Colegio Alpamayo vs Colegio Villa Caritas

	C Colegio Alpamayo Lima, Peru	C Colegio Villa Caritas Lima, Peru
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PEN 14,410 - 33,770	Fees / year PEN 15,700 - 33,700
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Boys School	Type Girls School
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 268	Pupils 375
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1981
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 Calle Hurón 405 Rinconada del Lago, La Molina. The school is part of Villa Caritas with sister school San Pedro. They share the same vision, values and educational project.
Stages	Stages PreSchool; Elementary, Middle and High School.	Stages Early Years (First Steps, Nursery, Pre Kinder, Kindergarten); Elementary (1st–2nd, 3rd–10th); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (11th–12th).
School type	School type The school is a male-only Catholic school.	School type Private Catholic girls' school; partnered with sister school San Pedro.
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 —
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 Catholic
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 / Registration fees - Application (derecho de postulación) fee: USD 140 (payable at the time of application). - Transfer (traslado) application fee: USD 140 (when applying for transfer). Tuition fees by year group (payment amount per pension and annual total based on 10 payments) - Early Years — First Steps: S/ 1,570 per monthly pension. Annual tuition calculated as 10 pensions (March–December): S/ 15,700. - Early Years — Nursery: S/ 1,960 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 19,600. - Early Years — Pre-Kindergarten: S/ 2,160 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 21,600. - Early Years — Kindergarten: S/ 2,630 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 26,300. - Elementary — 1st & 2nd grade: S/ 3,250 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 32,500. - Elementary / Middle / High — 3rd to 10th grade: S/ 3,290 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 32,900. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Program — 11th & 12th grade: S/ 3,370 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 33,700. How the fees are billed and payment terms - Annual billing structure: the annual cost of the educational service is collected as one matriculation fee plus ten tuition payments ("pensiones") made from March through December. Sibling discounts do not apply to the matriculation fee. - Sibling discount on tuition (pensiones): second child 5% discount on pension, third child 15%, fourth child 20%, fifth child attends free (discounts apply to pensiones; matriculation is not discounted). One-time entrance / enrollment (cuota de ingreso) fees - One-time entrance fee (new students) — amounts in force for 2026: - USD 9,500 — First Steps and Nursery. - USD 10,000 — Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade. - USD 8,000 — Transfer acceptance fee for 3rd and 4th grades. - USD 7,000 — Transfer acceptance fee for 5th–8th grades. - USD 6,500 — Transfer acceptance fee for 9th–11th grades. - USD 5,000 — special rate for daughters of alumni. - USD 15,000 — twins (both daughters). - USD 20,000 — triplets (three daughters). - Foreigners and diplomats: option to pay the entrance fee in full or finance it at USD 2,000 per daughter per year for up to three years (documentation required). The entrance fee is used to reserve the vacancy and is payable immediately after acceptance; vacancies are reserved only once the entrance fee is paid. Boarding / residential fees - The school does not publish or offer boarding (internado) fees. The school lists an optional canteen (comedor) service whose cost is not included in the tuition; no separate boarding/internado service or boarding fees are listed. Other costs and what is included in the tuition - Items explicitly included in the pension from Kindergarten through 11th grade: notebooks and school supplies, agenda, book bank, reading plan, field trips and scheduled tours within the city, Cambridge International Examination fees (CIE) and choir and theater workshops. These items are covered by the indicated pension amounts for the relevant grades. - Items specifically excluded from the pension: the canteen (school lunch) is optional and its cost is not included in the pension. The school does not publish amounts for uniforms, private transportation (school bus), or optional after-school academy fees in the admission/fees pages; those costs are treated as additional and are not included in the pension figures above. Refunds and cancellations - No detailed public refund or cancellation policy for the matriculation fee, entrance fee (cuota de ingreso) or the pensiones is published in the admission pages or the terms and conditions. The admissions process indicates that the reservation of the vacancy is made with payment of the entrance fee and that vacancies not reserved within the indicated deadline will be assigned to the next candidate on the waiting list. For specific refund/cancellation terms related to matriculation, entrance fee or pensiones, no explicit schedule or percentages are published on the admissions or terms pages. Payment methods and practical payment details - The application (derecho de postulación) is paid (USD 140) and applicants are instructed to send the payment voucher by email to the admissions contact. This implies use of a bank deposit/transfer or other method that generates a voucher; the pages do not list a published online card-payment gateway or a credit-card acceptance policy for routine pension payments. - For foreign/diplomatic families, the entrance fee may be financed at USD 2,000 per year for up to three years; details and documentation requirements are listed with that option. Summary of items not published on the public admission/fees pages - The explicit amount of the matriculation (matrícula) fee is not published on the admission/tuition pages; the school states the annual cost is divided into one matriculation fee plus ten pensiones but does not provide the matriculation amount. The admissions pages also do not publish specific prices for uniforms, school-transportation (bus) fees, canteen price lists, or a full, itemized refund schedule for withdrawals. The admissions pages and the terms and conditions provide the payment structure, entrance-fee schedule and what is included in the pensiones but do not provide those specific line-item amounts.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has an on-site dining service (comedor) that is optional, and its cost is not included in the tuition.
House system	House system —	House system Houses: Red (color red; symbol The Man; feast day September 21), Yellow (color yellow; symbol The Lion; feast day April 25), Green (color green; symbol The Bull; feast day October 18), Blue (color blue; symbol The Eagle; feast day November 9). Leadership development occurs through the role of Prefects, enabling students to take on responsibilities and strengthen school culture. Each House fosters family integration, camaraderie, and healthy competition through mixed participation across the two Colegio campuses.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is promoted by COFAM, Center for Family Guidance, a nonprofit civil association legally established since 1973, which acts as the promoting entity, the legal guardian, and the one responsible for maintaining its axiological line. The school began operating in 1987 and currently serves primary and secondary levels. The organizational structure includes: Governing bodies — Board of Directors; General Director; Lines of work — Directorate of Studies; Directorate of Guidance and Family; Directorate of Administration and Finance; Supporting units — Chaplaincy; Department of Communications and Promotion; Department of Psychopedagogical Services; Assistant to the Director; Admissions Department. An organizational chart is attached as Annex A1.	Governance and ownership The school is a Catholic-inspired educational community founded on April 21, 1981 by a core of families seeking a different educational approach.
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 offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE. The school uses English as the language of instruction from Early Years, with 80% of classes taught in English, continuing through Lower and Upper School to the IB program. A third language is offered from grade 3, with German or French; the school provides DELF for French and Sprachdiplom for German. Cambridge ESOL assessments are taken during schooling (YLE, PET, FCE), culminating in IGCSE English B HL.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 93% success rate in IB Diploma.
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 has been recognized for academic excellence due to the outstanding performance of its students in the best universities of Peru and around the world.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning All human beings are called to the pursuit of personal excellence and the perfection of all their potential. The school treats each student as a unique person with high dignity. Parents are recognized as the primary partners in education, and the school collaborates with them and encourages their active involvement in school life. Education in freedom gives students opportunities to decide for themselves and to develop autonomy with responsibility. The school has a spirit of service, forming men who respond to the needs of society with generosity and solidarity. Life unity is taught so students act coherently in their professional, family, social, and spiritual lives, while intercultural understanding and learning to learn are fostered.	Social & emotional learning Accompaniment is a fundamental pillar of Villa Caritas' educational approach. It promotes personal knowledge and helps students become the best version of themselves. Education is person-centered, nurturing both academic and personal development from the early years. Together with families, students learn to face life, cope with frustrations, and develop social responsibility. A Student Personal Plan (PPA) is created at entry to provide continuous, comprehensive guidance as students progress. The Guidance Program guides self-discovery and university planning, with individualized support from a dedicated counselor.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Psychopedagogical Department. The department knows students in all aspects of their personality, development, interests, aptitudes, affectivity, and interpersonal relationships. It guides student efforts in line with the school's objectives, in cooperation with teachers and parents. Aptitude tests are administered to enhance academic performance and prevent failure, and in the emotional area tests of character and personality are used to monitor and support emotional development and improve relationships. The department is staffed by specialists in Educational Psychology. If you have concerns about your child, you can raise them through the classroom teacher, who will consult with the psychologist.	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Support Services (LSS) are provided, led by a professional specialist in learning problems; each level has a specialist and there is a general coordinator working with the Psychopedagogical, Acompañamiento and academic teams. The Universal Design for Learning (DUA) framework is used to ensure inclusive access and multiple pathways for learning. In-class differentiation is implemented with strategies such as extra time, seating adjustments, and varied tasks to meet diverse needs. Evaluations, adaptive accommodations, and supports such as an Individualized Support Program and inclusive adaptations are used to address learners with disabilities or talents. Exam accommodations for IB Diploma and other assessments are available as part of the inclusive approach.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has a bilingual program designed for students to develop the skills and intercultural understanding needed to communicate successfully in English-speaking environments. The program broadens students' awareness of the world and fosters respect for cultural diversity. The staff includes 50% native English speakers. Courses taught in English include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Arts, IT, and the Extended Essay. Since 1998, the school prepares students to take Cambridge English examinations, and since 2011 for the English B certificate from the International Baccalaureate. We promote student exchanges with English-speaking countries and are exploring additional destinations.	English as an additional language English immersion begins in Early Years with bilingual teachers, and 80% of classes are taught in English, a format maintained through Lower School, Upper School, and the IB program. Students certify their English through the Cambridge ESOL scheme, with tests including YLE, PET, FCE, followed by IGCSE and English B HL to ensure an advanced level at graduation. From the 3rd grade, students may study a third language, with German or French offered; there are DELF certifications for French and Sprachdiplom for German.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school supports students' emotional development through the Psychopedagogical Department. The department uses tests of character and personality to monitor and support emotional development and to improve relationships with peers and family. The team is composed of specialists in Educational Psychology who work with teachers. If you have concerns about your child, you can raise them through the classroom teacher, who will coordinate with the psychologist.	Mental wellbeing The Guidance Program plays a key role in the comprehensive development of students and supports the adolescent life project. In upper school, it guides self-discovery from grade 9 through to the culmination of grade 11 or the second IB Diploma year, including the university selection process. The Guidance Counseling department provides individualized support to each student, helping them explore Peruvian and international universities and make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. A Student Personal Plan (PPA) is developed to support ongoing personal growth in collaboration with families. The school emphasizes developing personal and social skills as part of daily learning experiences.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Data Protection Policy covering the personal data of the COFAM educational community. The policy notes that data protection rules apply to minors, and parental consent is required for processing a minor's data; adolescents aged 14 or older may consent to their own data processing. Personal data may include identifiers, contact details, photographs, videos, and health information. Data are stored in databases and may be used to deliver educational services; transfers are restricted unless consent or a legal obligation exists. Individuals have ARCO rights (access, rectification, cancellation, opposition) and may exercise them by contacting bancodedatos@cofam.edu.pe or the appropriate address; security measures protect data confidentiality. The policy can be updated with notification of changes.	Safeguarding Escuela Segura ensures the safety of students by fostering a safe environment. Staff receive Virtus training, a globally recognized program for safeguarding adults, children and youth. A psychopedagogical team responds quickly to any suspected violence, and the Convivencia Manual establishes behavior expectations and consequences. Comprehensive safety protocols address risks including nursing care, convivencia protocols, emergencies, earthquakes, and internal supervision. An Ethics Code outlines expectations for behavior and inter-personal relations, and staff undergo thorough recruitment to ensure alignment with the school's safeguarding standards.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Alpamayo campus is located at Bucaramanga 145 Mayorazgo, Lima, Peru, with the PreSchool campus at Av. Pío XII 383 in Surco. The school features a modern and spacious chapel, with two chaplains who provide spiritual care. A Psychopedagogical Department supports students through assessments, emotional development, and collaboration with families. The PreSchool and main campus offer spaces for language, arts, and general learning. Summer programs include English immersion, computer-lab sessions, and outdoor activities.	Facilities overview Large 148-acre campus to broaden students' horizons. Cozy spaces and open-air environments surround Villa Caritas School. Surrounded by a natural ecosystem, the setting contributes to learning, research and creativity, as well as student mobility. The infrastructure is regarded as among the best in the national education sector.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities All students participate in physical education; the school has a tradition of successful sports teams. After-school sports academies operate after the day ends, from 3:45 to 5:00 pm, in swimming, football, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong. Alpamayo teams regularly compete in national and international tournaments. The sports program emphasizes character, leadership, teamwork, and fair play.	Sports facilities Disciplines include Volleyball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, and Chess. Sports activities are educational experiences that reinforce leadership and integration capacity in the VCSP community. Discipline and integration are developed through sport, using sport as an educational tool to foster students' physical and behavioral development. Our achievements in 2025 include Volleyball champions under 17 and under 11, Basketball podium finishes, and other results.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Our bilingual program enables courses taught in English and features a curriculum including Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, and the Extended Essay. The Diploma Programme is offered in grades 10 and 11 with a bilingual Diploma option; students can earn direct university admission and subject convalidations. The school provides a six-subject IB framework with groups including Language and Literature, Languages, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts or Electives. The Arts are taught through Visual, Dramatic, Music, and Dance offerings, and the school provides a Psychopedagogical department to support student learning and development.	Academic facilities MakerSpace supports STEAM and technological projects developed by Lower and Upper School students. 100% of Lower School students use the Singapore Math Method. Courses taught in English start from Early Years. The school offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities include sports academies in swimming, soccer, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong. The Arts are integrated through an Arts program in visual, dramatic, music and dance. The Kinder program features the Club de los Súper Amigos, a space in the psychopedagogical department for emotional and social skills. The Summer Programs include English immersion activities such as My Science Project, games, karaoke, video sessions, computer-lab sessions, and field trips.	Extra curricular facilities Arts Program includes film, visual arts, music and theater projects. An annual medium-length film is produced with the support of the University of Lima. Domestic and international study trips are offered. Students carry out various solidarity activities throughout their school life. More than 10 sports are offered as part of extracurricular engagements.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History With a forward-looking vision, Alpamayo for boys and Salcantay for girls were founded in the same year. The Alpamayo seed dates to 1973, when Manuel Fontes de Albornoz introduced family orientation work and a group of Opus Dei families promoted personalized education. In 1985 it was decided to create two schools and reinforce parental involvement, and land at Monterrico's Pinerolo was acquired. Construction began January 2, 1987, classes started April 6, 1987, and Alpamayo opened as an experimental bilingual program. The Solidaridad program began in 1994 to support charitable work, and in 1999 the school moved to a larger Ate campus; since 2011 the school has pursued internationalization and competency-based education, with bilingualism above 50% of the curriculum and more than 20% of students studying abroad, while the International Baccalaureate program began in 2012.	History Villa Caritas School was founded on April 21, 1981, by a core of families seeking a different educational proposal rooted in the Christian concept of love and charity. It is an educational community inspired by the Catholic faith, offering a solid personalized and well-rounded education and working with families to provide a differentiated educational experience with co-education spaces and high academic standards in a bilingual environment. The school emphasizes its Catholic identity and high academic standards. The vision is to be a Catholic educational institution that is a national and international benchmark for the human and academic formation of its graduates and their role in the comprehensive and solidary development of society.
Community	Community The school community includes active parent involvement through established parent associations. Parents participate in trips, catechesis, retreats, and performances as part of school life. Formación de Padres provides conferences with national and international speakers on family topics, an Open Day for parents, semiannual parent training days, and induction for first-year parents. Family involvement is integrated into Alpamayo's educational approach.	Community The Houses System fosters leadership, integration and healthy competition within a framework of dynamic community learning. Leadership development is supported through the Prefects, enabling students to assume responsibilities and strengthen school culture. Family and social integration are promoted because families are part of each House, creating a solid support network beyond the classroom. The system emphasizes camaraderie, healthy competition, and coeducation through joint activities; the Gallery shows cultural events such as XI Semana Cultural San Pedro y Villa Caritas and related cultural activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent associations were established as the school grew. They organize trips, catechesis, and retreats, as well as performances. Open lines of communication and participation in school life were part of governance as leadership passed to the Director General. Parent councils helped shape the school's culture. Formación de Padres strengthens parents as first educators through conferences and inductions for new families. Parental partnership remains essential to student development.	Parent teacher association The APAFA (Parents Association) is elected by the parents for a two-year term and represents families in dialogue with the school, serving as a meeting and communication space to channel concerns and collaborative efforts. Classrooms delegates are mothers who act as representatives between the school and other parents, promoting student integration and organizing solidarity initiatives. Grade delegates share policies and reflections generated in the school with the parent community. The Parents section notes that parents are primary educators who contribute to their daughters' formation and participate in activities and meetings; there is a Marriage and Family department that builds an authentic family culture through participatory activities. The APAFA board for 2025-2026 includes President Carlos Bisso, Secretary Mariana Higueras, Treasurer Gabriela Chávez, and members Angelina Cavassa, Alessandra Eastes, Sergio Da Costa, and Giselle Mendoza Casalino.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a bilingual program designed to develop linguistic skills and intercultural understanding. English-taught courses include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, and the Extended Essay, with a Reading Plan across Elementary, Middle, and High School. Since 1998, students prepare for Cambridge English examinations, and since 2011 for the English B certificate of the International Baccalaureate. A portion of the staff are native English speakers and there are intercultural exchange opportunities with English-speaking countries.	Academic & intellectual The school provides comprehensive Catholic education and academic excellence. It helps students reach their full potential, strengthens discipline and high performance, promotes critical thinking and inquiry, supports holistic development, and fosters purposeful cultural education within one educational community.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides a solid artistic foundation across visual arts, drama, music, and dance. From early grades, art is used to develop personal and community identity through reflective analysis. Art courses encourage curiosity and openness to both familiar and unfamiliar artistic worlds, and help students recognize relationships, patterns, and structures.	Arts & creative The Art Program includes film, visual arts, music and theater projects.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The bilingual program develops linguistic skills and intercultural understanding to communicate in English. The staff includes 50% native English speakers to support immersion and cultural exchange. Courses taught in English include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, and Extended Essay, developing linguistic competencies alongside an English Reading Plan. Since 1998, students prepare for Cambridge English exams; since 2011, for the English B certificate from IB. Exchange trips with English-speaking countries such as Ireland and the United States are promoted.	Cultural & language Learning a third language is taught since the 3rd grade; courses are taught in English from Early Years; the school maintains partnerships and alliances that support language and cultural education.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include debate and Model United Nations; Alpamayo has participated in MMUN Hangzhou and other debater events. The Argumentes national school debate tournament is hosted, bringing together multiple institutions. The school also hosts concerts and performances that involve student musicians and dancers.	Social & hobbies The school offers domestic and international study trips and facilitates a variety of solidarity activities carried out by students throughout their school life.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school emphasizes community and service through student activities and partnerships that support social responsibility.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership development is fostered through school competitions such as Copa Cumbre, launched in 2005 to promote broad participation and values like solidarity, integration, teamwork, and identification with the school. Over the years Alpamayo has pursued and achieved international tournament experiences and recognitions in sports, supporting students to grow as responsible leaders. The emphasis on teamwork, competition, and public representation is evident in the school's athletic and interschool activities.	Leadership & professional The school provides opportunities for leadership and professional development through its IB and other academic programs, and maintains a framework of accompaniment and guidance for students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Education Física - Deportes emphasizes that all students participate in sport because the aim is educational rather than purely competitive. The program builds character, leadership, and teamwork while promoting health and well-being. Extracurricular sports academies run after school from 3:45 to 5:00 pm in swimming, football, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong, with ongoing participation in national and international tournaments.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school offers more than 10 sports and a MakerSpace for STEAM and technology projects, promoting physical activity and well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches a bilingual program with English as the language of instruction for key courses and an English Reading Plan across Elementary, Middle, and High School. It maintains a staff composition that includes 50% native English speakers. Students prepare for Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) or the English B certificate as part of the IB by graduation, and the Diploma Programme offers a bilingual diploma for students who take at least two subjects in English, including History NS.	Language provision Languages taught are English, French, and German. English immersion begins in Early Years and continues through Lower and Upper School with 80% of classes in English. From the 3rd grade, students can choose German or French as a third language, with DELF certifications for French and Sprachdiplom for German. Cambridge ESOL certifications are offered (YLE, PET, FCE, IGCSE, and English B HL).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The bilingual program is designed so that students develop the skills and intercultural understanding necessary to communicate successfully in an English-speaking environment. It seeks to broaden students' awareness of the world and foster respect for cultural diversity, with 50% of the staff being native English speakers. The methodology balances teacher-centered and student-centered approaches, with English-language instruction delivered through group work, individualized tasks, and level-based collaboration. The courses taught in English include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, Extended Essay, and an English Reading Plan across Elementary, Middle, and High School.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual teaching begins in Early Years with bilingual teachers. 80% of classes are taught in English.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs International exchanges and trips provide English-language immersion experiences. Since 1998, students prepare for Cambridge English proficiency tests, and since 2011 for the English B certificate of the International Baccalaureate, with a bilingual Diploma option for the IB. Over the years, exchanges with English-speaking countries such as Ireland and the United States have occurred, and more destinations are being explored to suit families. In these trips, students are immersed in English-speaking language and cultural communities with a clear intercultural focus.	Immersion programs Immersion in the English language starts in Early Years with bilingual teachers, and 80% of classes are taught in English. This format is maintained through Lower School and Upper School up to the IB program. The school offers activities and trips in which students interact in English.
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge English language assessments (YLE, PET, FCE, IGCSE, English B HL); DELF (French) and German Sprachdiplom certifications; IB World School recognition
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 Open enrollment 2027–2028. The admissions process is organized into two tracks: Early Years and Transfer. Early Years steps: 1. The Admissions team will acknowledge receipt and provide the link to the online application platform. 2. After receiving the reply containing the link, complete the applicant's information in the virtual platform, making sure all fields are filled accurately and required documents are attached. The platform will guide you to the next step. 3. The payment confirms your submission and is recorded by Admissions. 4. Admissions will inform you of the interview date. You will receive notice of the interview with the Headmistress or Admissions staff. 5. If your daughter is accepted, a welcome email will be sent and an interview with the Headmistress will be scheduled. This marks the final step of the Early Years admissions. Documents required to apply for Early Years include: birth certificate; baptismal certificate; reference letter from the nursery; proof of non-debt from the nursery; applicant photo; family photo; applicant's National ID; National IDs of both parents; identity card/passport (for foreigners); employment contract or work certificate (for foreigners); marriage certificate of the parents; progress record from the applicant's last nursery. Note: Admissions depends on vacancies. If a family has connections within the school community, letters of recommendation are requested (per the model Admissions sends). Admissions decisions and vacancy availability are determined by the established limits. Steps to apply through Transfer: 1. 2. After receiving the reply containing the link, complete the applicant's information in the virtual platform. 3. 4. Admissions will inform you of the interview date and/or academic evaluations. 5. If accepted, a welcome email will be sent and an interview with the Headmistress will be scheduled. Documents required to apply through transfer include: birth certificate; baptismal certificate; last three report cards of the applicant; proof of non-debt from the school they are coming from; applicant photo; family photo; applicant's National ID; National IDs of both parents; marriage certificate; identity card/passport; employment contract or work certificate. Note: In the transfer process, Admissions will provide letters of recommendation; transfers depend on vacancies. Number of vacancies: There is a limited number of vacancies that varies by grade. Applicants will be accepted only if the established limit has not been exceeded. Evaluation criteria include: whether the family is already part of the Villa Caritas or San Pedro educational community; whether the applicant is the daughter of an alumna or alumnus; delivery order of the complete admission file; specific interest in a Catholic educational project; letters of introduction from two parents or members of the educational community; references from the nursery or previous school regarding family involvement; attendance to admission or transfer activities; and the ability to honor financial commitments. Tuition fees and payments: Level by level, tuition is: Early Years First Steps S/ 1,570; Nursery S/ 1,960; Pre-Kindergarten S/ 2,160; Kindergarten S/ 2,630; Elementary 1st and 2nd S/ 3,250; Elementary/Middle/High School 3rd and 10th S/ 3,290; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 11th and 12th S/ 3,370. The annual cost is divided into one matriculation fee and ten tuition payments made from March to December. Sibling discounts do not apply to the matriculation fee. From Kindergarten through 11th grade, tuition includes: notebooks, school supplies, agenda, book bank, reading plan, field trips and scheduled tours within the city, Cambridge International Examination fees (CIE), and choir and theater workshops. The school offers an optional canteen service; food is not included in the tuition. One-time entrance fee in force in 2026: First Steps and Nursery USD 9,500; Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade USD 10,000; Transfer in 3rd and 4th grades USD 8,000; Transfer from 5th to 8th grade USD 7,000; Transfer from 9th to 11th grade USD 6,500; Alumni's daughter USD 5,000; Twins USD 15,000; Triplets USD 20,000. Foreigners and/or diplomats may choose to pay the entrance fee in full or finance it at USD 2,000 per daughter per year until year three, when the balance is due (a copy of the employment contract or a company letter is required). Note: The vacancy reservation is made by paying the entrance fee in the first week after the delivery of the welcome letter; vacancies not reserved within the indicated deadline will be allocated to the next candidate on the waiting list. Frequently asked questions address the age to apply; the desirability of letters of recommendation; the tuition-discount schedule for multiple daughters; whether foreign families have vacancies; whether there is admission priority for sisters and alumnae; whether lunch is included.
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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 There is a waiting list mechanism. There is a limited number of vacancies that varies by grade, and the vacancy is reserved by paying the entrance fee in the first week after the welcome letter. Vacancies not reserved within the indicated deadline are allocated to the next candidate on the waiting list. This waiting-list-based approach is noted in the admissions page.
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