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IB Curriculum International Schools in Peru

Compare 38 IB Curriculum international schools in Peru. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PEN 23,474), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
38
Curricula
16
Average annual fee
PEN 23,474
Fee range
PEN 13,400 – 41,846
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (38 schools)
Average school size
831 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Markham College - Monterrico Campus
Oldest
Colegio Santa Úrsula (1936)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Peru

IB international schools in Peru are concentrated in Lima and other major cities and typically offer one or more IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma, with some schools also offering the Career-related Programme), often alongside national or other international curricula. Many of these schools teach bilingually or principally in English with strong Spanish coverage, and some extra language options (French, German or Mandarin) are offered at larger schools. Published annual costs vary widely by school and level; independent market listings and parent guides place typical full-year tuition in Lima roughly between about USD 8,000 and USD 28,000, with additional registration and activity charges common. The Peruvian academic year for national schools normally runs March to December, while some international schools use different term structures; families should plan applications several months ahead and check each school’s admissions calendar for specific intake and assessment dates.

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30 international schools in Lima

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3 international schools in Trujillo

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2 international schools in Arequipa

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1 international school in Cusco

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1 international school in Cajamarca

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1 international school in Huaraz

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FAQs for Peru

What IB programmes are usually available in Peru and what ages do they cover?
Peruvian IB schools commonly offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early and primary education, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary education; some schools also run the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). Age coverage follows the IB structure (roughly 3 - 12 for PYP, 11 - 16 for MYP and 16 - 19 for DP), but exact year-group boundaries can vary by school and how they align IB years to local grade names.
What language options and bilingual models will my child find?
Many IB international schools in Peru deliver instruction bilingually, most commonly in English and Spanish, with English used as the primary language in several international sections and Spanish maintained as a curricular and community language. Larger schools often offer additional modern languages such as French, German or Mandarin and may run partial-immersion or dual-language tracks; the balance of languages differs by school so check the school’s published language-of-instruction policy.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Published tuition figures vary substantially between schools and grade levels; market surveys and local guides show typical annual tuition in Lima ranging from the low thousands of US dollars up to around USD 28,000 for some secondary places, and many schools add registration, capital, transport and activity charges on top of headline fees. Expect to budget additionally for uniforms, school trips, external examinations and possible school-entry deposits, and ask each admissions office for a full fee schedule and any recurring extras.
When should we start the application process if we are relocating to Peru?
Start as early as possible - competitive international schools typically recommend applying several months to a year ahead of the intended start date, and many admissions offices run assessments, interviews and document checks on a scheduled cycle. Because the national school year usually runs March to December while some international schools follow alternate calendars, confirm the school’s specific intake windows and whether they accept mid-year entry.
What practical things should parents check when comparing IB schools in Peru?
Ask to see the school’s IB authorisation status and which IB programmes are authorised, samples of recent subject options (particularly for the Diploma years), language provision and support for non-native speakers, and policies on learning support and wellbeing. Also review the school’s published fee schedule, admissions requirements and timetable, how it aligns to your child’s previous curriculum, and whether the school provides university guidance or recognised qualifications for the destinations you expect.