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Peru, Lima
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The school uses a proprietary pedagogy called iKnowledge. iKnowledge is an internationally validated teaching–learning model designed to develop competencies on a solid knowledge base; it also links academic learning with sport and the arts to address all dimensions of the person. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is part of the school's academic offerings, promoting an international mindset through study and assessment. English is taught intensively as a means to know, appreciate, and diffuse national and international cultural heritage, and the school is a Cambridge English School.
The school offers activities and courses in music, visual arts, singing, and theatre. Students develop artistic skills through these programs. Arts appreciation and cultural expression are integrated into the curriculum. The school values artistic engagement as part of a well‑rounded education.
The English language is taught intensively as a means to know, appreciate, and diffuse national and international cultural heritage. We are a Cambridge English School. Study trips and exchanges abroad, together with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, promote an international mindset. In addition to language learning, international experiences foster global citizenship.
The school encourages sports participation to support physical and mental health. Competitive sport teaches students to win and lose with fair play and humility. Students develop communication skills and express themselves clearly in speech and writing. They cultivate sincere friendships and participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community.
Students generate initiatives to help their community. This is realized through volunteering activities. The school fosters social responsibility and active engagement with the community. Students participate in service-oriented projects and community improvement efforts.
Preceptoría provides personal mentorship to students. Preceptors are teachers trained for this task. They address topics including study habits, relationships with family and friends, hobbies, and spiritual life. Technology tools support the delivery of this mentorship.
Character education is integrated into the curriculum. The program combines academic guidance with personal mentoring to help students strive to be better each day within a climate of respect, rigor, joy and freedom. The life of our school is inspired by the teachings of San Josemaría Escrivá and the Opus Dei, which advise Christian formation. This formation develops physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual dimensions in a respectful, demanding, joyful, and free environment.
Colégio Los Álamos in Peru offers an IB Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke curriculum designed to educate the whole person within a Catholic-inspired context guided by the Opus Dei prelature. The school operates a differentiated education model with gender-specific schooling and uses the iKnowledge pedagogy, a teaching-learning approach that links knowledge to practice and integrates physical education and the arts. English is taught intensively, and the school is a Cambridge English School, reinforcing global communication skills. International study trips and exchanges complement academic study, fostering an international mindset within a supportive community. The IB DP provides a rigorous, globally recognized framework, while the Bespoke Curriculum adapts to students' needs. Facilities include a digital library, study spaces, and a safe environment. The school emphasizes character formation, social responsibility, and service to others, encouraging students to engage with local and international communities through volunteering and community initiatives. Students benefit from a welcoming, multilingual environment that supports diverse backgrounds.
