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Colegio León Pinelo

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1946
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Hebrew, Spanish, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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

The Essentials

Colegio León Pinelo has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
610 Calle Maimónides, San Isidro, Lima, Peru

Stages
Initial, Primary and Secondary (ages 2–18)

Type
Private day school

Country affiliation
Peru

Religious affiliation
Judaism

School day structure
Day school
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Colegio León Pinelo is the private basic-education school of the Jewish Association of Peru.
Fees
Application / Enrollment fee
- One-time enrollment (matrícula) fee: PEN 4,240.

Tuition (pensión) — by level and billing unit
- Initial (pre-nursery and early years): PEN 4,240 per month.
- Primary: PEN 4,240 per month.
- Secondary: PEN 4,240 per month.
- Typical annual total (standard calculation used by the school's billing): PEN 42,400 per academic year (PEN 4,240 × 10 instalments).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed across 10 instalments (ten monthly payments) during the school year.
- Payments are processed through the school's electronic payment channels and parent portal; payment timetables, due dates and any late-payment consequences are governed by the school's Terms and Conditions.

Boarding / residential fees
- The institution operates as a day school (initial, primary and secondary levels); no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniforms, school materials, optional workshops and extracurricular activities, school trips and transport services are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figure above.
- Specific charges for uniforms, transport or extracurriculars vary by item and by family choices; these are billed additionally when applicable.

Refunds and cancellation
- Refunds, cancellations and related financial adjustments are governed by the school's formal Terms and Conditions (contractual rules determine eligibility, timing and amounts for any refund).

Fee payment options
- Credit/debit card payments are accepted via the school's online payment gateway (PagoLink / Niubiz).
- The school uses an intranet/parent portal for administration and billing.

Concise note on available public information
- A full per-grade, per-term fee schedule with line‑item amounts (uniforms, transport, insurance, specific workshop fees, etc.) is not published in a detailed, grade-by-grade table in the school's public admissions pages; the figures above reflect the enrollment fee, the standard pension amount and the 10-instalment billing structure that are publicly reported.
Academics

Colegio León Pinelo teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Higher Education Progression
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
We aim to provide the conditions necessary for the holistic wellbeing of our students. We promote a respectful environment, create spaces for healthy interaction, and guarantee safety so that every student can grow, accept themselves, and express themselves authentically. Our Wellness and Student Support Team (EBAA) includes specialists in different areas who accompany students, teachers, and parents, working in a coordinated, collaborative way to address students' needs effectively and promptly. We build trusting relationships with each student to support their development as global citizens with agency, solidarity, and a commitment to the wellbeing of the world and others (Tikum Olam). The program centers on social and emotional wellbeing as part of daily school life.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the second official language used in the general curriculum, and the school is in the process of implementing bilingual education beginning in Early Years and Primary. English is present from Early Years, helping students feel the language is their own from a young age. In Primary, English is used in inquiry units for Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In the Middle Years, English is used for subjects such as Science, Social Studies, Design & Technology, and Media Arts, with increasing English-language resources each year. In the Diploma Programme, English B (Higher Level) is offered, with Business Management and Environmental Systems and Societies taught in English, and many courses promote active use of English with extensive English-language resources. The level reached enables students to take internationally recognized exams and enter Anglophone universities.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's primary objective is to provide the conditions for students' holistic wellbeing, promoting a respectful environment, healthy interaction spaces, and safety so that each student can grow, accept themselves, and express themselves genuinely. The Wellness and Student Support Team (EBAA) includes specialists who work with students, teachers, and families to address needs effectively and promptly. The focus is on building trusting relationships with each student to foster their development as global citizens with agency and empathy. The program centers on social and emotional learning as part of daily school life.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a safe school environment and prioritizes student wellbeing. Positive Discipline promotes mutual respect and responsibility, guiding students to become meaningful members of the school and wider community. The Student Council represents students and supports their welfare, serving as a voice for suggestions and proposals. Extracurricular activities further support student wellbeing and positive social interaction.
Parent Experience

History
The Colegio León Pinelo is the private basic-education school of the Jewish Association of Peru. It was founded in 1946 by representatives of the Lima Jewish community to educate girls, boys and young people in a framework centered on the values and culture of Judaism, thereby consolidating Jewish life in the city. From its origins it has been a community-oriented school and is the only school in Peru that transmits Jewish history, Hebrew language, festivals and customs. The name "León Pinelo" was chosen to honor Diego de León Pinelo, a descendant of a Jewish-origin family who was Rector of the University of San Marcos in 1656, as well as fiscal of the Real Audiencia of Lima and advisor general to the Virreinato del Peru. It is located on Calle Maimónides in the district of San Isidro, symbolizing the union between Peru and Jewish culture. Currently, there are around 300 students from pre-nursery to V of secondary, and it is a trilingual school, teaching Spanish, English and Hebrew.

Community
The school aims to be a Jewish, pluralistic, multilingual, and inclusive school, committed to the Peru and the State of Israel. It forms citizens aware of their surroundings, prepared for lifelong learning, with a capacity for reflection, inquiry, and dialogue. Our students are active builders of knowledge and of the social reality, respectful of Peru's multicultural character, grounded in Jewish heritage and the idea of Tikún Olam. The Jewish cultural framework provides an emotional connection and a space to develop values and interpersonal skills, including Hebrew language and the celebration of Jewish traditions; students are encouraged to know their history and traditions and to stay informed about current Jewish life. At the end of IV de secundaria, students undertake a study trip to Israel, strengthening their Jewish identity and ties to the State of Israel.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in the heart of San Isidro and sits on over 14,000 square meters, serving early childhood, primary, and secondary students. The early childhood spaces are designed for the age, with spacious, bright classrooms and two exclusive gardens with play areas. It has its own gym for psychomotor development and the Aucouturier approach. For primary and secondary, the campus includes four science laboratories, a library, two Makerspaces (one for PEP and one for PAI and Diploma), and dedicated spaces for Visual Arts and Music. The campus also features the Dynamic Classroom, Perelman Auditorium, Castoriano Room, Audiovisual Room, a Sports Field, and teachers' rooms alongside administrative offices.

Sports Facilities
To support physical education and sports workshops, the school has basketball and volleyball courts, a football field on the sports ground, and a gym. The gym enables indoor athletic activities and conditioning. Outdoor courts and the football field provide space for team sports and outdoor training. These facilities support a comprehensive on-campus sports program for students.

Academic Facilities
For primary and secondary, the school has four science laboratories, a library, two Makerspaces (one for PEP and one for PAI and Diploma), and dedicated Visual Arts and Music classrooms. These environments are complemented by the Dynamic Classroom, the Perelman Auditorium, Castoriano Room, Audiovisual Room, Sports Field, and teachers' rooms and administrative offices. The Makerspace inaugurated in 2020 features recording, photography and editing studios, as well as 3D printers, Chromebooks, notebooks, and Wacom tablets. Technology is integrated across the campus with every classroom equipped with projectors and smart boards.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports and workshops are part of the extracurricular program. Physical education classes and sports workshops use basketball and volleyball courts, a football field, and the gym. The Makerspace, Visual Arts, and Music spaces support arts and technology-related activities outside regular classes. The Dynamic Classroom and Perelman Auditorium provide spaces for student events and presentations beyond daily lessons.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is offered, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma, for students from age 3 to 18. Cambridge English Qualifications are provided through an alliance with Cambridge to support progressive English language learning. The school collaborates with ORT and Yael Fund to strengthen leadership development and Jewish heritage education, including TALAM and iTalAm Hebrew curricula.

Arts & Creative
The school offers arts-related extracurriculars including a choir and Israeli dances (Rikudim). These activities are led by teachers or external experts.

Cultural & Language
The school is a trilingual institution delivering Spanish, English, and Hebrew. Hebrew is taught as a heritage language from early years, with TALAM/iTalAm curricula supporting communication, reading and writing, while English is taught as a second official language.

Social & Hobbies
Chess, athletics, basketball, football, gymnastics, table tennis, and volleyball are offered as extracurricular activities. The school has an alliance with Club Hebraica to run several sports after the school day.

Community & Service
Tikún Olam (repairing the world) guides the school community, shaping identity and social responsibility within a Jewish-Peruvian context.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council (Consejo Estudiantil) is the student governance body, with representatives from each secondary grade; members are elected annually to promote convivencia, serve as role models, and voice student suggestions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Program provides specialists through the Wellbeing and Student Support Team (EBAA) to support students and foster a safe, inclusive environment. Positive Discipline is practiced with five criteria: connection, mutual respect with gentle firmness, long-term effectiveness, life skills development, and empowering students.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Hebrew are taught. English is the second official language used to deliver the curriculum, with instruction starting in Early Education and continuing through Primary, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme; English B (Higher Level) is offered in the Diploma Programme. Hebrew is taught as a third language from Early Education and is described as a language of cultural heritage, taught with a communicative and textual approach to language instruction. The Hebrew curriculum emphasizes communicative use of language, with students learning to exchange ideas in real communicative situations using meaningful topics and authentic interlocutors.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the second official language used to deliver the general curriculum. The school is in the process of implementing bilingual education, which began in Early Education and Primary levels. English is present from Early Education, helping students feel the language as their own from a very early age. In the Diploma Programme, students take English B (Higher Level), and courses such as Business Management and Environmental Systems and Societies are taught in English.

Immersion Programs
Content areas such as Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies are taught in English in Primary. In the Middle Years, students continue to explore the language with more technical vocabulary; subjects including Science, Social Studies, Design & Technology, and Media Arts are taught in English. Each year, more English resources are incorporated across the different areas. The program provides substantial English-language immersion across the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
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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