Most popular international schools in Lima

Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, The American School of Lima, is an independent international school for ages 3 to 18 that combines a U.S.-based college-preparatory program with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Instruction is in English, with the Official Peruvian Program (OPP) offered in Spanish and accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Education. In high school, students may pursue the IB Diploma or select individual IB subjects, and the junior and senior years include Innovation Academy, a transdisciplinary path in Media, English and Humanities, followed by Economics and Marketing and a year of Business Entrepreneurship and Philosophy. Graduates earn the U.S. Diploma and may also receive the Official Peruvian Certificate of Studies and the IB Diploma. The campus sits on 23 acres in La Molina, Lima, with facilities including a swimming pool, Early Childhood Center, a Performing Arts Center, and library/media center. The school hosts athletics, arts, clubs, and service programs.

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.

Villa Caritas School is a private Catholic girls' school in Peru that welcomes students from age 1 to 18 and partners with its sister school San Pedro. It offers a bespoke curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge IGCSE, with English as the language of instruction from Early Years and about 80% of classes taught in English. From grade 3, students study a third language, with German or French; the school provides DELF for French and Sprachdiplom for German. Cambridge ESOL assessments (YLE, PET, FCE) are part of the progression, culminating in IGCSE English B HL. The 148-acre campus hosts MakerSpace for STEAM projects, extensive sports facilities, and an Arts Program featuring film, visual arts, music, and theatre. An annual film is produced with the University of Lima, and students undertake study trips and solidarity activities. The Catholic identity and academic standards underpin a truly holistic, worldwide education.

Markham College is a long-established bilingual Peruvian international school in Lima with a British heritage. It serves ages 3 to 18 across two campuses, Monterrico and San Antonio, including a newly opened Primary campus in Monterrico shared with Early Years. The curriculum combines IB PYP, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. In Lower School English and Spanish are taught across subjects in a dual-language programme; Primary follows a UK English Curriculum with Talk for Writing, and Middle School aligns with the UK national framework; Secondary offers 21 IGCSE subjects and 41 IB subjects (19 at Higher Level). Markham is a Round Square member with international exchanges. The Outdoor Education Programme, Service Learning and a wide arts and sports offering enrich learning. Facilities include biology, chemistry and physics labs, three D&T workshops, an Arts Building and a full Upper School library, plus performance and sports spaces. The Music Programme is an instrumental hub and a London College of Music recognised centre.

Colegio León Pinelo is a private basic-education school of the Jewish Association of Peru in San Isidro, Lima. Founded in 1946, it serves around 300 students from pre-nursery to upper secondary and offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 2–18. The program blends IB with Judaic studies and Hebrew, with English as a second official language and Hebrew as a heritage language. The Primary Years Programme uses Units of Inquiry in a bilingual setting, with most content taught in English in Primary. The Middle Years Programme comprises eight subject groups and culminates in the Personal Project; the Diploma Programme includes a monograph, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with IB assessments. The campus spans over 14,000 square meters and includes four science laboratories, a library, two Makerspaces, dedicated Visual Arts and Music spaces, the Dynamic Classroom and Perelman Auditorium, plus a sports field. Extracurriculars include a choir, Israeli dances, chess, and a Student Council.

Colegio Peruano Britanico is a private international school in Lima, Peru, and part of Nord Anglia Education. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and prepares the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 15 to 16. The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish, with French taught from early years. The 20,000 m2 campus in central Lima is designed as a supportive, home-like learning environment. Every classroom features interactive technology, with an Early Years area, modern primary and secondary pavilions, a dedicated IB teaching pavilion, and high-tech science laboratories. Sporting facilities include indoor and outdoor fields for football, basketball, hockey, athletics, and more; the school competes in ADECOPA and Nord Anglia Global Games. The Juilliard School collaboration enriches performing arts, while visual arts studios support creativity. A four-house system—Ascot, Berkshire, Eton and Thames—fosters leadership, alongside global trips, exchanges, and community service projects that provide global learning.

Montealto is a private, nonprofit, girls' Catholic day school in Peru that combines a traditional Catholic ethos with a contemporary international program. The curriculum features the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke plan designed to adapt to students' development and empower them to transform society. The school emphasizes differentiated education for girls, recognizing varied maturation paces, and teaches English intensively while promoting study of world cultures. Students are bilingual and benefit from being a Cambridge English School, with study trips and exchanges abroad that broaden horizons. A defining feature is Montealto's iKnowledge pedagogical system, an internationally validated model that links deep knowledge with sport and the arts to address physical, affective, intellectual, volitional, and spiritual dimensions. Spiritual formation is guided by the Opus Dei prelature, ensuring daily life reflects Catholic values. The combination of rigorous academics and holistic development prepares graduates for universities worldwide and professional pathways.

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.

Lord Byron School is a private bilingual day school in Sol de La Molina, Lima, offering the International Baccalaureate framework alongside a Cambridge examination centre. The primary years program runs from Nursery to Grade 5, with the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme available for older students. Instruction aligns with mother tongue Language A, the language of instruction Language B, and additional languages French and Mandarin Chinese, creating an environment where multilingual communication and intercultural understanding are part of everyday learning. The school maintains Sol de La Molina campuses with facilities, including large classrooms, a football pitch, a basketball court, a laboratory, a library, a study room, a computer room, a music room and an events hall. A broad extracurricular program covers crafts, theatre, visual arts, dance, music, swimming, robotics and sports, supported by active student leadership, a Cambridge Open Center, and competitive opportunities through local and international events.

Colegio Villa Per Se is a co-educational, non-religious school in Peru serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a strong emphasis on English immersion. All students have access to Cambridge ESOL examinations during schooling, culminating in the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE). English language development is integrated across the curriculum, supporting international learners and bilingual families. A distinctive aspect is the LAHC Latin American Heads Conference certification. The campus spans 4.2 hectares of eco-friendly infrastructure, with natural environments, sports facilities and workshops to support science, technology and the arts. This setup enables a broad program across academics and extracurriculars, while maintaining a focus on language development and cross-cultural understanding in a modern Peruvian context. The school encourages inclusive learning, experiential projects, and community engagement, preparing students for global citizenship without assuming a single path, while emphasizing progression from early years to university entrance.