Peru, Cajamarca
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The school blends the national curriculum with Fieldwork Education's international study programs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. This integrated approach develops critical thinking, self-motivation and organization, as well as an understanding of relationships and communities, leadership and teamwork, communication, and empathy. The curriculum is rigorous and balanced, enabling students to identify and cultivate their talents and to achieve meaningful learning.
Visual arts are developed at a campus cultural center where students learn drawing, painting, modeling, engraving, serigraphy, and sculpture. The school offers music from early years through secondary, including instrument study and participation in ensembles such as the school orchestra, violin ensembles, and the polyphonic choir. Theatre is an important part of development, with productions spanning from primary through Bachillerato. The Violin Ensemble is a dedicated musical group within the arts program that helps students cultivate musical skills.
Bilingualism is implemented across grades from initial to secondary, with English and Spanish developed to fluency. Beyond the classroom, a cultural and arts center supports engagement and artistic expression, including local and international music and theatre activities. CISV is an international organization focused on peace education, offering experiences that promote friendship, inclusion, enthusiasm, commitment, and cooperation.
Sports and physical education are central to the curriculum, with activities in athletics, handball, basketball, table tennis, tennis, football, volleyball, softball, and hockey. Students compete in internal events such as Copa Davy, Inter Houses, LAHC tournaments, and local, regional and national school games. Non-sport activities, including music ensembles and theatre productions, round out the extracurricular landscape, enriching students' cultural and social experiences. CISV also contributes to broader social and intercultural engagement through its programming.
Community service and community programs are part of the school's offerings, integrating service into the student experience. CISV provides international peace-education activities that emphasize intercultural understanding and leadership. The school fosters a sense of community and belonging through student-led initiatives such as the Student Council and other organized groups.
The school features a Student Council (Consejo Estudiantil) that provides leadership opportunities and active student involvement. A house system (Houses) supports teamwork and leadership development among students. Guidance and college/career counseling are available through the school's counseling services, supporting students' academic and professional planning. The International Education pillar underscores leadership development through memberships and programs connected to global education networks.
Physical education emphasizes health and wellbeing with a broad sports program. The campus spans 6.5 hectares with grass fields, a library, a gym, an auditorium, indoor multi-sport facilities, science and technology labs, music classrooms, and a cultural center for the arts. Beyond sports, cultural activities such as visual arts, music, and theatre contribute to students' overall wellbeing. Activities outside the formal curriculum, including clubs and CISV programs, support a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Located on a 6.5-hectare campus in Cajamarca, Davy College serves learners from ages 2 to 18 in a bilingual international environment. The school combines IEYC, IPC, IMYC with the IB Diploma, alongside a bespoke curriculum, to nurture critical thinking, self-motivation, organization, and collaboration. English and Spanish are developed from early years through secondary, enabling fluency in both languages within a strong bilingual policy. Facilities include grass sports fields, a coliseum, a library, science and technology laboratories, music classrooms, a cultural center for the arts, and smart, well-equipped classrooms. Students engage in Visual Arts, Music, and Performing Arts, with ensembles, theatre productions, and a dedicated Violin Ensemble. The school emphasizes leadership through a Student Council and a house system, and supports personal development via counseling and global education networks. Extracurriculars span arts, culture, service, and CISV programs, promoting intercultural understanding and community involvement. Davy College fosters achievement within a supportive community.