Colegio Villa Caritas vs Villa Alarife School

	C Colegio Villa Caritas Lima, Peru	V Villa Alarife School Lima, Peru
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year PEN 15,700 - 33,700	Fees / year PEN 21,000 - 25,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Girls School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 375	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Calle Hurón 405 Rinconada del Lago, La Molina. The school is part of Villa Caritas with sister school San Pedro. They share the same vision, values and educational project.	Location The school is located in the Chorrillos district of Lima, Peru. The address is Jr. Alameda Don Augusto Mz. D Lt. 5, Urb. Los Huertos de Villa. It serves Inicial (Initial), Primaria (Primary), and Secundaria (Secondary).
Stages	Stages Early Years (First Steps, Nursery, Pre Kinder, Kindergarten); Elementary (1st–2nd, 3rd–10th); High School; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (11th–12th).	Stages Initial, Primary, Secondary.
School type	School type Private Catholic girls' school; partnered with sister school San Pedro.	School type IB World School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Six professionals in the psychopedagogical department provide ongoing support across Inicial, Primaria and Secundaria for academic, behavioral, socio-emotional and vocational needs, with coordination with teachers and families and both individual and group sessions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Peru	Country affiliation Peru
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Initial: 8:05 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Primary: 8:05 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.; Secondary: 8:05 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Application (derecho de postulación) fee: USD 140 (payable at the time of application). - Transfer (traslado) application fee: USD 140 (when applying for transfer). Tuition fees by year group (payment amount per pension and annual total based on 10 payments) - Early Years — First Steps: S/ 1,570 per monthly pension. Annual tuition calculated as 10 pensions (March–December): S/ 15,700. - Early Years — Nursery: S/ 1,960 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 19,600. - Early Years — Pre-Kindergarten: S/ 2,160 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 21,600. - Early Years — Kindergarten: S/ 2,630 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 26,300. - Elementary — 1st & 2nd grade: S/ 3,250 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 32,500. - Elementary / Middle / High — 3rd to 10th grade: S/ 3,290 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 32,900. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Program — 11th & 12th grade: S/ 3,370 per monthly pension. Annual (10 payments): S/ 33,700. How the fees are billed and payment terms - Annual billing structure: the annual cost of the educational service is collected as one matriculation fee plus ten tuition payments ("pensiones") made from March through December. Sibling discounts do not apply to the matriculation fee. - Sibling discount on tuition (pensiones): second child 5% discount on pension, third child 15%, fourth child 20%, fifth child attends free (discounts apply to pensiones; matriculation is not discounted). One-time entrance / enrollment (cuota de ingreso) fees - One-time entrance fee (new students) — amounts in force for 2026: - USD 9,500 — First Steps and Nursery. - USD 10,000 — Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade. - USD 8,000 — Transfer acceptance fee for 3rd and 4th grades. - USD 7,000 — Transfer acceptance fee for 5th–8th grades. - USD 6,500 — Transfer acceptance fee for 9th–11th grades. - USD 5,000 — special rate for daughters of alumni. - USD 15,000 — twins (both daughters). - USD 20,000 — triplets (three daughters). - Foreigners and diplomats: option to pay the entrance fee in full or finance it at USD 2,000 per daughter per year for up to three years (documentation required). The entrance fee is used to reserve the vacancy and is payable immediately after acceptance; vacancies are reserved only once the entrance fee is paid. Boarding / residential fees - The school does not publish or offer boarding (internado) fees. The school lists an optional canteen (comedor) service whose cost is not included in the tuition; no separate boarding/internado service or boarding fees are listed. Other costs and what is included in the tuition - Items explicitly included in the pension from Kindergarten through 11th grade: notebooks and school supplies, agenda, book bank, reading plan, field trips and scheduled tours within the city, Cambridge International Examination fees (CIE) and choir and theater workshops. These items are covered by the indicated pension amounts for the relevant grades. - Items specifically excluded from the pension: the canteen (school lunch) is optional and its cost is not included in the pension. The school does not publish amounts for uniforms, private transportation (school bus), or optional after-school academy fees in the admission/fees pages; those costs are treated as additional and are not included in the pension figures above. Refunds and cancellations - No detailed public refund or cancellation policy for the matriculation fee, entrance fee (cuota de ingreso) or the pensiones is published in the admission pages or the terms and conditions. The admissions process indicates that the reservation of the vacancy is made with payment of the entrance fee and that vacancies not reserved within the indicated deadline will be assigned to the next candidate on the waiting list. For specific refund/cancellation terms related to matriculation, entrance fee or pensiones, no explicit schedule or percentages are published on the admissions or terms pages. Payment methods and practical payment details - The application (derecho de postulación) is paid (USD 140) and applicants are instructed to send the payment voucher by email to the admissions contact. This implies use of a bank deposit/transfer or other method that generates a voucher; the pages do not list a published online card-payment gateway or a credit-card acceptance policy for routine pension payments. - For foreign/diplomatic families, the entrance fee may be financed at USD 2,000 per year for up to three years; details and documentation requirements are listed with that option. Summary of items not published on the public admission/fees pages - The explicit amount of the matriculation (matrícula) fee is not published on the admission/tuition pages; the school states the annual cost is divided into one matriculation fee plus ten pensiones but does not provide the matriculation amount. The admissions pages also do not publish specific prices for uniforms, school-transportation (bus) fees, canteen price lists, or a full, itemized refund schedule for withdrawals. The admissions pages and the terms and conditions provide the payment structure, entrance-fee schedule and what is included in the pensiones but do not provide those specific line-item amounts.	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Pre‑admission (Pre‑Kinder) application fee for external families: PEN 300. Sibling applicants pay PEN 100. - Admission / entry (one‑time) fee charged when a new student is enrolled (amount depends on year group): - General (no sibling): PEN 25,000. - Primary up to Grade 3: PEN 23,000. - Primary Grades 4–6: PEN 21,000. - Secondary Grades 7–9: PEN 15,000. - Grade 10: PEN 12,000. - Grade 11: PEN 12,000. - Entry fee for a sibling: PEN 23,000. Tuition (pensiones) — amounts by year group and payment detail - Tuition is billed as monthly “pensiones” and may be paid in ten monthly instalments (March–December). Each pension is due at the end of the month. - Initial / Early Years (per monthly pension): PEN 2,300. Estimated annual total if paid in ten instalments: PEN 23,000 (PEN 2,300 × 10). - Primary and Secondary (per monthly pension): PEN 2,500. Estimated annual total if paid in ten instalments: PEN 25,000 (PEN 2,500 × 10). Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is structured so it can be paid in ten monthly instalments (referred to as pensiones) from March through December. Each monthly pension must be paid by the last day of the corresponding month. Late payments incur a moratory interest rate as determined by the Central Bank for operations between non‑bank parties. - Payment is completed by presenting the bank payment voucher and exchanging it for the school's official receipt; payments are made to the bank account designated by the school. The school may withhold study certificates and may deny re‑enrolment if payments or agreed schedules are not met. Boarding fees - The school operates on day‑school schedules (regular daily opening and closing times for Initial, Primary and Secondary). No boarding provisions or boarding fees are listed. Other costs and mandatory expenses - Uniforms: Use of the official school uniform and physical‑education uniform is mandatory; the school specifies uniform items for girls and boys (including gym kit). Individual item prices are not listed. - IB examination and certification fees (for Diploma Programme students) are charged separately in US dollars; these amounts are billed to parents and include the IB fees plus any bank transfer costs. The IB exam fee schedule is split into two instalments as published by the school for the relevant exam cycle (example: 50% by mid‑February and 50% by end‑April for the November session). Failure to pay IB fees by the stated dates will prevent a student from sitting the international examinations. - Optional paid services such as the school lunch service (comedor) and extracurricular activities may incur additional charges; these services are administered separately from the monthly pensiones. Refund and cancellation policy - The one‑time admission/entry fee (cuota de ingreso) is governed by national regulation and is refundable only under the limited conditions set out in the applicable national decrees and their regulations. General refunds of the entry fee are not provided outside those legally specified circumstances. The school's internal regulations also specify that unpaid tuition may lead to withholding of certificates and non‑ratification of future enrolment until obligations are cleared. Fee payment options - Regular tuition payments (pensiones) and the one‑time entry fee are processed via the bank account(s) designated by the school; parents pay and exchange the bank voucher for the school receipt. IB examination fees are collected in an account in US dollars and require bank transfer (with transfer costs borne by the payer). The school's regulations reference payment at the designated bank and bank transfer for IB fees. Specific acceptance of credit cards is not specified in the published payment rules.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory. The school has an official uniform for females and for males, plus a gym uniform. Girls wear a navy plaid skirt (primary or secondary), a white polo, a Scotland-pattern sweater for primary (waistcoat optional), a blue zip-up sweater for secondary, white sneakers, white socks, and an optional blue jacket. Boys wear navy trousers, a white polo, a Scotland-pattern sweater for primary (waistcoat optional), a blue zip-up sweater for secondary, white sneakers, white socks, and an optional blue jacket. For Physical Education, girls wear a PE skirt; boys wear navy shorts with the school emblem; both genders wear a white polo with blue and yellow trim, white sneakers, white socks, and a gray sweatshirt; Pre-Kinder wear the PE uniform year-round.
Food options	Food options The school has an on-site dining service (comedor) that is optional, and its cost is not included in the tuition.	Food options The school offers on-site cafeteria meals for lunch in a spacious, fresh dining area. Recess and lunch times are scheduled by level: Early Years recess 10:00–10:30 and lunch 11:40–12:25; Primary recess 9:50–10:10 and 2:40–3:00 with lunch windows 11:40–12:25 (grades 1–2) and 12:25–1:10 (grades 3–6); Secondary recess 9:35–9:45 and 12:35–12:45 with lunch 2:05–2:40.
House system	House system Houses: Red (color red; symbol The Man; feast day September 21), Yellow (color yellow; symbol The Lion; feast day April 25), Green (color green; symbol The Bull; feast day October 18), Blue (color blue; symbol The Eagle; feast day November 9). Leadership development occurs through the role of Prefects, enabling students to take on responsibilities and strengthen school culture. Each House fosters family integration, camaraderie, and healthy competition through mixed participation across the two Colegio campuses.	House system WASIS – CASAS: The school is divided into WASIS (houses) comprising four teams that include students, families, teachers, and administrative staff. Wasi means house in Quechua, and each Wasi represents Peru with its three natural regions and the sea. Students represent their Wasi in the Olympics, floral games, and other events. The named WASIS include Zorro de Sechura, Challa (Arena), Otorongo, Sacha (Arbó l), Oso de Antejos, and Yacu (Agua).
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a Catholic-inspired educational community founded on April 21, 1981 by a core of families seeking a different educational approach.	Governance and ownership The school is organized with a Director, supported by administrative staff (10), teachers (54), workshop teachers (22), and psychologists (6). There is an Alumni Association and a Parents Association (APAFA) that coordinates with families, manages initiatives, and administers resources raised for the school. The institution was founded as Villa Alarife in 1998 and emphasizes a bilingual, culturally aware educational program led by experienced educators.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE. The school uses English as the language of instruction from Early Years, with 80% of classes taught in English, continuing through Lower and Upper School to the IB program. A third language is offered from grade 3, with German or French; the school provides DELF for French and Sprachdiplom for German. Cambridge ESOL assessments are taken during schooling (YLE, PET, FCE), culminating in IGCSE English B HL.	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a bilingual education program with a strong emphasis on English language learning. English language learning occupies a prominent place in the educational project; the bilingual approach helps students develop solid linguistic competencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and students have access to international certifications.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results 93% success rate in IB Diploma.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school has been recognized for academic excellence due to the outstanding performance of its students in the best universities of Peru and around the world.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Accompaniment is a fundamental pillar of Villa Caritas' educational approach. It promotes personal knowledge and helps students become the best version of themselves. Education is person-centered, nurturing both academic and personal development from the early years. Together with families, students learn to face life, cope with frustrations, and develop social responsibility. A Student Personal Plan (PPA) is created at entry to provide continuous, comprehensive guidance as students progress. The Guidance Program guides self-discovery and university planning, with individualized support from a dedicated counselor.	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a climate of convivencia that supports the teaching and learning process. This is achieved through self-discipline rather than mere reliance on authority. The convivencia framework promotes student growth through accompaniment, focusing on reflection and attitude change rather than punitive discipline. All educators work on preventing disciplinary infractions, with particular attention to identifying individual, group, or family issues that could trigger misbehavior or misuses of freedom.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Support Services (LSS) are provided, led by a professional specialist in learning problems; each level has a specialist and there is a general coordinator working with the Psychopedagogical, Acompañamiento and academic teams. The Universal Design for Learning (DUA) framework is used to ensure inclusive access and multiple pathways for learning. In-class differentiation is implemented with strategies such as extra time, seating adjustments, and varied tasks to meet diverse needs. Evaluations, adaptive accommodations, and supports such as an Individualized Support Program and inclusive adaptations are used to address learners with disabilities or talents. Exam accommodations for IB Diploma and other assessments are available as part of the inclusive approach.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English immersion begins in Early Years with bilingual teachers, and 80% of classes are taught in English, a format maintained through Lower School, Upper School, and the IB program. Students certify their English through the Cambridge ESOL scheme, with tests including YLE, PET, FCE, followed by IGCSE and English B HL to ensure an advanced level at graduation. From the 3rd grade, students may study a third language, with German or French offered; there are DELF certifications for French and Sprachdiplom for German.	English as an additional language From early years, gradual language immersion is promoted, using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. This fosters not only language learning but also greater confidence and fluency in everyday use. In addition, students have access to international certifications that validate their English level and broaden their academic and professional opportunities. English proficiency at Villa Alarife is not only an academic objective but an essential tool for holistic development.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Guidance Program plays a key role in the comprehensive development of students and supports the adolescent life project. In upper school, it guides self-discovery from grade 9 through to the culmination of grade 11 or the second IB Diploma year, including the university selection process. The Guidance Counseling department provides individualized support to each student, helping them explore Peruvian and international universities and make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. A Student Personal Plan (PPA) is developed to support ongoing personal growth in collaboration with families. The school emphasizes developing personal and social skills as part of daily learning experiences.	Mental wellbeing We strive to create a climate of convivencia conducive to the teaching‑learning process, recognizing wellbeing comes from self‑discipline and a supportive classroom. The convivencia framework promotes student growth through accompaniment, emphasizing reflection and attitude change rather than punishment.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Escuela Segura ensures the safety of students by fostering a safe environment. Staff receive Virtus training, a globally recognized program for safeguarding adults, children and youth. A psychopedagogical team responds quickly to any suspected violence, and the Convivencia Manual establishes behavior expectations and consequences. Comprehensive safety protocols address risks including nursing care, convivencia protocols, emergencies, earthquakes, and internal supervision. An Ethics Code outlines expectations for behavior and inter-personal relations, and staff undergo thorough recruitment to ensure alignment with the school's safeguarding standards.	Safeguarding Educators work on preventing disciplinary infractions, with particular attention to detecting individual, group, or family issues that could trigger misbehavior or misuse of freedom, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Large 148-acre campus to broaden students' horizons. Cozy spaces and open-air environments surround Villa Caritas School. Surrounded by a natural ecosystem, the setting contributes to learning, research and creativity, as well as student mobility. The infrastructure is regarded as among the best in the national education sector.	Facilities overview Classrooms accommodate up to 25 students and are spacious with large windows for ventilation and natural light; ceilings are designed to keep the environment temperate and cool. All secondary classrooms have a computer, a multimedia projector, and an interactive whiteboard. The infrastructure includes laboratories, sports areas, green spaces, and a library.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Disciplines include Volleyball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, and Chess. Sports activities are educational experiences that reinforce leadership and integration capacity in the VCSP community. Discipline and integration are developed through sport, using sport as an educational tool to foster students' physical and behavioral development. Our achievements in 2025 include Volleyball champions under 17 and under 11, Basketball podium finishes, and other results.	Sports facilities Sports areas are part of the campus infrastructure.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities MakerSpace supports STEAM and technological projects developed by Lower and Upper School students. 100% of Lower School students use the Singapore Math Method. Courses taught in English start from Early Years. The school offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.	Academic facilities Classrooms accommodate up to 25 students; all secondary classrooms have a computer, a multimedia projector, and an interactive whiteboard; laboratories are part of the facilities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Arts Program includes film, visual arts, music and theater projects. An annual medium-length film is produced with the support of the University of Lima. Domestic and international study trips are offered. Students carry out various solidarity activities throughout their school life. More than 10 sports are offered as part of extracurricular engagements.	Extra curricular facilities Debate Club is offered. Activities include sports, cultural events, extracurricular programs, and study trips.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Villa Caritas School was founded on April 21, 1981, by a core of families seeking a different educational proposal rooted in the Christian concept of love and charity. It is an educational community inspired by the Catholic faith, offering a solid personalized and well-rounded education and working with families to provide a differentiated educational experience with co-education spaces and high academic standards in a bilingual environment. The school emphasizes its Catholic identity and high academic standards. The vision is to be a Catholic educational institution that is a national and international benchmark for the human and academic formation of its graduates and their role in the comprehensive and solidary development of society.	History Villa Alarife School was founded on November 19, 1998 by Decree RD No. 3908. It began as a three‑level institution serving Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary education. It currently has about 26 classrooms from Pre‑Kinder to 11th grade and around 600 students. In 2011, a sports field with football, basketball, volleyball courts, and an athletics track was inaugurated, hosting curricular and extracurricular activities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate program as part of its curriculum.
Community	Community The Houses System fosters leadership, integration and healthy competition within a framework of dynamic community learning. Leadership development is supported through the Prefects, enabling students to assume responsibilities and strengthen school culture. Family and social integration are promoted because families are part of each House, creating a solid support network beyond the classroom. The system emphasizes camaraderie, healthy competition, and coeducation through joint activities; the Gallery shows cultural events such as XI Semana Cultural San Pedro y Villa Caritas and related cultural activities.	Community Community life centers on the Alumni Association and the Parents Association – APAFA. The Alumni Association began with the graduation of the first class in 2008 and maintains ongoing contact with current students and teachers. APAFA fosters family involvement and supports school initiatives. The 2025–2026 APAFA officers are President Daniella Ipince Carranza; Vice President Tatiana del Águila Lema; Secretary Vivian Rojas Álvarez; Treasurer Jessica Pérez Dodero; and board members Manuel Camones Molina, Jorge Montoya Barragán, and Jankeli Collado La Madrid.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The APAFA (Parents Association) is elected by the parents for a two-year term and represents families in dialogue with the school, serving as a meeting and communication space to channel concerns and collaborative efforts. Classrooms delegates are mothers who act as representatives between the school and other parents, promoting student integration and organizing solidarity initiatives. Grade delegates share policies and reflections generated in the school with the parent community. The Parents section notes that parents are primary educators who contribute to their daughters' formation and participate in activities and meetings; there is a Marriage and Family department that builds an authentic family culture through participatory activities. The APAFA board for 2025-2026 includes President Carlos Bisso, Secretary Mariana Higueras, Treasurer Gabriela Chávez, and members Angelina Cavassa, Alessandra Eastes, Sergio Da Costa, and Giselle Mendoza Casalino.	Parent teacher association APAFA, the Parents Association of Villa Alarife, serves as a channel between the institution and families, coordinating initiatives that, based on the school's policies, benefit students. It administers the resources raised by the Parents Association. Its leadership for 2025–2026 includes President Daniella Ipince Carranza; Vice President Tatiana del Águila Lema; Secretary Vivian Rojas Álvarez; Treasurer Jessica Pérez Dodero; and board members Manuel Camones Molina, Jorge Montoya Barragán, and Jankeli Collado La Madrid.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school provides comprehensive Catholic education and academic excellence. It helps students reach their full potential, strengthens discipline and high performance, promotes critical thinking and inquiry, supports holistic development, and fosters purposeful cultural education within one educational community.	Academic & intellectual The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is offered. There is a Debate Club. Bilingual education is provided. The school participates in external academic competitions such as the ACE (Academic Creative English) Competition and interschool debates.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Art Program includes film, visual arts, music and theater projects.	Arts & creative Internal cultural activities include Talent Show, Floral Games, a Folkloric Festival, and a Science Fair. External cultural activities include GLC - Global Leadership Challenge in London, ACE (Academic Creative English) Competition in Arequipa, INTEGRARTE painting contest, and interschool debates. The Festival of Mathematics (Primary and Secondary) and the Festival of Music and Dance are also part of the program.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Learning a third language is taught since the 3rd grade; courses are taught in English from Early Years; the school maintains partnerships and alliances that support language and cultural education.	Cultural & language External language and cultural activities include ACE (Academic Creative English) Competition (Arequipa) and INTEGRARTE painting contest. Interschool debate contests and Floral Games (essay, short story, poetry) are part of the school's competitive culture. The school participates in the Festival de Matemática (Primary and Secondary) and the Festival de Música y Danza. Participation in the Global Leadership Challenge is also offered.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers domestic and international study trips and facilitates a variety of solidarity activities carried out by students throughout their school life.	Social & hobbies Internal sports activities include Intercolegiales during secondary recess and an annual Olympics for Inicial, Primaria and Secundaria. Primary workshops include soccer, basketball, volleyball, karate, gymnastics, music and dance, twice weekly. The school participates in interschool championships and national school games.
Community & service	Community & service The school emphasizes community and service through student activities and partnerships that support social responsibility.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school provides opportunities for leadership and professional development through its IB and other academic programs, and maintains a framework of accompaniment and guidance for students.	Leadership & professional External leadership opportunities include the Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) in London. The school has a Debate Club. Since 2017, the school has offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Bilingual education is provided.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school offers more than 10 sports and a MakerSpace for STEAM and technology projects, promoting physical activity and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Internal sports and physical education are emphasized through intercolegial activities during secondary recess and the annual Olympics across levels. Primary workshops include soccer, basketball, volleyball, karate, gymnastics, music and dance, held twice a week. Study trips are offered to Tarapoto, Cajamarca, Arequipa, and Cusco for grades 7 through 10.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are English, French, and German. English immersion begins in Early Years and continues through Lower and Upper School with 80% of classes in English. From the 3rd grade, students can choose German or French as a third language, with DELF certifications for French and Sprachdiplom for German. Cambridge ESOL certifications are offered (YLE, PET, FCE, IGCSE, and English B HL).	Language provision English is the language of instruction and a central focus of the curriculum. A bilingual approach is implemented with immersion in English from early years. Students have access to international English certifications, and the IB program is offered.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Bilingual teaching begins in Early Years with bilingual teachers. 80% of classes are taught in English.	Bilingual teaching English learning occupies a prominent place in the school's educational project. The bilingual approach enables students to develop strong linguistic competencies, including oral and written comprehension and expression, preparing them to meet the challenges of a globalized world. From early years, gradual immersion in English is promoted using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. Students have access to international certifications that validate their English level and broaden academic and professional opportunities. The school is proud to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion in the English language starts in Early Years with bilingual teachers, and 80% of classes are taught in English. This format is maintained through Lower School and Upper School up to the IB program. The school offers activities and trips in which students interact in English.	Immersion programs From the early years, gradual immersion in English is promoted using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. This fosters language learning as well as confidence and fluency in everyday use.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge English language assessments (YLE, PET, FCE, IGCSE, English B HL); DELF (French) and German Sprachdiplom certifications; IB World School recognition	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Open enrollment 2027–2028. The admissions process is organized into two tracks: Early Years and Transfer. Early Years steps: 1. The Admissions team will acknowledge receipt and provide the link to the online application platform. 2. After receiving the reply containing the link, complete the applicant's information in the virtual platform, making sure all fields are filled accurately and required documents are attached. The platform will guide you to the next step. 3. The payment confirms your submission and is recorded by Admissions. 4. Admissions will inform you of the interview date. You will receive notice of the interview with the Headmistress or Admissions staff. 5. If your daughter is accepted, a welcome email will be sent and an interview with the Headmistress will be scheduled. This marks the final step of the Early Years admissions. Documents required to apply for Early Years include: birth certificate; baptismal certificate; reference letter from the nursery; proof of non-debt from the nursery; applicant photo; family photo; applicant's National ID; National IDs of both parents; identity card/passport (for foreigners); employment contract or work certificate (for foreigners); marriage certificate of the parents; progress record from the applicant's last nursery. Note: Admissions depends on vacancies. If a family has connections within the school community, letters of recommendation are requested (per the model Admissions sends). Admissions decisions and vacancy availability are determined by the established limits. Steps to apply through Transfer: 1. 2. After receiving the reply containing the link, complete the applicant's information in the virtual platform. 3. 4. Admissions will inform you of the interview date and/or academic evaluations. 5. If accepted, a welcome email will be sent and an interview with the Headmistress will be scheduled. Documents required to apply through transfer include: birth certificate; baptismal certificate; last three report cards of the applicant; proof of non-debt from the school they are coming from; applicant photo; family photo; applicant's National ID; National IDs of both parents; marriage certificate; identity card/passport; employment contract or work certificate. Note: In the transfer process, Admissions will provide letters of recommendation; transfers depend on vacancies. Number of vacancies: There is a limited number of vacancies that varies by grade. Applicants will be accepted only if the established limit has not been exceeded. Evaluation criteria include: whether the family is already part of the Villa Caritas or San Pedro educational community; whether the applicant is the daughter of an alumna or alumnus; delivery order of the complete admission file; specific interest in a Catholic educational project; letters of introduction from two parents or members of the educational community; references from the nursery or previous school regarding family involvement; attendance to admission or transfer activities; and the ability to honor financial commitments. Tuition fees and payments: Level by level, tuition is: Early Years First Steps S/ 1,570; Nursery S/ 1,960; Pre-Kindergarten S/ 2,160; Kindergarten S/ 2,630; Elementary 1st and 2nd S/ 3,250; Elementary/Middle/High School 3rd and 10th S/ 3,290; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 11th and 12th S/ 3,370. The annual cost is divided into one matriculation fee and ten tuition payments made from March to December. Sibling discounts do not apply to the matriculation fee. From Kindergarten through 11th grade, tuition includes: notebooks, school supplies, agenda, book bank, reading plan, field trips and scheduled tours within the city, Cambridge International Examination fees (CIE), and choir and theater workshops. The school offers an optional canteen service; food is not included in the tuition. One-time entrance fee in force in 2026: First Steps and Nursery USD 9,500; Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade USD 10,000; Transfer in 3rd and 4th grades USD 8,000; Transfer from 5th to 8th grade USD 7,000; Transfer from 9th to 11th grade USD 6,500; Alumni's daughter USD 5,000; Twins USD 15,000; Triplets USD 20,000. Foreigners and/or diplomats may choose to pay the entrance fee in full or finance it at USD 2,000 per daughter per year until year three, when the balance is due (a copy of the employment contract or a company letter is required). Note: The vacancy reservation is made by paying the entrance fee in the first week after the delivery of the welcome letter; vacancies not reserved within the indicated deadline will be allocated to the next candidate on the waiting list. Frequently asked questions address the age to apply; the desirability of letters of recommendation; the tuition-discount schedule for multiple daughters; whether foreign families have vacancies; whether there is admission priority for sisters and alumnae; whether lunch is included.	Admissions Admissions process (2028): Children born between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 are eligible to participate in the admissions process. After being notified of admission, the admission letter is to be collected on the indicated date and time. The admission fee must be paid by the date specified in the admission letter. Vacancies: Each cohort has 50 openings, divided into two classes of 25 each. Vacancies are allocated with the following priorities: siblings of current students; siblings of alumni; relatives of the Board and children of staff; a percentage of the Caritas Felices nursery students; gender equity. Entrance fee (2026): No siblings: S/ 25,000; Primary up to 3rd grade: S/ 23,000; 4th grade to 6th grade: S/ 21,000; 7th grade to 9th grade: S/ 15,000; 10th grade: S/ 12,000; 11th grade: S/ 12,000; Entrance fee (sibling): S/ 23,000. Tuition (Pensiones) (2026): Initial: S/ 2,300; Primary and Secondary: S/ 2,500.
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Waitlist	Waitlist There is a waiting list mechanism. There is a limited number of vacancies that varies by grade, and the vacancy is reserved by paying the entrance fee in the first week after the welcome letter. Vacancies not reserved within the indicated deadline are allocated to the next candidate on the waiting list. This waiting-list-based approach is noted in the admissions page.	Waitlist —
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