Peru, Lima
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Colegio Peruano Britanico is a private international school in Lima, Peru, and part of Nord Anglia Education. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and prepares the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 15 to 16. The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish, with French taught from early years. The 20,000 m2 campus in central Lima is designed as a supportive, home-like learning environment. Every classroom features interactive technology, with an Early Years area, modern primary and secondary pavilions, a dedicated IB teaching pavilion, and high-tech science laboratories. Sporting facilities include indoor and outdoor fields for football, basketball, hockey, athletics, and more; the school competes in ADECOPA and Nord Anglia Global Games. The Juilliard School collaboration enriches performing arts, while visual arts studios support creativity. A four-house system—Ascot, Berkshire, Eton and Thames—fosters leadership, alongside global trips, exchanges, and community service projects that provide global learning.
Via Láctea 445, Lima 15023, Peru
Colegio Peruano Britanico has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Spanish.
Located in a quiet residential district of Lima, CPB sits on a 20,000 m2 campus. The campus includes primary and secondary pavilions, a dedicated IB teaching pavilion, a multi‑purpose hall, science laboratories, and arts facilities. The address is Av. Vía Láctea 445, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru.
Early Years (ages 3–5); Lower School (ages 6–10); Upper School (ages 11–14); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (ages 15–16).
Private international school; part of Nord Anglia Education. The curriculum is bilingual in English and Spanish, with French language instruction.
Peru
Annual tuition at Colegio Peruano Britanico ranges from PEN 26,262 to PEN 39,060 for 2026/27.
Colegio Peruano Britanico teaches IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Bilingual, international curriculum. English and Spanish are developed, with everyday French taught from Grade 3 Primary to Year 3 Secondary; the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is prepared for, for ages 15 to 16.
The school obtains the best scores in the IB Diploma Programme (DP), comparing favourably with the best schools worldwide.
The IB Diploma prepares students for acceptance to top universities in Peru and abroad.
CPB provides a safe and happy environment supported by committed specialists. The school promotes social and emotional development through its social purpose, emphasising empathy and solidarity. The IB programme and CAS develop the five key learning skills: research, communication, self-management, thinking, and being social. Students engage in discussions on diversity, culture and inclusion to build global awareness. The House system and sport activities foster social skills, teamwork and fair play, reinforcing wellbeing.
Vacancies exist for students with NEE. A team of specialists provides personalised support for new pupils and ongoing help for all learners. The admissions process includes a meeting with the school psychologist to discuss needs and abilities. Evaluations are conducted for primary and IB students to determine the most appropriate supports. Workshops and counselling help develop self awareness, manage expectations and promote healthy interactions among peers.
The school is multilingual, with proficiency in English and Spanish expected for all students. English and Spanish are taught with immersion from Early Years to foster bilingual proficiency. The school also teaches everyday French, with French taught from 3rd Grade Primary to 3rd Year Secondary. The bilingual IB curriculum supports language development and global perspectives.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a safe and welcoming environment. The social purpose fosters empathy and solidarity through community service and the CAS programme, encouraging students to apply learning to real world needs. Discussions on diversity, culture and inclusion promote wellbeing and social awareness. The House system and sport activities reinforce social skills, teamwork and physical and mental wellness.
The environment is described as safe and well equipped. The admissions process includes a meeting with the school psychologist to assess needs and support. A team of specialists provides personalised support for new students and ongoing assistance to all learners to ensure safe adaptation.
Join CPB. We're looking forward to welcoming you into our close-knit family. At Colegio Peruano Británico (CPB), our teachers personalise learning to your child's needs and abilities. For over 20 years, CPB has prepared students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma Programme. We are proud of our students' results and passing rates, which open international pathways and empower learners to make a real difference.
Why CPB?
CPB is recognised for its leadership, the quality of education, and a human approach. The curriculum focuses on knowledge, understanding, and vital life skills such as research, self-management, thinking, social skills, and communication. We encourage students to look inwards while also responding to the needs of society outward.
Admissions requirements
When you apply to CPB, the Admissions Team will carefully consider your application to ensure the right balance of support and challenge for entry-point abilities, goals, and needs. As part of the admissions process, a few documents along with the application form are requested:
- your child's birth certificate
- a colour passport-size photo of the child
- a passport-size photo of both parents
STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS
For your child to join us, follow these steps:
1. Get in touch
Send us an email, call us, or complete and submit our enquiry form.
2. Discover our school
You're welcome to visit our school either in person or virtually. You'll imagine your child learning at CPB, and you'll speak to a member of our Admissions team.
3. Apply for a place
Submit your application form and supporting documents.
4. Schedule a meeting
Our Admissions committee will evaluate your child's application and documents while scheduling a family meeting with the school psychologist. For all students from 2nd Grade Primary onward, we'll also ask your child to take a few assessments to best determine their needs and abilities.
5. Speak with our National Director
Once we have your child's results, we'll schedule your meeting with our National Director. In this meeting, you'll learn more about CPB and why we're proud to represent Colegio Peruano Británico as well as Nord Anglia Education's global family.
We guide our students to be imaginative and inquisitive with a solid education in ethics and academic subjects, so they can thrive in any field they choose to explore. As we look forward to our 60th anniversary at CPB, we invite you to join our community, now part of Nord Anglia Education's global network.
CPB Admissions and Marketing Team