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Markham College - San Antonio Campus

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees PEN 13,400 - 16,750
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1946
Bus Service No
Part of
Markham College
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 22
Strengths Outdoor Education, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Markham College is a long-established bilingual Peruvian international school in Lima with a British heritage. It serves ages 3 to 18 across two campuses, Monterrico and San Antonio, including a newly opened Primary campus in Monterrico shared with Early Years. The curriculum combines IB PYP, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. In Lower School English and Spanish are taught across subjects in a dual-language programme; Primary follows a UK English Curriculum with Talk for Writing, and Middle School aligns with the UK national framework; Secondary offers 21 IGCSE subjects and 41 IB subjects (19 at Higher Level). Markham is a Round Square member with international exchanges. The Outdoor Education Programme, Service Learning and a wide arts and sports offering enrich learning. Facilities include biology, chemistry and physics labs, three D&T workshops, an Arts Building and a full Upper School library, plus performance and sports spaces. The Music Programme is an instrumental hub and a London College of Music recognised centre.

This campus is part of Markham College

C. Augusto Angulo 291, Miraflores 15048, Peru

The Essentials

Markham College - San Antonio Campus has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Markham College operates across two campuses in Lima, Peru: Monterrico Campus at Av. La República N° 111, Urb. El Derby, Santiago de Surco, and San Antonio Campus at Calle Augusto Angulo 291, San Antonio, Miraflores. The Monterrico campus is in the Surco district and the San Antonio campus is in Miraflores, both in central Lima. The campuses are in residential urban neighbourhoods with access to local transport in Lima.

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary.

Type
The school is a bilingual Peruvian international school rooted in British heritage.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students of more than 34 nationalities.

Country affiliation
British heritage; affiliated with the Asociación Educacional Británica del Perú.

School day structure
180 school days and two semesters; March to December.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
School colours are brown, white and gold.

House System
The House system comprises four Houses: Cochrane, Guise, Miller and Rowcroft. Each House is led by a Head of House, and House Captains are elected student leaders who motivate their House in a range of activities. House points are awarded for sporting, cultural and academic achievements, and the winning House receives the Founder's Shield at Speech Day; major competitions include the Swimming Gala, Athletics Sports Day, Steeplechase, Headmaster's General Knowledge, Markham on Stage, Debate, Design & Technology, Maths and Art.

Governance and Ownership
Patronato Markham, founded in 2004, is a nonprofit organization created to maintain educational excellence at Markham College and to support Peruvian communities by providing financial aid for social and educational projects. The Board of Directors includes Raúl Otero Bossano (President), Gonzalo Aguirre Arriz (Vice President), Mark Hoffmann Rosas (Secretary), Claudio Cavassa Salazar (Treasurer), Manuel Gallofré Cassado (Director) and José Ramón Mariátegui Viera Gallo (Director).
Fees

Annual tuition at Markham College - San Antonio Campus ranges from PEN 13,400 to PEN 16,750 for 2026/27.

Entrance (entry) fees

- An entry fee is payable at the time of acceptance. The entry fee is split in some entry years between an initial payment on acceptance and a later instalment as the child progresses into Primary; the totals by entry year/group are:
- Foundation Stage 1 (entry year shown as 2025/2026 examples): US$10,000 on acceptance + US$7,500 later = US$17,500 total.
- Foundation Stage 2 (4+): US$12,500 on acceptance + US$5,000 later = US$17,500 total.
- Kinder and Primary 1: US$8,750 on acceptance + US$8,750 later = US$17,500 total.
- Primary 2 to Primary 5: US$6,250 on acceptance + US$6,250 later = US$12,500 total.
- Primary 6 to Secondary 2: US$4,250 on acceptance + US$4,250 later = US$8,500 total.
- Secondary 3, 4 & 5B (IB Programme): US$8,500 on acceptance (single payment) = US$8,500 total.

Tuition fees (annual and per-instalment detail)

- Annual tuition for the 2026 school year:
- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): US$ 13,400 per year.
- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) through Secondary 6 (S6): US$ 16,750 per year.

- Billing model and instalments (the school does not present fees by academic "term"):
- Fees are payable either as a single annual payment or in 10 monthly instalments.
- The 10-instalment schedule consists of one matriculation instalment (paid at enrolment) plus nine monthly instalments.
- For 2025/2026 the per-instalment (10-payment) values are shown as: FS1 = US$1,340 per instalment; FS2 onward = US$1,675 per instalment (10 instalments total equals the annual amounts above).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment timing and deadlines for 2026:
- Matriculation (first instalment): window from 12 January to 9 February.
- 1st instalment: due 31 March.
- 2nd instalment: due 30 April.
- 3rd instalment: due 30 May.
- 4th instalment: due 30 June.
- 5th instalment: due 31 July.
- 6th instalment: due 31 August.
- 7th instalment: due 30 September.
- 8th instalment: due 31 October.
- 9th instalment: due 30 November.
- The other billing terms: parents must be up to date with school fees and any other debts at the time of annual matriculation; families with outstanding balances are not permitted to matriculate until debts are cleared.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a programme or charged item; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and optional services

- Items included in the annual tuition: textbooks, copybooks, paper and access to the internet/intranet; most international examination fees, local class trips and most outdoor educational trips are covered.
- Items explicitly not included in tuition and therefore additional costs to budget for:
- The student's personal writing equipment and school uniform.
- Optional school transport (bus) service.
- Optional lunch service.
- Optional longer (user-pays) school trips, which may be partially subsidised in some cases.

Refund information

- No explicit refund policy for tuition, entrance fees or instalments is published on the fee schedule page. The only fee-related condition stated is that outstanding balances must be settled before a family may matriculate a student.

Fee payment options and contact for payment queries

- Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not specified on the published fee page. For clarification of accepted payment methods and related procedures, contact the Director of Finance (Miriam Parodi) at miriam.parodi@markham.edu.pe or the Admissions office at admissions@markham.edu.pe.

Summary of missing or unspecified items found while compiling this overview:
- No published breakdown of fees by academic "term" because tuition is presented as an annual amount or as 10 monthly instalments.
- No explicit published refund policy or detailed description of accepted payment methods on the public fee page.
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed.
Academics

Markham College - San Antonio Campus teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches a bilingual English–Spanish curriculum. Lower School runs a dual-language programme with English and Spanish across subjects, including Peruvian Studies, Personal and Social Education (PSE), IMPACT (cross-curricular skills and values), Music, Art, and Computers. Lower School subjects are based on the English National Curriculum and the Peruvian Curriculum. In Primary, English follows a UK English Curriculum and Talk for Writing. The Middle School content and educational standards correlate closely with the UK national curriculum. The Secondary School offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with 21 IGCSE subjects and 41 IB subjects (19 at Higher Level).

Student Teacher Ratio
18 students per class.

Exam Results
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE (21 subjects) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with 41 IB subjects (19 in HL). In November 2018, 92 candidates sat the IB Diploma exams. University destinations include Cambridge University (UK), University of Toronto (Canada), McGill University (Canada), University of Edinburgh (UK), and King's College London (UK), among others.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been accepted to universities worldwide, including Cambridge University (UK), University of Toronto (Canada), McGill University (Canada), University of Edinburgh (UK), and King's College London (UK), among others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Personal, Social and Emotional development (PSE) programme is part of Markham's education. PSE sessions are held twice a week in Early Years, with one session led by the class teacher and the other by a dedicated student support specialist. These sessions develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions. Focusing on PSE helps students form healthy relationships, manage their emotions, and build confidence. The PSE programme extends through to the fourth year of secondary school, ensuring ongoing emphasis on personal and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special needs are identified. Tutors and teaching assistants are alerted to any special needs that may exist. They will suggest how to support the student to overcome it and prosper academically.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a bilingual education. English immersion is a core feature, with Foundation Stage 1 providing an important learning foundation for our English Immersion and Personal and Social Education (PSE) Programmes.

Mental Wellbeing
The Personal, Social and Emotional development (PSE) programme supports students' wellbeing. PSE sessions develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions. The programme fosters healthy relationships and emotional management. PSE provides ongoing wellbeing support for students across the school.

Safeguarding
Pastoral care and safeguarding of students are highlighted in staff job descriptions. Staff are expected to uphold safeguarding and child-protection policies. A Privacy and Data Protection Policy exists on the site.
Parent Experience

History
History: Markham College was founded in 1946 by a small group of British businessmen who sought a British-style education for their sons. It began with 72 male students and 7 teachers. Today, over 75 years later, Markham College is a fully co-educational institution serving more than 2,000 students from Foundation Stage 1 (ages 3+) to the International Baccalaureate. The school has a large international staff and a bilingual English-Spanish learning environment, with an international curriculum.

Community
Markham Community is built on the contributions of the Board of Governors, APAFA (Parents' Association), OMA (Old Markhamian Association), and the Markham Trust. The Board of Governors oversees operations and long-term strategic vision; the Markham Trust supports educational excellence and social and educational projects in underprivileged Peruvian communities. The Old Markhamian Association fosters lifelong connections and runs events such as OMA Football and Basketball Championships, OMA Luncheon, Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebrations, networking sessions, and social gatherings at restaurants and cultural venues. APAFA fosters collaboration between parents and the school to support students' education.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APAFA is an active and integral part of the Markham community, fostering collaboration between parents and the school and emphasizing parental involvement in supporting students' education. The current APAFA Board includes: Natalia Degregori Quimper (President); Aimi Yamamura Kinjo de Camacho (Vice President); Jose Luis Sarrio Abad (Treasurer); Diego Roda Lynch (Secretary); Daniela Augusto Dellatorre (Vocal, Early Years); Pamela Gonzales Hoyle (Vocal, Primary); Sandra Cubas Quesada (Vocal, Secondary). The Markham community is encouraged to stay connected with APAFA for updates and participation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Markham College operates across two Lima campuses, Monterrico and San Antonio. The school has world-class facilities, including the newly opened Primary campus in Monterrico with facilities shared with Early Years, and a San Antonio campus that supports all students to pursue their passions and academic pursuits. The Outdoor Education Programme provides many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. The facilities across both campuses include a range of spaces and high-quality learning environments designed to support pupils' wellbeing and success.

Sports Facilities
Facilities include full-sized football pitches, a 25-metre swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, and a conditioning gym. Markham College students compete in Copa Markham championships and represent the school in international tournaments such as the Mayor's Cup in Las Vegas and the Gothia Cup in Sweden.

Academic Facilities
Science Laboratories offer Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with modern instruments including advanced microscopes and data-logging sensors. Design and Technology features three dedicated workshops with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. Visual Arts takes place in a purpose-built Arts Building with an IB art room and a full-time art assistant. The library system includes a fully equipped Upper School library (English, Spanish and French) and an Early Years library with weekly librarian-led sessions and parent sessions. In addition, Music, Film Studies and Drama spaces support creative learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Outdoor Education Programme is an integral part of learning outside the classroom. The school offers a variety of performance-based arts opportunities, including Drama with a professional Black Box studio and guest workshops; Film Studies provides IB Film coursework in a professional studio; Music Programme offers ensembles and is a recognised centre for the London College of Music; Visual Arts includes visiting artists and workshops; there is a British-style House system in operation across the school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Markham College offers a wide range of extracurricular activities across academics, arts, music, sports, and social service. These activities enable students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and contribute to the school community. They help students build friendships and strengthen communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Arts & Creative
Drama groups operate in Spanish and English, with theatre productions performed in Spanish. Arts offerings include Art and Crafts and Batik, and music ensembles such as Orchestra (strings, winds and percussion), Percussion Ensemble, Rock Group, and Choir. The Music Department provides an instrumental programme and performances after school.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations and international relations activities are part of the co-curricular programme. The school provides a bilingual education, with English, Spanish or French as first languages in the IB Programme and multiple language options in IGCSE. Markham College is a Round Square member, connecting with over 200 schools in more than 60 countries, and it participates in Round Square international and regional conferences. The program also offers international exchanges with partner schools in Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, the United States, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, and Jordan.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include more than 75 options such as drama groups, Spanish theatre, arts and crafts, Batik, Junior Debate, M.U.N and international relations, senior Debate, social service projects, cooking, knitting, gardening, and music ensembles (orchestra, percussion, rock group, choir). A wide range of sports is offered, including the Markham Surfing Team, swimming, climbing, squash, table tennis, hockey, basketball, athletics, rollerblading, weights and fitness, volleyball, football, rugby, aerobics, cricket, and mountain biking.

Community & Service
Service Learning fosters global citizenship. Students engage in activities that benefit local communities and learn to take responsibility for the well-being of others while developing personal qualities such as integrity, humility, loyalty and respect. The program emphasizes compassionate leadership and lifelong learning and includes service trips and school-community collaborations.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership roles are available at both Primary and Secondary levels and are awarded through a fair and rigorous selection process. Roles include School Captains, Prefects, House Captains, and Council Captains for Adventure, Environmental, Intercultural, Service, Wellbeing and Inclusion, aligned with Round Square IDEALS. Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Outdoor Education programs supports leadership development and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities include extensive playing fields, a swimming pool, an indoor sports stadium (coliseo), and general activities rooms. The Upper School library offers resources in English, Spanish and French, with spaces for science, design and technology, and music, drama and film. The Outdoor Education programme runs annual camps to the Andes, the Amazon and Peru's national parks, with older students mentoring younger peers; 14+ students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Spanish. It presents itself as a bilingual Peruvian international school rooted in British heritage.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish. Education begins at age three and continues to age eighteen. The Early Years curriculum blends the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to support bilingual development. The school emphasises bilingual proficiency as a core offering.

Immersion Programs
English language immersion is integrated into the Early Years curriculum. This immersion approach is part of the curriculum designed to foster language development alongside other core skills.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initiate the application by submitting the Online Enquiry Form. After submission, families receive an electronic copy of the Internal Regulations, and the Admissions Office will contact them to discuss the next steps in the process. The College seeks to offer places to families aligned with its educational philosophy, with limited spaces per class.

2. Be aware of admissions priorities and the BEAP requirement. Siblings of current students are given priority, followed by families with connections to the College, and then new families. All new families must be introduced by four BEAP members, one of whom can be a family member (employer letters may be accepted for recently arrived foreign families). These priorities follow legal provisions and influence admission decisions.

3. Who is evaluated. For Early Years (FS1, FS2, Kinder, P1), no age-appropriate assessments are conducted; placement is based on age. All other applicants are required to complete age-appropriate assessments, and the College may request an external evaluation if needed, especially to support language development for the English Immersion and Bilingual Programmes.

4. Notification of application results. All applicant families receive an email with the final decision, and places are offered only to those who have satisfactorily met all entry requirements. Discussions about the final admission decision are not part of the admissions process. Parents of applicants offered a place should visit the College to sign the offer letter and complete the Admissions process.

5. Enrollment and documentation for new students. Enrolment requires submission of the requested documents, and additional documents may be required depending on circumstances. For Local Transfers, documents include the Ficha Única de Matrícula (FUM), a clearance certificate from the previous institution, and a current SIAGIE enrolment certificate if the transfer is mid-year. For Local Transfers and International Transfers, separate documentation applies to ensure proper enrolment.

6. Admissions process for Primary (P2 to 6B) and Secondary. The process includes a guided tour of facilities, delivery of detailed information outlining the steps to start the application, and a complete review of the applicant's form. Next steps include personal interviews with parents in English and Spanish, written assessments in English, Spanish, and Mathematics, and the CAT4 exam; additional interviews may be scheduled at the College's discretion.

7. International transfers and validation of studies. For international families, it is recommended to begin the Process of Study Validation or Recognition with the Peruvian Ministry of Education, as enrolment may require such recognition (processing can take up to 30 working days). The College details the Validation of Studies (agreements) and Revalidation of Studies (no agreement) processes, and outlines the required documents (including translations and apostilles where applicable) to initiate these steps. In addition, international transfer requirements may include providing last two years of academic reports, FUM, and related documentation to complete enrolment.
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