Colegio Alpamayo vs Colegio Los Álamos

	C Colegio Alpamayo Lima, Peru	C Colegio Los Álamos Lima, Peru
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PEN 14,410 - 33,770	Fees / year PEN 17,600 - 24,100
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Boys School	Type Boys School
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 268	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language Spanish, French, English
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Lima, Peru. The address is Bucaramanga 145 Mayorazgo, Lima, Peru. It is in the Mayorazgo area of Lima.	Location Located at Jr. Estados Unidos 731, Jesús María, Lima, Peru. Jesús María is a district in Lima, Peru.
Stages	Stages PreSchool; Elementary, Middle and High School.	Stages —
School type	School type The school is a male-only Catholic school.	School type International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a Psychopedagogical Department that assesses students, guides their efforts with teachers and families, and conducts aptitude and personality tests to support academic performance and emotional development.	Additional learning support One-to-one tutoring (Preceptoría).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Peru
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic; Alpamayo promotes Catholic faith and Christian values with two chaplains providing spiritual care and celebrating the sacraments, and a chapel on site.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Application (right to apply / proceso de postulación): S/ 300.00. - One-time Admission Deposit (Cuota de Ingreso, CI) charged to new students and transfers: amounts depend on entry grade and are payable once to reserve the place. The school's published amounts are: S/ 23,280.00 (entering from Nursery through 2nd Primary), S/ 17,460.00 (entering 3rd–6th Primary), S/ 10,476.00 (entering 1st–5th Secondary). Payment of the Cuota de Ingreso must be made within five business days after receiving the letter of acceptance; payment of the Cuota de Ingreso reserves the place. Tuition (pensiones) — amounts by year group The amounts shown below are the published pension (monthly/period) figures in Peruvian soles (S/). The school requires 11 payments per academic year: one matrícula (enrollment/registration payment) plus ten monthly pension installments. The matrícula amount is equal to the published pension for the pupil's level; the annual total is therefore the published pension × 11. The school describes the pensión de enseñanza as an annual obligation divided into ten monthly cuotas, with eleven total payments (matrícula + 10 pensions). - Early Years (1–2 years): Pension per payment S/ 1,310.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 14,410.00. - Nursery (3 years): Pension per payment S/ 1,350.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 14,850.00. - Pre-Kinder (4 years): Pension per payment S/ 1,940.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 21,340.00. - Kinder (5 years): Pension per payment S/ 2,530.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 27,830.00. - Primary 1°–2°: Pension per payment S/ 2,940.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 32,340.00. - Primary 3°–5°: Pension per payment S/ 2,950.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 32,450.00. - Grades 6°–8°: Pension per payment S/ 2,960.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 32,560.00. - Grades 9°–11° (Secondary): Pension per payment S/ 3,070.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 33,770.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual structure: eleven payments per year — one matrícula (first payment) plus ten monthly pension installments. The pensión is described as an annual charge divided into ten monthly instalments; the matrícula completes the 11-payment scheme. - Due dates: monthly pension instalments are due no later than the last day of each month; the December payment is due on 17 December. Late payment incurs bank interest as established by the school. - The payment of matrícula is a condition to reserve the student's place for the school year; formal admission of a new student is completed once the Cuota de Ingreso has been paid and required documentation delivered. The Cuota de Ingreso must be paid within five working days after receipt of the letter of acceptance. Boarding / residential provision - No boarding (internado) fees are published; the school presents tuition (pensiones) and ancillary service fees but does not list a boarding program or boarding charges. The published pensión values apply to day students and explicitly note that the pension does not include the school dining service. Other costs and occasional fees - Meal service: the published pension does not include the dining service (comedor); cafeteria costs are separate. - Admission / application processing fee (proceso de admisión): S/ 300.00. - Small administrative/certification fees listed in the school regulations (examples): issuance of an English certificate S/ 50.00; official study certificate (online) S/ 20.00. These administrative fees are charged for specific document requests and processes. - Educational charges described in the regulations: references to "armadas educativas mensuales" (monthly educational charges), lists of textbooks and school supplies, and a Banco de Libros (book-loan) service appear in the school regulations; textbooks, supplies, and some academic or extracurricular programme charges are handled as additional items and may generate separate monthly or occasional charges. The school's administrative communications list the montos, number and opportunity of payment for pensiones and other charges before each matrícula. Discounts and exemptions on the Cuota de Ingreso - Discount/exemption rules published for the admission deposit include: 50% discount on CI for a second child in the Salcantay or Alpamayo schools; exoneration (100%) of CI for a third child in Salcantay or Alpamayo; exoneration for children of alumni of the Salcantay and Alpamayo schools; and a 20% CI discount for students from sibling schools (national or international). Refund / cancellation terms - The refund of the Cuota de Ingreso is governed by the legal formula contained in the Reglamento de Instituciones Educativas Privadas de Educación Básica (DS N° 005-2021-MINEDU). The school follows that formula and any applicable governmental disposals for calculation and processing of any return of the admission deposit. Specific refund timing, calculation and procedures follow the legal formula and school administrative procedure. Fee payment options and administrative process - Payments are managed by the school's Administration and Tesorería (Treasury). The Cuota de Ingreso and other required amounts must be deposited to the school's bank accounts as instructed once admission is confirmed; matriculation and other pre-term procedures are handled by Tesorería according to a published enrolment timetable. - The school operates an Extranet / parent portal (SIEWEB) for families; the Extranet is listed as a school platform and is used in the school's information-management processes. The presence of an Extranet indicates an online channel for administrative interaction and account management (access requires parent credentials). Notes on what is included above - The figures above are published in the school's admissions and regulatory materials for the 2026 academic cycle and in the school's internal regulations. Amounts shown are in Peruvian soles (S/). Annual totals under “Tuition” are shown as the published pension multiplied by eleven payments (matrícula + 10 monthly pensions), consistent with the school's published payment structure.	Fee details Application fees - No publicly posted amount for an application/registration fee (cuota de ingreso/matrícula) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is available in the school's accessible public materials. For the exact application and matrícula amounts, contact Tesorería or the Admissions office directly. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a detailed, grade-by-grade fee table in publicly accessible pages for 2026/27 or 2025/26. A third-party directory lists a single “Valor Colegiatura S/ 1,600” entry for Colegio Los Álamos (level not specified); this listing should be treated as a third-party reference and not an official, itemised fee schedule. For precise tuition amounts by year group and by term, obtain the official fee schedule from the school's finance office. Billing schedule and payment terms - No definitive, publicly accessible billing calendar (term dates, number of instalments, due dates, late-payment penalties) is published in the materials reachable without restricted access. The school's “Información complementaria” materials reference evolution of pensión, matrícula and cuota de ingreso, indicating an official billing schedule exists internally. To confirm the number of instalments, monthly due dates, and any discounts for early or lump-sum payment, contact Tesorería or Admissions. Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding (internado) programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's public information. The school's materials include references to school mobility/transport services (uso de movilidad escolar), consistent with a day-school operation rather than a residential/boarding model. Therefore, boarding fees do not apply. For final confirmation, contact the school. Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, extracurriculars, transport, insurance) - Specific amounts for uniform, textbooks, school supplies, extracurricular activities, transport (servicio de movilidad escolar), insurance or other ancillary fees are not published in the accessible public materials. These additional charges are normally invoiced separately or shown on the school's official fee schedule; confirm exact items and amounts with Tesorería. Refund information - No publicly accessible, itemised refund or cancellation policy (for matrícula, pensiones, or ancillary fees) is available in the school's reachable documents. Any refund terms, conditions for withdrawal, or prorating policy for a student leaving before the end of a term are contained in the school's internal fee and administrative regulations. Request the school's refund policy from Tesorería or Admissions for exact terms. Fee payment options - The school's public materials accessible without restricted access do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, cash, online payment portal). Contact Tesorería to confirm accepted payment channels and to obtain invoice/payment instructions. How to obtain official, grade-specific fees and schedules - Contact the school's Tesorería and Admissions offices to request the official, itemised fee schedule for the academic year you require. Contact details published for the school are: - Tesorería: 989 581 023. - Recepción / Secretaría académica: 989 581 031. - General email: colegio@losalamos.edu.pe. - Admissions: 947 593 221 / admision1@prodec.edu.pe. Brief summary of findings - The school's public “Información complementaria” materials indicate that official documents exist for matrícula, pensión and cuota de ingreso, but those fee documents or detailed schedules are not available through the pages that can be accessed without restricted or authenticated access. A third-party directory lists a single tuition figure (S/ 1,600) without grade-level breakdown. To provide a complete, authoritative per-term and per-grade fee breakdown, the school's official fee schedule (issued by Tesorería) is required; contact details are provided above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is offered bilingually for grades 10 and 11, providing a high-standard international education and bilingual certification. Alpamayo is part of the IB World School network, sharing the goal of contributing to a more peaceful world through mutual understanding and intercultural respect. The DP curriculum consists of six subject groups: Group 1 Language and Literature; Group 2 Language Acquisition; Group 3 Individuals and Societies; Group 4 Sciences; Group 5 Mathematics; Group 6 Arts and Electives, with some subjects offered as electives. Core components are the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Students may opt for the bilingual Diploma by taking at least two English-taught subjects at Higher Level, including History. Assessment and certification follow IB standards, with the Diploma requiring 24 to 45 points; courses are graded on a 1–7 scale, and strong performance in the core can earn up to three additional points; CAS completion is required for the Diploma.	Curriculum details The school uses a differentiated education model with gender-specific schooling. Catholic education guided by the Opus Dei prelature informs formation, with a strong emphasis on character development and social responsibility. English is taught intensively as a means to know, appreciate and share national and international culture; the school is a Cambridge English School. Study trips abroad and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme promote an international mindset. Los Álamos employs a proprietary pedagogy called iKnowledge, a validated teaching-learning model that connects knowledge to practice and develops the physical, affective, intellectual, volitional, and spiritual dimensions, including sports and the arts.
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Exam results	Exam results Since 1998, the school has prepared students to take Cambridge English proficiency examinations certified by Cambridge University; since 2011, it has prepared students to obtain the IB English B certificate. By the end of High School (Grade 11), students aim to have English proficiency certified by either the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) or the IB English B certificate. The school has promoted exchange trips with English-speaking countries such as Ireland and the United States, and is currently evaluating additional destinations to serve most families. On these trips, students are immersed in English-language communities and culture, with an intercultural focus.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme offers direct entry to prestigious universities in Peru and abroad. The program develops key competencies for university life, including argumentation, critical thinking, research, teamwork, community engagement, intercultural understanding, and a global outlook.	Higher education progression The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. iKnowledge has achieved top placements in university-potential evaluations.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. If you wish to submit the admission application, click here. 2. Evaluation of the File: The admission process for the Initial Level is governed by the respective Directive that regulates this process. The Admissions Office reviews the applicant's file under that directive. This step determines whether the applicant meets the defined criteria for admission. 3. Vacancies: Admission is subject to the number of vacancies available. If the number of applicants who meet all the criteria exceeds the vacancies offered, the applications pass to a waiting list. This means there is a possibility of being placed on a waitlist. 4. Results: The results will be provided to the parents or guardians of the applicant by telephone. The admission process's sole purpose is to communicate whether admission has been granted or the applicant is on the waiting list. Reevaluation or any other information is not contemplated. 5. Acceptance of Vacancy Reservation: To finalize the vacancy, parents or guardians must present, within five (5) days of admission being granted: a photocopy of the voucher for the Entrance Fee; all documents requested in the enrollment stage in original, with the exception of the DNI; six color passport-size photos of the applicant. 6. Enrollment Information: Enrollment information will be sent to the parents via email after securing a vacancy. The school does not administer evaluation exams to children in Preschool and First Grade.	Admissions Admissions and transfers. If you would like us to send information about Colegio Los Álamos, please fill out the following form:
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Waitlist	Waitlist Waitlist: If the number of applicants who meet the criteria exceeds the number of vacancies, the applications pass to a waiting list.	Waitlist —
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