of nine highly experienced professionals, representing five nationalities. This diverse team is deeply committed to the Craighouse School Educational Project, ensuring excellence in every aspect of our institution.

Patrick Lyons

Head of School

Aymé Visconti

Academic Director

María Paz Saumann

Directora del Área Formativa

Thomas Hughes

Head of Primary Section

Pablo Salvador

Head of Middle Section

Mark Cross

Head of Senior Section

Jorge Cabargas

Bursar

María José Ruiz

Human Resources Director

Constanza Capdevila

Director of Communications

María Isabel Sánchez

Compliance and Legal Affairs

EDUCATIONAL PROJECT

AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

To learn more about Craighouse School's Educational Project and Institutional Policies, click here:

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Dirección / Address

Av. Paseo Pie Andino 8837

Lo Barnechea, Santiago.

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