Peru, Lima
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Colegio León Pinelo is a private basic-education school of the Jewish Association of Peru in San Isidro, Lima. Founded in 1946, it serves around 300 students from pre-nursery to upper secondary and offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 2–18. The program blends IB with Judaic studies and Hebrew, with English as a second official language and Hebrew as a heritage language. The Primary Years Programme uses Units of Inquiry in a bilingual setting, with most content taught in English in Primary. The Middle Years Programme comprises eight subject groups and culminates in the Personal Project; the Diploma Programme includes a monograph, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with IB assessments. The campus spans over 14,000 square meters and includes four science laboratories, a library, two Makerspaces, dedicated Visual Arts and Music spaces, the Dynamic Classroom and Perelman Auditorium, plus a sports field. Extracurriculars include a choir, Israeli dances, chess, and a Student Council.
C. Los Manzanos 610, Lima 15076, Peru
Colegio León Pinelo has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English.
610 Calle Maimónides, San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Initial, Primary and Secondary (ages 2–18)
Private day school
Peru
Judaism
Day school
Colegio León Pinelo teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.
The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum—Primary Years Programme (PEP), Middle Years Programme (PAI), and Diploma—starting from pre-nursery age 2 through upper secondary. The IB program is enriched by Judaic studies and Hebrew language; English is taught as a second official language and Hebrew as a heritage language. The Primary Years Programme uses Units of Inquiry in a bilingual setting, with most content delivered in English in Primary. The Middle Years Programme comprises eight subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Physical Education and Health, Design, and Arts, and culminates in the Personal Project. The Diploma Programme (16–19) covers Language and Literature, Languages, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts or Electives, and includes a monograph, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS; international assessments are conducted by IB. The curriculum integrates STEAM, Arts, and Jewish education across grades.
The school has a strategic alliance with Universidad del Pacedfico to strengthen academic and personal development through innovative experiences, mentoring and projects aligned with international standards. The Cambridge alliance provides internationally recognized English certifications (Cambridge English Qualifications) to accompany English-language learning. Other partnerships include ORT for leadership development and Jewish education, Yael Fund supporting access to high-quality Jewish education, and PJ Library supporting Hebrew-language literacy; TALAM and iTalAm support Hebrew language and Jewish heritage. These alliances and certifications help students prepare for higher education and global opportunities.
The Colegio León Pinelo provides quality education centered on values from the earliest years of formation, being a reference of educational innovation nationwide. It offers a pedagogical proposal that accompanies students throughout life and forms them from early childhood. Our mission is to form integral human beings within a Jewish and Peruvian educational framework, seeking the development of skills, competencies, and values that foster a willingness to learn throughout life to act responsibly, with solidarity, ethics, and empathy. We provide early education starting from pre-nursery for students from 2 years old, as we value educating people from those early development stages in our institution, where they will learn in a welcoming, community-oriented environment, surrounded by affection and support. If you are considering becoming part of the Pinelo family, you are invited to learn about our pedagogical proposal and our facilities through a guided tour. Transfers: Inquiries about transfers for applicants to primary and secondary, to provide information about vacancies by grade; in these cases it is important to go through a process in which it is demonstrated that the family shares the ideals promoted by the school. Data form: Mother's or father's name; Email address; Phone; DNI / Foreigner's ID; Child's name; Date of birth (dd/mm/aa); Year of application; Current educational institution; Message; SEND.
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