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Montessori International College

Peru, Trujillo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 760
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool
Introduction

Montessori International College in Peru offers an integrated Montessori-inspired approach alongside the International Baccalaureate framework. Primary education follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 2 to 12, with the IB Diploma Programme (DP) available in Grade 12. The school operates Preschool (2–5), Lower School (1–6), Upper School (7–11), and DP (12), delivering the Plan of Studies in Spanish and English, with German introduced from age 5. Daily learning blends Montessori methods with IB principles, taught by bilingual teachers. The MIC Laboratory highlights practical science with advanced instruments, and hands-on chemistry, physics and biology in lower and upper grades. The MIC Library is a multilingual resource hub—Spanish, English, German, and French—supporting inquiry at all levels; the mediateca on the second floor backs group work and research. Notable programs include COPA MIC tournaments, MIC music ensembles, MUN debates, and international trips, underscoring a culturally rich, globally minded community for families.

Mz-A Lote MIC - Urb, Víctor Larco Herrera, Peru

The Essentials

Montessori International College has 760 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Montessori International College is located at Mz-A Lot MIC, Urb. Tecsup, Victor Larco Herrera District, Trujillo, Peru. The campus is in the city of Trujillo in the La Libertad region.

Stages
Preschool (2-5 years); Lower School (grades 1-6); Upper School (grades 7-11); DP (12th grade)

Type
The school offers Montessori-inspired education and the IB Diploma Programme.

Country affiliation
Peru

Religious affiliation
Secular
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The MIC is governed through the Asociación de Padres de Familia (APF), a private nonprofit organization with its own statutes. The APF conducts a General Assembly and an Executive Committee (Comité Ejecutivo) consisting of a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and an Enlace del Concejo Consultivo de Padres. The MIC administration provides facilities to the APF, and its resources come from dues and activities, to be used for school improvements and coordinated with MIC for planning and implementation.
Fees
Application fees
- Application (derecho de postulación): PEN 100.00 (non‑refundable).

Enrollment / one‑off admission charges
- Cuota de ingreso (one‑time admission/entry fee) by grade group:
- Preschool: PEN 0.00.
- Lower School (G1–G5): PEN 3,500.00.
- Upper School G6: PEN 3,500.00.
- Upper School G7–G8: PEN 2,000.00.
- Upper School G9–G12: PEN 0.00.
- Matrícula (annual registration) equals one month's pension (i.e., the amount of one monthly tuition instalment).

Tuition (pensión escolar) — annual and per‑month (paid in 10 instalments)
- Preschool (2 years): Annual PEN 9,000.00 — Monthly instalment PEN 900.00 (10 instalments, March–December).
- Preschool (3–5 years): Annual PEN 10,000.00 — Monthly instalment PEN 1,000.00 (10 instalments, March–December).
- Lower School G1: Annual PEN 12,000.00 — Monthly instalment PEN 1,200.00 (10 instalments, March–December).
- Lower School G2–G6: Annual PEN 13,000.00 — Monthly instalment PEN 1,300.00 (10 instalments, March–December).
- Upper School G7–G12: Annual PEN 13,000.00 — Monthly instalment PEN 1,300.00 (10 instalments, March–December).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition billing: pension is billed as 10 monthly instalments covering March through December.
- Matrícula (annual registration) is due within the institutional dates indicated in the enrolment calendar; matrícula amount equals one monthly pension instalment.
- Cuota de ingreso (when required) must be paid within the deadline communicated after a vacancy is offered; payment must be evidenced by sending the payment voucher to admisiones@mic.edu.pe. Refunds of the cuota de ingreso (when applicable) are handled in accordance with institutional rules and proportional to years of attendance.
- Discounts and incentives:
- Family discount: 50% discount on monthly tuition for the eldest sibling when three or more siblings are enrolled (does not apply to matrícula).
- Early‑payment discount (good‑payer incentive): PEN 50.00 discount on the monthly instalment if paid before the due date (conditions and deadlines are announced in the payment calendar).
- Late payment and collection policy: interest and collection measures apply from the day after the instalment due date; progressive collection actions are described (reminders, reporting to credit bureaus after multiple missed instalments, not‑renewal of matrícula, possible judicial collection).

Boarding fees
- The school does not publish any boarding programme or boarding fees; no boarding charges apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Exam and assessment fees: additional charges may apply for external examinations and assessment services (for example Cambridge assessments, FIT, International Baccalaureate exam fees and similar items listed as “other concepts”).
- Materials, uniforms, transport, extracurricular activities and certain programme‑specific costs are treated as separate items and may incur extra charges; specific prices for uniform or ancillary services are not listed as fixed amounts in the public fee schedule.

Refund information
- Cuota de ingreso: refund of the entry fee is conditioned on withdrawal and is proportional to the years of permanence in the institution, in accordance with institutional rules and applicable law.
- Refunds or non‑refundability of other items (application fee, matrícula, paid instalments) follow the institution's policies and the admissions/matriculation rules; the application fee is non‑refundable.

Fee payment options (channels accepted)
- Bank transfer to the school's collection account at BCP using the student code (Cuenta Recaudadora BCP via student code).
- Payment platforms: Pago Efectivo via the school intranet (SIEWEB) is enabled for payments.
- In‑person payments: payments accepted in the school's billing office by debit or credit card.
- Admissions‑related payments: instructions and the virtual channel for admission payments are provided at the time of application; proof of payment (voucher) should be sent to admisiones@mic.edu.pe as instructed.

Notes on penalties and administrative consequences
- Interest on overdue instalments and escalating collection procedures apply for late payments (reminders, reporting to credit bureaus, not‑renewal of matrícula, retention of certificates and potential legal action after repeated non‑payment).
Academics

Montessori International College teaches Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum
Montessori International College uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Primary education follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 2 to 12. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grade 12. Levels include Preschool (2–5), Lower School (1–6), Upper School (7–11), and DP (12). The Plan of Studies is delivered in Spanish and English, with German introduced from age 5. Montessori methods inform daily learning alongside IB, and classes are taught by bilingual teachers.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are up to 20 in 2-year-old classes, and up to 26 in classes from age 3 onward.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
MIC implements a socio-emotional learning curriculum as part of its holistic education. The Learning Support team, led by the Head of Wellbeing for different levels, delivers SEL through tutoring, guidance, and a student-support program. The school operates a Wellbeing Committee to plan, implement, and evaluate tutoring, guidance, and school climate, including prevention and timely response to issues affecting student wellbeing. Disciplina Positiva informs classroom management to promote autonomy, responsibility, and respectful relationships. The SEL program is integrated with Montessori and IB philosophies, with active involvement of families in wellbeing initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
MIC provides Learning Support and inclusion initiatives to meet diverse needs. The Learning Support area handles orientation, counseling, and psychopedagogical intervention, and monitors plans to support students, ensuring inclusion and appropriate accommodations. The Head of Wellbeing for Primary and Lower School and the Head of Student Wellbeing for Upper School oversee these processes, with inclusion and psychopedagogical support integrated into the school's governance. The school implements an Acompañamiento Estudiantil program to assist adaptation and integration according to neurodevelopmental needs. The Plan de Acción Tutorial aligns with MINEDU standards and IB attributes to strengthen learning and socio-emotional development, with collaboration among families and staff to minimize barriers to access and achievement.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
MIC teaches in three languages. The curriculum is developed in Spanish and English, with German added from age 5 to complement language development. Teachers are bilingual, supporting a multilingual learning environment. The MIC Library provides resources in Spanish, English, German, and French to support language learning. Students also engage with German-language materials and resources through the school's language programs and related partnerships.

Mental Wellbeing
MIC integrates a formal socio-emotional learning curriculum and dedicated wellbeing services. The Reglamento Interno specifies a Curriculum for socio-emotional learning and a Learning Support team, including a Counselor and Psychologist at different levels, to support student wellbeing. The Head of Wellbeing and the Tutor/Orientation structures coordinate guidance, counseling, and a positive school climate, with Disciplina Positiva guiding behavior and student autonomy. The Wellbeing Committee oversees tutoring, orientation, and school climate, promoting democratic and inclusive practices and collaboration with families. The institution emphasizes building resilience, autonomy, empathy, and a sense of belonging as part of its wellbeing philosophy.

Safeguarding
MIC follows safeguarding and anti-violence guidelines, with a Wellbeing Management Committee responsible for prevention and timely response to violence and rights violations, in coordination with public authorities as appropriate. The school maintains a Registro de Incidencias (Incidents Register) to document concerns and incidents. It uses the SíseVe platform protocols for reporting and monitoring, and adheres to MINEDU Lineamientos for convivencia and violence prevention. Physical punishment or humiliating treatment is not permitted within MIC. The Reglamento Interno outlines procedures for addressing serious violations, including family involvement, intervention plans, and ongoing monitoring to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
Parent Experience

Community
MIC describes itself as an international experience inspired by the Montessori methodology and the IB approach. Students learn English and German, and MIC offers a music and sports program to complement their education. Teachers act as guides to help students become world-ready. MIC emphasizes a connected community and refers to the MIC family.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
MIC Laboratory is a multifunctional laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art instruments where students develop their scientific thinking through the physical world and environmental sustainability. Lower and Upper School students conduct practical science classes (chemistry, physics, biology) in a hands-on, experiential way. The MIC Library is a modern two-story facility with books in Spanish, English, German, and French; it provides resources to develop students' inquiry across three levels. The first floor houses classical and contemporary literature, comics, children's books, research texts, dictionaries, magazines, bibliographies, and art/history books, along with educational media. The second floor houses the school's media center used by students and teachers for group work and ongoing research within courses.

Sports Facilities
Through the Physical Education program and extracurricular workshops such as athletics, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, we develop the physical abilities of each student. We also have teams in athletics, soccer, basketball, swimming, and volleyball and a cheerleading squad that represent the school in local, regional, and national championships. These workshops give students the opportunity to practice the sport of their choice and discover their athletic abilities. Students who participate in developmental sports workshops have the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through friendly matches on campus or hosted by other schools or clubs. During the school year, sports coordinators and specialized coaches organize COPA MIC tournaments in various categories for girls and boys.

Academic Facilities
MIC Laboratory is a multifunctional laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art instruments where students develop their scientific thinking through the physical world and environmental sustainability. Lower and Upper School students conduct hands-on science classes in chemistry, physics, and biology in a didactic and experiential manner. The MIC Library is a modern two-story facility with books in Spanish, English, German, and French, providing resources for the three levels to develop inquiry. The first floor houses classical and contemporary literature, comics, children's books, research texts, dictionaries, magazines, bibliographies, and art/history books, along with educational media. The second floor hosts the school's mediateca (media center) used by students and teachers for group work and continuing research within courses. School Librarian: Mariana Lostaunau.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MIC offers sport through the Physical Education program and extracurricular workshops in athletics, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, with athletic, soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball teams and cheerleaders representing the school in local, regional, and national championships. These activities give students the chance to practice their sport and showcase their talents in on-campus matches or events hosted by other schools or clubs. COPA MIC festivals and tournaments are organized in various categories for girls and boys. Music workshops include choir, guitar, violin, viola, cello, winds, music appreciation, and rock band, with top performers joining the MIC Symphony Orchestra, wind ensemble, and rock band. MIC has won the Nueva Acrópolis music competition for several consecutive years. The Debate program includes Model United Nations (MUN), with MIC participating in events in Peru and abroad, including a delegation to Princeton and visits to the UN Headquarters in New York.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The school is multilingual (Spanish, English, and German) and fosters critical analysis and dialogue between cultures, valuing diverse viewpoints through encounters and international trips.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish and English are the languages of instruction. German is offered as a foreign language starting at age 5. Upper School uses bilingual instruction in Spanish and English, with English used as the language of instruction in science, social studies, and religion.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual teaching in Spanish and English.
Admissions

Admissions
The school considers parents to be the first educators of their children and the family as the primary setting for the formation and development of the person. Therefore, the admissions process is conducted taking into account the parents' commitment to their children's education, the concrete means they are willing to provide, and the school's ability to respond to their expectations and needs. Applications are accepted for all levels (Preschool, Lower School, and Upper School) at any time during the year, provided there is a vacancy available, and applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of applicants exceeds the available vacancies, the admission criteria from the New Student Admission Policy apply, including: 1. Compatibility of the applying family with the school's axiological line, its educational proposal, and its institutional norms and commitments (Profile of the parent/guardian, mission, vision); 2) Parents' commitment to the holistic development of their children; 3) Ability to assume the financial commitment with MIC; 4) Children of employees and applicants who have siblings studying at MIC have priority for a vacancy, provided the family's bond with the school demonstrates fulfillment of commitments and a positive disposition toward the school's educational approach and its members; 5) Adequate balance between boys and girls in the classroom.

Scholarships
Special discounts: MIC offers a 50% discount on the monthly fees for the oldest sibling in families with three or more children enrolled at the school. This discount does not apply to the enrollment fee. A timely-payment discount of S/.50.00 is offered for each monthly installment paid before the due date, according to the schedule; this discount does not apply to the enrollment fee.
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