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San Silvestre School

International School in Lima

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San Silvestre School Lima is a leading British-curriculum girls' school in Peru's capital, serving 1,200 students aged 3 to 18. The school combines British curriculum (IGCSE, A Level) with the IB Diploma Programme at sixth form, accredited by IBO and CIE. Long-established choice for Peruvian and international expat families seeking single-sex British/IB-track education with global university progression in Lima's San Isidro corridor.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $10,526–$12,237/yr published in PEN, US$ equivalent.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Nursery: 8:20 Pre School: 8:00 Reception onwards: 7:55.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIE listed accreditations.
IB, BritishAges 3 to 18$10,526–$12,237/yr(S/. 40000-S/. 46500)
Est. all-in: $11,982/yr(+5%, modeled)Premium in LimaModerate admissions76% data coverage
Students

1,200

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and IB Diploma

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About San Silvestre School

San Silvestre School is a prestigious private all-girls British school and academic excellence is our hallmark. San Silvestre School takes pride in providing a well-balanced education which places the formation of the values of the child at the centre. San Silvestre believes in creating a warm caring environment where the girls can develop their individual personalities and talents such that they are prepared to take their place in a global society.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for San Silvestre School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$10,526–$12,237
Annual tuition (PEN)S/. 40000-S/. 46500
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$11,982(+5%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$13,482
Cost position in Lima77th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB, British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and IB Diploma

External examinations

IGCSE, DELF in French, IB, Advanced Subsidiary

Exam results

They are always above world average. On the IB we have had perfect score in several years and on the IGCSEs we have also had several students who have been awarded the Top of the World Award.

Additional languages

Spanish, English, French, Italian and Mandarin

Learning support

Psycho-pedagogic services: for pupils with basic learning problems, the school provides assistance throughout their school years, stimulating the development of solutions in problem areas, either in small work groups or during class. We respect each child's learning process. Individual student support: offers support for children with special needs. In all three sections, provision is made for those children to be identified, their needs assessed and, in close liaison with their teachers, an individual programme of support prepared.

Special needs staff

Yes, we have a learning support programme in all three sections.

ESL / EAL support

We have special teachers to give them learning support in that language.

Education psychologistYes
School hours

Nursery: 8:20 Pre School: 8:00 Reception onwards: 7:55 – Nursery: 12:30 Pre School: 13:00 Reception and G1: 2:30 G2 onwards : 15:30 After 3:30 they can stay in school to practice sports and extra curricular activities.

School busNo
Lunch

Yes, we have a catering company that works with the school and also girls can bring their own lunchboxes.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

The company we used to work with had different options for students with special diets.

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 76%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lima

Mid-range
Median
$3,271$10,526–$12,237$17,002

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSupport
San Silvestre School

Class size: Not published

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