Transport

SEK Austral International School has a door-to-door school transport service , exclusively for its students and subject to availability and feasibility of the established routes.

The service mainly covers areas of Peñalolén, La Reina and some areas of Ñuñoa , according to the route planning, availability of spaces and access conditions of each address.

The carriers and vehicles providing the service comply with the requirements established by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications and the competent bodies in matters of school transport.

The service can be contracted in round trip, one way or one way , depending on availability and evaluation of the corresponding route.

REGULATIONS AND RULES FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORT

1. Carriers and vehicles
Both the carriers and the vehicles intended for the school transport service comply with the requirements demanded by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications and other competent bodies.

2. Service Options
The service can be contracted for round trip, one way only or one way only, subject to availability and feasibility of the corresponding route.

3. Only students officially registered for the school transport service may use it. For safety reasons, guests are not allowed .

4. Payment for the service
The payment for school transport will be made in ten equal installments, payable within the first five business days of each month.

5. Fare
The fare for the transportation service will be announced annually. This fare may only be modified in the event of extraordinary variations in operating costs or other force majeure circumstances.

6. Schedules
The transport will arrive at the student’s home or pick-up point at the scheduled time and will wait a short period before continuing its route. Families are asked to ensure that students are ready well in advance.

7. Absences
If a student will not be using the service on a given day, their guardian must promptly inform the Transportation Coordination Office to avoid unnecessary trips. The home service will resume once the guardian reports its use.

8. Emergencies or contingencies
In case of delays resulting from a breakdown or other contingency during the journey, the carrier will inform the Transportation Coordination, from where the situation will be communicated in a timely manner to the families involved and the corresponding measures will be managed.

9. Access to homes
For safety reasons, vehicles may not enter streets, roads or access points that present maneuvering difficulties, risky conditions or characteristics that prevent the route from being completed properly.

10. Changes of Address:
Changes of address must be reported at least 30 days in advance , as they may involve modifications to the route schedule. The inclusion of the new address will be subject to feasibility and availability on the corresponding route.

11. Route Changes
The Transportation Coordination may modify a student’s assigned route when necessary to improve the overall operation of the service. Any changes will be promptly communicated to the family.

12. Temporary Route Changes.
Parents/guardians may request temporary route changes in writing. Authorization will be subject to space availability, provided the modification does not affect the normal operation of the established routes.

13. Authorizations:
If a student will not be using school transportation on the return trip, their guardian must notify the corresponding tutor or the Transportation Coordinator in writing. For safety reasons, changes will not be authorized through verbal requests.

14. Early Withdrawals
If a guardian wishes to withdraw their son or daughter before the end of the school day, they must inform the School Secretariat in a timely manner, indicating the student’s name, grade and transport route.

15. In case of withdrawal during the usual departure time, you must contact the Transportation Coordination beforehand to carry out the corresponding procedure.

16. Arrival at the Residence:
During the return trip, the student will be dropped off at the address registered for the service. The driver will verify that the student enters the residence safely before continuing the route.

17. Departure from the School
Before starting each return trip, the attendance of the students corresponding to each route will be verified.

18. It is the students’ responsibility to arrive promptly at the assigned departure point. For younger students, the school will provide the necessary support to facilitate their transfer to the school bus.

19. Behavior During Transportation
School transportation is considered an extension of the school community. For this reason, the rules of behavior and conduct established by SEK Austral are applied during all journeys.

20. Any situation of conduct that may affect the safety or well-being of the passengers will be reported to the Tutor and the corresponding Head of Studies for its proper management.

21. Damage to the vehicle
In the event that a student intentionally causes damage to the vehicle or any of its elements, the guardian will be responsible for the costs associated with its repair.

22. Inquiries and observations
Families may communicate any inquiry, observation or situation related to the organization and operation of school transport directly to the Transport Coordination.

23. Sending documentation
Representatives may send documentation to the School through drivers only when it is properly identified and in a sealed envelope.

SCHOOL TRANSPORT COVERAGE

Routes are organized according to the addresses of enrolled students and the feasibility of each route. The service primarily covers Peñalolén, La Reina, and parts of Ñuñoa , and may vary depending on availability, capacity, and the annual route planning.

To find out if school transportation service is available for a specific address, request a quote, or ask questions about rates and contracting , families can write to: tesoreria@sekaustral.cl