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Colegio Salcantay

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 754
Type Girls School, Co-educational
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio Salcantay is a bilingual International Baccalaureate school for girls, serving ages 1 to 17, with a campus dedicated to early childhood through adolescence. The school delivers the IB Diploma Programme in grades 10 and 11 alongside a bespoke curriculum that blends Spanish and English, designed to foster intercultural understanding. From the outset, students learn in English through a cross-disciplinary approach that weaves Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music and Visual Arts into language development, with immersion in English language culture. The program is supported by practical tools such as an English Room, an English Lab and the Little Bridge platform. Cambridge certifications are earned from the fourth grade onward, and the Diploma Programme core—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS—prepares students for university admission and potential credit transfer. The school operates facilities including a PreSchool campus, music room, library, infirmary and auditorium, with NE0 LMS and Zoom tools.

Av. Pio XII 261, Santiago de Surco 15023, Peru

The Essentials

Colegio Salcantay has 754 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school is located at Av. Pío XII 261, Monterrico - Surco, Lima, Peru. It sits in the Monterrico–Surco area of southern Lima. The campus is accessible via major routes in Surco.

Stages
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Type
The school is a bilingual International Baccalaureate school for girls.

Additional learning support
The school offers personalized education.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Salcantay maintains a formal uniform policy with daily summer and winter uniforms, a Gala uniform for Primary and Secondary, and a Physical Education outfit. The daily summer uniform is a beige drill bottom with a white polo bearing the school insignia, white socks, and white sneakers; the daily winter uniform is a gray knee-length skirt, white polo, navy tights, black shoes, and the school jacket; Gala uniforms and the PE kit are worn on designated occasions.

Food Options
Lunch in Kinder is provided by a concessionaire and is optional; Students bringing lunch must pack a nutritious meal in a labeled lunchbox with a napkin and utensils, and follow guidelines to include a balanced diet and proper labeling.

Governance and Ownership
Salcantay is governed by a Board of Directors (Consejo Directivo). The leadership includes a General Director and Directors responsible for Studies, Formation, and Family.
Fees
Application / Admission Fees

- Application (derecho de postulación): PEN 300.00 (one-time; non‑transferable as part of the admission process).

Monthly tuition (pensión) by year group — per payment

- Early Years (1–2 years): PEN 1,310.00 per mensualidad.
- Nursery (3 years): PEN 1,350.00 per mensualidad.
- PreKínder (4 years): PEN 1,940.00 per mensualidad.
- Kínder (5 years): PEN 2,530.00 per mensualidad.
- 1°–2° Grado: PEN 2,940.00 per mensualidad.
- 3°–4° Grado: PEN 2,950.00 per mensualidad.
- 5°–8° Grado: PEN 2,960.00 per mensualidad.
- 9°–11° Grado: PEN 3,070.00 per mensualidad.

Annual tuition (total per academic year) — standard billing structure

- The school charges 11 payments per year (the first payment is the matrícula / registration payment and the remaining ten are mensualidades/pensiones). Annual cost therefore equals 11 times the listed mensualidad for the student's year group.

- Annual totals by year group (calculated as 11 x mensualidad):
- Early Years (1–2 years): PEN 14,410.00.
- Nursery (3 years): PEN 14,850.00.
- PreKínder (4 years): PEN 21,340.00.
- Kínder (5 years): PEN 27,830.00.
- 1°–2° Grado: PEN 32,340.00.
- 3°–4° Grado: PEN 32,450.00.
- 5°–8° Grado: PEN 32,560.00.
- 9°–11° Grado: PEN 33,770.00.

Matrícula (registration) and billing terms

- Matrícula: the registration payment (matrícula) is required to reserve the student's place for the school year; the matrícula value is equal to the listed mensualidad for the student's year group and is paid according to the school's matrícula schedule prior to the start of classes. Payment of matrícula is a condition to reserve the place.

- Billing schedule: the academic year is billed in 11 installments (the matrícula or ratificación de matrícula plus 10 mensualities/pensiones). Receipts for matrícula and the first mensualidad (March) are part of the documentation for enrollment.

- The listed mensualidad does not include the school meal (comedor) service.

Entrance fee (Cuota de Ingreso) — one‑time on admission

- Cuota de Ingreso (CI) by entry grade bracket (one-time payment to secure the first matrícula):
- Entry to Early Years 1 through Kínder: PEN 23,280.00.
- Entry to 1°–2° Grado: PEN 23,280.00.
- Entry to 3°–6° Grado: PEN 17,460.00.
- Entry to 7°–11° Grado: PEN 11,640.00.

Discounts / exemptions on Cuota de Ingreso

- Second child in the Salcantay or Alpamayo schools: 50% discount on the Cuota de Ingreso.
- Third child in the Salcantay or Alpamayo schools: Cuota de Ingreso is waived (exonerado).
- Children of alumni of Salcantay and Alpamayo: Cuota de Ingreso may be exonerated.
- Students from affiliated national or international sister schools: 20% discount on the Cuota de Ingreso.

Boarding / residence

- No boarding or residential fees are published for Colegio Salcantay; the school operates with Early Years, Primary and Secondary day‑school programs and the available public materials and regulations describe day‑school operations. No separate boarding fee schedule appears in the published fee materials.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, meals, materials, extracurriculars)

- Uniform: the school requires specific uniform variants (daily summer/winter, gala, PE), and detailed uniform rules and garment descriptions are provided in the school regulations; specific uniform prices or an official uniform price list are not published in the publicly available fee documents.

- Transport: the regulations set conduct rules for use of transport and for transport on school activities, indicating a transport/ mobility service is part of school logistics, but no publicly published transport fare schedule or transport‑fee amounts appear in the school's published fee materials.

- Meals (comedor): the tuition amounts exclude the meal service; no published separate pricing for meal plans was found in the public fee listings.

- School materials, extracurricular activities, trips, technology fees or exam/assessment fees: these categories are referenced in regulatory and admissions documents but specific fees or standard charges are not listed in the public fee schedule.

Refunds and cancellations

- No specific public refund or reimbursement policy for matrícula, mensualidades/pensiones, cuota de ingreso or transport/meal plans is provided in the main public fee page or the school's published internal regulations that are available in the public documents reviewed. The school's internal regulations describe enrollment, matrícula and payment scheduling but do not publish a standalone refund table or detailed refund rules in the publicly available sections.

Fee payment handling and methods

- Administratively, matrícula and pension payments are processed through the school's Tesorería and the institution refers to an Extranet for families; the school's public materials do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment instruments (for example: which credit cards, online gateways or specific bank‑transfer details). Specific, itemized payment method options are not publicly listed in the published fee documents.

Summary of items not published in the public fee materials

- Detailed uniform prices, transport fares, meal plan prices, explicit refund/reimbursement rules and a definitive list of accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not published in the fee pages and the publicly available internal regulations reviewed. For clarity, the posted tuition (mensualidades), matrícula requirements, cuota de ingreso amounts, application (postulación) fee and discounts listed above are the published fee figures for the 2026 academic year as shown in the school's pensiones y pagos and regulatory documents.
Academics

Colegio Salcantay teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual Spanish-English education designed to develop intercultural understanding. The bilingual program uses a cross-disciplinary curriculum and immersion in English-language culture, with literature and history components essential to participating in a globalized world. Through Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Visual Arts, students learn English from an early age and develop appreciation for other cultures, fostering critical-thinking and value-based reasoning. The school provides an English Room, an English Lab, and the Little Bridge online platform to support an immersive, hands-on learning approach. Cambridge certifications are earned by students from the fourth grade onward. Salcantay is a member of the International Baccalaureate and offers the Diploma Programme in grades 10 and 11, providing international certification, direct admission to prestigious universities in Peru or abroad, and potential university credit recognition; the Diploma Programme includes core components (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS) and six subject groups (Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature; Group 2: Language Acquisition; Group 3: Individuals and Societies; Group 4: Sciences; Group 5: Mathematics; Group 6: Arts and Electives).

Exam Results
Cambridge certifications are earned by students from the fourth grade onward.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme provides international certification, direct admission to prestigious universities in Peru or abroad, and potential credit recognition depending on the university's conditions.
Parent Experience

History
Salcantay was founded in 1987 by a group of parents who wanted for their daughters an education centered on personal attention, respect for freedom, responsibility, and a Christian way of life. The Family Orientation Center (COFAM) made this possible. In 2000 Salcantay moved its campus to Av. Pío XII in Surco. The school has hosted notable events, including a 2002 trip to Rome for the canonization of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and a 2010 visit by Monsignor Javier Echevarría. In 2015–2016, construction began on a modern sports complex, which was completed in 2016, and Salcantay implemented the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 2016.

Community
Salcantay fosters a community of learners guided by values, with Family Formation, Human Formation and Tutoring, and Spiritual Formation programs. The school shares testimonials from families, alumnae, and staff, and features the A Day at Salcantay blog for campus life. A modern sports complex was completed in 2016 to support athletic and physical education, and the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 10 and 11, emphasizing an integrated, values‑based education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
PreSchool is a dedicated, fully equipped campus designed for early childhood education. The campus has two entrances and underground parking, and 17 classrooms for ages 1 to 5, with each stage having its own space for free play. It features differentiated restrooms in each classroom, psychomotricity spaces, a music room, a library, an Oratorio, an auditorium, and a dining room. An on-site infirmary supports health needs, and learning spaces are complemented by digital tools such as the NEO LMS platform and Zoom licenses. The campus is located at Av. Pío XII 383, Surco.

Academic Facilities
PreSchool offers a bilingual education program from early years, integrating English across key areas such as communication, mathematics, personal social, science, art, and music. The program introduces English from Early Years and expands as students advance. Kinder classrooms have Smartboards to enhance learning toward first grade. Learning spaces include a music room, a library, an Oratorio, an auditorium, and a dining hall to support learning and development. An on-site infirmary provides health monitoring and urgent care, and the school uses NE0 LMS and Zoom to support digital learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Salcantay maintains athletic teams for volleyball, basketball and gymnastics. Regular sports workshops include volleyball, aerobics, athletics, gymnastics, and ballet. The school belongs to ADECOPA (Asociación de Colegios Particulares Amigos), enabling healthy competition across teams.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Salcantay offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 10 and 11, providing an international certification and direct admission to prestigious universities in Peru or abroad, with credit transfer as allowed by each university. It is a demanding and academically balanced program designed to develop key university-ready competencies: argumentation, critical thinking, research, teamwork, community engagement, international-mindedness, and academic integrity. Central to IB is the learner profile, inviting students, parents, and teachers to develop a sustained commitment to learning by fostering attributes such as inquirers, knowledgeable and informed, thinkers, reflective, open-minded, principled, caring, balanced, good communicators, and bold. The Diploma Programme combines a compulsory core—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)—with six subject groups to provide a comprehensive academic experience.

Arts & Creative
Artes: Visual Arts offer a solid artistic base and aim to develop lifelong interest in the arts, with students exploring and appreciating art across time and space to become critical observers and informed creators. Education in the arts emphasizes theory, technique, and artistic culture to educate sensitivity, foster creativity, and strengthen will. Education Musical develops theoretical foundations and instrumental and vocal practice, with percussion and recorder in the early years and violin, flute, or guitar starting in 4th grade. Ensemble and Salcantay Choir invite students with greater musical ability to perform in internal and external presentations such as ADECOPA, inter-school meetings, and festivals. Extracurricular arts workshops run after school from Monday to Thursday, including Violin, Guitar, Flute, Keyboard, Percussion, and Primary Choir.

Cultural & Language
Educación Bilingüe: The bilingual program is designed to develop intercultural understanding, with a curriculum that allows interdisciplinary learning and immersion in Anglophone culture through courses such as Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Visual Arts, teaching English from an early age while exposing students to other cultures and developing critical and value-based thinking. The English Room, English Lab, and the Little Bridge online platform support a highly experiential language-learning methodology, and Cambridge certifications from early primary years corroborate the quality of English instruction. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme also includes language-focused groups such as Group 1: Language and Literature (Literature NS) and Group 2: Language Acquisition (English B HL), among others.

Social & Hobbies
Salcantay supports social and hobby activities through team sports and performing arts. The school has volleyball, basketball and gymnastics teams, with training that develops physical capacity, coordination, and teamwork, participating in healthy competition through ADECOPA. There are sports workshops including Volleyball, Aerobics, Athletics, Gymnastics, and Ballet that build coordination, discipline, and confidence. These activities foster social interaction, collaboration, and personal growth outside the classroom.

Community & Service
As part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, students participate in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), offering experiences that combine creative engagement, physical activity, and community service. These CAS experiences support holistic development and community involvement alongside academic learning.

Leadership & Professional
The IB framework emphasizes collaboration, inquiry, and leadership development, cultivating skills in teamwork, communication, and ethical understanding as students prepare for university life and future careers. The learner profile and core IB experiences encourage students to take initiative, reflect on their learning, and develop responsible leadership qualities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Participation in sports and physical activities supports health, well-being, and quality of life, with Salcantay's athletic programs emphasizing fitness, resilience, and healthy habits. The school's competitive sports and diverse physical education offerings promote effort, discipline, and long-term well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught from early years as part of the bilingual program, with English-medium instruction across core subjects: Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Visual Arts. Language-support resources include the English Room, the English Lab, and the Little Bridge online platform. Cambridge certifications are pursued from the fourth grade of primary.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual program designed to develop the students' skills and intercultural understanding. It uses a curriculum that enables interdisciplinary learning and immersion in Anglophone culture, its literature through a reading program and its history, essential for a globalized world. Through Language Arts, Numeracy, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Visual Arts, students learn English from an early age and also come to know and appreciate other cultures, developing critical-thinking and values-based thinking. The English Room, the English Lab, and the Little Bridge online platform support a highly experiential approach. Cambridge certifications are earned by students starting in the fourth grade of primary.

Immersion Programs
Anglophone immersion is integrated into the bilingual program. The English Room and English Lab, along with the Little Bridge online platform, support a highly experiential teaching approach. These features promote practical use of English in real contexts.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Interview: Parents of applicants who wish to learn about Salcantay's educational proposal contact the Admissions Office at +51 946166259. Nursery admissions for 2025 apply to children born between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. Salcantay offers an International Baccalaureate program and a bilingual program from early ages. This initial contact begins the admissions process and provides information about the program and next steps.
2. Presentation of the Admission Application: The Admission Application can be completed by clicking the provided link. The form is accessible online to begin the formal admissions review. Submitting the application starts the official process for consideration.
3. Attendance at an Informational Session: Parents attend informational sessions to learn about Salcantay's Educational Project, which is presented in detail. These sessions help families understand the school's program and expectations. Attending the session is part of becoming informed about the admission path.
4. Interview with a School Administrator: The interview is conducted with both parents on the scheduled date and time. The attendance of both parents is mandatory. The interview assesses fit with the school's educational approach.
5. Evaluation of the File: The Admissions Committee evaluates applications that meet the requirements, prioritizing: 1. being a younger sister, daughter of an alumna, or daughter of COFAM workers; 2) having a reference from Salcantay families (recommendation letter can be provided). The committee weighs these criteria in the review.
6. Vacancies: Admission is subject to the number of vacancies available. If the number of applicants who meet all criteria exceeds the vacancies offered, the applications will go to a waiting list.
7. Results: Results are provided to the parents or guardians of the applicant via telephone or email.
8. Acceptance of Vacancy Reservation: To finalize the vacancy, parents or guardians must present within seven days: a copy of the voucher for the Entrance Fee; the educational agreement signed by both parents; all original enrollment documents requested during enrollment (except the DNI); six color photos of the applicant.
9. Information about Enrollment: Enrollment information is sent to parents via email. The school does not administer placement tests for First and Second Grade; for students with special educational needs, each case is evaluated.

Waitlist
Vacancies: The admission of the applicant is subject to the number of vacancies available. If the number of applicants meeting all criteria exceeds vacancies offered, the applications will go to a waiting list.
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