Peru, Lima
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1. The admissions process for 2026–2027 is now open. The school welcomes families to join a community where academic, emotional, and spiritual growth are priorities, in a safe and inclusive environment. The process emphasizes informing families about the educational offering, teaching approach, and costs during the admissions interview.
2. If your child is three or four years old by March 31, 2026 or March 31, 2027, request an interview promptly. Vacancies are limited.
3. During the interview, you will be informed about our educational proposal, methodology, and costs; you will have the opportunity to visit facilities such as the laboratory, library, and classrooms, observe classes, and experience the warm environment of Monterrico Christian School.
4. To apply, call 344-2888 Ext. 112 or fill out the Postulación form (Formato de Postulación).
5. Vacancies available for 2026 include: Preschool 3 (Three-year-old): 8; Preschool 4 (Four-year-old): 7; Kindergarten: No vacancy; Primary: First Grade: No vacancy; Second Grade: 2; Third Grade: 8; Fourth Grade: No vacancy; Fifth Grade: 1; Sixth Grade: 5; Secondary: Seventh Grade: 6; Eighth Grade: No vacancy; Ninth Grade: 5; Tenth Grade: 10; Eleventh Grade: 2.
6. Transfers 2025: You can still be part of MCS! The following vacancies exist for the 2025 school year: Primary First Grade; Primary Second Grade; Primary Fourth Grade; Primary Fifth Grade; Primary Sixth Grade; Secondary Second Grade; Secondary Third Grade; Secondary Fourth Grade.
7. Admission criteria: All families are invited to present their children to the admissions process. MCS offers priority to applicants whose older siblings study at the school; the school aims to offer vacancies to families committed to one educational institution for all their children; the school reserves the right to offer a vacancy based on maintaining a balance between boys and girls; the school may offer vacancies to children of missionary families from other countries; consideration is given to bilingual families. MCS is a bilingual institution with an intensive English immersion program for early years and primary students.
Monterrico Christian School is a bilingual Christian day school in Peru serving students from Early Years through High School (ages 3 to 18). The curriculum combines a Christian worldview with an Advanced Placement program, delivered in a setting that emphasizes native-English instruction beginning in Early Years. The campus features a computer lab and a mobile computer lab that travels to classrooms, supporting personalized teaching that attends to cognitive, emotional, and spiritual development. The arts program includes visual arts, music, and theater, and sports are pursued year-round within the regular school day, fostering healthy habits and teamwork. Social outreach is a core part of student life, with missionary visits and student-led community programs. The school emphasizes language development through an English immersion program and bilingual instruction for the upper grades. Founded in 2001, Monterrico Christian School aims to form biblically centered, integral lives for service to God and society and the community.