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American Curriculum International Schools in Peru

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About international schools in Peru

American-curriculum international schools in Peru typically deliver a US-style programme (leading to a US high-school diploma) and often offer Advanced Placement courses alongside Spanish language tuition or bilingual Spanish - English tracks. In Lima the market shows a range of published annual tuitions, with a typical band around PEN 18,200 - 25,100 and a reported median near PEN 24,395; broader market analyses that add mandatory extras record a higher “true” annual cost in some datasets. Schools’ calendars and intake rhythms differ: some follow a northern-hemisphere semester pattern while others align with Peru’s national March - December school year, and many accept transfers outside the main intake but fill places at the start of their academic cycle. Families relocating to Peru should confirm a school’s accreditation, language-support and credit-transfer policies, ask for a full, current fee schedule (including registration, capital and activity charges) and check any visa, residency or transport practicalities well before moving.

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At a glance 4 schools
Schools listed
4
Curricula
5
Most common curriculum
Advanced Placement (AP) (3 schools)
Average school size
652 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Oldest
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1946)

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FAQs for Peru

What qualification will my child receive at an American-curriculum international school in Peru?
Most American-curriculum schools award a US high-school diploma and many supplement that with Advanced Placement (AP) courses; some schools also enable students to meet Peruvian diploma requirements or pursue dual pathways where available. Check each school’s graduation requirements and any external accreditation statements so you understand how credits transfer and how the diploma is recognised by universities in Peru and abroad.
Which languages are used for teaching and how bilingual are these schools?
Instruction is commonly in English for an American curriculum, with Spanish taught as a subject and many schools offering bilingual or dual-language tracks so students become fluent in both languages. The precise balance of English and Spanish, and the availability of additional language support for non-native speakers, varies by school and should be confirmed during visits and in the admissions paperwork.
How much should I budget for tuition and other school costs?
Published tuition figures for international schools in Lima typically sit in a band around PEN 18,200 - 25,100 per year, with a reported median near PEN 24,395; market analyses that include compulsory extras and charges for transport, enrolment or capital levies show a materially higher ‘true’ annual cost. Always ask a school for a complete, itemised fee schedule (application, enrolment/matriculation, tuition, books, excursions and optional services) and confirm billing frequency and refund rules.
When should we apply and what documents or assessments are usually required?
Application windows vary but the main intake is at the start of a school’s academic year; many schools accept transfers year-round if places are available. Typical admissions requirements include recent school reports or transcripts (often apostilled for international transfers), proof of immunisation, entrance or placement testing and language assessments; check the school’s published admissions checklist early because some documentation can take weeks to obtain.
How should we choose between an American curriculum and other international options (IB, British)?
Focus on your child’s academic and university plans, the language of instruction you want, the school’s accreditation and how easily credits transfer if you may move again. American programmes emphasise a US diploma plus AP options, while other curricula (IB, British) have different exam structures and international recognition patterns, so request sample transcripts, university destinations and course descriptions to see which pathway aligns with your family’s priorities.