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Casuarinas International College

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 688
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Spanish, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Casuarinas International College is a private international school in Peru serving learners from ages 3 to 18. The campus delivers a multilingual, IB-based curriculum across Early Years, PYP, MYP, DP, and IBCP, and is the first school certified in all four IB programmes. The school emphasizes social responsibility, internationalism and respect for diversity, with English and Spanish instruction and a broader language offering including Portuguese, French and Mandarin. From Grade 6, students may choose between French or Mandarin, with official certifications available: Cambridge English Qualifications, DELF/DALF for French, and HSK/YCT for Chinese. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge and prepares students for universities worldwide. The school's facilities support a broad program: five languages taught; weekly PE; volleyball, soccer, basketball and gymnastics; a strong arts program with Big Band, theatre and visual arts; and a vibrant debate and robotics culture. Community service, international exchanges and leadership opportunities complete the profile.

Jirón Jacarandá 391, Santiago de Surco 15023, Peru

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The Essentials

Casuarinas International College has 688 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Casuarinas International College is located at Jacaranda Street 391, Santiago de Surco, Peru. The campus sits in the Santiago de Surco district, in the southern part of Lima. The area is a residential and commercial district with access to Lima's road network.

Stages
Early Childhood (Inicial), Primary, and Secondary. In Inicial, the average class size is 20 students per class, with two to three sections per year. In Primary and Secondary, the average is 25 students per class, with two to three sections per year.

Type
Private international school. The school is bilingual and teaches about 16 hours of English per week. From Grade 6 onward, students can choose between French or Mandarin Chinese, with DELF and YCT/HSK certifications available.
Diving Deeper
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Academics

Casuarinas International College teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Casuarinas International College offers Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and a Career Guidance Program. It is the first school certified in all four IB programmes, with an educational approach based on international quality standards and an emphasis on social responsibility, internationalism and respect for diversity. It is a bilingual school with English and Spanish instruction, and from Grade 6 students may choose between French or Mandarin Chinese. It supports official language certifications in Cambridge English Qualifications, DELF/DALF for French, and HSK/YCT for Chinese. The Diploma Programme is for students aged 16-19 and is respected by leading universities worldwide, and includes the Theory of Knowledge course.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size: Initial level about 20 students per classroom; Primary and Secondary about 25 students per classroom.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission at Casuarinas International College follows an internal priority-based system by grade level. Priority applies to EY3, Pre Kinder, Kinder and Grade 1; Grades 2–5; and Grades 6–11, determined to foster a stable, values-aligned relationship with the school. Priority criteria include: (1) applicants with mild or moderate special educational needs, with up to two vacancies per class reserved for these cases; (2) siblings of current students; (3) family economic capacity; (4) alignment between family values and the school's educational approach; and (5) children of alumni or current staff. Requirements for applicants include: original birth certificate for Peruvian applicants or a legalized copy for foreign applicants; copies of the applicant's and parents' identification documents or passport; one passport photo of the applicant and a large family photo; legalized guardian documents if applicable; transcripts and a no-debt certificate from the previous nursery or school; the latest utility bill; for dependent workers: the last three pay slips plus a Remunerations and Withholding Certificate; for self‑employed: the last three pay slips, PDT 616 copies for the last three months, and the previous year's sworn income declaration; Psychopedagogical information sheet and General information form; and an Admission Fee of USD 200 (the amount is credited toward the Ingreso Fee). The admission process includes an interview with the Director of Studies and the PYP Wellbeing Department (parents only, conducted virtually); results are emailed within 15 business days after the interview. Formal enrollment is completed in the Admissions area, with payment instructions for the Ingreso Fee to reserve the vacancy.
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