Newton College

The school follows a constructivist approach to teaching and learning, emphasizing the development of the whole person through the International Baccalaureate philosophy. It is rooted in a Peruvian-British identity and is committed to nurturing curious, compassionate, and resilient students who think critically and act with integrity. The school values risk-taking, learning from mistakes, and fostering an environment of respect and international mindedness.

The school offers the full continuum of International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years and Lower School, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Upper School, and the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. The curriculum is bilingual, with a partial immersion model in Early Years and Lower School, and offers additional foreign languages including French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. Education for Sustainable Development is integrated into the curriculum, alongside a robust performing arts programme.

Newton College is an IB World School that was the first in Peru to offer the Diploma Programme, which is recognized by local universities for direct entry. Graduates have gone on to attend various international and national universities, including NYU Abu Dhabi, the University of Manchester, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). The curriculum aims to develop successful, confident, and responsible citizens who embody the IB Learner Profile.

The school maintains a focus on individual learner needs and quality teacher-pupil relationships. In 1st and 2nd Grade, tutors are supported by an additional teacher in the classroom. The school also provides a structured settling-in process for new students, which may include the assignment of a 'buddy' family to assist with integration into the community.

The admissions process for Early Years (Nursery to Kinder) and Lower/Upper School (1st Grade to Form VI) involves submitting required documentation, followed by an interview and a guided campus tour. Applicants for 2nd Grade through Form V must complete diagnostic tests in English, Spanish, and Mathematics, as well as a psychology test. Priority is given to siblings of current students and children of alumni.

The school operates on an annual academic calendar, with tuition paid in 11 monthly installments from February to December. The school coordinates its major holidays and special events with other British Schools of Peru (BSP) to ensure alignment across the network. Transfers from foreign schools are possible provided they occur before August.

Located on an 11-hectare campus in La Molina, Lima, the school features extensive sports facilities, including natural grass pitches, an athletics track, a sports centre, and a swimming pool with a retractable roof. Academic buildings include the Harriman Building for science and computing, the Pelagatti Building for primary students, and the Churchill Building for secondary students, all equipped with smart-boards and fiber-optic internet. The school also maintains the Sachavacayoc Study Centre in the Amazon Rainforest for ecological research and a 650-seat theatre for performing arts.

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, theatre, dance, and various sports such as football, rugby, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and swimming. The school also engages in inter-school competitions and festivals through associations like ADCA and BSP, covering areas such as debating, chess, science challenges, and creative writing. Additionally, students participate in the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme.