Colegio Peruano Británico

Founded in 1963, the school blends British educational principles with a Peruvian context, emphasizing values such as responsibility, respect, honesty, and solidarity. It aims to foster global citizenship and critical thinking, encouraging students to be inquisitive and imaginative. The school promotes a student-centred approach that focuses on developing research, self-management, thinking, social, and communication skills.

The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Spanish, with French instruction introduced from 3rd Grade Primary to 3rd Year Secondary. The academic structure includes Early Years (Nursery to Kinder), Lower School (ages 6–11), Upper School (ages 12–14), and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 15–16). The IB curriculum is structured around six subject groups and a core comprising Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge, and an Extended Essay.

The school reports a 100% passing rate for the 2021 IB Bilingual Diploma Programme. Graduates have gone on to attend prestigious universities globally, including institutions in the UK and the US. Alumni have established successful careers in fields such as journalism, medicine, psychology, and international business.

The school employs a team of specialized psychologists who provide personalized follow-ups for new students to assist with their transition. These specialists also offer ongoing counseling and workshops to support students with self-knowledge, stress management, and healthy social interactions. Additionally, the school provides specific support for students with special educational needs.

The school accepts applications year-round and considers each on an individual basis. The admissions process involves an initial inquiry, a school visit (in-person or virtual), submission of documentation, and a meeting with the school psychologist. For students from 2nd Grade Primary through IB Year Two, the process includes academic placement assessments and a final meeting with the National Director.

The 2026 academic year is divided into four terms: the first term runs from March 3 to April 30, the second from May 11 to July 10, the third from August 4 to October 2, and the fourth from October 12 to December 11. Classes for Nursery and IB students begin on March 2, 2026, while all other levels commence on March 3. The calendar includes scheduled breaks for Autumn, Winter, and Spring holidays.

Located on a 20,000 m2 campus in Lima, the school features purpose-built teaching pavilions for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and IB students. Facilities include science laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, visual arts studios with anatomy equipment, and multi-sports areas, including a turf football pitch. The campus is equipped with high-speed infrastructure, interactive Smartboards in all classrooms, and provides iPads for Primary students and MacBooks for Secondary students.

The school offers a diverse extracurricular programme that includes sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, hockey, handball, and martial arts. Students also participate in music, drama, dance, and debating. Additionally, the school organizes field trips across Peru and international trips to England, as well as participation in the Nord Anglia Global Games.