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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde offers an IB continuum with a bespoke curriculum. The Preschool uses Bright Modules for ages 2–5, focusing on mathematics, socioemotional development, sciences, language with English immersion, art, and psychomotricity, guided by Attitudes and Values, Relevance, Flexibility, Individualization, and Integralidad. The Primary School Programme (PYP) features a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach organized around six themes: Who we are; Where we are; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; How we share the planet. The Secondary level delivers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with results up to 44/45 and emphasis on languages (English and French), Individuals and Societies, sciences, mathematics and arts, plus Theory of Knowledge, CAS and Extended Essay. The campus includes a STEAM Lab, smart classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, ICT resources, and a Polideportivo, outdoor fields, and multi-sport courts. The bilingual English–Spanish program includes Cambridge certificates; French begins in Grade 3 with exchanges and libraries; DELF certifications are available. International experiences enrich learning.
Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde has 589 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
The San Ignacio de Recalde School is in the San Borja district of Lima, Peru. The main campus for Primary and Secondary is at Calle Géminis 303, San Borja. The surrounding area is a residential and commercial district in Lima. A Preschool program, Coloring Dreams Preschool, operates nearby in Surco at Calle El Rocío 337.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary
Type
Private day school
Fees
Academic year - 2026/27 (fees and schedules below apply for the 2026/2027 admissions cycle).
Application / admission fee - Application (inscripción) to start the admissions process: PEN 250 (voucher payment at application).
One-time entry fee (Cuota de ingreso) - The cuota de ingreso is a single, one-time payment in USD to secure an approved vacancy. If paid in soles, the SUNAT sale exchange rate in force on signing the commitment is applied. - By grade (USD): - Initial (2, 3, 4 and 5 years): USD 10,000 each (2, 3, 4 and 5 years). - 1° Primaria: USD 10,000. - 2° Primaria: USD 9,000. - 3° Primaria: USD 8,000. - 4° Primaria: USD 7,000. - 5° Primaria: USD 6,000. - 6° Grado: USD 5,000. - 7° Grado: USD 4,000. - 8° Grado: USD 4,000. - 9° Grado: USD 2,700. - 10° Grado (regular): USD 3,000. - 10° Grado IB: USD 3,000. - 11° Grado (regular): USD 3,000. - 11° Grado IB: USD 3,000.
Matrícula (annual, one-time) and Pensión (recurring school fee) - General structure: - Matrícula: single annual payment (amounts shown below). - Pensión: charged in 10 monthly installments (March–December) with the monthly amount shown below; the annual cost equals the monthly pension × 10. Payment due date is the first business day of each month (December has a specified end-of-year due date).
- Initial education (Coloring Dreams preschool): - 2 years — Matrícula: PEN 1,700; Pensión: PEN 1,700 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 17,000. - 3 years — Matrícula: PEN 1,900; Pensión: PEN 1,900 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 19,000. - 4 years — Matrícula: PEN 2,150; Pensión: PEN 2,150 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 21,500. - 5 years — Matrícula: PEN 2,400; Pensión: PEN 2,400 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 24,000.
- Secondary (6°–11° Primaria/Secundaria): - 6° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500. - 7° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500. - 8° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500. - 9° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500. - 10° Grado (regular) — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500. - 10° Grado IB — Matrícula: PEN 2,850; Pensión: PEN 2,850 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 28,500. - 11° Grado (regular) — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500. - 11° Grado IB — Matrícula: PEN 2,850; Pensión: PEN 2,850 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 28,500.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Pensión is charged in 10 monthly installments covering March through December. Each monthly installment is due the first business day of the corresponding month; for the December installment an explicit year-end due date is set in the school's timetable. - Matrícula is a single annual payment (one-time, subject to legal provisions). - The cuota de ingreso is payable at assignment of the vacancy and is collected in USD; if paid in local currency, the school applies the SUNAT sale exchange rate in effect on the date of the commitment.
Sibling discount - Discounts for siblings: 25% discount for the second sibling and 30% for the third sibling (subject to the school's terms and conditions).
Boarding / accommodation - The school's operations are day-school based (campuses and preschool locations listed); no boarding (residential) program is operated as part of the standard offerings.
Other costs commonly charged (additional to matrícula, pensión and cuota de ingreso) - Application voucher (PEN 250) is charged at application (listed above). - Uniforms, textbooks and school materials are additional family expenses and are handled separately from matrícula and pensión. - Extracurricular workshop fees, transportation (school bus) and insurance are additional when chosen and billed separately.
Refunds and cancellations - Cuota de ingreso is a single payment to secure a vacancy; matrícula is a single annual payment. Refund entitlement and timing follow the school's administrative conditions and applicable regulations governing educational service contracts.
Accepted payment channels and invoicing - Payment arrangements include bank deposit/transfer (voucher) using the bank account details the school provides to applicants and families. - The school uses an electronic invoicing / billing platform for fee processing and receipts. Families receive the payment instructions and account details during the admissions/matriculation process.
Summary — quick figures - Application fee: PEN 250 (voucher). - Cuota de ingreso: ranges by grade from USD 2,700 up to USD 10,000 (typical values by grade listed above). - Matrícula: generally PEN 2,550 (initial years lower, IB years PEN 2,850); exact per-grade figures listed above. - Pensión: generally PEN 2,550 per month for primary/secondary (IB PEN 2,850); preschool pensions vary by age as listed above; each pension is payable in 10 monthly installments (March–December).
Academics
Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
Preschool (Inicial) uses Bright Modules for ages 2 to 5, including Mathematics, Socioemotional development, Sciences, Language with English immersion from age 2, Art, and Psychomotricity. The approach is guided by Valuation (development of attitudes and values), Pertinence (relevance to sociocultural context), Flexibility (curriculum adaptability), Individualization (personalized learning), and Integralidad (holistic development). Coloring Dreams Preschool provides modern facilities including a library, music space, recreational area, ICT space, and Karate. The Primary School Programme (PE) is the first IB programme and features a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach that fosters agency, autonomy and self-management. Learning is organized around six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are, Where we are, How we express ourselves, How the world works, How we organize ourselves, and How we share the planet. The school offers a bilingual English–Spanish program with Cambridge certificates (Starters, Movers, Flyers, A2 Key); French begins in Grade 3 with exchanges and libraries; DELF certifications are available. The Secondary level offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 10 and 11 since 2008, with results including up to 100% of diplomas earned, scores up to 44/45, and subjects above world average; the DP emphasizes languages (English and French), Individuals and Societies, sciences, mathematics and arts, together with Theory of Knowledge, CAS and Extended Essay. Technology is integrated as a transversal focus across the curriculum, including STEAM Lab, Smart Classrooms, interactive displays, tablets and digital resources.
Exam Results
The Diploma Programme has been offered since 2008, with notable results: up to 100% diplomas earned, scores up to 44/45, and subjects above the world average.
Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme provides access to universities nationally and internationally, with convalidation/transfer of courses.
Admissions
Admissions
Begin the admissions process for Primary and Secondary Education. Primary covers 1st through 5th grade; Secondary covers 6th through 11th grade. The school has fully equipped, well‑lit and ventilated classrooms with courtyards and sports facilities, and operates an eco‑technological and sports campus in Huachipa with a semi‑olympic pool. Modern laboratories for science and computing, and specialized spaces for art, music, theatre, and Minichef are available. The school is part of the Organización Educativa San Ignacio de Loyola and offers the International Baccalaureate program and bilingual education with exchange programs. To start, submit the admissions form through the admissions platform.
Access the admissions platform using the credentials you receive to log in and proceed with the application. The login provides access to the system for completing the required steps and managing submitted documents. Use the platform to advance to each stage of the process in sequence, uploading supporting materials as requested. Begin the process by entering the platform and preparing your documents.
Complete the data and documents required for the application. Provide the DNI or passport for both parents and for the applicant. Include the payment voucher for the admissions process (S/ 250). Applicants from 2nd Primary to 11th Secondary should attach the most recent report card. An email will be sent with payment details or bank account numbers to finalize the submission.
Interviews with families and/or evaluations are conducted. For applicants to Early Education (2–5 years) and 1st grade of Primary, there is a family interview. From 2nd grade of Primary to 11th grade Secondary, evaluations assess mathematics, English, and communication.
Results are communicated with the admission decision for the applicant. The school will provide a response regarding the outcome of the admissions process.
Assignment of the vacancy occurs after the evaluation. Following approval, payment of the entrance fee secures the admitted vacancy.
Information on finances is provided. The entrance fee is a one‑time payment in USD (or paid in soles at the current SUNAT selling rate when signing the commitment letter). The enrollment fee is an annual one‑time payment. Tuition is payable in 10 monthly installments, due on the first business day of the following month, with December due on 30/12/2026. Sibling discounts are 25% for the second child and 30% for the third, valid for applications between 01/06/2025 and 30/03/2026, only if the first child is enrolled at CSIR (not an alumnus) and the new entry is for 2026 or 2027; the discount applies to the child with the lower fee if two siblings apply at once, and the 30% discount requires two children enrolled. The tariff is current as of 17 November 2025 and subject to changes.
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Note: All information above is drawn from the school's primary admissions page for Primaria y Secundaria.
FAQs
What curriculum does SIR follow?
SIR offers the full IB continuum: Bright Modules for Preschool, PYP for Primary, MYP for Middle School, and the Diploma Programme since 2008, achieving scores up to 44/45.
What are the tuition fees?
A PEN 250 application fee applies. One-time entry fees range from USD 5,000 to USD 14,000 depending on grade. Contact the school for current annual tuition rates.
What IB results does the school achieve?
Up to 100% diplomas earned with scores reaching 44 out of 45. Multiple subjects score above the world average.
What languages are taught?
English immersion begins from age 2. French is introduced from Grade 4 of primary with Alliance Francaise certification for a third language.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Parliamentary Debate runs from primary through 8th grade. Entrepreneurial training connects with the USIL Educational Corporation. Summer Camp offers sports, arts, and technology workshops.
Where is the school located?
The main campus is at Calle Geminis 303, San Borja, Lima. A separate Preschool campus (Coloring Dreams) operates nearby in Surco.
How many students attend?
SIR has approximately 589 students across Preschool, Primary, and Secondary levels.
What facilities does the campus have?
The campus features a Polideportivo, science lab, primary and secondary libraries, smart classrooms with interactive displays and laptops, multi-sport courts, and a synthetic grass field.
When was the school founded?
SIR was established in 1990 following the founder's success with the San Ignacio de Loyola pre-university academy. It is part of the USIL Educational Corporation.
What is the Bright Modules programme?
Bright Modules is the Preschool curriculum for ages 2-5, covering mathematics, socio-emotional development, sciences, language with English immersion, art, and psychomotricity.
Does the school offer entrepreneurial training?
Yes, entrepreneurial training is coordinated with the USIL Educational Corporation, including annual entrepreneurship fairs aligned with the institution's Entrepreneurship pillar.
