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Colegio Anglo Americano Prescott

Peru, Arequipa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1367
Type Co-educational
Opened 1965
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 25
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
Diving Deeper

House System
Four Houses are formed, including all members of the Prescott community who actively participate in sports, arts, culture, academics, and solidarity activities. The Houses represent cardinal directions and elements of nature, among other symbols, giving each House a unique identity. Membership in a House is assigned to all members of the same family.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Asociación Educacional Anglo Americana Prescott (AEP), a nonprofit association that promotes educational programs and initiatives for Prescott. The Consultative Council and Vigilance (2021–2025) oversees core principles, and the Board of Directors (2023–2025) holds governance responsibilities.
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
Parent Experience

History
In June 1964, a group of English, American and Peruvian citizens founded a mixed school offering a comprehensive education with intensive English language instruction. The Colegio Anglo Americano Prescott opened in April 1965 in a small Vallecito house, welcoming four- and five-year-old students. Over the years the school grew and moved to new premises, always with the support of Don Frank Michell, an English entrepreneur with Arequipa roots, who contributed financially and with care to the institution's progress, along with his wife Marjorie Stafford de Michell. It was named Prescott in honor of William Hickling Prescott, the American historian admired for his tenacity and his contribution to Peruvian culture. Founders included Samuel Lozada Tamayo, Eduardo Bedoya Forga, Verner Foulkes, Arnulfo Valdivia Ampuero, Jeanette Ricketts, Mary Burgess, John Banks, Gwynne Schultz, and Rosemary Latham de Barreda; today the institution is led by Head Principal Carmen García Calderón Barreda.

Community
Prescott maintains an active school community with ongoing family and alumni involvement. The events calendar shows regular Parents Meetings for Preschool and Elementary and for Middle and High School, and Service Week activities to support student learning. The school also marks its culture with events such as the Night of Traditions, a celebration of Prescott's roots and diversity. The community life is complemented by school news and updates shared with families and alumni.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Asociación Educacional Anglo Americana Prescott (AEP) is a non-profit organization that promotes educational programs and projects and supports the Prescott Educational Project. Since the founders, many individuals have contributed tirelessly to the institution's direction through the AEP. The Advisory Council for 2025–2027 includes President Rosario Eguiluz de Prime, Vice President Ana López de Romaña de Michell, and Councilors Rosemary Latham de Barreda and Derek Michell López de Romaña, among others. The Board of Directors for 2025–2027 is headed by President Jose Carlos Hernani Oviedo (Class of 1987), with other officers and alumni. All board members are parents and/or alumni who donate their time and experience to uphold the school's founding principles.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has 48,000 m² of modern infrastructure and green spaces. The campus has 61 years of institutional life. There are 210 teachers and staff. There are 1,367 students and 985 families. The school educates children from ages 3 to 17 across Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

Sports Facilities
There are outdoor volleyball and basketball courts. These courts are in the process of installing polyurethane floors to meet high standards. Pergolas have been built in the Middle School garden and in the art area to promote outdoor learning. A ceramics workshop provides space for artistic expression related to physical activity and creativity.

Academic Facilities
The school offers three International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school is a Cambridge Center authorized to offer Cambridge assessments and qualifications. There is a Centro de Medios / Biblioteca (Media Center / Library) on campus. The four schools—Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School—serve ages 3 to 17 and feature a contemporary infrastructure.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers various programs, artistic and sports workshops. Vida Escolar includes After School Activities, Viajes Culturales, Prescott Solidario, and Centro de Medios / Biblioteca. Ceramics workshop is available as an art space.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Academic Competitions and Events Program promotes learning outside the classroom and develops soft skills through a selective training process led by Prescott teachers. Prescott has participated in over 60 local, national and international competitions, achieving top results such as First Place at the British English Olympics (2019) and a Campus Winner award; national successes include First Place at ESAN (2018) and Second Place at CNDE (2019). Prescott also organizes and participates in competitions such as Arequipa MUN Prescott, MOGAP and the ACE Competition (2024 Second Place), and hosts public-speaking and English-language initiatives like TED World and TED Ed Prescott Club.

Arts & Creative
Houses Program includes participation in artistic activities.

Cultural & Language
Cultural Trips provide a complete travel program designed to meet academic and formative aims, with grade-level itineraries such as 7th grade Lima: Lima's republican and vice-royal legacy; 8th grade Cuzco; 9th grade Ica, Nazca and Paracas; 10th grade Northern Peru (Trujillo and Chiclayo); and 11th grade The Peruvian Jungle, Iquitos.

Community & Service
Caring Prescott organizes community campaigns led by students, including Let's Help Another Child to Study; Kilo Day; Warm Clothes Campaign; Operation Smile; Missionary Campaign; Christmas Campaign; and From Plastic Caps to Wheelchairs.

Leadership & Professional
Houses Program promotes community, belonging, identity, leadership, integration and teamwork, with four Houses that include all members of the Prescott community and provide opportunities for participation and fair competition.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Sports program provides sessions across Chess, Track, Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming and Volleyball, complemented by health and wellness topics such as nutrition, hygiene and body care; the program fosters teamwork, discipline, and various personal strengths.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of communication are Spanish and English. Official communications are sent in both Spanish and English. The language of instruction is English, and from age 3 the school teaches another language. The school provides resources to support English as a foreign language, including a reading program (Plan Lector) and bilingual staff, and offers exchange opportunities with English-speaking countries.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the language of instruction. From age 3, Prescott provides English immersion with half the day in Spanish and half in English. Teachers are bilingual and students are encouraged to use both languages. The program follows CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) principles, with some subjects taught in English as part of the IB continuum.

Immersion Programs
Preschool immersion in English begins the language program. Some classes are taught in English as part of the bilingual approach and the IB framework. Prescott promotes intercultural experiences, including student exchanges with English-speaking countries.
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.
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