Colegio Villa Caritas vs Hiram Bingham

	C Colegio Villa Caritas Lima, Peru	H Hiram Bingham Lima, Peru
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PEN 15,700 - 33,700	Fees / year PEN 29,744 - 41,846
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Girls School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 375	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 Early Years (First Steps, Nursery, Pre Kinder, Kindergarten); Elementary (1st–2nd, 3rd–10th); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (11th–12th).	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 Private Catholic girls' school; partnered with sister school San Pedro.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 Peru	Country affiliation Peru
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	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 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.	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 93% success rate in IB Diploma.	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 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.	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
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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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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	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 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.	Waitlist —
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