Colegio Santa Margarita

Founded in 1951, the school is committed to an integral formation based on faith, truth, and knowledge, guided by the motto 'Lo que debas hacer, hazlo bien' (Whatever you must do, do it well). It focuses on a person-centered model that seeks to develop five dimensions of the student: physical, spiritual, social, affective, and intellectual. The school aims to cultivate leaders who are pioneers of change and who act with joy, responsibility, and service to others.

The academic programme includes over 70 courses, featuring electives, multigraded classes, and specialized tracks in research and humanities. As a Cambridge International School, it integrates UK curricula with local requirements, offering IGCSE and Checkpoint examinations. Unique proprietary programmes include 'Previu' for university preparation, 'Crossover' for international academic exchange, and 'Research' for students in III to V of Secondary to develop and sustain academic projects.

The school reports that its graduates are recognized by major national universities for their academic excellence and formative capacity. Students have the opportunity to earn international certifications, including IGCSE and Checkpoint exams in English, Mathematics, and Science, as well as the Cambridge International Certificate in Education (ICE). These qualifications are designed to facilitate success in higher education both within Peru and internationally.

The school provides 'Consultorios Académicos', which are after-school sessions where students receive academic reinforcement in subjects they need to improve, taught by their own teachers. The educational model is supported by constant mentorship from teachers, who maintain a maximum number of teaching hours to ensure time for personalized interaction with students and their families. Additionally, the school emphasizes a strong partnership between the family and the school to support the student's integral development.

The school follows a structured admission process starting with Prekinder, typically opening applications two and a half years in advance. Requirements include documentation such as birth certificates, baptismal records, and academic history, alongside interviews with the admission committee and the payment of an entrance fee. Priority for vacancies is given to siblings of current students, children of staff, children of alumni, and recommended applicants. Transfers are considered from Kinder onwards, with evaluations in mathematics, communication, and English required for students from second grade.

The school operates across three distinct locations: an Early Childhood campus (Sede Inicial) featuring play areas, psychomotricity rooms, and reading spaces; a Primary and Secondary campus (Sede Primaria y Secundaria) equipped with an auditorium, sports fields, a library, laboratories, and an oratory; and the 'Villa Santa Margarita' in Chorrillos, which provides 10,000 square meters of green space, football fields, a multi-sport court, and barbecue areas. These facilities are designed to support both academic and recreational needs.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including 'Estaciones Culturales' on Saturday mornings, which feature circus arts, experiments, skating, and board games. Students participate in sports such as football, volleyball, and basketball, as well as arts and music workshops. Additionally, the 'Club Andando' provides a space for personal and social formation through recreational and solidarity activities for students from 5th grade to II of Secondary.