Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and assessment |
| 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. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
2 libraries, science laboratory, 2 computer laboratories, modern coliseum, music area, dance and theatre studios. |
| 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. |
| 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. |