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Villa Alarife School

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees PEN 21,000 - 25,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, English
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool
Introduction

Villa Alarife School is an IB World School in Peru serving ages 3 to 18, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a bilingual education with a strong emphasis on English. The bilingual approach develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and provides access to international certifications. Founded on November 19, 1998 by Decree RD No. 3908, it began as a three‑level institution and now serves about 600 students across roughly 26 classrooms from Pre‑Kinder to 11th grade. Facilities include classrooms for up to 25 students, laboratories, a library, green spaces, and sports areas; all secondary classrooms have a computer, a multimedia projector, and an interactive whiteboard. In 2011, a sports field with football, basketball, volleyball and an athletics track was inaugurated. The program includes study trips for grades 7–10 to Tarapoto, Cajamarca, Arequipa, and Cusco and participation in external competitions such as ACE and interschool debates. A Debate Club, various arts events, and the Festival of Music and Dance enrich campus life.

Alameda Don Augusto Mz. D1 Lt. 5, Chorrillos 15067, Peru

The Essentials

Villa Alarife School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The school is located in the Chorrillos district of Lima, Peru. The address is Jr. Alameda Don Augusto Mz. D Lt. 5, Urb. Los Huertos de Villa. It serves Inicial (Initial), Primaria (Primary), and Secundaria (Secondary).

Stages
Initial, Primary, Secondary.

Type
IB World School

Additional learning support
Six professionals in the psychopedagogical department provide ongoing support across Inicial, Primaria and Secundaria for academic, behavioral, socio-emotional and vocational needs, with coordination with teachers and families and both individual and group sessions.

Country affiliation
Peru

School day structure
Initial: 8:05 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Primary: 8:05 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.; Secondary: 8:05 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are mandatory. The school has an official uniform for females and for males, plus a gym uniform. Girls wear a navy plaid skirt (primary or secondary), a white polo, a Scotland-pattern sweater for primary (waistcoat optional), a blue zip-up sweater for secondary, white sneakers, white socks, and an optional blue jacket. Boys wear navy trousers, a white polo, a Scotland-pattern sweater for primary (waistcoat optional), a blue zip-up sweater for secondary, white sneakers, white socks, and an optional blue jacket. For Physical Education, girls wear a PE skirt; boys wear navy shorts with the school emblem; both genders wear a white polo with blue and yellow trim, white sneakers, white socks, and a gray sweatshirt; Pre-Kinder wear the PE uniform year-round.

Food Options
The school offers on-site cafeteria meals for lunch in a spacious, fresh dining area. Recess and lunch times are scheduled by level: Early Years recess 10:00–10:30 and lunch 11:40–12:25; Primary recess 9:50–10:10 and 2:40–3:00 with lunch windows 11:40–12:25 (grades 1–2) and 12:25–1:10 (grades 3–6); Secondary recess 9:35–9:45 and 12:35–12:45 with lunch 2:05–2:40.

House System
WASIS – CASAS: The school is divided into WASIS (houses) comprising four teams that include students, families, teachers, and administrative staff. Wasi means house in Quechua, and each Wasi represents Peru with its three natural regions and the sea. Students represent their Wasi in the Olympics, floral games, and other events. The named WASIS include Zorro de Sechura, Challa (Arena), Otorongo, Sacha (Arbó l), Oso de Antejos, and Yacu (Agua).

Governance and Ownership
The school is organized with a Director, supported by administrative staff (10), teachers (54), workshop teachers (22), and psychologists (6). There is an Alumni Association and a Parents Association (APAFA) that coordinates with families, manages initiatives, and administers resources raised for the school. The institution was founded as Villa Alarife in 1998 and emphasizes a bilingual, culturally aware educational program led by experienced educators.
Fees

Annual tuition at Villa Alarife School ranges from PEN 21,000 to PEN 25,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- Pre‑admission (Pre‑Kinder) application fee for external families: PEN 300. Sibling applicants pay PEN 100.
- Admission / entry (one‑time) fee charged when a new student is enrolled (amount depends on year group):
- General (no sibling): PEN 25,000.
- Primary up to Grade 3: PEN 23,000.
- Primary Grades 4–6: PEN 21,000.
- Secondary Grades 7–9: PEN 15,000.
- Grade 10: PEN 12,000.
- Grade 11: PEN 12,000.
- Entry fee for a sibling: PEN 23,000.

Tuition (pensiones) — amounts by year group and payment detail

- Tuition is billed as monthly “pensiones” and may be paid in ten monthly instalments (March–December). Each pension is due at the end of the month.

- Initial / Early Years (per monthly pension): PEN 2,300. Estimated annual total if paid in ten instalments: PEN 23,000 (PEN 2,300 × 10).

- Primary and Secondary (per monthly pension): PEN 2,500. Estimated annual total if paid in ten instalments: PEN 25,000 (PEN 2,500 × 10).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The annual tuition is structured so it can be paid in ten monthly instalments (referred to as pensiones) from March through December. Each monthly pension must be paid by the last day of the corresponding month. Late payments incur a moratory interest rate as determined by the Central Bank for operations between non‑bank parties.
- Payment is completed by presenting the bank payment voucher and exchanging it for the school's official receipt; payments are made to the bank account designated by the school. The school may withhold study certificates and may deny re‑enrolment if payments or agreed schedules are not met.

Boarding fees

- The school operates on day‑school schedules (regular daily opening and closing times for Initial, Primary and Secondary). No boarding provisions or boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and mandatory expenses

- Uniforms: Use of the official school uniform and physical‑education uniform is mandatory; the school specifies uniform items for girls and boys (including gym kit). Individual item prices are not listed.
- IB examination and certification fees (for Diploma Programme students) are charged separately in US dollars; these amounts are billed to parents and include the IB fees plus any bank transfer costs. The IB exam fee schedule is split into two instalments as published by the school for the relevant exam cycle (example: 50% by mid‑February and 50% by end‑April for the November session). Failure to pay IB fees by the stated dates will prevent a student from sitting the international examinations.
- Optional paid services such as the school lunch service (comedor) and extracurricular activities may incur additional charges; these services are administered separately from the monthly pensiones.

Refund and cancellation policy

- The one‑time admission/entry fee (cuota de ingreso) is governed by national regulation and is refundable only under the limited conditions set out in the applicable national decrees and their regulations. General refunds of the entry fee are not provided outside those legally specified circumstances. The school's internal regulations also specify that unpaid tuition may lead to withholding of certificates and non‑ratification of future enrolment until obligations are cleared.

Fee payment options

- Regular tuition payments (pensiones) and the one‑time entry fee are processed via the bank account(s) designated by the school; parents pay and exchange the bank voucher for the school receipt. IB examination fees are collected in an account in US dollars and require bank transfer (with transfer costs borne by the payer). The school's regulations reference payment at the designated bank and bank transfer for IB fees. Specific acceptance of credit cards is not specified in the published payment rules.
Academics

Villa Alarife School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a bilingual education program with a strong emphasis on English language learning. English language learning occupies a prominent place in the educational project; the bilingual approach helps students develop solid linguistic competencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and students have access to international certifications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a climate of convivencia that supports the teaching and learning process. This is achieved through self-discipline rather than mere reliance on authority. The convivencia framework promotes student growth through accompaniment, focusing on reflection and attitude change rather than punitive discipline. All educators work on preventing disciplinary infractions, with particular attention to identifying individual, group, or family issues that could trigger misbehavior or misuses of freedom.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From early years, gradual language immersion is promoted, using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. This fosters not only language learning but also greater confidence and fluency in everyday use. In addition, students have access to international certifications that validate their English level and broaden their academic and professional opportunities. English proficiency at Villa Alarife is not only an academic objective but an essential tool for holistic development.

Mental Wellbeing
We strive to create a climate of convivencia conducive to the teaching‑learning process, recognizing wellbeing comes from self‑discipline and a supportive classroom. The convivencia framework promotes student growth through accompaniment, emphasizing reflection and attitude change rather than punishment.

Safeguarding
Educators work on preventing disciplinary infractions, with particular attention to detecting individual, group, or family issues that could trigger misbehavior or misuse of freedom, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
Villa Alarife School was founded on November 19, 1998 by Decree RD No. 3908. It began as a three‑level institution serving Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary education. It currently has about 26 classrooms from Pre‑Kinder to 11th grade and around 600 students. In 2011, a sports field with football, basketball, volleyball courts, and an athletics track was inaugurated, hosting curricular and extracurricular activities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate program as part of its curriculum.

Community
Community life centers on the Alumni Association and the Parents Association – APAFA. The Alumni Association began with the graduation of the first class in 2008 and maintains ongoing contact with current students and teachers. APAFA fosters family involvement and supports school initiatives. The 2025–2026 APAFA officers are President Daniella Ipince Carranza; Vice President Tatiana del Águila Lema; Secretary Vivian Rojas Álvarez; Treasurer Jessica Pérez Dodero; and board members Manuel Camones Molina, Jorge Montoya Barragán, and Jankeli Collado La Madrid.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APAFA, the Parents Association of Villa Alarife, serves as a channel between the institution and families, coordinating initiatives that, based on the school's policies, benefit students. It administers the resources raised by the Parents Association. Its leadership for 2025–2026 includes President Daniella Ipince Carranza; Vice President Tatiana del Águila Lema; Secretary Vivian Rojas Álvarez; Treasurer Jessica Pérez Dodero; and board members Manuel Camones Molina, Jorge Montoya Barragán, and Jankeli Collado La Madrid.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms accommodate up to 25 students and are spacious with large windows for ventilation and natural light; ceilings are designed to keep the environment temperate and cool. All secondary classrooms have a computer, a multimedia projector, and an interactive whiteboard. The infrastructure includes laboratories, sports areas, green spaces, and a library.

Sports Facilities
Sports areas are part of the campus infrastructure.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms accommodate up to 25 students; all secondary classrooms have a computer, a multimedia projector, and an interactive whiteboard; laboratories are part of the facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Debate Club is offered. Activities include sports, cultural events, extracurricular programs, and study trips.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is offered. There is a Debate Club. Bilingual education is provided. The school participates in external academic competitions such as the ACE (Academic Creative English) Competition and interschool debates.

Arts & Creative
Internal cultural activities include Talent Show, Floral Games, a Folkloric Festival, and a Science Fair. External cultural activities include GLC - Global Leadership Challenge in London, ACE (Academic Creative English) Competition in Arequipa, INTEGRARTE painting contest, and interschool debates. The Festival of Mathematics (Primary and Secondary) and the Festival of Music and Dance are also part of the program.

Cultural & Language
External language and cultural activities include ACE (Academic Creative English) Competition (Arequipa) and INTEGRARTE painting contest. Interschool debate contests and Floral Games (essay, short story, poetry) are part of the school's competitive culture. The school participates in the Festival de Matemática (Primary and Secondary) and the Festival de Música y Danza. Participation in the Global Leadership Challenge is also offered.

Social & Hobbies
Internal sports activities include Intercolegiales during secondary recess and an annual Olympics for Inicial, Primaria and Secundaria. Primary workshops include soccer, basketball, volleyball, karate, gymnastics, music and dance, twice weekly. The school participates in interschool championships and national school games.

Leadership & Professional
External leadership opportunities include the Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) in London. The school has a Debate Club. Since 2017, the school has offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Bilingual education is provided.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Internal sports and physical education are emphasized through intercolegial activities during secondary recess and the annual Olympics across levels. Primary workshops include soccer, basketball, volleyball, karate, gymnastics, music and dance, held twice a week. Study trips are offered to Tarapoto, Cajamarca, Arequipa, and Cusco for grades 7 through 10.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction and a central focus of the curriculum. A bilingual approach is implemented with immersion in English from early years. Students have access to international English certifications, and the IB program is offered.

Bilingual Teaching
English learning occupies a prominent place in the school's educational project. The bilingual approach enables students to develop strong linguistic competencies, including oral and written comprehension and expression, preparing them to meet the challenges of a globalized world. From early years, gradual immersion in English is promoted using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. Students have access to international certifications that validate their English level and broaden academic and professional opportunities. The school is proud to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Immersion Programs
From the early years, gradual immersion in English is promoted using dynamic methodologies that integrate academic content with real-life situations. This fosters language learning as well as confidence and fluency in everyday use.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions process (2028): Children born between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 are eligible to participate in the admissions process. After being notified of admission, the admission letter is to be collected on the indicated date and time. The admission fee must be paid by the date specified in the admission letter.

Vacancies: Each cohort has 50 openings, divided into two classes of 25 each. Vacancies are allocated with the following priorities: siblings of current students; siblings of alumni; relatives of the Board and children of staff; a percentage of the Caritas Felices nursery students; gender equity.

Entrance fee (2026): No siblings: S/ 25,000; Primary up to 3rd grade: S/ 23,000; 4th grade to 6th grade: S/ 21,000; 7th grade to 9th grade: S/ 15,000; 10th grade: S/ 12,000; 11th grade: S/ 12,000; Entrance fee (sibling): S/ 23,000.

Tuition (Pensiones) (2026): Initial: S/ 2,300; Primary and Secondary: S/ 2,500.
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