Stella Maris College (Montevideo)

Christian Brothers College - Stella Maris
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TypePrivate co-educational school
Motto"Ad Astra" (Up To The Stars)
Established1955; 69 years ago
HeadmasterPatricia Ponce de Leon
GradesK-12
CampusCarrasco Norte
Colour(s)White, Green, Blue
AffiliationsRoman Catholic, Christian Brothers, International Baccalaureate Organization
Websitewww.stellamaris.edu.uy

The Christian Brothers College of Montevideo, commonly referred as Stella Maris College – Christian Brothers or just Christian, is a private, co-educational, not-for-profit Catholic primary and secondary school run by the Christian Brothers of Ireland. The school is located in the residential neighborhood of Carrasco Norte, Montevideo, Uruguay. The school's headmaster is Patricia Ponce de Leon. The school is a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), currently offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). The college also offers valuable international exams such as the IGCSE programs and the A levels. It has a long list of distinguished former pupils, including economists, engineers, architects, lawyers, politicians and even F1 champions.

The school has also played an important part in the development of rugby union in Uruguay, with the creation of Old Christians Club, the school's alumni club.