Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
805 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
Peruvian |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
We do offer academic support with other languages |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Use of laptops, Smart screens |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
It's a secular school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30-60 min |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a solid Psychopedagogical team to support special needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and assessments |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Altair is a bilingual school. Therefore, applicants who wish to join 2nd Grade onwards will be invited to attend an interview. An entrance assessment will also need to be completed. In 4th Grade, prospective students may spend a day at the Campus to experience school life in their future classes and ensure that Altair's educational system is suitable. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
2:30 |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, MUN Debate, Art, Danc,} etc. |
| Sports activities included |
All of the above. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Facilities at the school |
2 libraries, science laboratory, 2 computer laboratories, modern coliseum, music area, dance and theatre studios. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 football courts, 1 basketball/volleyball court, equipped gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1995, Colegio Altair, Lima, provides premium, bilingual, modern education to children aged 2 to 18. Through a personalised approach to high-quality schooling, Altair seeks to satisfy students' intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs by offering comprehensive and engaging curriculums with access to first-class facilities in the cultural capital of Peru. Since 2017, Altair has been a proud member of Inspired Education, the leading global group of premium schools, Inspired provides a premium education to 118 schools, 95,000+ students on 6 continents. Inspired utilises the best educational practices from every corner of the globe to ensure each student receives a first-class learning experience, from Kindergarten to Year 13. Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing and creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified specialist teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. For more information visit: https://inspirededu.com/ |
| Teaching approach of the school |
As an International Baccalaureate World School, Altair is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Educators are committed to actively participating in the wider learning community and collaborating with other progressive schools. |