Peru, Lima
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The school centers social-emotional learning through a student-centered approach that prioritizes wellbeing. The environment is healthy and supportive, designed so students feel safe, motivated, and guided to realize their full potential.
The school prioritizes applicants with special educational needs (NEE) associated with mild or moderate disability, reserving up to two vacancies per class to support inclusive education.
The school is bilingual and teaches English for about 16 hours per week, with English taught in the MYP and subject areas such as World History, Science and Social Studies. From Grade 6, students can choose between French or Mandarin Chinese, and official certifications offered are DELF and YCT/HSK.
Wellbeing is a core focus; the school provides a healthy and supportive environment that promotes holistic development and safety, and students are guided to feel safe and motivated to grow.
The school offers a PYP Wellbeing Department and conducts admissions interviews with the Director of Studies and the Wellbeing Department; facilities are designed with safety in mind, ensuring spaces for the safety and development of students.
Casuarinas International College is a private international school in Peru serving learners from ages 3 to 18. The campus delivers a multilingual, IB-based curriculum across Early Years, PYP, MYP, DP, and IBCP, and is the first school certified in all four IB programmes. The school emphasizes social responsibility, internationalism and respect for diversity, with English and Spanish instruction and a broader language offering including Portuguese, French and Mandarin. From Grade 6, students may choose between French or Mandarin, with official certifications available: Cambridge English Qualifications, DELF/DALF for French, and HSK/YCT for Chinese. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge and prepares students for universities worldwide. The school's facilities support a broad program: five languages taught; weekly PE; volleyball, soccer, basketball and gymnastics; a strong arts program with Big Band, theatre and visual arts; and a vibrant debate and robotics culture. Community service, international exchanges and leadership opportunities complete the profile.