Colegio Alpamayo vs Markham College - San Antonio Campus

	C Colegio Alpamayo Lima, Peru	M Markham College - San Antonio Campus Lima, Peru
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PEN 14,410 - 33,770	Fees / year PEN 13,400 - 16,750
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Boys School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 268	Pupils 2,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1946
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Lima, Peru. The address is Bucaramanga 145 Mayorazgo, Lima, Peru. It is in the Mayorazgo area of Lima.	Location Markham College operates across two campuses in Lima, Peru: Monterrico Campus at Av. La República N° 111, Urb. El Derby, Santiago de Surco, and San Antonio Campus at Calle Augusto Angulo 291, San Antonio, Miraflores. The Monterrico campus is in the Surco district and the San Antonio campus is in Miraflores, both in central Lima. The campuses are in residential urban neighbourhoods with access to local transport in Lima.
Stages	Stages PreSchool; Elementary, Middle and High School.	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary.
School type	School type The school is a male-only Catholic school.	School type The school is a bilingual Peruvian international school rooted in British heritage.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students of more than 34 nationalities.
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British heritage; affiliated with the Asociación Educacional Británica del Perú.
Religious affiliation	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.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure 180 school days and two semesters; March to December.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details 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). - Early Years (1–2 years): Pension per payment S/ 1,310.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 14,410.00. - Nursery (3 years): Pension per payment S/ 1,350.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 14,850.00. - Pre-Kinder (4 years): Pension per payment S/ 1,940.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 21,340.00. - Kinder (5 years): Pension per payment S/ 2,530.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 27,830.00. - Primary 1°–2°: Pension per payment S/ 2,940.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 32,340.00. - Primary 3°–5°: Pension per payment S/ 2,950.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 32,450.00. - Grades 6°–8°: Pension per payment S/ 2,960.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 32,560.00. - Grades 9°–11° (Secondary): Pension per payment S/ 3,070.00 — Annual (11 payments) S/ 33,770.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - 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.	Fee details Entrance (entry) fees - An entry fee is payable at the time of acceptance. The entry fee is split in some entry years between an initial payment on acceptance and a later instalment as the child progresses into Primary; the totals by entry year/group are: - Foundation Stage 1 (entry year shown as 2025/2026 examples): US$10,000 on acceptance + US$7,500 later = US$17,500 total. - Foundation Stage 2 (4+): US$12,500 on acceptance + US$5,000 later = US$17,500 total. - Kinder and Primary 1: US$8,750 on acceptance + US$8,750 later = US$17,500 total. - Primary 2 to Primary 5: US$6,250 on acceptance + US$6,250 later = US$12,500 total. - Primary 6 to Secondary 2: US$4,250 on acceptance + US$4,250 later = US$8,500 total. - Secondary 3, 4 & 5B (IB Programme): US$8,500 on acceptance (single payment) = US$8,500 total. Tuition fees (annual and per-instalment detail) - Annual tuition for the 2026 school year: - Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): US$ 13,400 per year. - Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) through Secondary 6 (S6): US$ 16,750 per year. - Billing model and instalments (the school does not present fees by academic "term"): - Fees are payable either as a single annual payment or in 10 monthly instalments. - The 10-instalment schedule consists of one matriculation instalment (paid at enrolment) plus nine monthly instalments. - For 2025/2026 the per-instalment (10-payment) values are shown as: FS1 = US$1,340 per instalment; FS2 onward = US$1,675 per instalment (10 instalments total equals the annual amounts above). Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment timing and deadlines for 2026: - Matriculation (first instalment): window from 12 January to 9 February. - 1st instalment: due 31 March. - 2nd instalment: due 30 April. - 3rd instalment: due 30 May. - 4th instalment: due 30 June. - 5th instalment: due 31 July. - 6th instalment: due 31 August. - 7th instalment: due 30 September. - 8th instalment: due 31 October. - 9th instalment: due 30 November. - The other billing terms: parents must be up to date with school fees and any other debts at the time of annual matriculation; families with outstanding balances are not permitted to matriculate until debts are cleared. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a programme or charged item; therefore boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and optional services - Items included in the annual tuition: textbooks, copybooks, paper and access to the internet/intranet; most international examination fees, local class trips and most outdoor educational trips are covered. - Items explicitly not included in tuition and therefore additional costs to budget for: - The student's personal writing equipment and school uniform. - Optional school transport (bus) service. - Optional lunch service. - Optional longer (user-pays) school trips, which may be partially subsidised in some cases. Refund information - No explicit refund policy for tuition, entrance fees or instalments is published on the fee schedule page. The only fee-related condition stated is that outstanding balances must be settled before a family may matriculate a student. Fee payment options and contact for payment queries - Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not specified on the published fee page. For clarification of accepted payment methods and related procedures, contact the Director of Finance (Miriam Parodi) at miriam.parodi@markham.edu.pe or the Admissions office at admissions@markham.edu.pe. Summary of missing or unspecified items found while compiling this overview: - No published breakdown of fees by academic "term" because tuition is presented as an annual amount or as 10 monthly instalments. - No explicit published refund policy or detailed description of accepted payment methods on the public fee page. - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement School colours are brown, white and gold.
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House system	House system —	House system The House system comprises four Houses: Cochrane, Guise, Miller and Rowcroft. Each House is led by a Head of House, and House Captains are elected student leaders who motivate their House in a range of activities. House points are awarded for sporting, cultural and academic achievements, and the winning House receives the Founder's Shield at Speech Day; major competitions include the Swimming Gala, Athletics Sports Day, Steeplechase, Headmaster's General Knowledge, Markham on Stage, Debate, Design & Technology, Maths and Art.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is promoted by COFAM, Center for Family Guidance, a nonprofit civil association legally established since 1973, which acts as the promoting entity, the legal guardian, and the one responsible for maintaining its axiological line. The school began operating in 1987 and currently serves primary and secondary levels. The organizational structure includes: Governing bodies — Board of Directors; General Director; Lines of work — Directorate of Studies; Directorate of Guidance and Family; Directorate of Administration and Finance; Supporting units — Chaplaincy; Department of Communications and Promotion; Department of Psychopedagogical Services; Assistant to the Director; Admissions Department. An organizational chart is attached as Annex A1.	Governance and ownership Patronato Markham, founded in 2004, is a nonprofit organization created to maintain educational excellence at Markham College and to support Peruvian communities by providing financial aid for social and educational projects. The Board of Directors includes Raúl Otero Bossano (President), Gonzalo Aguirre Arriz (Vice President), Mark Hoffmann Rosas (Secretary), Claudio Cavassa Salazar (Treasurer), Manuel Gallofré Cassado (Director) and José Ramón Mariátegui Viera Gallo (Director).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details The school teaches a bilingual English–Spanish curriculum. Lower School runs a dual-language programme with English and Spanish across subjects, including Peruvian Studies, Personal and Social Education (PSE), IMPACT (cross-curricular skills and values), Music, Art, and Computers. Lower School subjects are based on the English National Curriculum and the Peruvian Curriculum. In Primary, English follows a UK English Curriculum and Talk for Writing. The Middle School content and educational standards correlate closely with the UK national curriculum. The Secondary School offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with 21 IGCSE subjects and 41 IB subjects (19 at Higher Level).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 18 students per class.
Exam results	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.	Exam results The school offers Cambridge IGCSE (21 subjects) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with 41 IB subjects (19 in HL). In November 2018, 92 candidates sat the IB Diploma exams. University destinations include Cambridge University (UK), University of Toronto (Canada), McGill University (Canada), University of Edinburgh (UK), and King's College London (UK), among others.
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression Graduates have been accepted to universities worldwide, including Cambridge University (UK), University of Toronto (Canada), McGill University (Canada), University of Edinburgh (UK), and King's College London (UK), among others.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning All human beings are called to the pursuit of personal excellence and the perfection of all their potential. The school treats each student as a unique person with high dignity. Parents are recognized as the primary partners in education, and the school collaborates with them and encourages their active involvement in school life. Education in freedom gives students opportunities to decide for themselves and to develop autonomy with responsibility. The school has a spirit of service, forming men who respond to the needs of society with generosity and solidarity. Life unity is taught so students act coherently in their professional, family, social, and spiritual lives, while intercultural understanding and learning to learn are fostered.	Social & emotional learning The Personal, Social and Emotional development (PSE) programme is part of Markham's education. PSE sessions are held twice a week in Early Years, with one session led by the class teacher and the other by a dedicated student support specialist. These sessions develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions. Focusing on PSE helps students form healthy relationships, manage their emotions, and build confidence. The PSE programme extends through to the fourth year of secondary school, ensuring ongoing emphasis on personal and social development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Psychopedagogical Department. The department knows students in all aspects of their personality, development, interests, aptitudes, affectivity, and interpersonal relationships. It guides student efforts in line with the school's objectives, in cooperation with teachers and parents. Aptitude tests are administered to enhance academic performance and prevent failure, and in the emotional area tests of character and personality are used to monitor and support emotional development and improve relationships. The department is staffed by specialists in Educational Psychology. If you have concerns about your child, you can raise them through the classroom teacher, who will consult with the psychologist.	Special educational needs (SEN) Special needs are identified. Tutors and teaching assistants are alerted to any special needs that may exist. They will suggest how to support the student to overcome it and prosper academically.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has a bilingual program designed for students to develop the skills and intercultural understanding needed to communicate successfully in English-speaking environments. The program broadens students' awareness of the world and fosters respect for cultural diversity. The staff includes 50% native English speakers. Courses taught in English include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Arts, IT, and the Extended Essay. Since 1998, the school prepares students to take Cambridge English examinations, and since 2011 for the English B certificate from the International Baccalaureate. We promote student exchanges with English-speaking countries and are exploring additional destinations.	English as an additional language The school provides a bilingual education. English immersion is a core feature, with Foundation Stage 1 providing an important learning foundation for our English Immersion and Personal and Social Education (PSE) Programmes.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school supports students' emotional development through the Psychopedagogical Department. The department uses tests of character and personality to monitor and support emotional development and to improve relationships with peers and family. The team is composed of specialists in Educational Psychology who work with teachers. If you have concerns about your child, you can raise them through the classroom teacher, who will coordinate with the psychologist.	Mental wellbeing The Personal, Social and Emotional development (PSE) programme supports students' wellbeing. PSE sessions develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions. The programme fosters healthy relationships and emotional management. PSE provides ongoing wellbeing support for students across the school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Data Protection Policy covering the personal data of the COFAM educational community. The policy notes that data protection rules apply to minors, and parental consent is required for processing a minor's data; adolescents aged 14 or older may consent to their own data processing. Personal data may include identifiers, contact details, photographs, videos, and health information. Data are stored in databases and may be used to deliver educational services; transfers are restricted unless consent or a legal obligation exists. Individuals have ARCO rights (access, rectification, cancellation, opposition) and may exercise them by contacting bancodedatos@cofam.edu.pe or the appropriate address; security measures protect data confidentiality. The policy can be updated with notification of changes.	Safeguarding Pastoral care and safeguarding of students are highlighted in staff job descriptions. Staff are expected to uphold safeguarding and child-protection policies. A Privacy and Data Protection Policy exists on the site.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Alpamayo campus is located at Bucaramanga 145 Mayorazgo, Lima, Peru, with the PreSchool campus at Av. Pío XII 383 in Surco. The school features a modern and spacious chapel, with two chaplains who provide spiritual care. A Psychopedagogical Department supports students through assessments, emotional development, and collaboration with families. The PreSchool and main campus offer spaces for language, arts, and general learning. Summer programs include English immersion, computer-lab sessions, and outdoor activities.	Facilities overview Markham College operates across two Lima campuses, Monterrico and San Antonio. The school has world-class facilities, including the newly opened Primary campus in Monterrico with facilities shared with Early Years, and a San Antonio campus that supports all students to pursue their passions and academic pursuits. The Outdoor Education Programme provides many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. The facilities across both campuses include a range of spaces and high-quality learning environments designed to support pupils' wellbeing and success.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities All students participate in physical education; the school has a tradition of successful sports teams. After-school sports academies operate after the day ends, from 3:45 to 5:00 pm, in swimming, football, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong. Alpamayo teams regularly compete in national and international tournaments. The sports program emphasizes character, leadership, teamwork, and fair play.	Sports facilities Facilities include full-sized football pitches, a 25-metre swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, and a conditioning gym. Markham College students compete in Copa Markham championships and represent the school in international tournaments such as the Mayor's Cup in Las Vegas and the Gothia Cup in Sweden.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Our bilingual program enables courses taught in English and features a curriculum including Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, and the Extended Essay. The Diploma Programme is offered in grades 10 and 11 with a bilingual Diploma option; students can earn direct university admission and subject convalidations. The school provides a six-subject IB framework with groups including Language and Literature, Languages, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts or Electives. The Arts are taught through Visual, Dramatic, Music, and Dance offerings, and the school provides a Psychopedagogical department to support student learning and development.	Academic facilities Science Laboratories offer Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with modern instruments including advanced microscopes and data-logging sensors. Design and Technology features three dedicated workshops with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. Visual Arts takes place in a purpose-built Arts Building with an IB art room and a full-time art assistant. The library system includes a fully equipped Upper School library (English, Spanish and French) and an Early Years library with weekly librarian-led sessions and parent sessions. In addition, Music, Film Studies and Drama spaces support creative learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities include sports academies in swimming, soccer, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong. The Arts are integrated through an Arts program in visual, dramatic, music and dance. The Kinder program features the Club de los Súper Amigos, a space in the psychopedagogical department for emotional and social skills. The Summer Programs include English immersion activities such as My Science Project, games, karaoke, video sessions, computer-lab sessions, and field trips.	Extra curricular facilities Outdoor Education Programme is an integral part of learning outside the classroom. The school offers a variety of performance-based arts opportunities, including Drama with a professional Black Box studio and guest workshops; Film Studies provides IB Film coursework in a professional studio; Music Programme offers ensembles and is a recognised centre for the London College of Music; Visual Arts includes visiting artists and workshops; there is a British-style House system in operation across the school.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History With a forward-looking vision, Alpamayo for boys and Salcantay for girls were founded in the same year. The Alpamayo seed dates to 1973, when Manuel Fontes de Albornoz introduced family orientation work and a group of Opus Dei families promoted personalized education. In 1985 it was decided to create two schools and reinforce parental involvement, and land at Monterrico's Pinerolo was acquired. Construction began January 2, 1987, classes started April 6, 1987, and Alpamayo opened as an experimental bilingual program. The Solidaridad program began in 1994 to support charitable work, and in 1999 the school moved to a larger Ate campus; since 2011 the school has pursued internationalization and competency-based education, with bilingualism above 50% of the curriculum and more than 20% of students studying abroad, while the International Baccalaureate program began in 2012.	History History: Markham College was founded in 1946 by a small group of British businessmen who sought a British-style education for their sons. It began with 72 male students and 7 teachers. Today, over 75 years later, Markham College is a fully co-educational institution serving more than 2,000 students from Foundation Stage 1 (ages 3+) to the International Baccalaureate. The school has a large international staff and a bilingual English-Spanish learning environment, with an international curriculum.
Community	Community The school community includes active parent involvement through established parent associations. Parents participate in trips, catechesis, retreats, and performances as part of school life. Formación de Padres provides conferences with national and international speakers on family topics, an Open Day for parents, semiannual parent training days, and induction for first-year parents. Family involvement is integrated into Alpamayo's educational approach.	Community Markham Community is built on the contributions of the Board of Governors, APAFA (Parents' Association), OMA (Old Markhamian Association), and the Markham Trust. The Board of Governors oversees operations and long-term strategic vision; the Markham Trust supports educational excellence and social and educational projects in underprivileged Peruvian communities. The Old Markhamian Association fosters lifelong connections and runs events such as OMA Football and Basketball Championships, OMA Luncheon, Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebrations, networking sessions, and social gatherings at restaurants and cultural venues. APAFA fosters collaboration between parents and the school to support students' education.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent associations were established as the school grew. They organize trips, catechesis, and retreats, as well as performances. Open lines of communication and participation in school life were part of governance as leadership passed to the Director General. Parent councils helped shape the school's culture. Formación de Padres strengthens parents as first educators through conferences and inductions for new families. Parental partnership remains essential to student development.	Parent teacher association APAFA is an active and integral part of the Markham community, fostering collaboration between parents and the school and emphasizing parental involvement in supporting students' education. The current APAFA Board includes: Natalia Degregori Quimper (President); Aimi Yamamura Kinjo de Camacho (Vice President); Jose Luis Sarrio Abad (Treasurer); Diego Roda Lynch (Secretary); Daniela Augusto Dellatorre (Vocal, Early Years); Pamela Gonzales Hoyle (Vocal, Primary); Sandra Cubas Quesada (Vocal, Secondary). The Markham community is encouraged to stay connected with APAFA for updates and participation.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a bilingual program designed to develop linguistic skills and intercultural understanding. English-taught courses include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, and the Extended Essay, with a Reading Plan across Elementary, Middle, and High School. Since 1998, students prepare for Cambridge English examinations, and since 2011 for the English B certificate of the International Baccalaureate. A portion of the staff are native English speakers and there are intercultural exchange opportunities with English-speaking countries.	Academic & intellectual Markham College offers a wide range of extracurricular activities across academics, arts, music, sports, and social service. These activities enable students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and contribute to the school community. They help students build friendships and strengthen communication, teamwork, and leadership.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides a solid artistic foundation across visual arts, drama, music, and dance. From early grades, art is used to develop personal and community identity through reflective analysis. Art courses encourage curiosity and openness to both familiar and unfamiliar artistic worlds, and help students recognize relationships, patterns, and structures.	Arts & creative Drama groups operate in Spanish and English, with theatre productions performed in Spanish. Arts offerings include Art and Crafts and Batik, and music ensembles such as Orchestra (strings, winds and percussion), Percussion Ensemble, Rock Group, and Choir. The Music Department provides an instrumental programme and performances after school.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The bilingual program develops linguistic skills and intercultural understanding to communicate in English. The staff includes 50% native English speakers to support immersion and cultural exchange. Courses taught in English include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, and Extended Essay, developing linguistic competencies alongside an English Reading Plan. Since 1998, students prepare for Cambridge English exams; since 2011, for the English B certificate from IB. Exchange trips with English-speaking countries such as Ireland and the United States are promoted.	Cultural & language Model United Nations and international relations activities are part of the co-curricular programme. The school provides a bilingual education, with English, Spanish or French as first languages in the IB Programme and multiple language options in IGCSE. Markham College is a Round Square member, connecting with over 200 schools in more than 60 countries, and it participates in Round Square international and regional conferences. The program also offers international exchanges with partner schools in Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, the United States, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, and Jordan.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include debate and Model United Nations; Alpamayo has participated in MMUN Hangzhou and other debater events. The Argumentes national school debate tournament is hosted, bringing together multiple institutions. The school also hosts concerts and performances that involve student musicians and dancers.	Social & hobbies After-school activities include more than 75 options such as drama groups, Spanish theatre, arts and crafts, Batik, Junior Debate, M.U.N and international relations, senior Debate, social service projects, cooking, knitting, gardening, and music ensembles (orchestra, percussion, rock group, choir). A wide range of sports is offered, including the Markham Surfing Team, swimming, climbing, squash, table tennis, hockey, basketball, athletics, rollerblading, weights and fitness, volleyball, football, rugby, aerobics, cricket, and mountain biking.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Service Learning fosters global citizenship. Students engage in activities that benefit local communities and learn to take responsibility for the well-being of others while developing personal qualities such as integrity, humility, loyalty and respect. The program emphasizes compassionate leadership and lifelong learning and includes service trips and school-community collaborations.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership development is fostered through school competitions such as Copa Cumbre, launched in 2005 to promote broad participation and values like solidarity, integration, teamwork, and identification with the school. Over the years Alpamayo has pursued and achieved international tournament experiences and recognitions in sports, supporting students to grow as responsible leaders. The emphasis on teamwork, competition, and public representation is evident in the school's athletic and interschool activities.	Leadership & professional Student leadership roles are available at both Primary and Secondary levels and are awarded through a fair and rigorous selection process. Roles include School Captains, Prefects, House Captains, and Council Captains for Adventure, Environmental, Intercultural, Service, Wellbeing and Inclusion, aligned with Round Square IDEALS. Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Outdoor Education programs supports leadership development and teamwork.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Education Física - Deportes emphasizes that all students participate in sport because the aim is educational rather than purely competitive. The program builds character, leadership, and teamwork while promoting health and well-being. Extracurricular sports academies run after school from 3:45 to 5:00 pm in swimming, football, basketball, athletics, chess, and ping pong, with ongoing participation in national and international tournaments.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Facilities include extensive playing fields, a swimming pool, an indoor sports stadium (coliseo), and general activities rooms. The Upper School library offers resources in English, Spanish and French, with spaces for science, design and technology, and music, drama and film. The Outdoor Education programme runs annual camps to the Andes, the Amazon and Peru's national parks, with older students mentoring younger peers; 14+ students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches a bilingual program with English as the language of instruction for key courses and an English Reading Plan across Elementary, Middle, and High School. It maintains a staff composition that includes 50% native English speakers. Students prepare for Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) or the English B certificate as part of the IB by graduation, and the Diploma Programme offers a bilingual diploma for students who take at least two subjects in English, including History NS.	Language provision The school teaches in English and Spanish. It presents itself as a bilingual Peruvian international school rooted in British heritage.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The bilingual program is designed so that students develop the skills and intercultural understanding necessary to communicate successfully in an English-speaking environment. It seeks to broaden students' awareness of the world and foster respect for cultural diversity, with 50% of the staff being native English speakers. The methodology balances teacher-centered and student-centered approaches, with English-language instruction delivered through group work, individualized tasks, and level-based collaboration. The courses taught in English include Language Arts, Numeracy, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Music, Visual Art, IT, Extended Essay, and an English Reading Plan across Elementary, Middle, and High School.	Bilingual teaching The school provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish. Education begins at age three and continues to age eighteen. The Early Years curriculum blends the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to support bilingual development. The school emphasises bilingual proficiency as a core offering.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs International exchanges and trips provide English-language immersion experiences. Since 1998, students prepare for Cambridge English proficiency tests, and since 2011 for the English B certificate of the International Baccalaureate, with a bilingual Diploma option for the IB. Over the years, exchanges with English-speaking countries such as Ireland and the United States have occurred, and more destinations are being explored to suit families. In these trips, students are immersed in English-speaking language and cultural communities with a clear intercultural focus.	Immersion programs English language immersion is integrated into the Early Years curriculum. This immersion approach is part of the curriculum designed to foster language development alongside other core skills.
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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.	Admissions 1. Initiate the application by submitting the Online Enquiry Form. After submission, families receive an electronic copy of the Internal Regulations, and the Admissions Office will contact them to discuss the next steps in the process. The College seeks to offer places to families aligned with its educational philosophy, with limited spaces per class. 2. Be aware of admissions priorities and the BEAP requirement. Siblings of current students are given priority, followed by families with connections to the College, and then new families. All new families must be introduced by four BEAP members, one of whom can be a family member (employer letters may be accepted for recently arrived foreign families). These priorities follow legal provisions and influence admission decisions. 3. Who is evaluated. For Early Years (FS1, FS2, Kinder, P1), no age-appropriate assessments are conducted; placement is based on age. All other applicants are required to complete age-appropriate assessments, and the College may request an external evaluation if needed, especially to support language development for the English Immersion and Bilingual Programmes. 4. Notification of application results. All applicant families receive an email with the final decision, and places are offered only to those who have satisfactorily met all entry requirements. Discussions about the final admission decision are not part of the admissions process. Parents of applicants offered a place should visit the College to sign the offer letter and complete the Admissions process. 5. Enrollment and documentation for new students. Enrolment requires submission of the requested documents, and additional documents may be required depending on circumstances. For Local Transfers, documents include the Ficha Única de Matrícula (FUM), a clearance certificate from the previous institution, and a current SIAGIE enrolment certificate if the transfer is mid-year. For Local Transfers and International Transfers, separate documentation applies to ensure proper enrolment. 6. Admissions process for Primary (P2 to 6B) and Secondary. The process includes a guided tour of facilities, delivery of detailed information outlining the steps to start the application, and a complete review of the applicant's form. Next steps include personal interviews with parents in English and Spanish, written assessments in English, Spanish, and Mathematics, and the CAT4 exam; additional interviews may be scheduled at the College's discretion. 7. International transfers and validation of studies. For international families, it is recommended to begin the Process of Study Validation or Recognition with the Peruvian Ministry of Education, as enrolment may require such recognition (processing can take up to 30 working days). The College details the Validation of Studies (agreements) and Revalidation of Studies (no agreement) processes, and outlines the required documents (including translations and apostilles where applicable) to initiate these steps. In addition, international transfer requirements may include providing last two years of academic reports, FUM, and related documentation to complete enrolment.
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