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Cambridge College Lima

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, English, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Cambridge College Lima is a Peruvian-British school in Lima's Chorrillos district (with a campus at La Encantada de Villa) serving students aged 2 to 18. It delivers a bilingual program in English and Spanish, with French fluency supported through Alliance Française. The curriculum combines the Peruvian national content with the Cambridge International pathway, leading to Cambridge IGCSE (14–16) and the IB Diploma Programme (16–18); up to Grade 10, British and Peruvian content are studied together, after which students may choose the IB or continue with the Peruvian curriculum. Early Education (2–5), Primary (5–11), Intermediate (11–14), Secondary (14–18). Cambridge College Lima is part of Inspired Education, enabling international collaboration. The 48,000 m² campus sits amid green spaces and offers advanced classrooms, science and technology labs, art studios, a 500-seat auditorium, and sports facilities. The London School of Music provides music programs and certifications as part of the arts offering.

Alameda De Los Molinos 728-730, Chorrillos 15067, Peru

The Essentials

Cambridge College Lima has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in La Encantada de Villa, Chorrillos, Lima, Peru. The campus covers 48,000 m² and features green spaces, an Olympic-grade sports complex, professional art studios, and a 500-seat auditorium.

Stages
Early Learning School (2-5); Junior School (5-11); Middle School (11-14); Senior School (14-18). IGCSE (14-16) and IB Diploma (16-18) pathways.

Type
Private Peruvian-British school.

Country affiliation
Peru-British
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school participates in Inspired Education programs that provide boarding experiences through the Inspired Global Camps and Global Exchange Programme. The Inspired Global Camps programme enables Cambridge College Lima students to stay at some of the world's top boarding schools. The Inspired Global Exchange Programme offers stays ranging from five weeks to a full academic year at various Inspired schools worldwide.

Uniform Requirement
All students wear a uniform from the early years. Early Learning children wear the sports uniform daily, while Reception to Senior School have a formal uniform and a sports uniform for physical education. Uniform items are sourced from suppliers listed by the school at the start of each academic year.

Food Options
The cafeteria offers a variety of home-cooked, balanced meals daily. Menus are planned by a nutritionist to meet the needs of students across all age groups. A kiosk provides snacks and Grab & Go lunches, special meal requirements and allergies are catered for, and students may bring food from home.

House System
Pembroke, Ridley, Selwyn and Trinity are the four Houses. Students join a House and compete in sporting and non-sporting events, with shields awarded for individual disciplines and the House Cup awarded to the highest-scoring House.

Governance and Ownership
The governance of Cambridge College Lima S.A.C. is through its board of directors. The school is part of Inspired Education, a global network, and is affiliated with the British Schools of Peru (BSP) and ADECOPA.
Fees
Application / Entrance fees

- One‑time entrance (admission) fee, payable prior to enrolment: USD 16,000 (Stage 3, Stage 4 & Reception).
- Entrance fee by year group (general):
- USD 16,000 — Stage 3, Stage 4 & Reception.
- USD 12,900 — 1st Grade to 2nd Grade.
- USD 11,000 — 3rd Grade to 4th Grade.
- USD 8,900 — 5th Grade to 6th Grade.
- USD 7,500 — 1st Form to 5th Form.
- Special entrance-fee (discount) categories:
- Sibling discount (applies to brothers/sisters of enrolled or graduated students): reduced entrance fees (for example, USD 12,800 for Stage 3/4 & Reception; other year‑group sibling rates apply as listed).
- Alumni child (first child of an alumnus/alumna): special entrance‑fee rates (for example, USD 13,600 for Stage 3/4 & Reception; other year‑group alumni rates apply as listed).

Tuition fees — structure and amounts (2026 fee schedule)

- Fee structure: The annual school fee is composed of a one‑time matriculation (enrolment) fee plus nine monthly instalments (pensión). Matriculation is payable before a child's entry; nine monthly instalments cover the school year.

- Matriculation fee and monthly pension by stage / year group (amounts shown in Peruvian soles):
- Stage 2: Matriculation PEN 1,540; Monthly pension PEN 1,540. Annual total = Matriculation + 9 monthly instalments = 10 × PEN 1,540 = PEN 15,400.
- Stage 3: Matriculation PEN 2,645; Monthly pension PEN 2,645. Annual total = 10 × PEN 2,645 = PEN 26,450.
- Stage 4: Matriculation PEN 3,390; Monthly pension PEN 3,390. Annual total = 10 × PEN 3,390 = PEN 33,900.
- Reception to IV Form: Matriculation PEN 3,680; Monthly pension PEN 3,680. Annual total = 10 × PEN 3,680 = PEN 36,800.
- IB Diploma (VI Form): Matriculation PEN 3,680; Monthly pension PEN 3,680. Annual total = 10 × PEN 3,680 = PEN 36,800.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Timing: The matriculation (one‑time) payment must be made prior to the pupil's start; the remainder of the annual fee is collected as nine monthly instalments across the school year.
- Process: After formal submission of the application form and successful offer, the school issues instructions for the initial payment and subsequent instalments. Specific due dates and instalment dates are provided directly through admissions communications.

Boarding

- Boarding fees: Not applicable. Cambridge College Lima does not operate boarding facilities for its regular student body; the school runs international exchange programmes in which students may be placed in partner schools with boarding or host‑family accommodation, and those exchange accommodation costs are charged separately.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms: A uniform is mandatory from early years onwards. A list of approved uniform suppliers is provided at the start of each academic year; uniform prices are set by suppliers and are not itemised in the school fee schedule.
- School transport: The school does not operate its own bus fleet. Families are supplied with a vetted list of external transport providers; transport fees are charged directly by those providers.
- Catering / meals: Daily catering (balanced meals planned by a nutritionist) and a kiosk with grab‑and‑go options are available; meal pricing is managed through cafeteria services and is not listed in the school fee table.
- Extracurricular activities, camps, certain school trips and some optional services are charged in addition to the standard tuition; exchange programme accommodation and related costs are billed separately and vary by destination and option.
- School supplies, personal devices and any required specialist equipment may incur additional one‑off or recurring costs depending on year group and programme choice.

Refunds and cancellations

- Refund policy: The published school fee leaflet indicates that entrance (admission) fees are payable prior to entry and states the fee structure, but no detailed refund or cancellation formula is published in the public fee schedule. Refunds or cancellations are handled through the Admissions team and are addressed according to the school's admissions procedures. For enquiries about refunds or withdrawal, contact the Admissions office.

Fee payment options

- Specific payment channels (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not itemised in the public fee document; families receive payment instructions and available payment methods directly from the Admissions office when progressing an application or enrolment. The Admissions contact is the channel to obtain the school's accepted payment options.

Contacts cited in the fee schedule

- Admissions contact used in fee documents: admissions@cambridge.edu.pe (for payment and admission queries).

(Amounts and the billing structure above are taken from the school's 2026 published fee schedule and supporting admissions pages.)
Academics

Cambridge College Lima teaches Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge College Lima is a private Peruvian-British school in Lima, Chorrillos, for students aged 2 to 18. It delivers a bilingual program in English and Spanish, with fluency in French through collaboration with Alliance Française. Students earn internationally recognized qualifications including the British IGCSE and the IB Diploma, as well as the Peruvian national secondary certificate. Up to Grade 10, the curriculum combines British and Peruvian national content; thereafter students may pursue the IB or continue with the Peruvian curriculum. Educational stages include Early Education (2-5), Primary (5-11), Intermediate (11-14), Secondary (14-18); IGCSE (14-16); IB Diploma (16-18). Cambridge College Lima forms part of Inspired Education, with participation in national and international competitions and exchanges.

Exam Results
97% of graduates gain admission to their first-choice university. 30% of students obtain full scholarships to international universities. The school highlights strong performance in the IB Diploma and in national assessments in early education, reflecting its top-tier results.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides specialized university counseling throughout the secondary years, helping students select IGCSE and IB subjects aligned with their strengths and goals. Alumni pursue higher education at universities worldwide, including institutions in the Ivy League and the Russell Group. The school notes that about 97% of students gain admission to their first-choice university, with some graduates gaining places at highly prestigious universities.
Parent Experience

History
Cambridge College Lima is a British-Peruvian private school in Lima, Chorrillos, with a campus in La Encantada de Villa. The school has been at the forefront of international education in Peru for nearly 40 years, offering bilingual teaching and personalised guidance to help students gain places at leading universities. The curriculum blends the Peruvian national program (taught in Spanish) with the globally respected Cambridge International Pathway (taught in English), culminating in the Cambridge IGCSE, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available in the final two years. Cambridge College Lima is part of Inspired Education, a global network of premium schools, enabling international collaboration and opportunities. The governance of Cambridge College Lima S.A.C. is through its board of directors, which determines the school's general philosophy, approves internal regulations, hires the Headmaster, and ensures high-quality education and facilities.

Community
The Cambridge College Lima community is built around a long-standing Parents' Association formed in the school's first year and led by an elected Governing Body (Junta Directiva). In its early years, the association organized the annual School Fair, participated in the Fee and Scholarship Committee, and served on the Administrative Council of the Cambridge Foundation. Today, as a formally registered Civil Association, these activities continue, and parents participate in school committees contributing to Social Responsibility, Environmental, and Health and Nutrition initiatives. Each class has two parent representatives who convey the views of the wider parent body during meetings with Heads of Level and other leaders, and class representatives support teachers during school trips and assist the Governing Body in organising the School Fair.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Association has a long history at Cambridge College Lima. Formed in the school's first year, it brings together all parents and guardians of currently enrolled students and is led by an elected Governing Body (Junta Directiva). In its early years, the association's activities included organising the annual School Fair, participating in the Fee and Scholarship Committee, and serving on the Administrative Council of the Cambridge Foundation. Today, as a formally registered and recognised Civil Association, these original activities continue. Additionally, parents participate in various school committees, contributing to Social Responsibility, Environmental, and Health and Nutrition initiatives. The Parents' Association has representatives on the committee that oversees the Sports area and the school uniform. Each class has two parent representatives who convey the views and opinions of the wider parent body during meetings with Heads of Level, Year Coordinators, and the Headmaster. The class representatives also support teachers during school trips and assist the Governing Body in organising the School Fair.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located on a premium 48,000 m² campus in La Encantada de Villa, Chorrillos, surrounded by extensive green spaces. It has state-of-the-art facilities that are continuously updated to support academics, sports, technology, and the arts. The school provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish, delivered by native-speaking teachers. It includes advanced classrooms, science and technology labs, and professional art studios, with a 500-seat auditorium for performances and exhibitions.

Sports Facilities
The sports complex includes natural grass fields for athletic programs. There is a 450-seat basketball coliseum. A 100 m² Olympic gymnasium provides training facilities. A semi-Olympic pool supports aquatic activities on campus.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include advanced classrooms and dedicated science and technology laboratories. The campus features labs for science and innovation, designed to support modern teaching and experimentation. These spaces underpin Cambridge College Lima's curricula, including IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cambridge College Lima offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that nurture talents and real-life skills. Professional art studios and a 500-seat auditorium support visual and performing arts. The Inspired education model emphasises sports, arts, and academics as the three pillars of education. Students can pursue music programs and certifications, including those offered by the London School of Music.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge College Lima is a private Peruvian-British school in Chorrillos, Lima, serving students aged 2 to 18. The school blends British and national curriculum standards up to Grade 10, after which students may choose between the IB Diploma Programme or the national curriculum for their final two years.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish, with fluency in French achieved through a partnership with Alliance Française. Students can obtain language certifications (e.g., FCE, CAE) and Alliance Française credentials, in addition to music qualifications.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the primary languages of instruction in a bilingual program. French is offered through collaboration with Alliance Française. Instruction is delivered by native-speaking teachers. Language certifications include FCE, CAE, and Alliance Française certificates.

Bilingual Teaching
Cambridge College Lima provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish. The program is delivered by native-speaking teachers. The school serves students from 2 to 18 years old. French is offered through a collaboration with the Alliance Française.

Immersion Programs
The Global Exchange Program offers stays from five weeks to a full academic year at Inspired partner schools around the world. Destinations include Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa, Vietnam, and New Zealand. Students can reside in boarding facilities in different countries.
Admissions

Admissions
Two admissions pathways are offered: Early Learning School (ELS) and Transfer Students from other institutions. Cambridge College Lima provides education from Early Learning through 12th Grade with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish. The admissions process begins by contacting the Admissions Team via the enquiry form. For ELS applicants, the required documents are the applicant's ID, birth certificate, and one passport-sized color photograph. For Transfer Students, the documents above plus two years of grading reports and letters of recommendation from the previous school are required. Prospective families can book a personalised tour or attend an Open Day to explore the campus, learn about the bilingual programmes, and ask questions. The Application Form is completed online; after submission, families receive instructions to pay the admissions fee to continue. All applicants attend an interview: ELS applicants meet with the Headteacher to discuss the child's needs; Transfer Applicants attend an evaluative meeting with the Director of Admissions and the Director of the relevant academic level to assess fit. Places are awarded according to criteria including siblings currently enrolled, children of former Cambridge College Lima graduates, children of staff, Stage 2 status, gender balance, proximity to the school, intercultural balance, and information provided in the admission process and interview. To begin, contact the enquiry form.

Scholarships
The Nsouli Scholars Programme offers 50 full scholarships at any one time to attend Inspired schools on a full scholarship for the duration of education. The programme aims to expand the community and provide opportunities in academics, sports, the arts, and extracurricular activities. The endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, and several scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.

Waitlist
There is a waiting list for the Early Learning School; prospective parents should apply well in advance to secure a vacancy.
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