| School type | Co-educational Day |
| Co-ed Age Range | 2-18 years |
| Number of Pupils | 900 |
| Day fees per annum | PEN 3,793.00 |
| Curriculum | IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP |
| Language of Instruction | Spanish, English |
| Teacher/Pupil ratio | 3:1 |
| Av. La Arboleda 385, Urb. Sirius, La Molina, Lima 15024, Peru |
About our School
COLEGIO ALTAIR, LIMA, IS A PRIVATE, BILINGUAL SCHOOL IN PERU, OFFERING STUDENTS A DYNAMIC, MODERN AND COMPREHENSIVE PREMIUM EDUCATION IN THE HEART OF THE COSMOPOLITAN CAPITAL.
Altair in Lima, Peru, is an accredited IBO World School, delivering 3 of its programmes: the PYP, the MYP and the DP. Through a personalised approach to high-quality schooling, we satisfy the intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs of our students by offering a robust education inclusive of extracurricular activities and access to modern resources.
Colegio Altair is a leading private school in Lima, recognised for academic excellence in student-centred education. The school’s mission is to develop young people who have integrity, are responsible for their learning journey, demonstrate understanding of the needs of others and are self-confident. Altair students develop a passion for learning and are committed to the progress of themselves and others as active members of the school community.
Welcome
WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR METHODOLOGY, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMES AND LIFE AT ALTAIR, LIMA.
Since the founding of our school, we have earned a reputation for being a dynamic and innovative school with a solid foundation in modern education based on the principles of Authenticity, Respect and Wisdom.
Our success results from a highly-qualified faculty, all of whom are committed to a pedagogical approach that seeks to ensure academic excellence for our students. Our educators and leadership team share our school’s vision and mission and adapt to the needs of our student body in a personalised education model. They accommodate different styles to effectively develop skills and abilities, while celebrating the benefits of uniqueness by encouraging all pupils to respect themselves and others.
We have built a warm, open and trusting environment in which we teach pupils how to make decisions that will benefit their overall learning. In the process of their education at Altair, we also support the discovery of talents and strengths through active lesson participation that encourages an enquiry-based approach. While exploring new ideas and transferring their knowledge across a broad range of subject areas, our students develop their creativity and possess the confidence to think for themselves.
We want our students to enjoy learning and graduate from Altair as responsible, generous and self-confident people who are well-equipped to achieve what they set their minds to. Through our exceptional education model delivered by dedicated educators, we aim to nurture young individuals who are confident and well-equipped to contribute their abilities and knowledge to society while flourishing in their lives.
We appreciate your interest in our institution and invite you to visit our first-class school in Lima, Peru.
NATASHA MALACHOWSKI, SCHOOL HEAD
Admissions Process
WE ARE OPEN TO NEW FAMILIES. WE WISH TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS AND INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION AND WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES. PARENTS AND STUDENTS CAN VISIT OUR CAMPUS BY MAKING AN APPOINTMENT VIA OUR ENQUIRY FORM.
Documents Required for Application
The following documents must be submitted to the school as part of the admission application:
- 2 photos of the applicant (colour passport size).
- 1 photo of each parent (colour passport size).
- Copy of the applicant’s ID.
- Copy of the ID of both parents.
- Identity card, Immigration Card or Passport, in the case of foreigners.
- Copy of the applicant’s Birth Certificate.
- Copy of the applicant’s vaccination record.
- Copy of the applicant’s medical insurance.
- Proof of non-debt and punctuality in school fee payments to the educational centre of origin.
- Copy of the latest progress report from the educational institution of origin.
- Documents that evidence economic solvency.
- Letter of recommendation from employer of parents.
