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Peru, Cajamarca
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Founded in 1995 in Cajamarca and named after Sir Humphry Davy to reflect the region's mining heritage. It began with a British curriculum and joined the British Schools of Peru (BSP) and the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) in 1997. In 2000, the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate was introduced, along with the IB Middle Years and Primary Years Programmes (which remained through 2013). Between 2004 and 2014, additional programs and certifications were added and Cambridge assessment-center status was established. In 2018, Fieldwork Education's IEYC, IPC, and IMYC were implemented. Today, after 27 years, the school emphasizes excellence in education and forming leaders for the world.
The Davy College community includes a democratically elected Student Council (Consejo Estudiantil) that organizes social and cultural events, democratic training, and charity drives. It uses a four-House system—Africa, America, Asia, and Europe—to foster teamwork and healthy competition through inter-house activities. The community maintains yearbooks, Davy News, and an alumni network, and upholds school traditions such as the Davy Hymn. Student life includes arts, sports, and service activities.
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.
