A school that belongs

to its community.

The Garzón School is governed by the Asociación Civil The Garzón School, a non-profit association registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC). This model makes us different from most private schools in the region, which are typically run as for-profit businesses. At TGS there are no owners, no shareholders, and no commercial interests to serve. Every peso and dollar is reinvested into teachers, programmes, facilities, and inclusion policies. Our non-profit status is more than a legal framework — it is a statement of purpose. It guarantees that the only priority guiding decision-making is the quality of education and the wellbeing of our community. Families and educators together shape the institution, ensuring transparency, accountability, and a shared commitment to the mission of empowering changemakers.

Why this matters

  • All income supports educational excellence and long-term stability.

  • Parents and educators participate directly in governance, giving voice to the community.

  • Annual assemblies and published accounts ensure that decisions and finances are open and accountable.

  • The school’s milestones — our new 38-hectare campus, ambitious scholarship programme, and international recognition — have all been possible because of this collective model.

In a region dominated by edu-business, The Garzón School stands apart as a public good institution built by and for its community.

How the Asociación Civil Works

The Asociación Civil is governed by statutes approved by the MEC in January 2022 and amended by the General Assembly in March 2025. Members meet annually to review the school’s progress and vote on major decisions. Every three years, members elect the Board of Directors, which provides oversight, sets policy, and safeguards the mission.

Our School Board

  • Bruno Varela

    President of the Board

  • Laure de La Baume

    Board Secretary

  • Carolina Pontelli

    Board Treasurer

Joining the Asociación Civil

Membership of the Asociación Civil is open to all parents and guardians of enrolled students. Becoming a member means becoming part of the school’s highest governing body. Members have the right to:

  • Vote at the annual assembly.

  • Elect (and be elected to) the Board of Directors.

  • Participate in shaping the future direction of the School.

How to join:

  1. Request a membership form from the School Office.

  2. Return the completed form to the School Office with a copy of your ID.

  3. Wait for your request to be approved at the next General Assembly.

We invite every parent of the School to consider joining. The Asociación Civil is the clearest expression of our ethos: that The Garzón School belongs to all of us, and thrives when we build it together.