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Colegio León Pinelo

Jewish, Founded 1946

Updated July 2026

Non-profitOwnership

Languages

English flagEnglishSpanish flagSpanishArabic flagArabic

Colegio León Pinelo is a private, trilingual, and pluralistic Jewish school in Lima, Peru, serving students from pre-nursery through secondary school. It combines academic excellence with the International Baccalaureate programme and a strong focus on Jewish identity and values.

Teaching approach

The school seeks to form integral human beings within a Jewish and Peruvian educational framework, guided by the concept of Tikún Olam (repairing the world). It aims to develop responsible, ethical, and empathetic citizens who are active constructors of knowledge and respectful of multiculturalism. The institution is pluralistic, multilingual, and inclusive, fostering a lifelong disposition for learning.

Programmes

The school offers a trilingual education in Spanish, English, and Hebrew, structured across three levels: initial, primary, and secondary. It utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, including the Primary Years Programme (PEP), the Middle Years Programme (PAI) for grades 6 through III, and the Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum incorporates STEAM education, a multiage learning model, and a comprehensive Jewish education programme covering history, traditions, and language.

Student support

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Learning support

The school implements a wellbeing program and utilizes positive discipline strategies to support the social and emotional development of its students. It aims to provide a safe environment that fosters creativity and healthy socialization throughout the students' growth.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school accepts admission applications throughout the academic year. Prospective families are invited to contact the admissions office to learn about the pedagogical proposal and schedule a guided tour of the facilities. For transfers into primary and secondary levels, applicants undergo a process to demonstrate that the family shares the ideals promoted by the institution.

Facilities

PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryScience labsSTEM labDesign & technology workshopArt roomMusic roomTheatre / auditoriumSports field

About the campus

Located in San Isidro, the 14,000-square-meter campus features specialized facilities for three educational levels. These include four science laboratories, a library, two makerspaces equipped with 3D printers and recording studios, art and music rooms, and a 'Dynamic Classroom' featuring an interactive floor. The campus also houses an auditorium, audiovisual rooms, and dedicated play areas and a psychomotricity gym for early childhood students.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and workshops to support student development. Notable activities include a student council, a dedicated wellbeing program, and an educational trip to Israel. Sports facilities include courts for basketball, volleyball, and soccer, alongside a gymnasium.