Colegio Villa Caritas and Villa Alarife School are both in Lima, about 15 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and Colegio Villa Caritas also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Bespoke. Published annual fees are close, at PEN 15,700 - 33,700 for Colegio Villa Caritas and PEN 21,000 - 25,000 for Villa Alarife School. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. Villa Alarife School is the larger school, with around 600 pupils to Colegio Villa Caritas's 375. Both keep typical class sizes around 25.
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 in the Chorrillos district of Lima, Peru. The address is Jr. Alameda Don Augusto Mz. D Lt. 5, Urb. Los Huertos de Villa. It serves Inicial (Initial), Primaria (Primary), and Secundaria (Secondary).
Stages
Stages
Early Years (First Steps, Nursery, Pre Kinder, Kindergarten); Elementary (1st–2nd, 3rd–10th); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (11th–12th).
Stages
Initial, Primary, Secondary.
School type
School type
Private Catholic girls' school; partnered with sister school San Pedro.
School type
IB World School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Six professionals in the psychopedagogical department provide ongoing support across Inicial, Primaria and Secundaria for academic, behavioral, socio-emotional and vocational needs, with coordination with teachers and families and both individual and group sessions.
- 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 / Admission fees
- Pre‑admission (Pre‑Kinder) application fee for external families: PEN 300. Sibling applicants pay PEN 100. - Admission / entry (one‑time) fee charged when a new student is enrolled (amount depends on year group): - General (no sibling): PEN 25,000. - Primary up to Grade 3: PEN 23,000. - Primary Grades 4–6: PEN 21,000. - Secondary Grades 7–9: PEN 15,000. - Grade 10: PEN 12,000. - Grade 11: PEN 12,000. - Entry fee for a sibling: PEN 23,000.
Tuition (pensiones) — amounts by year group and payment detail
- Tuition is billed as monthly “pensiones” and may be paid in ten monthly instalments (March–December). Each pension is due at the end of the month.
- Initial / Early Years (per monthly pension): PEN 2,300. Estimated annual total if paid in ten instalments: PEN 23,000 (PEN 2,300 × 10).
- Primary and Secondary (per monthly pension): PEN 2,500. Estimated annual total if paid in ten instalments: PEN 25,000 (PEN 2,500 × 10).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The annual tuition is structured so it can be paid in ten monthly instalments (referred to as pensiones) from March through December. Each monthly pension must be paid by the last day of the corresponding month. Late payments incur a moratory interest rate as determined by the Central Bank for operations between non‑bank parties. - Payment is completed by presenting the bank payment voucher and exchanging it for the school's official receipt; payments are made to the bank account designated by the school. The school may withhold study certificates and may deny re‑enrolment if payments or agreed schedules are not met.
Boarding fees
- The school operates on day‑school schedules (regular daily opening and closing times for Initial, Primary and Secondary). No boarding provisions or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and mandatory expenses
- Uniforms: Use of the official school uniform and physical‑education uniform is mandatory; the school specifies uniform items for girls and boys (including gym kit). Individual item prices are not listed. - IB examination and certification fees (for Diploma Programme students) are charged separately in US dollars; these amounts are billed to parents and include the IB fees plus any bank transfer costs. The IB exam fee schedule is split into two instalments as published by the school for the relevant exam cycle (example: 50% by mid‑February and 50% by end‑April for the November session). Failure to pay IB fees by the stated dates will prevent a student from sitting the international examinations. - Optional paid services such as the school lunch service (comedor) and extracurricular activities may incur additional charges; these services are administered separately from the monthly pensiones.
Refund and cancellation policy
- The one‑time admission/entry fee (cuota de ingreso) is governed by national regulation and is refundable only under the limited conditions set out in the applicable national decrees and their regulations. General refunds of the entry fee are not provided outside those legally specified circumstances. The school's internal regulations also specify that unpaid tuition may lead to withholding of certificates and non‑ratification of future enrolment until obligations are cleared.
Fee payment options
- Regular tuition payments (pensiones) and the one‑time entry fee are processed via the bank account(s) designated by the school; parents pay and exchange the bank voucher for the school receipt. IB examination fees are collected in an account in US dollars and require bank transfer (with transfer costs borne by the payer). The school's regulations reference payment at the designated bank and bank transfer for IB fees. Specific acceptance of credit cards is not specified in the published payment rules.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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 offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a bilingual education program with a strong emphasis on English language learning. English language learning occupies a prominent place in the educational project; the bilingual approach helps students develop solid linguistic competencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and students have access to international certifications.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
93% success rate in IB Diploma.
Exam results
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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
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
Admissions process (2028): Children born between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 are eligible to participate in the admissions process. After being notified of admission, the admission letter is to be collected on the indicated date and time. The admission fee must be paid by the date specified in the admission letter.
Vacancies: Each cohort has 50 openings, divided into two classes of 25 each. Vacancies are allocated with the following priorities: siblings of current students; siblings of alumni; relatives of the Board and children of staff; a percentage of the Caritas Felices nursery students; gender equity.
Entrance fee (2026): No siblings: S/ 25,000; Primary up to 3rd grade: S/ 23,000; 4th grade to 6th grade: S/ 21,000; 7th grade to 9th grade: S/ 15,000; 10th grade: S/ 12,000; 11th grade: S/ 12,000; Entrance fee (sibling): S/ 23,000.
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.
