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Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 589
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 23
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde offers an IB continuum with a bespoke curriculum. The Preschool uses Bright Modules for ages 2–5, focusing on mathematics, socioemotional development, sciences, language with English immersion, art, and psychomotricity, guided by Attitudes and Values, Relevance, Flexibility, Individualization, and Integralidad. The Primary School Programme (PYP) features a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach organized around six themes: Who we are; Where we are; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; How we share the planet. The Secondary level delivers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with results up to 44/45 and emphasis on languages (English and French), Individuals and Societies, sciences, mathematics and arts, plus Theory of Knowledge, CAS and Extended Essay. The campus includes a STEAM Lab, smart classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, ICT resources, and a Polideportivo, outdoor fields, and multi-sport courts. The bilingual English–Spanish program includes Cambridge certificates; French begins in Grade 3 with exchanges and libraries; DELF certifications are available. International experiences enrich learning.

Géminis 303, San Borja 15037, Peru

The Essentials

Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde has 589 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The San Ignacio de Recalde School is in the San Borja district of Lima, Peru. The main campus for Primary and Secondary is at Calle Géminis 303, San Borja. The surrounding area is a residential and commercial district in Lima. A Preschool program, Coloring Dreams Preschool, operates nearby in Surco at Calle El Rocío 337.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary

Type
Private day school
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the USIL Educational Corporation (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola).
Fees
Academic year
- 2026/27 (fees and schedules below apply for the 2026/2027 admissions cycle).

Application / admission fee
- Application (inscripción) to start the admissions process: PEN 250 (voucher payment at application).

One-time entry fee (Cuota de ingreso)
- The cuota de ingreso is a single, one-time payment in USD to secure an approved vacancy. If paid in soles, the SUNAT sale exchange rate in force on signing the commitment is applied.
- By grade (USD):
- Initial (2, 3, 4 and 5 years): USD 10,000 each (2, 3, 4 and 5 years).
- 1° Primaria: USD 10,000.
- 2° Primaria: USD 9,000.
- 3° Primaria: USD 8,000.
- 4° Primaria: USD 7,000.
- 5° Primaria: USD 6,000.
- 6° Grado: USD 5,000.
- 7° Grado: USD 4,000.
- 8° Grado: USD 4,000.
- 9° Grado: USD 2,700.
- 10° Grado (regular): USD 3,000.
- 10° Grado IB: USD 3,000.
- 11° Grado (regular): USD 3,000.
- 11° Grado IB: USD 3,000.

Matrícula (annual, one-time) and Pensión (recurring school fee)
- General structure:
- Matrícula: single annual payment (amounts shown below).
- Pensión: charged in 10 monthly installments (March–December) with the monthly amount shown below; the annual cost equals the monthly pension × 10. Payment due date is the first business day of each month (December has a specified end-of-year due date).

- Initial education (Coloring Dreams preschool):
- 2 years — Matrícula: PEN 1,700; Pensión: PEN 1,700 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 17,000.
- 3 years — Matrícula: PEN 1,900; Pensión: PEN 1,900 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 19,000.
- 4 years — Matrícula: PEN 2,150; Pensión: PEN 2,150 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 21,500.
- 5 years — Matrícula: PEN 2,400; Pensión: PEN 2,400 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 24,000.

- Primary (1°–5° Primaria):
- 1° Primaria — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 2° Primaria — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 3° Primaria — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 4° Primaria — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 5° Primaria — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.

- Secondary (6°–11° Primaria/Secundaria):
- 6° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 7° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 8° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 9° Grado — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 10° Grado (regular) — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 10° Grado IB — Matrícula: PEN 2,850; Pensión: PEN 2,850 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 28,500.
- 11° Grado (regular) — Matrícula: PEN 2,550; Pensión: PEN 2,550 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 25,500.
- 11° Grado IB — Matrícula: PEN 2,850; Pensión: PEN 2,850 per month → Annual pension total: PEN 28,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Pensión is charged in 10 monthly installments covering March through December. Each monthly installment is due the first business day of the corresponding month; for the December installment an explicit year-end due date is set in the school's timetable.
- Matrícula is a single annual payment (one-time, subject to legal provisions).
- The cuota de ingreso is payable at assignment of the vacancy and is collected in USD; if paid in local currency, the school applies the SUNAT sale exchange rate in effect on the date of the commitment.

Sibling discount
- Discounts for siblings: 25% discount for the second sibling and 30% for the third sibling (subject to the school's terms and conditions).

Boarding / accommodation
- The school's operations are day-school based (campuses and preschool locations listed); no boarding (residential) program is operated as part of the standard offerings.

Other costs commonly charged (additional to matrícula, pensión and cuota de ingreso)
- Application voucher (PEN 250) is charged at application (listed above).
- Uniforms, textbooks and school materials are additional family expenses and are handled separately from matrícula and pensión.
- Extracurricular workshop fees, transportation (school bus) and insurance are additional when chosen and billed separately.

Refunds and cancellations
- Cuota de ingreso is a single payment to secure a vacancy; matrícula is a single annual payment. Refund entitlement and timing follow the school's administrative conditions and applicable regulations governing educational service contracts.

Accepted payment channels and invoicing
- Payment arrangements include bank deposit/transfer (voucher) using the bank account details the school provides to applicants and families.
- The school uses an electronic invoicing / billing platform for fee processing and receipts. Families receive the payment instructions and account details during the admissions/matriculation process.

Summary — quick figures
- Application fee: PEN 250 (voucher).
- Cuota de ingreso: ranges by grade from USD 2,700 up to USD 10,000 (typical values by grade listed above).
- Matrícula: generally PEN 2,550 (initial years lower, IB years PEN 2,850); exact per-grade figures listed above.
- Pensión: generally PEN 2,550 per month for primary/secondary (IB PEN 2,850); preschool pensions vary by age as listed above; each pension is payable in 10 monthly installments (March–December).
Academics

Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool (Inicial) uses Bright Modules for ages 2 to 5, including Mathematics, Socioemotional development, Sciences, Language with English immersion from age 2, Art, and Psychomotricity. The approach is guided by Valuation (development of attitudes and values), Pertinence (relevance to sociocultural context), Flexibility (curriculum adaptability), Individualization (personalized learning), and Integralidad (holistic development). Coloring Dreams Preschool provides modern facilities including a library, music space, recreational area, ICT space, and Karate. The Primary School Programme (PE) is the first IB programme and features a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach that fosters agency, autonomy and self-management. Learning is organized around six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are, Where we are, How we express ourselves, How the world works, How we organize ourselves, and How we share the planet. The school offers a bilingual English–Spanish program with Cambridge certificates (Starters, Movers, Flyers, A2 Key); French begins in Grade 3 with exchanges and libraries; DELF certifications are available. The Secondary level offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 10 and 11 since 2008, with results including up to 100% of diplomas earned, scores up to 44/45, and subjects above world average; the DP emphasizes languages (English and French), Individuals and Societies, sciences, mathematics and arts, together with Theory of Knowledge, CAS and Extended Essay. Technology is integrated as a transversal focus across the curriculum, including STEAM Lab, Smart Classrooms, interactive displays, tablets and digital resources.

Exam Results
The Diploma Programme has been offered since 2008, with notable results: up to 100% diplomas earned, scores up to 44/45, and subjects above the world average.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme provides access to universities nationally and internationally, with convalidation/transfer of courses.
Parent Experience

History
San Ignacio de Recalde School originated after the founder's success with the San Ignacio de Loyola pre-university academy, with the aim of establishing an innovative Peru-based school. The institution dates from 1990, the year in which Resolution Directorial 2916-90 authorized its operation. The SIR opened its doors in April 1991, sharing facilities with the San Ignacio de Loyola academy and initially offering only the secondary level. Two years later, the school expanded to include kindergarten and primary education in a rented facility, forming a complete basic-education institution that today is part of the USIL Educational Corporation (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola).

Community
San Ignacio de Recalde School (SIR) is a bilingual educational institution that has served Peruvian children and youth for more than 30 years through a modern, innovative program grounded in ethical and moral values. We prepare students comprehensively with an entrepreneurial vision to become leaders inside and outside the country. We offer rigorous training in English and French and are affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (PYP and Diploma Programme) after an extensive evaluation of our educational model, staff, and administration. We participate in intercultural exchanges and international trips to Spain, France, and the United States, and we promote a range of extracurricular activities and artistic initiatives as part of our SIR Life program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has spaces for academics, sports, and recreation. The campus features a fully equipped Polideportivo, a science laboratory, and both a primary and a secondary library. Intelligent classrooms are equipped with interactive displays and laptops to enable collaborative learning. Outdoor facilities include a synthetic grass field and multi-sport courts for outdoor activities. A STEAM laboratory enriches interdisciplinary learning with platforms, devices, simulators, and digital tools.

Sports Facilities
The school provides a modern sports program with a fully equipped Polideportivo. Outdoor spaces include large, open-air multi-sport courts for football, basketball, and volleyball and a synthetic grass field designed to protect students from UV exposure. These facilities support both physical education and competitive sports. The multi-sport courts and field are integrated into the daily PE program.

Academic Facilities
The school offers a range of academic spaces to support learning. The secondary science laboratory provides instruments for safe physics and chemistry experiments. The primary and secondary libraries provide reading spaces, laptops, and bibliographic resources. Smart classrooms are equipped with interactive displays, laptops, and tablets to enable collaborative learning. The STEAM laboratory enriches student learning with platforms, devices, simulators, and digital tools.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. In Primary, PYP activities include bilingual Debate, Floral Games, the IB PYP Exhibition Fair, Mindfulness, PYP Tripartite Conferences, and representation activities. Class prefects are selected by students to address classroom issues and promote good conduct. In Preschool, extracurricular workshops include Talent Academy, Fun English, Tech & Play, and Mini Gym; Coloring Baby Music and My First Steps are also offered. These activities foster leadership, communication, and collaboration across age groups.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Parliamentary Debate as part of the curricular plan from primary through the 8th grade of Secondary, and as part of the extracurricular plan. It strengthens communication through bilingual debate. The school has students who debate at the national level against other bilingual schools, and internationally as part of the Peruvian team in the Pan American and World Debates. The school has a Model United Nations Workshop that provides bilingual training in persuasion, negotiation, writing and oratory for the peaceful resolution of conflicts through research and understanding of international realities, in an environment of tolerance and respect for diversity.

Arts & Creative
The school has Summer Camp featuring workshops that enable the use of technological and artistic tools. The school has the program that fosters personal growth through playful learning and develops physical skills through sport. The program takes place in a friendly, fun setting with ample space where students can enjoy contact with nature.

Cultural & Language
The school has international experiences as a core axis of its educational proposal, providing students the opportunity to broaden their worldview and strengthen their academic and personal development in a global environment. Through these experiences, students develop leadership, research, teamwork, global thinking, intercultural respect and adaptability, values that reflect the spirit of the proposal: to form entrepreneurial leaders with a global vision. As part of this commitment, students have represented the school at the Tokyo CODED STEAM Championship in Japan, have participated in educational programs in Canada, and have undertaken academic, competitive and cultural trips with institutions in the United States, Europe and Latin America, thereby consolidating an education with international projection.

Social & Hobbies
Parliamentary Debate and Model UN foster teamwork, public speaking and bilingual communication. Debates are conducted at a national level against other bilingual schools, and internationally as part of the Peruvian team in Pan American and World Debates. Model UN develops skills in persuasion, negotiation, writing and oratory to resolve conflicts through research and understanding of international realities in a climate of tolerance and respect for diversity.

Community & Service
The school has spaces to develop the spiritual dimension of students, consolidating humanistic and religious values and understanding a call to personal and social transcendence. Through chaplaincy and religious education services, the study of faith and the sacraments is promoted. In the primary level there is a perseverance program and formation of acolytes. The spiritual formation area aims to foster spiritual well-being in students' social and professional actions and extends to the entire educational community: parents, teachers and staff.

Leadership & Professional
The school has entrepreneurial training in coordination with the USIL Educational Corporation, following the guidelines of its Entrepreneurship pillar. As part of this proposal, the school holds the annual 'Juega, Crea y Emprende' fair in the preschool level, involves entrepreneurship in the Primary level's Floral Games, and participates in Junior Achievement's 'La Compañía' program in Secondary level with Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola to strengthen the link between schooling and the business world. Junior Achievement is an international organization dedicated to promoting experiences in economics, leadership and business. Through a participatory and experiential model, students have the opportunity to create and manage their own company, developing leadership, innovation and decision-making skills that prepare them for their future.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has Summer Camp during the summer season. It fosters personal growth through playful learning, developing their physical abilities through sport and boosting children's talents with workshops that enable the use of technological and artistic tools in a friendly, fun setting with ample space where they can enjoy contact with nature.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English and French. French begins in Grade 4 of primary, with a certificate in a third language backed by the Alliance Française.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education across Early Education, Primary, and Secondary levels. English is taught as a core language, and French is taught from the fourth grade of primary, with a certificate in a third language backed by the Alliance Française. The school offers International Baccalaureate as part of its program.
Admissions

Admissions
Begin the admissions process for Primary and Secondary Education. Primary covers 1st through 5th grade; Secondary covers 6th through 11th grade. The school has fully equipped, well‑lit and ventilated classrooms with courtyards and sports facilities, and operates an eco‑technological and sports campus in Huachipa with a semi‑olympic pool. Modern laboratories for science and computing, and specialized spaces for art, music, theatre, and Minichef are available. The school is part of the Organización Educativa San Ignacio de Loyola and offers the International Baccalaureate program and bilingual education with exchange programs. To start, submit the admissions form through the admissions platform.

Access the admissions platform using the credentials you receive to log in and proceed with the application. The login provides access to the system for completing the required steps and managing submitted documents. Use the platform to advance to each stage of the process in sequence, uploading supporting materials as requested. Begin the process by entering the platform and preparing your documents.

Complete the data and documents required for the application. Provide the DNI or passport for both parents and for the applicant. Include the payment voucher for the admissions process (S/ 250). Applicants from 2nd Primary to 11th Secondary should attach the most recent report card. An email will be sent with payment details or bank account numbers to finalize the submission.

Interviews with families and/or evaluations are conducted. For applicants to Early Education (2–5 years) and 1st grade of Primary, there is a family interview. From 2nd grade of Primary to 11th grade Secondary, evaluations assess mathematics, English, and communication.

Results are communicated with the admission decision for the applicant. The school will provide a response regarding the outcome of the admissions process.

Assignment of the vacancy occurs after the evaluation. Following approval, payment of the entrance fee secures the admitted vacancy.

Information on finances is provided. The entrance fee is a one‑time payment in USD (or paid in soles at the current SUNAT selling rate when signing the commitment letter). The enrollment fee is an annual one‑time payment. Tuition is payable in 10 monthly installments, due on the first business day of the following month, with December due on 30/12/2026. Sibling discounts are 25% for the second child and 30% for the third, valid for applications between 01/06/2025 and 30/03/2026, only if the first child is enrolled at CSIR (not an alumnus) and the new entry is for 2026 or 2027; the discount applies to the child with the lower fee if two siblings apply at once, and the 30% discount requires two children enrolled. The tariff is current as of 17 November 2025 and subject to changes.

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Note: All information above is drawn from the school's primary admissions page for Primaria y Secundaria.
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