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The school fosters a climate of convivencia that supports the teaching and learning process. This is achieved through self-discipline rather than mere reliance on authority. The convivencia framework promotes student growth through accompaniment, focusing on reflection and attitude change rather than punitive discipline. All educators work on preventing disciplinary infractions, with particular attention to identifying individual, group, or family issues that could trigger misbehavior or misuses of freedom.
From early years, gradual language immersion is promoted, using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. This fosters not only language learning but also greater confidence and fluency in everyday use. In addition, students have access to international certifications that validate their English level and broaden their academic and professional opportunities. English proficiency at Villa Alarife is not only an academic objective but an essential tool for holistic development.
We strive to create a climate of convivencia conducive to the teaching‑learning process, recognizing wellbeing comes from self‑discipline and a supportive classroom. The convivencia framework promotes student growth through accompaniment, emphasizing reflection and attitude change rather than punishment.
Educators work on preventing disciplinary infractions, with particular attention to detecting individual, group, or family issues that could trigger misbehavior or misuse of freedom, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Villa Alarife School is an IB World School in Peru serving ages 3 to 18, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bilingual education with a strong emphasis on English. The bilingual approach develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and provides access to international certifications. Founded on November 19, 1998 by Decree RD No. 3908, it began as a three‑level institution and now serves about 600 students across roughly 26 classrooms from Pre‑Kinder to 11th grade. Facilities include classrooms for up to 25 students, laboratories, a library, green spaces, and sports areas; all secondary classrooms have a computer, a multimedia projector, and an interactive whiteboard. In 2011, a sports field with football, basketball, volleyball and an athletics track was inaugurated. The program includes study trips for grades 7–10 to Tarapoto, Cajamarca, Arequipa, and Cusco and participation in external competitions such as ACE and interschool debates. A Debate Club, various arts events, and the Festival of Music and Dance enrich campus life.
