San Silvestre School
International School in Lima
Quick answer
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. Tuition $10,526-$12,237 per year. 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 annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Nursery: 8:20 Pre School: 8:00 Reception onwards: 7:55.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
1,200
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
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)
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $10,526 – $12,237 |
| Annual tuition (local) | S/. 40000-S/. 46500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,982(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,482 |
| Cost position in Lima | 23th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, DELF in French, IB, Advanced Subsidiary
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.
Spanish, English, French, Italian and Mandarin
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.
Yes, we have a learning support programme in all three sections.
We have special teachers to give them learning support in that language.
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.
Yes, we have a catering company that works with the school and also girls can bring their own lunchboxes.
The company we used to work with had different options for students with special diets.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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