Instituto San Sebastián Yumbel

The Instituto San Sebastián de Yumbel (ISS), initially known as Seminario de San Sebastián de Yumbel, is a private Catholic pre-school, primary, and secondary school located in Yumbel, Bío Bío Province, Chile.

The school offers education at the Pre-school (Educación Parvularia), Primary (Educación Básica) and Secondary (Enseñanza Media) levels. It is one of the oldest institutions in the Bio Bio Region, playing an important philanthropic role in the Yumbel commune.

History
The institute was founded by Archbishop José Hipólito Salas, with the personal approval of Pope Pius IX. It was initially known as Seminario de San Sebastián de Yumbel (English: Seminary of St. Sebastian of Yumbel) which appeared in public records until 1905.

The school was founded upon Catholic-based prayer and theological discussion, which remain important to school practices and ceremonies.

The school underwent a large-scale renovation in late 2007, including a new pavilion, classrooms, restrooms, showers and a computer lab. The renovations, managed by the Educational Foundation Cristo Rey, were a major success.