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Peru, Lima
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The Nordic International School offers a holistic education inspired by the Finnish model, focused on happiness, emotional wellbeing, meaningful learning, and pedagogical innovation. Students, parents, and teachers form a community that prioritizes personal development and empathy, combining modern methodologies, high-quality infrastructure, and a human-centered approach that empowers each student. The school emphasizes socio-emotional education, high academic standards to prepare students to compete globally, and projects that address real-world issues through collaboration, research, and creativity. Education is personalized to respect each student's individuality, supporting talent discovery and developing competencies while promoting positive self-esteem.
Creativity and innovation are central to the learning approach as students prepare to navigate a digital, globalized world. Learning is practical, creative, and responsive to each student's needs, with a focus on projects that foster problem-solving and imaginative thinking. The Finnish-inspired education emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and the expression of ideas through various creative activities across the curriculum. The school prepares students to shine as creative thinkers and contributors in a rapidly changing society.
English is developed as a second language from the early years to foster global citizenship. English language immersion begins in the early stages to support language acquisition and communication. This language focus helps students participate effectively in an interconnected world.
Regular sports participation fosters healthy habits, discipline, teamwork, respect, and perseverance. The school is a member of ADECOPA, aiming to improve students' physical condition while complementing academic performance and emotional wellbeing. Participation in sports helps students manage pressure, build resilience, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.
The school has teacher leaders. Our teachers are specialists in the art of teaching, generating moments of awe that feed curiosity and a desire to learn. They lead with expertise and support ongoing professional growth within the school community.
Socio-emotional education develops emotional and cooperative competencies needed to participate actively in societal improvement. We are committed to the wellbeing of students and their environment, to the school's progress, and to the community's progress, with respectful, empathetic, and transparent relationships. We promote collaboration, self-care, and a positive school climate, reinforcing values that support mental and physical health.
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.
