Colegio Altair
International School in Lima
Quick answer
Colegio Altair delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. At $16,440–$37,450/year, it sits above the Lima average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 21 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Colegio Altair.
- Tuition: $16,440–$37,450/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Lima international school · 805 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: Peruvian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
805
21 (Peruvian)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1995
IBO
About Colegio Altair
Founded in 1995, Colegio Altair, Lima, provides premium, bilingual, modern education to children aged 2 to 18.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,440 – $37,450 |
| Annual tuition (local) | S/. 16440-S/. 37450 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,605(+2%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,105 |
| Cost position in Lima | 92th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
French
We have a solid Psychopedagogical team to support special needs.
Yes
We do offer academic support with other languages
7:45 – 2:30
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Lima
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Peruvian
Estimated Real Cost
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