International Schools in Peru

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International Schools in Peru

There are a considerable amount of international schools in Peru, most of which are based in the capital, Lima. The majority offer the International Baccalaureate but many follow the established Peruvian school curriculum too.

Here is a diverse list of renowned international schools in Peru with a short description of each to help you to select one which best fits your educational needs and demands. 

There are enough international schools to suit the demands of numerous nationalities, with English offered in all but one of the schools in the table. The International Baccalaureate (IB) is the most commonly adopted educational system, but the IGCSE programme from Britain is offered in a couple, as well as the American AP system and the French baccalauréat.

The majority are stationed in Lima because the capital is the Peruvian hub of international commerce, and in most schools elsewhere classes will be taught in Spanish as it is the country’s official language.

Casuarinas College 

  • Location: Valle Hermoso, Monterrico, Lima. Tel: 344-4040
  • Age range: 3-17
  • Student body: Co-ed
  • Curriculum: Education in English and Spanish, int. exams in Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin and French. German also available as elective. Students follow 3 main IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP*)
  • Tuition: Depends on grade level. Contact school for current fees.

Colegio Pestalozzi 

  • Location: Aurora, Miraflores, Lima. Tel: 617-8600
  • Age range: 3-17
  • Student body: Co-ed, approximately 25 students per class.
  • Curriculum: Bilingual German/Spanish. English & French as additional languages. Follow 3 IB programmes.
  • Tuition: Not available online. Contact school for more details.

International Christian School of Lima 

  • Location: Angamos Oeste, Miraflores, Lima. Tel: 442-6149
  • Age range: 5-18
  • Student body: Co-ed, kindergarten through secondary.
  • Curriculum: Lessons taught in English, foreign languages taught in target language. Follow USA AP curriculum.
  • Tuition: Please contact school for current fees.

San Silvestre School 

  • Location: Av. Santa Cruz, Miraflores, Lima. Tel: 241-3334
  • Age range: 3-17
  • Student body: All-girl, Pre-K through secondary, class size approx. 25.
  • Curriculum: Courses taken in English & Spanish with the option to take French, Mandarin & Italian. Students prepare with British IGCSE programme & IB Diploma Programme.
  • Tuition: Fees found here .

Franco Peruano 

  • Location: Av. Morro Solar 550, Lima. Tel: 626-7800
  • Age range: 3-18
  • Student body: Co-ed
  • Curriculum: Adopts French education system. Classes taught in French & Spanish. Final Year students follow either Peruvian programme or French Baccalauréat.
  • Tuition: Please contact school directly about fees.

*Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme

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