International schools in Peru

There are many international schools in Peru. Most of these schools are based in Lima, but there are also international schools in Arequipa. These schools offer a range of curricula, including the local Peruvian curriculum, the International Baccalaureate and those associated with specific countries.

Admission requirements for international schools in Peru vary, so it’s best to contact an individual school for further information. Most expats prefer sending their children to international schools to circumvent the language barrier in public schools and to offer their children an opportunity to engage with other expat children who share similar experiences to them. 

Although international schools are pricier than their private and public school counterparts, these schools frequently offer a higher standard of education and a wider range of extracurricular activities.

Some of the best international schools in Peru offer extracurricular activities like gymnastics, volleyball, music, and drama. This allows children to develop holistically. If you would like to send your children to an international school in Peru, we recommend negotiating an education allowance into your relocation package to reduce your living expenses. 

Below are some top international schools in Peru.

International schools in Peru

Casuarinas International College

With an average of 18 to 25 students in a classroom, Casuarinas International College prioritises each student's development. As one of Peru's first international schools to be fully certified in the International Baccalaureate Continuum, the school has strengthened its pedagogical approaches to ensure its graduates have a sense of agency and a passion for lifelong learning. Students at Casuarinas International College receive a bilingual education in Spanish and English and have access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities. 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.casuarinas.edu.pe

Colegio Franco Peruano

Established more than 70 years ago, Colegio Franco Peruano offers a bicultural French and Peruvian educational programme approved by the French and Peruvian Ministries of Education. The school serves students from maternelle right through to lycée. There are more than 20 nationalities represented in Colegio Franco Peruano's student body, creating a truly global school environment. With an emphasis on academic excellence and responsibility, over 90 percent of the school's graduates attend some of the best universities worldwide. 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French and Peruvian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lfrancope.edu.pe

Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt (The American School of Lima)

The American School of Lima is on a mission to enable their students to pursue their passion for lifelong learning and becoming socially responsible citizens. The school offers an American-style curriculum, with students eventually graduating with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. The American School of Lima's after school, global citizenship, fine arts, and athletics programmes aim to drive the holistic development of its students. 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.amersol.edu.pe

San Silvestre School

San Silvestre School is one of Peru's leading international schools and has spent the last eight decades refining their educational approaches to develop students with a high self-esteem and excellent academic results. As an all-girls school, San Silvestre School has developed its infrastructure and teaching methodologies to cater specifically to the girl child, leading to 100 percent of its graduates receiving acceptances to the best universities in Peru.

Gender: Girls school
Curriculum: British (English National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE), International Baccalaureate and Peruvian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.sansilvestre.edu.pe