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Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Nordic International School is a Lima-based international day school for students aged 4 to 17 that delivers a Finnish-inspired education in a global context. The curriculum blends the Finnish model with Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and English language certifications such as PET and FCE/CAE, with 85% of classes taught in English. Central to the program are socio-emotional learning, project-based meaningful learning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration that address real-world problems using off-campus experiences and responsible use of technology. The school emphasizes happiness, self-confidence, self-regulation, empathy, and healthy relationships, with a learning approach that integrates transversal skills with academic standards. The campus is LEED-certified, featuring bioclimatic design, a bio-garden, and a circular-economy focus. Facilities include a Library, Nordic classrooms, Carpentry workshop, Agriculture area, Farm, Amphitheater, and Football field. The school is part of the NIS group and collaborates with Finland to develop an international graduation profile preparing students for higher education globally and beyond.
Malecón Playa, Av. Venecia s/n esquina con, Barlovento y, Villa EL Salvador 15842, Peru
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The Essentials
Nordic International School has 30 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.
Location
The Nordic International School is located at Av. Venecia s/n, at the corner with Calle Barlovento and Malecón Playa Venecia, Lima, Peru. The campus is in the Playa Venecia coastal area of Lima.
Stages
Early Education (ages 4-7); Primary (ages 7-11); Secondary (ages 12-17) with English immersion from the early years.
Type
International, co-educational, day school
Country affiliation
Finland
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- Pago por inscripción al proceso de admisión: S/ 500 (monto intransferible y no reembolsable).
Enrollment / Admission (Cuota de Ingreso)
- Cuota de ingreso (monto intransferible): - Primer hijo: USD 8,000. - Segundo hijo: USD 7,600. - Traslados 7th–9th Grade: USD 5,000. - Traslados 10th–11th Grade: USD 3,000. - Postulantes de Little Ones: revisar condiciones específicas con la Oficina de Admisión.
Tuition fees (Pensiones) — by year group (per pension and annual total)
- Prekinder: - Monto por pensión: S/ 1,700. - Frecuencia: 10 pensiones al año. - Total anual (10 pagos): S/ 17,000.
- Kinder: - Monto por pensión: S/ 2,450. - Frecuencia: 10 pensiones al año. - Total anual (10 pagos): S/ 24,500.
- 1st – 11th Grade: - Monto por pensión: S/ 2,780. - Frecuencia: 10 pensiones al año. - Total anual (10 pagos): S/ 27,800.
- Matrícula: equivale al monto de una pensión (no sujeta a descuentos).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Las pensiones se facturan en 10 pagos a lo largo del año escolar ("Pensiones: 10 al año"). - La matrícula corresponde a una pensión y no está sujeta a descuentos. - El pago por inscripción al proceso de admisión (S/ 500) debe abonarse al presentar la postulación; es intransferible y no reembolsable. - Descuentos por hermanos en pensión existen, con condiciones específicas. Talleres extracurriculares están incluidos en el pago de las pensiones, con excepciones en algunas disciplinas.
Boarding
- No se ofrece programa de internado/boarding; la escolaridad es en modalidad diurna (no aplican cargos por alojamiento).
Other costs and occasional charges
- Talleres extracurriculares: están incluidos en las pensiones en la mayoría de los casos; algunas disciplinas pueden tener excepciones (cargos adicionales según la actividad). - Uniformes, libros o materiales curriculares: no se especifica un importe fijo en la información pública de admisión; dichos costos pueden aplicarse por separado dependiendo de nivel y actividades.
Refunds and non-refundable items
- El pago por inscripción al proceso de admisión (S/ 500) es no reembolsable. - La cuota de ingreso se indica como monto intransferible. No se especifica una política de reembolso general para matrícula o pensiones en la información de admisión disponible.
Fee payment options
- El colegio acepta pagos mediante depósito/transferencia a cuentas en bancos locales; los datos provistos para el depósito de la inscripción incluyen: - Grupo Educativo NIS S.A.C. – RUC: 20605373225. - BBVA Continental – Cuenta corriente (Soles) N° 1947325102028 — CCI: 00219400732510202892. - BCP Crédito – Cuenta corriente (Soles) N° 1947325102028 — CCI: 00219400732510202892. - En la documentación de pago se solicita indicar si se requiere factura o boleta (proporcionar datos de facturación). No se detalla públicamente la aceptación de tarjetas de crédito como método de pago; la información disponible explícita muestra depósitos en cuenta bancaria como canal de pago.
Breve nota sobre información no detallada públicamente
- La información provista cubre inscripción, cuota de ingreso, montos de pensiones por nivel, el número de pagos al año y los canales de pago por depósito bancario. No se especifican importes consolidados para elementos como costo de uniformes, materiales o tarifas de actividades excepcionales ni se detalla explícitamente una política de reembolso amplia (más allá del carácter no reembolsable del pago de inscripción). Para esos conceptos y para confirmar métodos de pago adicionales (por ejemplo, tarjeta de crédito), deben consultarse las condiciones contractuales que emite la oficina de admisión al momento de la matrícula.
Academics
Nordic International School teaches Finnish Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 4 to 17.
Curriculum
The school uses a Finnish-inspired education model focused on happiness, emotional well-being, meaningful learning, and innovative pedagogy. Socio-emotional education is central to the curriculum, promoting self-confidence, self-regulation, self-knowledge and healthy relationships based on empathy and collaboration. The curriculum integrates academic standards with transversal skills and includes international certifications, enabling access to higher education nationally and internationally. The school is affiliated with Cambridge International School, preparing students for IGCSE examinations, and English language certifications such as PET and FCE/CAE. Meaningful learning is project-based, addressing real problems through cross-disciplinary collaboration, with hands-on activities and off-campus experiences to foster critical thinking and responsible use of technology. English immersion begins in the early stages, with 85% of classes conducted in English and supportive digital tools to maximize language development.
Higher Education Progression
A Cambridge International School partnership prepares students for IGCSE examinations, providing international academic standards. English certifications such as PET and FCE/CAE are earned, supporting admission to higher education globally. These credentials give access to universities in Europe and North America, as well as other national and international institutions.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Open Day or Guided Visit. Attend an Open Day or Guided Visit to learn about Nordic International School and begin the admissions process. The visit provides insight into the program, campus, and community, and clarifies the next steps. After the visit, families receive the admissions process details and can plan the subsequent actions. 2. Submit required documentation. The required documents include: a receipt showing payment of S/ 500 for the admissions process; the Applicant Form; copies of progress reports from the previous school (year prior and the last term of the current year); a certificate of no debt from the previous school; a certificate of good conduct (for applicable levels); and, if applicable, reports from specialists. For foreign applicants or children of diplomats, include: a copy of the work certificate on letterhead and certificates of study abroad apostilled by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 3. Interview with the admissions coordinator. The coordinator conducts the interview to discuss the applicant's needs, interests, and fit with Nordic's program. 4. Diagnostic assessment. The applicant participates in regular classes and academic activities for 1–2 days to support a diagnostic evaluation. 5. Meeting with the Director or Level Coordination. A meeting is held with the director or the appropriate level coordinator to review the evaluation results and discuss next steps. 6. Notification of outcome. The Admissions Office informs the result by email within a maximum of 5 business days. To secure the offered vacancy, deposit the entrance fee within 1 week after receiving the result. 7. Economic terms. For 2026, the admission deposit is S/ 500 (non-transferable and non-refundable); the entrance fee is non-transferable. Tuition and fees by level are: Prekinder S/ 1,700; Kinder S/ 2,450; 1st–11th Grade S/ 2,780. Sibling discounts exist; conditions are provided by Admisión. 8. Schedules. School hours are: Prekinder and Kinder 8:00–13:30; 1st–5th Grade 7:45–15:00; 6th–11th Grade 7:45–15:00. Wednesdays have an early dismissal at 14:20. 9. Notes on communication. No written report of the results is issued, and no details of the admissions process are provided to parents.
Waitlist
Admission is subject to the number of vacancies. If the number of admitted applicants exceeds available vacancies, applications are placed on a waiting list.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Nordic International School follow?
NIS delivers a Finnish-inspired education with Cambridge IGCSE examinations. Socio-emotional learning, project-based learning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are central to the approach.
What are the tuition fees?
An S/. 500 application fee applies. One-time admission fees range from USD 3,000 to USD 8,000 depending on entry level, with sibling discounts.
What percentage of instruction is in English?
85% of classes are conducted in English to promote immersion. Support programmes maximise each student's English potential within a fully immersive environment.
Is the campus eco-certified?
Yes, NIS is the only school in Lima with LEED certification. The campus features bioclimatic architecture, significant energy savings, and a bio-garden supporting circular economy education.
How many students attend?
NIS has approximately 30 students, providing an extremely personalised learning environment.
What wellbeing support exists?
SEL is at the core, developing self-confidence, self-regulation, and empathy. A student-support area and tutoring spaces provide personalised interventions guided by neuroscience.
What facilities does the LEED campus have?
A football field, library, Nordic classrooms, carpentry workshop, agriculture area, and farm provide hands-on, project-based learning opportunities.
What Cambridge certifications do students earn?
Students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE examinations and English language certifications including PET and FCE/CAE.
When was the school founded?
NIS was founded in 2018, developed with Finnish specialists to create a solid pedagogical approach adapted to Peru's culture and reality.
Is the school part of a sports league?
Yes, NIS is part of ADECOPA, improving physical conditioning while supporting academic performance and personal development.
