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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Colegio Salcantay is a bilingual International Baccalaureate school for girls, serving ages 1 to 17, with a campus dedicated to early childhood through adolescence. The school delivers the IB Diploma Programme in grades 10 and 11 alongside a bespoke curriculum that blends Spanish and English, designed to foster intercultural understanding. From the outset, students learn in English through a cross-disciplinary approach that weaves Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music and Visual Arts into language development, with immersion in English language culture. The program is supported by practical tools such as an English Room, an English Lab and the Little Bridge platform. Cambridge certifications are earned from the fourth grade onward, and the Diploma Programme core—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS—prepares students for university admission and potential credit transfer. The school operates facilities including a PreSchool campus, music room, library, infirmary and auditorium, with NE0 LMS and Zoom tools.
Colegio Salcantay has 754 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
The school is located at Av. Pío XII 261, Monterrico - Surco, Lima, Peru. It sits in the Monterrico–Surco area of southern Lima. The campus is accessible via major routes in Surco.
Stages
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Type
The school is a bilingual International Baccalaureate school for girls.
Additional learning support
The school offers personalized education.
Fees
Application / Admission Fees
- Application (derecho de postulación): PEN 300.00 (one-time; non‑transferable as part of the admission process).
Monthly tuition (pensión) by year group — per payment
- Early Years (1–2 years): PEN 1,310.00 per mensualidad. - Nursery (3 years): PEN 1,350.00 per mensualidad. - PreKínder (4 years): PEN 1,940.00 per mensualidad. - Kínder (5 years): PEN 2,530.00 per mensualidad. - 1°–2° Grado: PEN 2,940.00 per mensualidad. - 3°–4° Grado: PEN 2,950.00 per mensualidad. - 5°–8° Grado: PEN 2,960.00 per mensualidad. - 9°–11° Grado: PEN 3,070.00 per mensualidad.
Annual tuition (total per academic year) — standard billing structure
- The school charges 11 payments per year (the first payment is the matrícula / registration payment and the remaining ten are mensualidades/pensiones). Annual cost therefore equals 11 times the listed mensualidad for the student's year group.
- Annual totals by year group (calculated as 11 x mensualidad): - Early Years (1–2 years): PEN 14,410.00. - Nursery (3 years): PEN 14,850.00. - PreKínder (4 years): PEN 21,340.00. - Kínder (5 years): PEN 27,830.00. - 1°–2° Grado: PEN 32,340.00. - 3°–4° Grado: PEN 32,450.00. - 5°–8° Grado: PEN 32,560.00. - 9°–11° Grado: PEN 33,770.00.
Matrícula (registration) and billing terms
- Matrícula: the registration payment (matrícula) is required to reserve the student's place for the school year; the matrícula value is equal to the listed mensualidad for the student's year group and is paid according to the school's matrícula schedule prior to the start of classes. Payment of matrícula is a condition to reserve the place.
- Billing schedule: the academic year is billed in 11 installments (the matrícula or ratificación de matrícula plus 10 mensualities/pensiones). Receipts for matrícula and the first mensualidad (March) are part of the documentation for enrollment.
- The listed mensualidad does not include the school meal (comedor) service.
Entrance fee (Cuota de Ingreso) — one‑time on admission
- Cuota de Ingreso (CI) by entry grade bracket (one-time payment to secure the first matrícula): - Entry to Early Years 1 through Kínder: PEN 23,280.00. - Entry to 1°–2° Grado: PEN 23,280.00. - Entry to 3°–6° Grado: PEN 17,460.00. - Entry to 7°–11° Grado: PEN 11,640.00.
Discounts / exemptions on Cuota de Ingreso
- Second child in the Salcantay or Alpamayo schools: 50% discount on the Cuota de Ingreso. - Third child in the Salcantay or Alpamayo schools: Cuota de Ingreso is waived (exonerado). - Children of alumni of Salcantay and Alpamayo: Cuota de Ingreso may be exonerated. - Students from affiliated national or international sister schools: 20% discount on the Cuota de Ingreso.
Boarding / residence
- No boarding or residential fees are published for Colegio Salcantay; the school operates with Early Years, Primary and Secondary day‑school programs and the available public materials and regulations describe day‑school operations. No separate boarding fee schedule appears in the published fee materials.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, meals, materials, extracurriculars)
- Uniform: the school requires specific uniform variants (daily summer/winter, gala, PE), and detailed uniform rules and garment descriptions are provided in the school regulations; specific uniform prices or an official uniform price list are not published in the publicly available fee documents.
- Transport: the regulations set conduct rules for use of transport and for transport on school activities, indicating a transport/ mobility service is part of school logistics, but no publicly published transport fare schedule or transport‑fee amounts appear in the school's published fee materials.
- Meals (comedor): the tuition amounts exclude the meal service; no published separate pricing for meal plans was found in the public fee listings.
- School materials, extracurricular activities, trips, technology fees or exam/assessment fees: these categories are referenced in regulatory and admissions documents but specific fees or standard charges are not listed in the public fee schedule.
Refunds and cancellations
- No specific public refund or reimbursement policy for matrícula, mensualidades/pensiones, cuota de ingreso or transport/meal plans is provided in the main public fee page or the school's published internal regulations that are available in the public documents reviewed. The school's internal regulations describe enrollment, matrícula and payment scheduling but do not publish a standalone refund table or detailed refund rules in the publicly available sections.
Fee payment handling and methods
- Administratively, matrícula and pension payments are processed through the school's Tesorería and the institution refers to an Extranet for families; the school's public materials do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment instruments (for example: which credit cards, online gateways or specific bank‑transfer details). Specific, itemized payment method options are not publicly listed in the published fee documents.
Summary of items not published in the public fee materials
- Detailed uniform prices, transport fares, meal plan prices, explicit refund/reimbursement rules and a definitive list of accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not published in the fee pages and the publicly available internal regulations reviewed. For clarity, the posted tuition (mensualidades), matrícula requirements, cuota de ingreso amounts, application (postulación) fee and discounts listed above are the published fee figures for the 2026 academic year as shown in the school's pensiones y pagos and regulatory documents.
Academics
Colegio Salcantay teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.
Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual Spanish-English education designed to develop intercultural understanding. The bilingual program uses a cross-disciplinary curriculum and immersion in English-language culture, with literature and history components essential to participating in a globalized world. Through Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Visual Arts, students learn English from an early age and develop appreciation for other cultures, fostering critical-thinking and value-based reasoning. The school provides an English Room, an English Lab, and the Little Bridge online platform to support an immersive, hands-on learning approach. Cambridge certifications are earned by students from the fourth grade onward. Salcantay is a member of the International Baccalaureate and offers the Diploma Programme in grades 10 and 11, providing international certification, direct admission to prestigious universities in Peru or abroad, and potential university credit recognition; the Diploma Programme includes core components (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS) and six subject groups (Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature; Group 2: Language Acquisition; Group 3: Individuals and Societies; Group 4: Sciences; Group 5: Mathematics; Group 6: Arts and Electives).
Exam Results
Cambridge certifications are earned by students from the fourth grade onward.
Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme provides international certification, direct admission to prestigious universities in Peru or abroad, and potential credit recognition depending on the university's conditions.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Initial Interview: Parents of applicants who wish to learn about Salcantay's educational proposal contact the Admissions Office at +51 946166259. Nursery admissions for 2025 apply to children born between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. Salcantay offers an International Baccalaureate program and a bilingual program from early ages. This initial contact begins the admissions process and provides information about the program and next steps. 2. Presentation of the Admission Application: The Admission Application can be completed by clicking the provided link. The form is accessible online to begin the formal admissions review. Submitting the application starts the official process for consideration. 3. Attendance at an Informational Session: Parents attend informational sessions to learn about Salcantay's Educational Project, which is presented in detail. These sessions help families understand the school's program and expectations. Attending the session is part of becoming informed about the admission path. 4. Interview with a School Administrator: The interview is conducted with both parents on the scheduled date and time. The attendance of both parents is mandatory. The interview assesses fit with the school's educational approach. 5. Evaluation of the File: The Admissions Committee evaluates applications that meet the requirements, prioritizing: 1. being a younger sister, daughter of an alumna, or daughter of COFAM workers; 2) having a reference from Salcantay families (recommendation letter can be provided). The committee weighs these criteria in the review. 6. Vacancies: Admission is subject to the number of vacancies available. If the number of applicants who meet all criteria exceeds the vacancies offered, the applications will go to a waiting list. 7. Results: Results are provided to the parents or guardians of the applicant via telephone or email. 8. Acceptance of Vacancy Reservation: To finalize the vacancy, parents or guardians must present within seven days: a copy of the voucher for the Entrance Fee; the educational agreement signed by both parents; all original enrollment documents requested during enrollment (except the DNI); six color photos of the applicant. 9. Information about Enrollment: Enrollment information is sent to parents via email. The school does not administer placement tests for First and Second Grade; for students with special educational needs, each case is evaluated.
Waitlist
Vacancies: The admission of the applicant is subject to the number of vacancies available. If the number of applicants meeting all criteria exceeds vacancies offered, the applications will go to a waiting list.
FAQs
What curriculum does Salcantay follow?
Salcantay offers the IB Diploma Programme for grades 10-11 alongside a bilingual Spanish-English curriculum. Cambridge certifications are earned from fourth grade onwards.
Is the school girls-only?
Yes, Salcantay is a bilingual IB school for girls serving ages 1 to 17 across Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School.
What are the tuition fees?
Monthly tuition ranges from PEN 1,310 for Early Years to PEN 3,377 for the IB Diploma. A PEN 300 application fee and separate admission deposits apply depending on entry grade.
What languages are taught?
English is taught from early years through immersion across Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Visual Arts. Little Bridge online platform supports learning.
Where is the school located?
Salcantay is at Av. Pio XII 261 in Monterrico-Surco, Lima, with a dedicated PreSchool campus and secondary facilities.
How many students attend?
Salcantay has approximately 754 girls enrolled from age 1 through the IB Diploma Programme.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, formal summer and winter uniforms, a Gala uniform, and PE outfits are required. Preschool students wear specific smocks and tracksuits.
What PreSchool facilities are available?
The PreSchool campus has 17 classrooms for ages 1-5, free play spaces for each stage, differentiated restrooms, psychomotricity rooms, a mini library, and a rooftop playground.
When was the school founded?
Salcantay was founded in 1987 by parents who wanted girl-centred education focused on personal attention, responsibility, and Christian values. It moved to Av. Pio XII in 2000.
What arts programmes are available?
Visual Arts develop lifelong interest through exploring and appreciating art across time and space. Theory, technique, and artistic culture are central to the arts education approach.
What university preparation is available?
The IB Diploma provides international certification, direct admission to prestigious universities in Peru and abroad, and potential credit recognition depending on the institution.
Is there a waitlist?
Yes, when qualifying applicants exceed available vacancies, applications go to a waitlist and the Admissions Department notifies families.
