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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Colégio Alpamayo is a male-only Catholic school in Lima, Peru, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 10 and 11, with a bilingual option including at least two English-taught Higher Level subjects such as History. The DP is taught within a six-subject IB framework spanning Language and Literature, Languages, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts or Electives, with core elements Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school operates on two campuses in Lima: the main campus at Bucaramanga 145 Mayorazgo and a PreSchool campus in Surco, with facilities including a modern chapel, a Psychopedagogical Department, language and arts spaces, and a range of after-school programs. Alpamayo emphasizes sport, arts, and language learning, with a history of internationalization and student mobility since 2011, a bilingual curriculum, and extensive exchange opportunities, including Cambridge English preparation and the IB English B certificate, and international exchanges.
Colegio Alpamayo has 268 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
The school is located in Lima, Peru. The address is Bucaramanga 145 Mayorazgo, Lima, Peru. It is in the Mayorazgo area of Lima.
Stages
PreSchool; Elementary, Middle and High School.
Type
The school is a male-only Catholic school.
Additional learning support
The school has a Psychopedagogical Department that assesses students, guides their efforts with teachers and families, and conducts aptitude and personality tests to support academic performance and emotional development.
Religious affiliation
Catholic; Alpamayo promotes Catholic faith and Christian values with two chaplains providing spiritual care and celebrating the sacraments, and a chapel on site.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Alpamayo ranges from PEN 14,410 to PEN 33,770 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees
- Application (right to apply / proceso de postulación): S/ 300.00. - One-time Admission Deposit (Cuota de Ingreso, CI) charged to new students and transfers: amounts depend on entry grade and are payable once to reserve the place. The school's published amounts are: S/ 23,280.00 (entering from Nursery through 2nd Primary), S/ 17,460.00 (entering 3rd–6th Primary), S/ 10,476.00 (entering 1st–5th Secondary). Payment of the Cuota de Ingreso must be made within five business days after receiving the letter of acceptance; payment of the Cuota de Ingreso reserves the place.
Tuition (pensiones) — amounts by year group
The amounts shown below are the published pension (monthly/period) figures in Peruvian soles (S/). The school requires 11 payments per academic year: one matrícula (enrollment/registration payment) plus ten monthly pension installments. The matrícula amount is equal to the published pension for the pupil's level; the annual total is therefore the published pension × 11. The school describes the pensión de enseñanza as an annual obligation divided into ten monthly cuotas, with eleven total payments (matrícula + 10 pensions).
- Annual structure: eleven payments per year — one matrícula (first payment) plus ten monthly pension installments. The pensión is described as an annual charge divided into ten monthly instalments; the matrícula completes the 11-payment scheme. - Due dates: monthly pension instalments are due no later than the last day of each month; the December payment is due on 17 December. Late payment incurs bank interest as established by the school. - The payment of matrícula is a condition to reserve the student's place for the school year; formal admission of a new student is completed once the Cuota de Ingreso has been paid and required documentation delivered. The Cuota de Ingreso must be paid within five working days after receipt of the letter of acceptance.
Boarding / residential provision
- No boarding (internado) fees are published; the school presents tuition (pensiones) and ancillary service fees but does not list a boarding program or boarding charges. The published pensión values apply to day students and explicitly note that the pension does not include the school dining service.
Other costs and occasional fees
- Meal service: the published pension does not include the dining service (comedor); cafeteria costs are separate. - Admission / application processing fee (proceso de admisión): S/ 300.00. - Small administrative/certification fees listed in the school regulations (examples): issuance of an English certificate S/ 50.00; official study certificate (online) S/ 20.00. These administrative fees are charged for specific document requests and processes. - Educational charges described in the regulations: references to "armadas educativas mensuales" (monthly educational charges), lists of textbooks and school supplies, and a Banco de Libros (book-loan) service appear in the school regulations; textbooks, supplies, and some academic or extracurricular programme charges are handled as additional items and may generate separate monthly or occasional charges. The school's administrative communications list the montos, number and opportunity of payment for pensiones and other charges before each matrícula.
Discounts and exemptions on the Cuota de Ingreso
- Discount/exemption rules published for the admission deposit include: 50% discount on CI for a second child in the Salcantay or Alpamayo schools; exoneration (100%) of CI for a third child in Salcantay or Alpamayo; exoneration for children of alumni of the Salcantay and Alpamayo schools; and a 20% CI discount for students from sibling schools (national or international).
Refund / cancellation terms
- The refund of the Cuota de Ingreso is governed by the legal formula contained in the Reglamento de Instituciones Educativas Privadas de Educación Básica (DS N° 005-2021-MINEDU). The school follows that formula and any applicable governmental disposals for calculation and processing of any return of the admission deposit. Specific refund timing, calculation and procedures follow the legal formula and school administrative procedure.
Fee payment options and administrative process
- Payments are managed by the school's Administration and Tesorería (Treasury). The Cuota de Ingreso and other required amounts must be deposited to the school's bank accounts as instructed once admission is confirmed; matriculation and other pre-term procedures are handled by Tesorería according to a published enrolment timetable. - The school operates an Extranet / parent portal (SIEWEB) for families; the Extranet is listed as a school platform and is used in the school's information-management processes. The presence of an Extranet indicates an online channel for administrative interaction and account management (access requires parent credentials).
Notes on what is included above
- The figures above are published in the school's admissions and regulatory materials for the 2026 academic cycle and in the school's internal regulations. Amounts shown are in Peruvian soles (S/). Annual totals under “Tuition” are shown as the published pension multiplied by eleven payments (matrícula + 10 monthly pensions), consistent with the school's published payment structure.
Academics
Colegio Alpamayo teaches IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 17.
Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is offered bilingually for grades 10 and 11, providing a high-standard international education and bilingual certification. Alpamayo is part of the IB World School network, sharing the goal of contributing to a more peaceful world through mutual understanding and intercultural respect. The DP curriculum consists of six subject groups: Group 1 Language and Literature; Group 2 Language Acquisition; Group 3 Individuals and Societies; Group 4 Sciences; Group 5 Mathematics; Group 6 Arts and Electives, with some subjects offered as electives. Core components are the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Students may opt for the bilingual Diploma by taking at least two English-taught subjects at Higher Level, including History. Assessment and certification follow IB standards, with the Diploma requiring 24 to 45 points; courses are graded on a 1–7 scale, and strong performance in the core can earn up to three additional points; CAS completion is required for the Diploma.
Exam Results
Since 1998, the school has prepared students to take Cambridge English proficiency examinations certified by Cambridge University; since 2011, it has prepared students to obtain the IB English B certificate. By the end of High School (Grade 11), students aim to have English proficiency certified by either the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) or the IB English B certificate. The school has promoted exchange trips with English-speaking countries such as Ireland and the United States, and is currently evaluating additional destinations to serve most families. On these trips, students are immersed in English-language communities and culture, with an intercultural focus.
Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme offers direct entry to prestigious universities in Peru and abroad. The program develops key competencies for university life, including argumentation, critical thinking, research, teamwork, community engagement, intercultural understanding, and a global outlook.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. If you wish to submit the admission application, click here. 2. Evaluation of the File: The admission process for the Initial Level is governed by the respective Directive that regulates this process. The Admissions Office reviews the applicant's file under that directive. This step determines whether the applicant meets the defined criteria for admission. 3. Vacancies: Admission is subject to the number of vacancies available. If the number of applicants who meet all the criteria exceeds the vacancies offered, the applications pass to a waiting list. This means there is a possibility of being placed on a waitlist. 4. Results: The results will be provided to the parents or guardians of the applicant by telephone. The admission process's sole purpose is to communicate whether admission has been granted or the applicant is on the waiting list. Reevaluation or any other information is not contemplated. 5. Acceptance of Vacancy Reservation: To finalize the vacancy, parents or guardians must present, within five (5) days of admission being granted: a photocopy of the voucher for the Entrance Fee; all documents requested in the enrollment stage in original, with the exception of the DNI; six color passport-size photos of the applicant. 6. Enrollment Information: Enrollment information will be sent to the parents via email after securing a vacancy. The school does not administer evaluation exams to children in Preschool and First Grade.
Waitlist
Waitlist: If the number of applicants who meet the criteria exceeds the number of vacancies, the applications pass to a waiting list.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Colegio Alpamayo follow?
Alpamayo offers the IB Diploma Programme bilingually for grades 10-11 with six subject groups and core elements including Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. Cambridge English exams are integrated.
Is the school boys-only?
Yes, Colegio Alpamayo is a male-only Catholic school. Its sister school, Salcantay, was founded in the same year for girls.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately S/. 14,410 to S/. 33,770. One-time admission deposits range from S/. 10,476 to S/. 23,280 depending on entry grade. An S/. 300 application fee also applies.
What support does the Psychopedagogical Department provide?
The department assesses students across personality, aptitudes, and emotional development. It administers aptitude and personality tests, guides efforts with teachers and parents, and supports academic performance.
What is the school's religious affiliation?
Alpamayo is a Catholic school promoted by COFAM (Centre for Family Guidance), a non-profit associated with Opus Dei. Two chaplains provide spiritual care with a chapel on campus.
What sports are offered?
After-school sports academies run from 3:45 to 5:00 pm in swimming, football, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong. Teams compete nationally and in inter-school events.
What percentage of instruction is in English?
The bilingual programme includes English-taught courses such as Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, and IT. Staff includes 50% native English speakers.
What university preparation is available?
The IB Diploma provides direct entry to prestigious universities in Peru and abroad. Students develop argumentation, critical thinking, research, and intercultural understanding.
How many students attend?
Colegio Alpamayo has approximately 268 students with a PreSchool campus at Av. Pio XII in Surco and the main campus in Mayorazgo, Lima.
What arts programmes are available?
Visual arts, drama, music, and dance are offered from early grades. Art develops personal identity through reflective analysis, and courses encourage openness to both familiar and unfamiliar artistic worlds.
When was the school founded?
Alpamayo was founded in 1987, with its roots in family orientation work dating to 1973 when COFAM introduced personalised education principles.
Is there a talent development programme?
Yes, the Skills Development and Talent Programme runs weekly for 1st-2nd grade and from 3rd-5th grade students participate in a three-year Talent Programme to develop unique abilities.
