Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2070 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
| Most common nationality |
Peruvian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% local students |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
For Spanish, yes. We have a mixture in English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes, summer schools, winter schools and after school too. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
Approximately 25 students per classroom. 15 in Nursery and Pre-kinder. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use the full range of Tablets, Chrome books, Smartboards, 3D printers, Maker Space Labs, Robotics, Programming, Bee Bots, Virtual Reality, AV Studio and Entrepreneurship Lab. However, we try to limit the use of 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, after two years of compulsory virtual learning in Peru we are experts! |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are a non-religious school. However, we do have religious studies classes where students studying all religions. We have a strong system of values delivered via our international curricula. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We study all religions so all students can participate. We are a non-religious school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate, Cambridge English Qualifications, Alliance Francaise and soon IELTS. |
| Results in these examinations |
It obviously varies from year to year, but this year we had 105 students take the full IB. Peruvian education finishes a year earlier than in most countries (at 17) so the students take IB a year earlier than their peers in other countries. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on their Grade. Anything from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
94% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Our Staff SEN (Special Education Needs) provides support to students with special educational needs, guiding parents and teachers regarding the necessary support to achieve optimal learning. Individual learning plans are written and we have a team of psychologists assigned to each Grade. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through differentiated teaching in the classroom in every lesson. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, a psychologist is assigned to each Grade. Some Grades have more than one. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, although we are generally non-selective. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview with psychologist and possibly a senior member of staff. Short exam in English, Spanish and Maths. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the Grade. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
March 31st |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Depends on the situation of the student. |
| School start time |
7:45 a.m. |
| School finish time |
Nursery & Pre-kinder - 1: 00 p.m. / Kinder - 2:00 p.m. / Grade 1 & Grade 2 - 3:00 p.m. / Grade 3 & Grade 4 - 3:30 p.m. / Grade 5 to 11 - 15:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 16:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. It is free in the morning but there is a charge for after-school care. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, with additional payment. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Depending on the Grade, St. George has a wide range of additional activities which in the case of the youngest students, are chosen by the parents. There are sports, art, science, music, robotics and cooking activities. In some cases it is recommended that students receive academic support classes. |
| Sports activities included |
Taekwondo, Football (soccer), Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics. We hope to add more next year. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, ADECOPA( La Asociación de Colegios Particulares Amigo), British School of Peru, ISP etc. |
| Facilities at the school |
Maker Space Lab, AV Studio, Science Labs, Art Rooms, Music Rooms, Theater, Library, Psychomotricity. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football (soccer) field, basketball courts, playground etc. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a bilingual school international school with British values committed to form people with values that can be part of a globalised world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Students are challenged to think, ask questions and be creative. |