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Casuarinas International College

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 688
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Spanish, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Casuarinas International College is a private international school in Peru serving learners from ages 3 to 18. The campus delivers a multilingual, IB-based curriculum across Early Years, PYP, MYP, DP, and IBCP, and is the first school certified in all four IB programmes. The school emphasizes social responsibility, internationalism and respect for diversity, with English and Spanish instruction and a broader language offering including Portuguese, French and Mandarin. From Grade 6, students may choose between French or Mandarin, with official certifications available: Cambridge English Qualifications, DELF/DALF for French, and HSK/YCT for Chinese. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge and prepares students for universities worldwide. The school's facilities support a broad program: five languages taught; weekly PE; volleyball, soccer, basketball and gymnastics; a strong arts program with Big Band, theatre and visual arts; and a vibrant debate and robotics culture. Community service, international exchanges and leadership opportunities complete the profile.

Jirón Jacarandá 391, Santiago de Surco 15023, Peru

The Essentials

Casuarinas International College has 688 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Casuarinas International College is located at Jacaranda Street 391, Santiago de Surco, Peru. The campus sits in the Santiago de Surco district, in the southern part of Lima. The area is a residential and commercial district with access to Lima's road network.

Stages
Early Childhood (Inicial), Primary, and Secondary. In Inicial, the average class size is 20 students per class, with two to three sections per year. In Primary and Secondary, the average is 25 students per class, with two to three sections per year.

Type
Private international school. The school is bilingual and teaches about 16 hours of English per week. From Grade 6 onward, students can choose between French or Mandarin Chinese, with DELF and YCT/HSK certifications available.
Academics

Casuarinas International College teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Casuarinas International College offers Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and a Career Guidance Program. It is the first school certified in all four IB programmes, with an educational approach based on international quality standards and an emphasis on social responsibility, internationalism and respect for diversity. It is a bilingual school with English and Spanish instruction, and from Grade 6 students may choose between French or Mandarin Chinese. It supports official language certifications in Cambridge English Qualifications, DELF/DALF for French, and HSK/YCT for Chinese. The Diploma Programme is for students aged 16-19 and is respected by leading universities worldwide, and includes the Theory of Knowledge course.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size: Initial level about 20 students per classroom; Primary and Secondary about 25 students per classroom.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school centers social-emotional learning through a student-centered approach that prioritizes wellbeing. The environment is healthy and supportive, designed so students feel safe, motivated, and guided to realize their full potential.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school prioritizes applicants with special educational needs (NEE) associated with mild or moderate disability, reserving up to two vacancies per class to support inclusive education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual and teaches English for about 16 hours per week, with English taught in the MYP and subject areas such as World History, Science and Social Studies. From Grade 6, students can choose between French or Mandarin Chinese, and official certifications offered are DELF and YCT/HSK.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core focus; the school provides a healthy and supportive environment that promotes holistic development and safety, and students are guided to feel safe and motivated to grow.

Safeguarding
The school offers a PYP Wellbeing Department and conducts admissions interviews with the Director of Studies and the Wellbeing Department; facilities are designed with safety in mind, ensuring spaces for the safety and development of students.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1982 to extend the innovative experience of Casuarinas Nest. In 1973, our founder established what is now called Nido Casuarinas to provide bilingual education from the earliest years. This space marked the beginning of our educational journey, and in 1982 Casuarinas International College was born. Since then Casuarinas International College has grown into a strong educational institution. Our mission is to empower students to discover and pursue their passions, and we cultivate aspirations and curiosity in every student.

Community
The Casuarinas International College community is international and fosters a global mindset. It emphasizes social responsibility, internationalism, and respect for diversity. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including Big Band and musical workshops, robotics workshop, theatre, and debate, as well as clubs such as Casuarinas Kids Club and Panthers Club. It participates in ADECOPA, enabling sports and academic meetings with twenty other schools and teacher training.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Explore our campus through a gallery that highlights the beauty and functionality of our educational environment. A virtual tour is available to view our spaces. Spaces are designed for safety and development to support student learning. We teach five languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and Mandarin.

Sports Facilities
Discipline offerings include volleyball, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, among others. Students have approximately 3 hours of physical education per week. We are part of ADECOPA, joining 20 other schools for sports and academic meetings, as well as teacher training.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include soccer, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, yoga, taekwondo, and games for younger students. The program also features Big Band and musical workshops, robotics workshop, theatre, and debate workshop.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a debate program for MYP students, with national and international conferences in the Model United Nations style; CasMUN is organized annually. The debate team began in 2017 with four students and one teacher, and has grown since. A robotics workshop is offered as part of STEM extracurricular activities. The school is bilingual with about 16 hours of English per week, and English-taught MYP courses include World History, Science, and Social Studies.

Arts & Creative
Students explore expression through music, visual arts, theatre, and dance, with programs including Big Band, Street Band, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, and Dance. It also offers a robotics workshop, theatre, and a debate workshop as part of the arts program. The arts program supports student creativity and performance opportunities through a variety of artistic disciplines.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual in English and Spanish. From Grade 6, students may choose between French or Mandarin Chinese, with official certifications DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) and the YCT/HSK (Chinese proficiency). The school offers Cambridge English Qualifications; DELF/DALF; and HSK. It promotes intercultural learning through International Exchanges and a Language Week, as well as university fairs to explore options.

Social & Hobbies
After School Casuarinas provides afternoon workshops in academics, sports, and arts, designed to extend learning beyond class time. The school also runs Summer Panthers Club for Grades 1–9 and Summer Kids Club for ages 3–6, with activities ranging from wellness to creative projects. Afternoon programs include a variety of activities such as chess, table tennis, music, dance, and art, designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

Community & Service
The IB Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) program drives social responsibility, with campaigns on global development goals, CAS projects, Christmas campaigns for vulnerable communities, NGO partnerships, and direct service to Pamplona Alta. Activities include campaigns, service learning, and partnerships designed to help students become engaged citizens.

Leadership & Professional
The debate program includes CasMUN, with students representing countries at national and international conferences. The school also lists international leadership and cultural exchange opportunities, including leadership camps in Canada, England, and the United States, as well as cultural exchanges with the Netherlands/France, Sweden, Georgia, and Turkey.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The sports program includes volleyball, football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, and chess, with facilities such as a gym, football/basketball/volleyball courts, and table tennis. The school highlights competitive achievements in ADECoPA tournaments and features notable student athletes. After-school programs emphasize wellness with activities like yoga and breathing exercises to support emotional balance, and the afternoon workshops promote teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and Spanish; it is a bilingual school for all students, with English instruction totaling about 16 hours per week.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual and offers education in English and Spanish for all students.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission at Casuarinas International College follows an internal priority-based system by grade level. Priority applies to EY3, Pre Kinder, Kinder and Grade 1; Grades 2–5; and Grades 6–11, determined to foster a stable, values-aligned relationship with the school. Priority criteria include: (1) applicants with mild or moderate special educational needs, with up to two vacancies per class reserved for these cases; (2) siblings of current students; (3) family economic capacity; (4) alignment between family values and the school's educational approach; and (5) children of alumni or current staff. Requirements for applicants include: original birth certificate for Peruvian applicants or a legalized copy for foreign applicants; copies of the applicant's and parents' identification documents or passport; one passport photo of the applicant and a large family photo; legalized guardian documents if applicable; transcripts and a no-debt certificate from the previous nursery or school; the latest utility bill; for dependent workers: the last three pay slips plus a Remunerations and Withholding Certificate; for self‑employed: the last three pay slips, PDT 616 copies for the last three months, and the previous year's sworn income declaration; Psychopedagogical information sheet and General information form; and an Admission Fee of USD 200 (the amount is credited toward the Ingreso Fee). The admission process includes an interview with the Director of Studies and the PYP Wellbeing Department (parents only, conducted virtually); results are emailed within 15 business days after the interview. Formal enrollment is completed in the Admissions area, with payment instructions for the Ingreso Fee to reserve the vacancy.
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