A message from our Principal


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I am Daniel Kasnick, Principal of Colegio Altair, and it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our learning community.

At Altair, we are committed to providing a holistic and excellent education, founded on the values of Authenticity, Respect, and Wisdom, which guide everything we do. We are proud to be part of Inspired Education Group, a global network of schools recognised for their best practices and for offering personalised learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our educational model combines academic excellence with personal and emotional development, encouraging curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking. We celebrate diversity and the uniqueness of every student, fostering an environment of trust, openness, and collaboration that strengthens our sense of community.

As part of this commitment, Altair is a member of ACE (Association for Character Education). We firmly believe that character formation is a cornerstone of learning, and that its impact is greatest when the entire educational community — students, teachers, staff, and families — shares a common language, purpose, and approach. That is why we are committed to equipping our community with high-quality tools, frameworks, and resources that enable us to live and model our values intentionally and consistently every day.

We are fortunate to have a highly qualified and passionate teaching team, dedicated to supporting each student on their learning journey, helping them discover their talents and reach their full potential.

We want Altair students to enjoy learning and to grow into confident, generous, and responsible individuals, ready to make a positive contribution to society.

I invite you to discover life at Altair and to see how our community — built on values, innovation, and a global spirit — continues to nurture generations who learn with purpose and leadership.

Daniel Kasnick
Principal

A Passion for Learning


Our vision is to be an institution that provides students with an educational experience that exemplifies academic excellence. We are committed to the ongoing emotional development of each child and seek to understand the needs of each individual.

Our mission is to develop responsible, sensitive, self-confident people who have a passion for learning and are committed to the progress of others as active members of a global community.

1995

Colegio Altair is founded.

2000

The new Cultural Building is constructed.

2005

We are authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) as a Middle Years Programme (MYP) school.

2005

We are authorised by the IBO as a Diploma Programme (DP) school.

2006

The Coliseum is constructed.

2007

We are authorised by the IB as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) school.

2017

Altair becomes a member of Inspired.

2019

The school acquires a new campus.

2022

Inauguration of the new campus with green areas.

A Pathway to International Success

A Pathway to International Success


We seek to meet the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs of our students through personalised, high-quality education. The International Baccalaureate Organisation accredits our school to deliver three programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme. We are members of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) and the Association of Friends of Private Schools (ADECOPA).

Among international school groups, Inspired stands out. It is led by distinguished educators who possess extensive experience and knowledge of best practices in education, having worked with schools around the world, including those offering the International Baccalaureate and A Levels.

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