Peru, Lima
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Markham College operates across two Lima campuses, Monterrico and San Antonio. The school has world-class facilities, including the newly opened Primary campus in Monterrico with facilities shared with Early Years, and a San Antonio campus that supports all students to pursue their passions and academic pursuits. The Outdoor Education Programme provides many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. The facilities across both campuses include a range of spaces and high-quality learning environments designed to support pupils' wellbeing and success.
Facilities include full-sized football pitches, a 25-metre swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, and a conditioning gym. Markham College students compete in Copa Markham championships and represent the school in international tournaments such as the Mayor's Cup in Las Vegas and the Gothia Cup in Sweden.
Science Laboratories offer Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with modern instruments including advanced microscopes and data-logging sensors. Design and Technology features three dedicated workshops with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. Visual Arts takes place in a purpose-built Arts Building with an IB art room and a full-time art assistant. The library system includes a fully equipped Upper School library (English, Spanish and French) and an Early Years library with weekly librarian-led sessions and parent sessions. In addition, Music, Film Studies and Drama spaces support creative learning.
Outdoor Education Programme is an integral part of learning outside the classroom. The school offers a variety of performance-based arts opportunities, including Drama with a professional Black Box studio and guest workshops; Film Studies provides IB Film coursework in a professional studio; Music Programme offers ensembles and is a recognised centre for the London College of Music; Visual Arts includes visiting artists and workshops; there is a British-style House system in operation across the school.
Markham College is a long-established bilingual Peruvian international school in Lima with a British heritage. It serves ages 3 to 18 across two campuses, Monterrico and San Antonio, including a newly opened Primary campus in Monterrico shared with Early Years. The curriculum combines IB PYP, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. In Lower School English and Spanish are taught across subjects in a dual-language programme; Primary follows a UK English Curriculum with Talk for Writing, and Middle School aligns with the UK national framework; Secondary offers 21 IGCSE subjects and 41 IB subjects (19 at Higher Level). Markham is a Round Square member with international exchanges. The Outdoor Education Programme, Service Learning and a wide arts and sports offering enrich learning. Facilities include biology, chemistry and physics labs, three D&T workshops, an Arts Building and a full Upper School library, plus performance and sports spaces. The Music Programme is an instrumental hub and a London College of Music recognised centre.