At the Elementary level (Grades 2-5) students are assessed in the following areas that are expected for the child's chronological and developmental age:

1. Reading
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Writing
4. Math Application

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At the Middle and High School levels (Grades 6-12), children are assessed in the areas of:

1. English Language Skills
2. Math Concepts and Application

Additionally, for Middle and High School, student interviews with the counselor.

At the High School level, a foreign language placement test will be administered to determine proper language level placement.

We also examine the three most recent years of the applicant's report cards.
In addition, we require two recommendations from teachers at the most recent school attended (Math and English are preferred).

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Pre Kinder: A child applying to the three-year-old program must be three years of age by August 31.
Kinder I: A child applying to the four-year-old program must be four years of age by August 31.
Kinder II: a child applying to the five-year-old program must be five years of age by August 31.
Grade One: a student applying to first grade must be six years of age by August 31.
Grades 7 - 12: Generally, no student will be admitted to grades 7 - 12 if he/she is more than two years older than the average age of students in his/her grade.

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Acceptance to Nido de Aguilas is not automatic. A child's evaluation performance along with previous school records, standardized test results, letters of recommendation, and other previous educational information assists us in determining whether your child may be a successful student at Nido. Some students may be denied admission when their test performance and/or previous school performance does not meet Nido's academic expectations.

Since schools vary in grade level expectations, this assessment will also determine the appropriate grade placement for your child. At the High School level, a foreign language placement test will be administered to determine proper language level placement.

There is also the possibility of having more candidates than vacancies. In those cases, students will be selected according to our priority criteria.

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1. Contact the Admissions Office to set an appointment for an initial interview conducted by the Registrar. At this time you will be given full information about the school and a school tour.
2. Provide the following necessary documents:
• Report cards/certificates/official transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Previous scores on standardized tests
• Special education documentation if applicable (L.D., Gifted and Talented, ESL, other special programs)
• Certificates of conduct
• Birth certificate or passport
3. Complete vital information on the application forms
4. Schedule a testing appointment. In unusual circumstances, entrance testing abroad may be arranged.
5. Pay the testing fee and complete the entrance evaluation and personal interview.
6. Take admissions test.
7. Following a decision by the Admissions Committee, a response from the Registrar or Principal will be received within five working days.






Step One: Family interviews with the Registrar.

Step Two: Student takes the admissions test and for Middle and High school, student interviews with the counselor.

Nido de Aguilas must have received all of the student's records and application form at this point for the student's file to be processed further.

Step Three: Psychologist/Counselor reviews the student's file and test results and makes a recommendation to the division Principal. The Principal makes a recommendation and sends the file for a final admissions decision to the Headmaster.

Step Four: Students who have been admitted into Nido de Aguilas are informed by the Registrar and a starting date is determined. Students who have not been admitted into Nido de Aguilas are informed of the decision by the division Principal.



The Admissions Committee consists of the Headmaster, division Principals, Psychologist and Counselor. Upon the recommendation of the Admissions Committee, the Headmaster will make a final decision.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our Admissions Office.
Admissions Registrar, Lilian Jaques - ljaques@nido.cl
Telephone: (562) 339-8124 Fax: (562) 216-7603

Student Health Information

Upon acceptance and throughout their attendance at Nido de Aguilas, all students receive cost-free accident insurance at Clínica Alemana, which covers them for accidents of a traumatic nature, 24 hours a day, throughout the calendar year. Individual I.D. cards, issued by the clinic, may take several weeks getting to you but, should your student require emergency attention in the interim, you need only go to the clinic, to "Urgencia Escolar" (Student Emergency Service) and state the school's and your child's name in order to receive prompt medical attention.
Please fill out the Health Form you receive from the Registrar as accurately and detailed as possible, to enable us to give your student the best possible attention.
At present Chilean law requires Medical (doctor's) Certificates for 5 consecutive days of absence due to illness or accident. This document must be given to the nurse.
The nurse must be informed of contagious diseases or illnesses contracted by students.

The name and phone number of a responsible adult should be provided to the nurse, to be used when neither parent can be located for emergencies and also for temporary or prolonged absences from home and/ or work.
Medication, required by the student during the school day, must be left with the nurse who will administer it when the student reports at the stipulated time.

Informativo Escolar Sobre Salud

Todos los alumnos, una vez admitidos y durante su estadía en Nido de Aguilas, gozarán de un seguro de accidentes gratis en la Clínica Alemana, que los cubre las 24 horas del día durante el año calendario, por accidentes de origen traumático. La entrega de la identificación individual que otorga la clínica puede demorarse varias semanas en llegar, sin embargo en el intertanto, el alumno podrá acudir a la clínica para emergencias en "Urgencia Escolar" donde recibirá atención médica expedita solamente informando su nombre y colegio. Para poder entregarle la mejor atención posible a su escolar, llene cuidadosa y detalladamente el Formulario de Salud que la encargada de matrículas le entregue. La ley chilena exige un Certificado Médico cuando la ausencia a clases por enfermedad es de 5 ó más días seguidos. Este documento debe ser entregado a la enfermera. La enfermera debe ser informada de toda enfermedad o afección contagiosa que sufra su hijo/a. Se le debe proporcionar a la enfermera el nombre y número de teléfono de un adulto responsable que pueda hacerse cargo de su/s hijo/s en caso de emergencia cuando ustedes, los padres, no puedan ser ubicados o cuando se ausenten por viajes cortos o prolongados. El alumno que requiera medicamentos prescritos durante el horario de clases debe dejarlos con la enfermera y acudir a ella a las horas estipuladas.