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Colegio Peruano Britanico

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees PEN 26,262 - 39,060
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1963
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colegio Peruano Britanico is a private international school in Lima, Peru, and part of Nord Anglia Education. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and prepares the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 15 to 16. The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish, with French taught from early years. The 20,000 m2 campus in central Lima is designed as a supportive, home-like learning environment. Every classroom features interactive technology, with an Early Years area, modern primary and secondary pavilions, a dedicated IB teaching pavilion, and high-tech science laboratories. Sporting facilities include indoor and outdoor fields for football, basketball, hockey, athletics, and more; the school competes in ADECOPA and Nord Anglia Global Games. The Juilliard School collaboration enriches performing arts, while visual arts studios support creativity. A four-house system—Ascot, Berkshire, Eton and Thames—fosters leadership, alongside global trips, exchanges, and community service projects that provide global learning.

Via Láctea 445, Lima 15023, Peru

The Essentials

Colegio Peruano Britanico has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in a quiet residential district of Lima, CPB sits on a 20,000 m2 campus. The campus includes primary and secondary pavilions, a dedicated IB teaching pavilion, a multi‑purpose hall, science laboratories, and arts facilities. The address is Av. Vía Láctea 445, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru.

Stages
Early Years (ages 3–5); Lower School (ages 6–10); Upper School (ages 11–14); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (ages 15–16).

Type
Private international school; part of Nord Anglia Education. The curriculum is bilingual in English and Spanish, with French language instruction.

Country affiliation
Peru
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has a British-style House system with four Houses: Ascot, Berkshire, Eton, and Thames. Students belong to a House and participate in House competitions and festivals; leadership opportunities are provided through House Captains and the Student Council.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Peruano Britanico ranges from PEN 26,262 to PEN 39,060 for 2026/27.

Enrolment (Matriculation) / Application fees

- Enrolment fee (one‑off) is charged by grade and expressed in US dollars:
- Nursery: USD 12,000.
- Pre‑Kinder, Kindergarten: USD 12,000.
- Primary — Lower School (Grade 1–3): USD 10,500.
- Primary — Upper Lower (Grade 4–5): USD 9,000.
- Secondary — Upper School (Grade 6–Form III): USD 7,500.
- International Baccalaureate (IB One & Two): USD 5,000.

- Reduced enrolment fees apply for siblings and for children/grandchildren of alumni (specified reduced USD amounts per grade).

Tuition fees by year level (monthly and annual basis)

- Tuition is billed in Peruvian Soles and charged for nine months (March to November).

- Monthly tuition rates shown by level:
- Nursery, Pre‑Kinder: S/ 2,918.00 per month. (Billed across nine months: March–November).
- Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, IB: S/ 4,340.00 per month. (Billed across nine months: March–November).

- Annual tuition (academic year March–November) equals the monthly rate multiplied by nine months:
- Nursery, Pre‑Kinder annual tuition: S/ 2,918.00 × 9 = S/ 26,262.00.
- Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, IB annual tuition: S/ 4,340.00 × 9 = S/ 39,060.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is payable for nine months of the school year (March to November). The enrolment (matriculation) fee is treated as the equivalent of one month's tuition for the relevant level and must be paid in January or prior to the student's start date in the case of national transfers.

- Enrolment fee is not transferable. Payments expressed in foreign currency may be settled in local currency using the exchange rate applicable on the date and place of payment (per Civil Code Article 1237). If a payment facility (installment request) is required for the enrolment fee, this may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published for Colegio Peruano Británico. (The school is described and presented as a day school with on‑campus facilities for classes and activities; no residential/boarding provision is listed among published fee items.)

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: A school uniform is required. Uniform components are listed by phase (Early Years, Summer/Winter, PE) and include items such as T‑shirts, shorts, trousers, skirts, jackets, fleece, puffer jacket, caps and trainers for PE. Specific uniform items are defined by year group. Prices for uniform items are not published in the tuition schedule.

- Transportation: The school does not operate its own transport service; recommended/approved private providers are used for school transport. Transport provision and its cost are managed separately from published tuition and enrolment fees.

- Extracurricular activities: After‑school extracurricular activities are organised into groups (sports; creative and performing arts; literacy and learning support) and are stated as open to students; the FAQs indicate these are free of charge. Additional optional trips (national/international) and specialized programmes may carry separate charges.

- Other possible additional costs (not itemised in the published tuition schedule): exam fees, optional international trip costs, specialist course fees, certain materials or supplies, and any fees charged directly by third‑party providers (for example, recommended transport providers). These items are not shown as part of the standard monthly tuition amounts.

Refunds and transfers

- The enrolment (entrance) fee is not transferable. Reimbursement requests for the enrolment fee will be processed in accordance with applicable law. No separate, detailed tuition refund schedule is published in the tuition fee summary.

Fee payment options and currency handling

- Tuition figures are published in Peruvian Soles and the enrolment fee is expressed in US dollars. Payment can be made in local currency at the exchange rate on the date and place of payment. The published information does not list specific merchant payment methods (for example, which credit cards are accepted) or the school's bank account details in the public tuition summary. Requests for payment facilities for the enrolment fee may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. For third‑party services (transport, trips) separate payment arrangements and providers will apply.

Contact and practical notes

- The enrolment fee functions as a required, one‑off payment equivalent to one month's tuition for the relevant level and must be settled before the academic year begins (January payment requirement noted for matriculation). Regular tuition is collected across nine months (March–November).

- Where specific line‑item prices are not published (for example, uniform item prices, transport provider fees, optional trip costs), those charges are arranged separately and are not included in the monthly tuition figures shown above.
Academics

Colegio Peruano Britanico teaches IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Bilingual, international curriculum. English and Spanish are developed, with everyday French taught from Grade 3 Primary to Year 3 Secondary; the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is prepared for, for ages 15 to 16.

Exam Results
The school obtains the best scores in the IB Diploma Programme (DP), comparing favourably with the best schools worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma prepares students for acceptance to top universities in Peru and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
CPB provides a safe and happy environment supported by committed specialists. The school promotes social and emotional development through its social purpose, emphasising empathy and solidarity. The IB programme and CAS develop the five key learning skills: research, communication, self-management, thinking, and being social. Students engage in discussions on diversity, culture and inclusion to build global awareness. The House system and sport activities foster social skills, teamwork and fair play, reinforcing wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Vacancies exist for students with NEE. A team of specialists provides personalised support for new pupils and ongoing help for all learners. The admissions process includes a meeting with the school psychologist to discuss needs and abilities. Evaluations are conducted for primary and IB students to determine the most appropriate supports. Workshops and counselling help develop self awareness, manage expectations and promote healthy interactions among peers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is multilingual, with proficiency in English and Spanish expected for all students. English and Spanish are taught with immersion from Early Years to foster bilingual proficiency. The school also teaches everyday French, with French taught from 3rd Grade Primary to 3rd Year Secondary. The bilingual IB curriculum supports language development and global perspectives.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by a safe and welcoming environment. The social purpose fosters empathy and solidarity through community service and the CAS programme, encouraging students to apply learning to real world needs. Discussions on diversity, culture and inclusion promote wellbeing and social awareness. The House system and sport activities reinforce social skills, teamwork and physical and mental wellness.

Safeguarding
The environment is described as safe and well equipped. The admissions process includes a meeting with the school psychologist to assess needs and support. A team of specialists provides personalised support for new students and ongoing assistance to all learners to ensure safe adaptation.
Parent Experience

History
The school has more than 60 years of academic excellence and sound character formation as a Nord Anglia Education international school. Throughout CPB's 60-year history, it has engaged students in rich learning experiences to develop an understanding of British and Peruvian cultures, promoting international mindedness and multicultural respect.

Community
The CPB community emphasises social purpose: students build meaningful connections with the local community and undertake social projects that respond to its needs. Through the IB Diploma Programme's Creativity, Activity, and Service core, they engage in social outreach supporting groups such as the Children's Hospital, the Asylum for Abandoned Women, and Make-A-Wish. They organise fundraising events like Family Day and Casual Days, bottle-cap collections, and natural disaster relief collections. The school also broadens perspectives through field trips within Peru and international trips to England, and connects to Nord Anglia's global family via the Global Campus and Global Games; the House system (Thames, Eton, Berkshire, Ascot) fosters collaboration and respect among students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a high-tech 20,000 m2 campus in the heart of Lima, Peru, designed as a second home for students. The whole-school campus fosters long-standing relationships between students, their peers, and their teachers. Every classroom features interactive technology, and there is a newly designed, imaginative Early Years area. Modern Primary and Secondary teaching pavilions, a targeted and tailored IB teaching pavilion, and high-tech science labs support learning. The environment is safe and healthy, with teachers using digital learning applications to stimulate creativity, problem-solving, and a love for learning.

Sports Facilities
The school has spacious indoor and outdoor multifunctional sports facilities for recreational and competitive levels, including fields, pitches, and equipment for basketball, football, hockey, athletics, table tennis, handball, martial arts, and volleyball. As a proud member of ADECOPA, the school hosts competitions against other schools on well-maintained grounds. The school provides opportunities to participate in sports at both recreational and competitive levels. The school is delighted to prepare its most talented students to represent Colegio Peruano Británico at Nord Anglia Education's Global Games.

Academic Facilities
The school has interactive technology in every classroom to support digital learning and stimulate creativity, problem-solving, and a love for learning. The school has a newly designed, imaginative Early Years area and modern Primary and Secondary teaching pavilions. The school has a targeted and tailored IB teaching pavilion to support the IB program. The school has high-tech science labs for hands-on inquiry and experimentation.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has well-equipped facilities for dance, music, visual and theatre arts to develop creative skills and to communicate through the arts. The school has studios for the visual arts and photography, with equipment for drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography to explore different techniques. The studios enable students to connect with their surroundings through the camera and develop photographic proposals within themes or ideas. The school has a British-style House system with four Houses—Ascot, Berkshire, Eton and Thames—where students participate in House competitions and festivals and take on leadership roles through House Captains and the Student Council.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows a bilingual, international curriculum preparing students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. English and Spanish are taught to proficiency, with French taught from early years. Secondary studies include Global Politics and Citizenship, Religion and Ethics, and Business Management. Our students obtain strong scores in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, comparing favourably with top schools worldwide.

Arts & Creative
The Juilliard School collaboration enriches our arts programme, inspiring dance, drama and music. Creativity and the arts are nurtured through music, drama, contemporary dance, folkloric dance, arts and crafts, and the visual arts.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English, Spanish, and French. National trips broaden understanding of Peru's history, culture, and geography. International trips and cultural exchanges—such as Global Games and a UK cultural exchange through ISCA—provide intercultural experiences.

Social & Hobbies
The extracurricular programme provides opportunities to develop talents, such as practising sports, debating, or performing music, drama, or dance. Students also have field trips to Peru's landscapes and international destinations.

Community & Service
Our students develop social outreach projects for low-income communities and social groups, such as partnerships with the Children's Hospital, the Asylum for Abandoned Women, and Make-A-Wish.

Leadership & Professional
From Form III upwards, career guidance includes personality and career tests, talks, workshops, educational visits, university fairs. The school has a House system with four Houses (Thames, Eton, Berkshire, Ascot) that fosters teamwork, collaboration and leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Well-being is supported by psychologists and a Discipline coordinator to promote a healthy mind and body. A specialist sports programme with coaches runs weekly and includes volleyball, football, handball, basketball, table tennis, chess, hockey and martial arts to support fitness, resilience and leadership.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are core languages, with French taught as an additional language. English is delivered through immersion from Early Years. French is taught from third grade of primary through third year of secondary. The bilingual, international curriculum supports multilingual development and IB readiness.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has an international, bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish. Students master English and Spanish, and gain proficient knowledge of everyday French. The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is part of the program, preparing students for admission to top universities in Peru and abroad. English is delivered through immersion from Early Years, and French is taught from third grade of primary through third year of secondary.

Immersion Programs
English immersion begins in Early Years and continues through the program. The school is multilingual, with language development supported across the student body. French is taught from third grade of primary through third year of secondary as part of the language program. The language offerings are integrated with IB preparation and global learning experiences.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Join CPB. We're looking forward to welcoming you into our close-knit family. At Colegio Peruano Británico (CPB), our teachers personalise learning to your child's needs and abilities. For over 20 years, CPB has prepared students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma Programme. We are proud of our students' results and passing rates, which open international pathways and empower learners to make a real difference.

Why CPB?
CPB is recognised for its leadership, the quality of education, and a human approach. The curriculum focuses on knowledge, understanding, and vital life skills such as research, self-management, thinking, social skills, and communication. We encourage students to look inwards while also responding to the needs of society outward.

Admissions requirements
When you apply to CPB, the Admissions Team will carefully consider your application to ensure the right balance of support and challenge for entry-point abilities, goals, and needs. As part of the admissions process, a few documents along with the application form are requested:
- your child's birth certificate
- a colour passport-size photo of the child
- a passport-size photo of both parents

STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS
For your child to join us, follow these steps:
1. Get in touch
Send us an email, call us, or complete and submit our enquiry form.

2. Discover our school
You're welcome to visit our school either in person or virtually. You'll imagine your child learning at CPB, and you'll speak to a member of our Admissions team.

3. Apply for a place
Submit your application form and supporting documents.

4. Schedule a meeting
Our Admissions committee will evaluate your child's application and documents while scheduling a family meeting with the school psychologist. For all students from 2nd Grade Primary onward, we'll also ask your child to take a few assessments to best determine their needs and abilities.

5. Speak with our National Director
Once we have your child's results, we'll schedule your meeting with our National Director. In this meeting, you'll learn more about CPB and why we're proud to represent Colegio Peruano Británico as well as Nord Anglia Education's global family.

We guide our students to be imaginative and inquisitive with a solid education in ethics and academic subjects, so they can thrive in any field they choose to explore. As we look forward to our 60th anniversary at CPB, we invite you to join our community, now part of Nord Anglia Education's global network.

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