Peru, Lima
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The school provides academic and intellectual growth through project-based learning. During Week of Projects, students develop creativity and collaboration; depending on grade, they may travel to a province or attend a Vocational Week. Economics Week, run with a Zurich-based association, simulates company roles and decisions for hands-on business experience, and a Swiss exchange program offers an academic and cultural experience in Switzerland that improves German and intercultural skills.
The school has arts and music as part of student life. Students participate in art and music activities. These activities occur alongside academic and cultural engagements.
The school runs an exchange program between Peruvian and Swiss schools, offering an academic and cultural experience in Switzerland. Participants immerse in a new culture and improve their German language. They develop intercultural skills, autonomy, and a global perspective by sharing customs and traditions.
Art, Music, and Sports are included in student life. Students engage in these creative and athletic activities. Student life also includes academic and cultural activities that support personal interests.
Social and Environmental Projection focuses on social and environmental responsibility. The school promotes active, empathetic roles in the community. Environmental protection is encouraged through campaigns and volunteer activities.
Vocational orientation and educational planning provide guidance for future careers. Tutoring and support services help students develop professional skills. Project Week fosters teamwork and leadership through collaborative work.
The student support program offers safe, respectful spaces for students to express themselves. It includes tutoring, prevention and support for learning and socio-emotional difficulties, and promotes positive coexistence. The program supports socio-emotional development and a positive school climate.
Pestalozzi Colegio Suizo Peru is a private bilingual Peru-Swiss school serving ages 3 to 18, with a Miraflores campus in Lima. The school combines Swiss-integrated education with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a bespoke curriculum, delivering a continuous K–12 experience. The IB program follows six subject groups and includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. Core subjects offered include Spanish A, German B, English B, History, Economics, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Visual Arts. German is taught from first grade; English from early years; French and Chinese are elective options in secondary. The campus provides safe, comfortable learning environments with dedicated sports and recreational spaces, plus arts and music facilities. Distinctive features include a Swiss exchange program, project-based learning with Week of Projects and Economics Week, language study, and tutoring and socio-emotional support. The school emphasizes social and environmental outreach as well as intercultural competence.