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Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool
Introduction
American School is a bilingual intercultural institution authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) alongside a Bilingual Education Program (PEB). The school serves Inicial (early years), Primaria (primary), and Secundaria (secondary) levels. English is taught as a foreign language and is integrated across curricular areas, reinforcing language development in all subjects. In Secondary, students engage in critical thinking and inquiry through a mix of Flipped Classroom, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Case-Based Learning; transversal skills such as initiative, teamwork, empathy, communication, and leadership are developed through interdisciplinary projects and monograph-writing. The campus hosts an Eco Sports Center for physical activity, a library, and a cafeteria, with on-site nursing and security services and biosecurity protocols. Extracurriculars include Workshops and Social Action, and the School Coexistence program to support student life. The bilingual and intercultural program integrates English and Spanish across grades and fosters social responsibility through Acción Social.
American School has 211 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
Located at Av. Larco No. 288, Urb. San Andrés, Trujillo, Peru. The school is in the San Andrés neighborhood of Trujillo. It is an urban area accessible by city roads. The school is bilingual and intercultural.
The school is a bilingual intercultural school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Fees
Application / entry fee (Cuota de ingreso) - The school charges an entry fee (Cuota de ingreso) for new students. The 2021 bulletin lists the following values (by grade grouping from the youngest to the oldest as presented in the bulletin): S/. 2,000; S/. 2,000; S/. 2,000; S/. 2,000; S/. 1,000; S/. 600.
Registration fee (Matrícula) and tuition (Pensión) — amounts shown in published schedule - The 2021 bulletin shows Matrícula (registration) and Pensión (monthly tuition) by level using the same per-level amounts in the published table. The amounts shown are: - Matrícula (registration) by level: S/. 395; S/. 445; S/. 520; S/. 520. - Pensión (monthly tuition) by level: S/. 395; S/. 445; S/. 520; S/. 520. (These figures above are given in the order and grouping shown in the bulletin's fee table for the academic year indicated in that bulletin.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment pattern: The school uses an annual pension schedule with monthly installments; the 2021 bulletin sets a ten‑installment pattern with monthly due dates across the academic year and a final mid‑December deadline as published in the payment calendar. Specific due dates for the 2021 schedule are listed month by month in the bulletin. - Late payment interest and collection: Late payments incur the legally applicable moratory interest (the bulletin records a reference percentage of 0.015% for 2021) and the school may report unpaid pensions to credit information services if debts exceed two months; the family is responsible for communications and recovery costs if legal collection actions are required. - Ratification/confirmation: Ratification of matriculation is scheduled annually (ratification period and refund/ratification deadlines are set in the bulletin). Payment of the registration fee and submission of the deposit/voucher generate the school's pension payment schedule for the year.
Payment methods and payment instructions - Bank app / agency / deposit: Payments may be made through the BCP mobile app, at BCP agent outlets, or by deposit to the school's BCP savings account in soles: 570-28564564-0-48 (CENTRO PERUANO AMERICANO). Parents are asked to send deposit images to the school WhatsApp to confirm payment with the required payment details. - Card payments (link): Card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners, credit or debit) are accepted via a payment link that is issued on request (the link is sent to the family by WhatsApp or email after requesting the payment link).
Boarding / dormitory fees - No boarding services or boarding/hostel fees are listed in the school's published informational bulletin; the school's materials and bulletins describe day‑school services only.
Other costs and additional fees - Uniforms: The bulletin addresses the institutional uniform and its use (for remote modality the uniform is noted as part of institutional identity), but specific uniform prices are not published in the bulletin. Parents should expect separate charges for uniforms when applicable and for replacement items; the bulletin does not list itemized uniform prices. - Materials / supplies: The school publishes grade supply lists (for example, IB program supply lists are listed for 2025), indicating that booklists and materials are additional costs; specific per‑item amounts for supplies are not listed in the 2021 bulletin. - Extracurriculars / workshops / technology / events: The bulletin and school materials reference extracurricular workshops, technology and event/retreat concepts that may carry additional charges; specific recurring charges for extracurricular activities or technology were not itemized in the 2021 bulletin.
Refund and cancellation policy - Refund mechanics: The bulletin states that refunds of registration fees, entry fees and pensions (where applicable) are calculated proportionally to the time of student attendance, after deducting any outstanding debts. Refunds due are processed within thirty (30) calendar days from the resolution of the contract. Families are not required to waive refund rights.
Summary of available published fee information and currency / academic year - The most detailed fee schedule found in the school's public informational materials is contained in the school's academic bulletin that presents costs for the 2021 academic year; that bulletin provides the entry fee, registration fee and monthly pension values shown above, the 2021 billing calendar with monthly due dates, late‑payment interest rules, the bank account for deposits, and the refund rules. - The school's site and news/bulletin pages show continued issuance of bulletins and informational downloads for later years, but a distinct published fee schedule for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year was not located in publicly available bulletins or pages during this review. The figures shown above are taken from the school's published bulletin for the 2021 academic year as cited.
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Academics
American School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school offers Inicial (early years), Primaria (primary), and Secundaria (secondary) levels, along with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and a Bilingual Educational Program (PEB). English is taught as a foreign language and is embedded across curricular areas. In Secondary, learning emphasizes critical thinking and inquiry through Flipped Classroom, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Case-Based Learning, and strengthens student self-management through interdisciplinary projects and monograph-writing. The program develops transversal skills such as initiative, teamwork, empathy, effective communication, and leadership, and promotes social responsibility and active community improvement through Personal Development. The school is authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have entered universities locally and internationally, including UNT (Universidad Nacional de Trujillo) in Mechanical Engineering and UTP (Universidad Tecnológica del Peru) in Biomedical Engineering.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a bilingual education program.
FAQs
What curriculum does American School Trujillo follow?
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bilingual education programme (PEB) covering Preschool, Primary, and Secondary levels.
What languages are taught?
American School Trujillo is a bilingual and intercultural school. The bilingual education programme (PEB) integrates English and Spanish instruction across all levels.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 11, covering Inicial (preschool), Primary, and Secondary levels with the IB Diploma Programme available for older students.
Where is the school located?
American School Trujillo is located at Av. Larco No. 288, Urbanizacion San Andres, Trujillo, Peru.
What facilities does the campus have?
The campus features an Eco Sports Center, library, nursing and medical services, cafeteria, and multiple classrooms for all levels.
Does the school offer TOEC assessments?
Yes, the school provides TOEC language assessments as part of its bilingual education programme to measure English proficiency.
Is there a student government?
Yes, student elections for the municipal school government were held in 2024, with a student leadership committee overseeing the elections.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, institutional uniforms are required at American School Trujillo.
Does the school offer workshops?
Yes, workshops (talleres) are offered for student development alongside social action programmes and sports activities.
What are the university outcomes?
Graduates have entered universities including UNT in Mechanical Engineering and UTP in Biomedical Engineering, demonstrating preparation for higher education.
How many students attend?
American School Trujillo has approximately 211 students enrolled across all divisions.
