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Colegio Max Uhle

Peru, Arequipa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1165
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, German, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio Peruano Alemán Max Uhle is a German international school in Arequipa, Peru, part of Germany's global network of overseas schools. It carries the Excellent German School Abroad certificate, with Bund-Länder-Inspektion reviews every six years. The school offers the GIB – International Baccalaureate Diploma in a mixed-language format across Kindergarten, Grundschule, Mittelstufe and Oberstufe, delivered tri-lingually. The language program certifies two foreign languages to broaden students' communication and cultural horizons, and the school emphasizes biculturalism to foster global citizenship. The campus spans more than 36,000 square meters and includes modern laboratories, information technology, music and art rooms, a library, a gym, a sports field, and a dedicated kindergarten area. The AG program provides theatre, music, chess, crafts, and robotics, with students taking part in national and international events such as the Big Band and Debate Team. The Programa de Acción Social offers community-immersion projects promoting social responsibility and intercultural understanding.

Fernandini s/n, Arequipa 04013, Peru

The Essentials

Colegio Max Uhle has 1,165 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, German, English.

Location
Located in Arequipa, Peru, in the Sachaca district. The campus address is Av. Fernandini s/n, Sachaca, Arequipa. The school operates a private bus service with a fleet of nine buses and nine established routes that cover a large portion of the city, with safety features and routine maintenance.

Stages
Kindergarten; Grundschule; Mittelstufe; Oberstufe; GIB Bachillerato Internacional Trilingüe.

Type
German international school. The school holds the German government certificate "Excellent German School Abroad" issued by the German authorities, and is part of a global network of German schools.

Additional learning support
Psychopedagogical support is available (Acompañamiento Psicopedagógico).

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Germany; part of a global network of German schools abroad.

Bus service
The school has a fleet of nine buses with nine routes; buses are equipped with cameras and seat belts; a preventive maintenance program is conducted in authorized workshops; drivers are experienced.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Patronato Escolar (School Board), which has 21 members that elect a six-member executive. President: Katherine Roberts; Treasurer: Tome1s Cane9; Secretary: Rocedo Begazo; Vice President: Edgar Rivera; Members: Héctor Rondf3n and Gonzalo Torres. The Director is Jfcrgen Mattmann and the Deputy Director is Benedikt Schfcrholz. The school is part of a German school network and promotes bicultural and international education.
Fees
Application / Admission fees

- An admission/application fee is required to start the admissions process. The admission fee paid for evaluation is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by school year / level (amounts stated as periodic fees)

- Kindergarten / Initial: Pensión (tuition) per period: S/ 1,590 (reported pension figure). A separate matrícula (registration) fee applies.

- Primary: Pensión (tuition) per period: S/ 1,590 (reported pension figure). A separate matrícula (registration) fee applies.

- Secondary / Oberstufe: Pensión (tuition) per period: S/ 1,590 (reported pension figure). A separate matrícula (registration) fee applies.

- Matrícula / registration fee: a nominal matrícula amount is recorded in the school's official cost declarations; families pay a matrícula at enrollment in addition to the monthly/periodic pension.

How amounts are typically billed and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as a recurring pension (monthly/periodic) charge. The common billing structure used for private schools in the region is ten monthly pension payments plus a matrícula; families normally pay the pension in monthly instalments during the academic year. (Payments and exact instalment counts are administered by the school's billing office.)

- Payment due dates, late‑payment penalties, and any discounts for early/annual payment are set in the school's billing rules and by arrangement with the Finance/Accounting office; instalment timing and accepted payment dates vary and are confirmed at enrollment.

Boarding / Accommodation fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (regular morning/academic shifts) and does not publish boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Transport: School transport is offered as a separate paid service (school bus/transport fee).

- School supplies / textbooks: Standard supply and textbook deliveries are scheduled by level and are charged as separate items or required purchases (supply pick‑up events are held for Kindergarten and Grundschule).

- Uniforms, extracurricular workshop fees, field trips, exam/certification fees, meals (if using cafeteria services), extracurricular club fees and voluntary parent‑association (APAFA) contributions are charged in addition to the pension and are billed separately or collected at specific times during the year.

Refund information

- Admission/application payments used to cover the evaluation process are non‑refundable.

- Refund or cancellation of tuition or other charges is governed by the school's billing and enrollment regulations and is handled case‑by‑case by the Finance/Administration office. (Families should consult the school's enrollment terms for specifics at contract/signing.)

Accepted payment channels and methods

- The school uses electronic billing channels and payment collection channels that include bank/agent payment codes and payment‑agent networks commonly used for pension and matrícula collection; families can pay pensions and other charges through these channels.

- The school's admissions and finance offices coordinate accepted payment instruments and procedures (for example: bank transfer, payment‑agent code payments, and school billing portal or in‑office payments). Exact available methods (card, bank transfer, payment agents, online portal) and instalment options are established by the school's Finance office at enrollment.

Practical summary for parents

- Expect to pay a non‑refundable admission fee to start the admissions evaluation.

- Expect the recurring pension (tuition) charge to be S/ 1,590 as the reported pension figure on official school cost declarations; you will also pay a matrícula at enrollment and separate charges for transport, supplies, uniforms, activities and occasional trips.

- Confirm exact billing schedule (number and timing of instalments), current pension amounts by grade, the precise matrícula amount, accepted payment methods and any optional service fees directly with the school's Finance/Admissions office when completing enrollment paperwork.
Academics

Colegio Max Uhle teaches IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the GIB – International Baccalaureate Diploma in a mixed-language setting. The five interrelated academic areas are Linguistics, Science, Humanities, Arts, and Sports. Educational levels include Kindergarten, Grundschule, Mittelstufe, and Oberstufe, with the GIB Diploma delivered in a Trilingual format. The language program is Trilingual: two foreign languages are taught and certified to broaden students' communicative and cultural abilities. The school is part of a network of German schools and promotes biculturalism to develop two cultures and global citizenship. The German government certifies the school as an Excellent German School Abroad after Bund-Länder-Inspektion inspections every six years.
Parent Experience

History
The Max Uhle German-Peruvian School began activities in 1956 under the direction of the first German principal, Mr. Peter Kropp, with the presidency of Mr. Ernesto von Wedemeyer, and members of the Board of Patrons included Mr. Víctor Sauter, Josef Heins, René Dachler and Hans Walter Einfeldt. The school operated on the second block of Quinta Romaña, with the Kindergarten in a private house belonging to Lanificio; in 1961 the Kindergarten housed 70 children, 41 in transición, 138 in Primary and 20 in Secondary, totaling 269 students. The first graduating class occurred in 1965. In 1967 the school moved to the current Sachaca site; construction was financed by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany for 1,360,000 German marks. The 15,000 m2 plot was provided by the Parents' Association, and in the following years several buildings were added and major changes to existing facilities were made for not less than USD 700,000. In 2001 the acquisition of an adjacent 7,500 m2 plot enabled nine Kindergarten classrooms, allowing admission of three-year-olds from 2002; this investment totaled USD 530,000. The Patronato administers the school and has had six presidents, including founder Ernesto von Wedemeyer, the German consul Ulrich Neisser, the Swiss consul Víctor Sauter, and since 1982 the German consul Ulrich Gocht. In 2011 Mr. Bradley Silva was appointed and in 2015 Mrs. Katherine Roberts A. was appointed, continuing to the present. From 1965 through 2020, across 56 graduating classes, more than 2,300 alumni have graduated. The school's current operation is supported by generous contributions from Germany that cover more than a third of the annual budget, and the school undergoes annual checks by German authorities culminating in the Sprachdiplom II exam, with satisfactory pass rates in recent years.

Community
The school offers the GIB – International Baccalaureate program and teaches and certifies two foreign languages. Student life includes international exchanges; the most significant exchange with Germany takes place in Class 10, where top students spend their last bimester at a German school, typically living with a host family and visiting a school in a different city to maximize language learning; about 60 students participate nationwide between October and December, with two weeks of induction in youth hostels and visits to museums, musicals, theatres, amusement parks, tourist attractions and universities in southern Germany and Berlin, followed by six weeks living with German host families to learn customs and many aspects of German culture. There are also exchange opportunities with the United Kingdom. The school runs a Social Action Program that immerses students in Peru's cultures, enabling them to identify problems, develop projects, and foster intercultural convivencia, with projects like Sibayo 2024–2025 to promote intercultural understanding and community development, supported by the Patronato Escolar, teachers and staff. Certifications include German language certifications (DSD I and II) and Cambridge English exams; graduates must have German and English certifications at least at level B1 before graduation.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is administered by the Patronato (Board of Trustees). Katherine Roberts is the President of the Patronato.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Colegio Peruano Alemán Max Uhle has a large campus of more than 36,000 m², with modern facilities distributed over two levels. On the first level is the Kindergarten, designed for the youngest students, with independent classrooms, green areas, a library, games, and spaces for active learning. The first level also houses the Class 1 and Class 2 classrooms with age-appropriate recreational areas. The second level houses the remaining levels, along with modern laboratories, specialized rooms for information technology, music, and art, a library, a gym, a sports field, an ecological classroom, spaces for dance, meeting rooms, psychopedagogical support, nursing, and administrative areas. All is designed to provide a complete, safe, and stimulating educational environment.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gym and a sports field for physical education and athletics.

Academic Facilities
The school has modern laboratories, specialized rooms for information technology, music, and art, and a library.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AG courses go beyond the classroom and are a core part of our educational approach. They are free and available from Class 1 to Class 11, designed to develop talents, explore interests, and enrich the school experience. Arte, ciencia, deporte, creatividad y liderazgo are offered, including Teatro, Música y Ajedrez as well as Manualidades, Robótica, Debate, Deporte competitivo, and more. Each course is led by specialists with active involvement from Educación Física and Música teachers to ensure guidance and quality in every activity, and students can represent the school in national and international events such as the Big Band or the Debate Team.

Arts & Creative
The AG program features artistic and creative activities such as theatre, music, and chess, as well as crafts and robotics. It fosters creative thinking and collaborative expression through hands-on projects and performances. Qualified professionals lead each discipline, with active support from our physical education and music staff to ensure quality and engagement. Students have opportunities to perform or compete in events beyond campus, such as the Big Band and Debate Team.

Cultural & Language
We are a GIB – Bachillerato Internacional school and offer the IB Diploma Programme in mixed languages. We teach and certify two foreign languages to broaden our students' communicative and cultural abilities. We belong to an international network of German schools. We promote biculturalism so students grow in two cultures and become global citizens.

Social & Hobbies
The school's extracurricular landscape includes a broad range of activities that extend beyond class hours, designed to cultivate talents and personal interests. Activities span the arts, sciences, sports, creativity, and leadership, including clubs and performance groups such as the Big Band and the Debate Team. The program emphasizes teamwork, curiosity, and personal growth, with guidance from specialized instructors and our dedicated staff. Students have opportunities to participate in events beyond the school community.

Community & Service
The Programa de Acción Social offers immersion experiences in Peru's diverse cultures, enabling students to learn through active participation in communities. Projects help students identify problems, design and implement solutions, and engage with communities to value cultural, patrimonial, and natural wealth, fostering intercultural convivencia and a culture of peace. The program develops personal competencies (responsibility, perseverance, self-critique, initiative, creativity, social sensitivity) and social competencies (ability to motivate others, empathy, public Speaking, leadership, conflict management, constructive criticism, appreciation of diversity), along with methodological skills like oral and written expression to present experiences to the media. Success relies on the collective support of the school community—Patronato, staff, parents, and partners—and includes annual projects such as Sibayo (2024–2025).

Leadership & Professional
The social action program develops leadership and a suite of competencies. It emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, initiative, creativity, and social sensitivity, and fosters social skills such as motivating others, empathy, public speaking, leading a group, conflict management, constructive feedback, and valuing diversity. It also builds methodological capabilities like oral and written expression to communicate experiences publicly. The program relies on collaborative support from the entire Max Uhle community to enable student leadership and project outcomes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
AG offers a wide range of athletic activities, including basketball, athletics, volleyball, and soccer, with dedicated courses such as Curso AG Basket, Atletismo, Vóley, and Fútbol. Specialized activities include Escalada (climbing) and Gymnastics, among other physical education offerings. The program emphasizes teamwork, physical well-being, and healthy lifestyles, supported by professional instructors and integrated PE and activity coaching. In addition to sports, the AG lineup includes music and other performance-based activities that contribute to overall wellbeing and balance.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is the mother tongue. English and German are taught as foreign languages to promote multilingual formation. English is taught as a key tool for global communication, developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. German fosters connections to German culture and to an international educational network, and German-language certificate examinations as well as English-language certificate examinations are offered.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers GIB Bachillerato Internacional in a trilingual framework, with Spanish as the mother tongue and English and German taught as foreign languages.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Obtain the Application Guide. It provides all information needed to begin the application, including the steps, requirements, and deadlines to complete the process correctly. The guide is available for download. 2. Submit the Vacancy Application or Apply Here. Submit the 'Solicitud de Vacante' or use 'POSTULA AQUÍ' to begin the application. 3. Because Colegio Max Uhle is a trilingual school (German and English), schedule an appointment with the Admissions Coordinator to receive guidance on the language proficiency levels for the grade you are applying to. 4. Admission to all grades is subject to the number of vacancies available. The admission fee covers the evaluation process, and regardless of the outcome, it will not be refunded. 5. 129.
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