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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Prescott is a private day school in Arequipa that delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum from early childhood to pre-university. Preschool through High School participate in the IB continuum: PYP for Preschool to 5th, MYP for 6th to 9th, and DP for 10th to 11th. The school educates students aged 3 to 17 and places inquiry, reflection and active inquiry at the heart of learning. A Cambridge Center authorized to offer Cambridge assessments expands the options for qualifications alongside IB. The campus has 61 years of operation, with 1,367 students and 210 teachers and staff across Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School. Facilities include outdoor volleyball and basketball courts with polyurethane floors, a ceramics workshop, and a Media Center. Prescott offers after-school activities, cultural trips, and service campaigns, plus a Houses Program for leadership. A program of Academic Competitions, public-speaking initiatives, and a focus on sports and wellbeing rounds out education globally.
HCCQ+GF5, Av. Alfonso Ugarte, Arequipa 04011, Peru
The Essentials
Colegio Anglo Americano Prescott has 1,367 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Arequipa, Peru. The school is located at Avenida Alfonso Ugarte
565 in Arequipa. The campus covers 48,000 m² of modern infrastructure and green spaces. It serves about 1,367 students across Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
Stages
Preschool (PS3, PS4, PS5); Elementary School (1st to 5th grade); Middle School (6th to 9th grade); High School (10th and 11th grade). Prescott operates four schools aligned by age and offers three International Baccalaureate programs: PYP for Preschool and Elementary, MYP for Middle School, and DP for High School.
Type
Private day school
Fees
Application / Registration (Postulación)
- Derecho a postulación (inscripción al proceso de admisión): S/200.00 por familia; este pago es intransferible y no reembolsable.
Cuota de donación de ingreso (una sola vez, familias nuevas / beneficios y descuentos)
- Familias nuevas: - PS3, PS4, PS5, 1.º, 2.º, 3.º, 4.º, 5.º grados: S/23,000.00. - 6.º, 7.º, 8.º, 9.º, 10.º, 11.º grados: S/18,400.00. - Hijos de antiguos alumnos y personal del Colegio (tarifa con descuento): - PS3, PS4, PS5, 1.º–5.º grados: S/11,500.00. - 6.º, 7.º, 8.º grados: S/7,820.00. - 9.º, 10.º, 11.º grados: S/6,845.00. - Padres de familia que ya tienen 1 o más hijos en el Colegio (tarifa con descuento): - Primer hermano (aplicable de PS3 a 5.º grado): S/19,550.00. - Segundo o más hermanos (aplicable de PS3 a 5.º grado): S/15,640.00.
These amounts correspond to the one‑time entrance donation charged to admitted new students.
Matrícula y pensiones (2026 academic year figures used for 2026/27 planning)
- Derecho de matrícula (pago único): S/1,750.00 (aplicable a todos los Schools). - Pensión mensual de enseñanza: S/1,750.00 por cuota (aplicable a todos los Schools).
- Facturación anual y calendario de pagos (estructura aplicada para 2026): - La anualidad se compone de: pago por derecho de matrícula + diez (10) cuotas mensuales de pensión correspondientes a marzo–diciembre. Cada cuota mensual figura por S/1,750.00. - Vencimientos clave para el ciclo 2026 (ejemplo de cronograma): pago por derecho de matrícula: 19 de enero al 10 de febrero (ventana de pago); matrículas en el sistema: 20 de enero al 11 de febrero; pago extemporáneo de matrícula hasta el 12 de febrero con plazos específicos de matrícula extemporánea. - Fechas de vencimiento de las pensiones: la pensión mensual se paga hasta el primer día hábil del mes siguiente (por ejemplo, la pensión de marzo vence el 01‑04‑2026); la pensión de diciembre vence el 15 de diciembre. - Retrasos: a partir del segundo día calendario posterior al vencimiento se genera mora; el interés moratorio diario es del 0.015%. El incumplimiento puede conllevar la imposibilidad de certificar periodos no pagados y la asunción por parte de la familia de gastos administrativos ocasionados por la cobranza.
All of the above amounts, payment windows and penalties are listed in the school's 2026 economic conditions communication and its payment calendar.
Tuition totals (illustrative arithmetic based on listed quotas)
- Importes por cuota: Matrícula S/1,750.00 + cada pensión mensual S/1,750.00. Con la estructura indicada (matrícula + cuotas marzo–diciembre), el total anual por alumno resulta en 11 cuotas de S/1,750.00 (S/19,250.00) por año lectivo, sin incluir la cuota de donación de ingreso ni otros cargos adicionales. (Las cuotas mensuales y la matrícula se listan por el mismo importe).
Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)
- Forma de facturación: matrícula (pago único) y pensiones mensuales con fechas de vencimiento específicas; la pensión del mes X se paga hasta el primer día hábil del mes siguiente; diciembre vence el 15 de diciembre. - Mora y sanciones: mora a partir del segundo día calendario después del vencimiento; interés moratorio diario del 0.015%; posibles gastos administrativos por cobranza; la institución puede negarse a certificar por periodos impagos. - Requisito para matricular: estar al día con las pensiones del año anterior y no registrar deudas pendientes.
(Fechas y condiciones de pago publicadas en la comunicación de Condiciones Económicas del colegio).
Boarding / Internado
- No se listan ni se cobran tarifas de internado o alojamiento en las comunicaciones públicas del colegio; la institución opera como colegio de día y, por tanto, no aplica tarifa de boarding.
Otros costos y cargos habituales
- Uniformes y buzos institucionales: uso de uniformes obligatorios según los lineamientos; proveedores autorizados y opciones de compra se indican (varios proveedores locales listados como Ikual, JKM Confecciones y Confetex). El costo de las prendas corre a cargo de la familia. - Listas de materiales por grado: se publican listas de útiles escolares por grado; el costo de materiales corre a cargo de la familia. - Actividades extracurriculares, viajes culturales y actividades especiales: pueden generar cargos adicionales cuando correspondan (inscripciones, transporte, alojamiento y entradas); los detalles y montos se comunican en cada convocatoria. (El colegio gestiona viajes culturales y after‑school activities dentro de su oferta de vida escolar). - Inscripciones a exámenes Cambridge y certificaciones externas: tarifas específicas en US$ según examen (por ejemplo, YLE Starters US$82; A2 Key US$118; B1 Preliminary US$129; B2 First US$190; C1 Advanced US$195; C2 Proficiency US$205 — listados y plazos aparecen en la sección de Cambridge). El pago para estos exámenes se realiza en dólares mediante depósito a la cuenta indicada (BBVA/Dólares) y el procedimiento de inscripción requiere enviar el voucher.
Refunds and non‑refund conditions
- Derecho de postulación (inscripción al proceso): pago no reembolsable (S/200.00). - Otras devoluciones: las condiciones específicas sobre devoluciones o reembolsos de matrícula, pensiones o donaciones se rigen por las Condiciones Pedagógicas, Institucionales y Económicas del Servicio Educativo que la institución entrega a las familias en el proceso de matrícula; el incumplimiento de pago genera mora e intereses y la institución puede aplicar medidas administrativas previstas en dichas condiciones.
Fee payment options (métodos aceptados)
- Pagos de pensiones: se pueden realizar a través de las principales entidades bancarias a nivel nacional: BBVA, Interbank, Scotiabank y BCP. - Inscripción y depósitos puntuales (postulación y exámenes Cambridge): se detallan cuentas específicas para depósito (por ejemplo, depósitos a Banco Continental para el proceso de postulación y una cuenta en BBVA para exámenes Cambridge); también es posible pago en efectivo en Tesorería del Colegio para ciertos conceptos y enviar el voucher al correo indicado para validar el pago.
Resumen ejecutivo (claves para padres)
- Conceptos principales: derecho de postulación S/200.00 (no reembolsable); cuota de donación de ingreso (una sola vez) varía según grado y condición de la familia (nuevas familias, hijos de exalumnos/personal, hermanos). - Matrícula y pensión: matrícula S/1,750.00; pensión mensual S/1,750.00; estructura de pagos documentada para matriculación y pago de pensiones (matrícula + cuotas marzo–diciembre) con fechas y penalidades. El pago de pensiones puede efectuarse a través de los bancos indicados y debe realizarse dentro de los plazos para evitar mora.
(La información presentada corresponde a las condiciones y tarifas publicadas para 2026 y a los documentos de condiciones económicas y de admisión difundidos por la institución para el ciclo 2026/2027).
Academics
Colegio Anglo Americano Prescott teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Prescott offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with three programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Preschool through High School participate in the IB continuum: Preschool and Elementary School (PS3 to 5th grade) follow the PYP; Middle School (6th to 9th grade) follows the MYP; High School (10th and 11th grades) follows the DP. The PYP emphasizes inquiry-based, constructivist learning across six transdisciplinary themes, and culminates in an Exhibition in 5th grade. The MYP provides an interdisciplinary framework for learners aged 11-16, organized into eight subject groups and culminating in a Personal Project in 9th grade. The DP offers a rigorous, internationally oriented program with six subjects and core components (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service) and is designed to prepare students for higher education. The Diploma is recognized by leading universities in Peru and worldwide, offering advantages to IB graduates.
Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma is recognized by the top universities in Peru and around the world, providing advantages to graduates from Prescott.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Not applicable
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Not applicable
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers English as a second language.
Mental Wellbeing
Not applicable
Safeguarding
Not applicable
Admissions
Admissions
1. Vacancy request. Submit your vacancy request by completing the pre-enrollment form at the provided link. If the requested vacancy is available, you will receive the relevant information by email. Applicants should indicate the grade and follow the directions in the confirmation email.
2. Application fee. There is a non-refundable application fee of S/200.00 per family. Option 1: Deposit to the Banco Continental current account in the name of Colegio Anglo Americano Prescott and email the voucher or transfer receipt along with a scanned DNI indicating the grade applied for to [email protected]. Option 2: Pay in cash at the school's Treasury, presenting the applicant's DNI.
3. Submission of documents. You will receive by email all information and documents to begin the admissions process. Upload the requested information at the provided link.
4. Interviews with both biological parents. New families will have three interviews: with a member of the Asociación Educacional Prescott (AEP) – virtual; with the Head Principal or Head of Preschool – at the school; with a school psychologist – home visit. Prescott families will have two interviews: with the Head Principal – at the school; with a school psychologist – home visit.
5. Academic and psychological evaluations. Only applicants to 2nd grade and above will be evaluated in: Academic aspects: English; Communication; Mathematics. Psychological evaluation will also be conducted.
6. Results. Results are communicated by email within the timeframe indicated at the moment of application.
7. Donation payment. Once admitted, the donation amount corresponding to the admitted grade must be paid within the timeframe indicated at the moment of the application. Send the payment voucher with the admitted student's name to Virginia Rosas at [email protected] (request the invoice if needed). If the donation is not paid within the indicated timeframe, the vacancy will be released.
8. Enrollment. The enrollment process will be published on the school's website in January 2026. If transferring from another educational institution, collect the “Constancia de vacante” in December at Reception; with this document request the “Ficha Unica de Matrícula” from the previous institution to present at enrollment.
FAQs
What curriculum does Prescott follow?
Prescott offers the full IB continuum: PYP for Preschool to 5th grade, MYP for 6th to 9th grade, and DP for 10th to 11th grade. It is also an authorised Cambridge Centre for international assessments.
How many students attend?
Prescott has approximately 1,367 students and 985 families, served by 210 teachers and staff across its 48,000 square metre campus in Arequipa.
What are the tuition fees?
An S/. 200 application fee applies. One-time donation fees range from S/. 18,400 to S/. 23,000 for new families. Contact the school for current annual tuition details.
What languages are taught?
English immersion begins at age 3, with half the day in Spanish and half in English. The programme follows CLIL principles, and a reading programme in English supports language development throughout.
Is there a house system?
Yes, four houses include all community members and participate in sports, arts, culture, academics, and solidarity activities. Houses represent cardinal directions and foster belonging.
What sports are offered?
The sports programme includes chess, track, basketball, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, table tennis, swimming, and volleyball, complemented by nutrition and wellness topics.
What academic competitions does the school participate in?
Prescott has participated in over 60 local, national, and international competitions, achieving top results. Academic competitions develop soft skills through a selective training process.
Where is the school located?
Prescott is at Avenida Alfonso Ugarte 565 in Arequipa, Peru, on a 48,000 square metre campus with modern infrastructure and green spaces.
When was the school founded?
The school was founded in 1965 by a group of English, American, and Peruvian citizens in Arequipa. It opened in a small house in Vallecito for four and five-year-old students.
What is the school's governance structure?
The Asociacion Educacional Anglo Americana Prescott (AEP), a non-profit, governs the school. A Consultative Council and the AEP Board promote educational programmes and initiatives.
How does the admissions process work?
Families submit a vacancy request and pre-enrolment form with an S/. 200 application fee per family. If space is available, the school provides further information and steps by email.
