Colegio Alpamayo vs Hiram Bingham

	C Colegio Alpamayo Lima, Peru	H Hiram Bingham Lima, Peru
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PEN 14,410 - 33,770	Fees / year PEN 29,744 - 41,846
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Boys School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 268	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1980
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 The school is located at Av. Paseo la Castellana 919, Urbanización La Castellana, Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru. It sits in the La Castellana neighborhood of the Santiago de Surco district in Lima. The address places it in Lima, Peru.
Stages	Stages PreSchool; Elementary, Middle and High School.	Stages Preschool through Diploma Programme (IB continuum). The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme.
School type	School type The school is a male-only Catholic school.	School type International school
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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 Language and Learning Support provides individual and small-group assistance in English and/or Spanish as a second or additional language, within the classroom; it supports students from diverse language backgrounds and collaborates with parents and external specialists when necessary.
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 —
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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 fee - Application (registration) fee: US$ 150. This payment is not refundable. When a place is offered and the offer is accepted, the US$ 150 application payment is applied toward the admission fee. Registration / Enrollment fee - Registration (Matrícula) 2026: - Upper Nursery and Pre-Kinder: S/. 2,704. - Kinder to Grade 11: S/. 3,786. Tuition (regular school fees) — monthly and calculated annual amounts - Monthly tuition (billed from March to December, 2026): - Upper Nursery and Pre-Kinder: S/. 2,704 per month. - Kinder to Grade 11: S/. 3,786 per month. - Annual tuition (inferred from the school year running March–December, i.e., 10 monthly payments): - Upper Nursery and Pre-Kinder: S/. 27,040 per academic year (S/. 2,704 × 10). This annual figure is calculated from the monthly schedule above and the school calendar. - Kinder to Grade 11: S/. 37,860 per academic year (S/. 3,786 × 10). This annual figure is calculated from the monthly schedule above and the school calendar. Admission fee (one-off entry/capital fee) by grade - Admission fee (amount payable on acceptance) by year/grade (amounts shown in US$): - Upper Nursery – Grade 2: US$ 15,000. - Grade 3: US$ 14,100. - Grade 4: US$ 13,254. - Grade 5: US$ 12,459. - Grade 6: US$ 8,184. - Grade 7: US$ 6,820. - Grade 8: US$ 5,456. - Grade 9: US$ 4,092. - Grades 10 and 11: US$ 2,728. - Note: the initial US$ 150 application payment is credited against the admission fee when a place is accepted. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing schedule: tuition is shown as a monthly fee billed from March through December (the school year runs March–December; winter break in July). Monthly amounts above apply to the period March–December. - Application payment: US$ 150 is non-refundable. If a place is offered and accepted, that US$ 150 is deducted from the admission fee. - For registration/application payments the school provides bank account details and accepts payment by bank transfer to the specified Scotiabank account (account details are listed with the application instructions). For account queries and billing enquiries contact the Accounts Department: contabilidad@hirambingham.pe, extension 211. Boarding fees - Boarding is not an operational student-residence option at this school; the institution operates as a day school and uses a house system appropriate for a day-school environment. No boarding fees are published because the school does not provide boarding. Other costs and typical additional charges - After-school activities (ASA): the school operates a broad ASA programme (sports and arts workshops such as swimming, football, volleyball, karate, music, art and more). ASA attendance is optional and ASA programmes are charged separately. Specific ASA prices are not listed on the public admissions/fees pages. - Other commonly charged additional costs (not itemised on public fee pages) include: school uniform, textbooks and learning materials, external examination fees, specialist trips (study trips and international activities), and selected extra-curricular service fees. The school describes ASA and international trips and examinations but does not publish fixed public amounts for uniforms, transport, trip charges or exam fees on the admissions/fees pages. Refund information - The only explicit refund statement published for admissions is that the US$ 150 application payment is non-refundable. No further public details on refunds for other payments (for example, partial term refunds, refunds of registration or tuition) are published on the admissions or policies pages. Fee payment options (how payments are accepted) - Bank transfer: application/registration payments are accepted by bank transfer to the school's Scotiabank account (account references appear with the application instructions). Contact contabilidad@hirambingham.pe for billing and payment arrangements. - The school uses the Sianet parent/registration platform for enrolment administration; specific online payment channels (credit card acceptance, online portal payments or other methods) are managed through the school's parent portal and the Accounts Department. For confirmation of accepted payment methods for tuition instalments (credit card, direct debit, standing order or cash deposit) contact the Accounts Department directly. Summary of unavailable details (brief) - Public pages provide the application fee, the registration/enrolment figure by band (Upper Nursery/Pre-Kinder vs Kinder–Grade 11), the monthly tuition amounts (March–December) and the admission fee schedule by grade, plus the non-refundable nature of the US$ 150 application payment. Public pages do not publish specific prices for uniforms, student transport, ASA per-activity price lists, per-trip charges, detailed refund terms beyond the application fee, nor a full list of accepted payment methods for recurring tuition; those items are handled via the Accounts Department and the school's parent platform. For account or billing confirmation, contact contabilidad@hirambingham.pe or the Admissions Office at admision@hirambingham.pe.
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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 teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It was the first school in Peru to be authorised for all three IB programmes (2003), and in 2022 IB evaluated the continuum across all programmes.
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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 All students follow the Diploma Programme, with the Diploma completed in Grades 10 and 11; the Diploma pass rate is typically at least 80% of the graduating cohort, and often higher.
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 Graduates are admitted to universities around the world, with destinations including Canada, the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Italy, Argentina, Mexico, Korea, Brazil, China and Colombia. The most recent data shows 50% admission to international universities in 2023.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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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 —
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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 1. The Admission Office is open year‑round for evaluating students from abroad. Places are subject to availability. The school year runs from March to December in accordance with the southern hemisphere calendar, with a three‑week winter break in July and the second semester beginning in August. 2. Upper Nursery 2027 vacancies: 50. 3. Availability and start dates: Upper Nursery–Pre Kinder vacancies are listed for 2027; the programme notes available start is August 18, 2025. The admission process for 2027 begins from October 2025. 4. Application fee: US$150, non‑refundable. If an offer is made and accepted, the fee will be included as part of the admission payment. 5. Local Applicants: Required documents include an Application form (download), a photo, birth certificate, copies of DNI for applicant and parents, copies of the last two years' reports (from Grade 2) including the current year, a letter of recommendation from the class teacher (from Grade 2), and the registration fee of US$150. Documents to submit after a vacancy is offered for registration include: certificate of studies (from Grade 2), Ficha Única de matrícula, certificate of SIAGIE registration, 2 photos, and proof of no debts at the previous school. 6. International Applicants: Required documents include an Application form, 2 photos, birth certificate copy, copies of passport or immigration card for applicant and parents, copies of the last two years' reports (including the current year), and a certificate of good behaviour. The registration fee is US$150. After a vacancy is offered, documents to submit include the certificate of studies (authorised by the country's Ministry of Education and translated into Spanish, with the Peruvian Consulate seal as applicable). 7. After a vacancy offer: A set of documents is required to complete registration (certificate of studies, Ficha Única de matrícula, certificate of SIAGIE, 2 photos, and proof of no debts). 8. For further information, contact Ms.
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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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