Colegio María Alvarado - Lima High School

What Colegio María Alvarado - Lima High School does

Colegio María Alvarado - Lima High School is a private, non-profit Methodist bilingual international school operating under the legal entity Asociación Colegio María Alvarado (RUC 20138262422). Founded in 1906 by Methodist missionary Elsie Wood, it is the oldest bilingual international school in Peru with continuous operation, organized into four educational levels (Nivel I-IV) spanning Nursery (age 3) through 11th Grade. The institution is headquartered at Av. 28 de Julio 249 in Cercado de Lima and operates an additional 10,000 m² outdoor education facility, Camp Lurín, at Km 36 of Antigua Panamericana Sur. As a non-profit affiliated with the Methodist Church of Peru and connected to ALAIME and IAMSCU global Methodist education networks, the school delivers a Christian values-based curriculum integrated with academic rigor.

The school's core product is a bilingual (English-Spanish) international education program enriched by STEAM and Project-Based Learning (ABP) methodology, Portuguese as a third language from 7th through 11th Grade, and preparation for Cambridge English Qualifications (Movers, PET, FCE, CAE) as an Official Cambridge Preparation Centre. The institution is currently in pre-accreditation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for 10th-11th Grade students. Technology infrastructure includes the SieWeb parent communication platform, personal Chromebooks for all secondary students, Maker Space, robotics and computer science labs, smart screens, and specialized libraries. Small class sizes (18-30 students) and dedicated psychologists per level underpin a socio-emotional and Positive Discipline framework. Extracurricular offerings span competitive sports (ADCA intercollegiate), arts and music programs, Model United Nations, Debate League, and international exchange programs with partners in the USA and Brazil.

The school's revenue model is primarily tuition-driven, with recurring monthly tuition (pensión) and annual enrollment (matrícula) fees varying by grade level from S/1,500/month at Nursery to S/1,730/month at 1st Grade, supplemented by one-time non-refundable admission fees (S/400) and grade-based entry fees (cuota de ingreso) ranging from S/10,000 (Nursery) down to S/714 (11th Grade). No sibling or family discounts are offered; a scholarship program exists based on years of enrollment and academic excellence. Go-to-market is a sales-led enrollment funnel anchored by mandatory guided school visits (visitas guiadas), SieWeb-based pre-registration, and a waiting list system for oversubscribed grades. The school is managed by a 72-person staff, with Director Ninoshka Naraza leading the institution. Primary customer segments are Lima-based families seeking Christian bilingual international education, families seeking international university preparation, and parents of early-childhood students (ages 3-6).

Name

Colegio María Alvarado - Lima High School

Legal name

Asociación Colegio María Alvarado

Website

https://lhs.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colegio María Alvarado - Lima High School is a 120-year-old, non-profit Methodist bilingual international school in Lima, Peru, offering Christian values-based education from Nursery through 11th Grade with Cambridge English certifications, STEAM methodology, and IB candidacy. It serves Lima-based families seeking rigorous, internationally credentialed, values-driven education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Bilingual International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual international education
• Christian values education
• Cambridge English preparation
• STEAM inquiry-based learning
• Primary secondary schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition (Pensión) and Enrollment (Matrícula) Fees: Recurring monthly tuition payments plus annual enrollment fees charged per student per academic year. Tuition rates vary by grade level, with higher rates for early childhood (Nursery S/1,500/month; 1st Grade S/1,730/month) and decreasing for upper grades.
2. Admission/Entry Fee (Cuota de Ingreso): One-time non-refundable admission fee (S/400) charged to secure a place. Additional one-time enrollment/entry fee by grade ranging from S/10,000 (Nursery) to S/714 (11th Grade), which is refundable proportionally per the Private Education Centers Law.
3. Extracurricular Activities and Specialized Programs: Free extracurricular activities included in tuition (basketball, volleyball, chess, theater, math circle, MUN, Debate League); fee-based specialized programs including ballet, karate, psychomotor skills, futsal, badminton, folk dance, violin, and transverse flute.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio María Alvarado is a private Methodist bilingual international Christian school that delivers English-Spanish education from Nursery (age 3) through 11th Grade across four levels, integrating Cambridge English Qualifications preparation, STEAM and Project-Based Learning, Portuguese as a third language, psychopedagogical support, and an incoming International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school charges recurring monthly tuition (pensión) and annual enrollment (matrícula) fees plus a one-time entry fee (cuota de ingreso) scaled by grade, and operates from a 4,800 m² main campus in Cercado de Lima plus a 10,000 m² outdoor campus at Camp Lurín.

Product overview

Colegio María Alvarado (Lima High School) is a private Methodist international bilingual Christian school offering comprehensive education from Nursery (3 years) to 11th Grade. The institution operates as a unified educational platform organized into four levels (Nivel I through IV), combining its core bilingual international curriculum with Cambridge English preparation, an incoming International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, STEAM project-based learning, and a 1:1 Chromebook program for secondary students. Beyond academics, the school provides an integrated suite of programs including the SieWeb parent portal, psychopedagogical support services, a Positive Discipline framework, vocational guidance, and international exchange opportunities. The institution's facilities include a Main Campus in Lima with specialized labs and Makerspace, and the 10,000 m² Camp Lurín outdoor education center. Extracurricular offerings span sports (competitive and recreational), arts and music (with ADCA festival participation), and spiritual formation through an active chaplaincy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingual International Christian Education Program
• Cambridge English Qualifications Preparation
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme being implemented for 10th and 11th grade students; currently in pre-accreditation stage as a candidate school, with planned implementation for university preparation.
• STEAM and Inquiry-Based Learning Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program using project-based learning (ABP) and inquiry methodology to develop critical thinking, computational thinking, programming skills, and digital citizenship from early grades.
• Camp Lurín Outdoor Education Program Outdoor education program at the 10,000 m² Camp Lurín campus featuring a mini-farm, organic garden, swimming pool, soccer and volleyball fields, multi-purpose rooms, and cafeteria; used for outdoor classes, nature activities, swimming lessons, and overnight experiential trips aligned to each grade level.
• Portuguese as Third Language Program Portuguese language instruction offered from 7th Grade through 11th Grade as a third language, complementing the bilingual English-Spanish program and including a Peru-Brazil student exchange in 10th Grade.
• Chromebook 1:1 Program Personal Chromebook assignment for each secondary student (9th to 11th Grade) to support technology integration, research, creativity, and digital literacy throughout their studies.
• Student Exchange Program International exchange program with partner schools in the United States and Brazil, including academic and cultural trips for 9th–11th graders, and a Peru-Brazil student exchange in 10th Grade.
• Vocational Guidance Program Vocational orientation program for 7th to 11th grade students and families including vocational aptitude testing for 10th–11th graders and an annual Vocational Fair with university partners and international study guidance.
• Psychopedagogical Support Service Psychological and pedagogical support service with one psychologist assigned per educational level, counseling, tutoring, Positive Discipline program certification for teachers, and socio-emotional workshops for parents.
• Positive Discipline Program Classroom management approach based on Positive Discipline methodology, with teachers certified by the Positive Discipline Association (PDA) and classroom norms co-created with students.
• SieWeb Parent Portal Digital platform used by parents to access student bimonthly grade reports, school communications, schedules, and to complete enrollment documentation processes; also used for pre-registration during the admission process.
• Extracurricular Activities and Specialized Programs Free extracurricular activities included in tuition (basketball, volleyball, chess, theater, math circle, MUN, Debate League) plus fee-based specialized programs including ballet, karate, psychomotor skills, futsal, badminton, folk dance, violin, and transverse flute.
• ADCA Athletic and Academic Competition Program Participation in ADCA (Asociación de Colegios Americanos) interscholastic festivals and championships including swimming, gymnastics, taekwondo, and table tennis, plus cultural festival participation in arts and music.
• Swimming Instruction Program Swimming lessons offered at Camp Lurín as part of the outdoor education curriculum, with participation starting from 1st Grade and continuing through overnight trips per grade-level schedule.
• Maker Space and Robotics Program Dedicated Maker Space facility and robotics curriculum enabling students to develop hands-on innovation, engineering thinking, and creative problem-solving skills as part of the STEAM methodology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Cambridge certification pathway from 4th Grade onward (Movers, PET, FCE)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganizationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The school has entered the IB accreditation process as a candidate school to implement the IB Diploma Programme for 10th and 11th Grade students. This represents a major strategic expansion of the school's international academic offerings for university preparation.
• Cambridge Assessment English / British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Preparation Centre for Cambridge English Qualifications, with teachers receiving ongoing training and validation from the British Council. Students prepared for Movers (YLE Movers), PET, FCE, and CAE certifications — providing internationally recognized English proficiency credentials.
• Iglesia Metodista del Perú (Methodist Church of Peru)coreOthersThe school is an integral part of the Methodist Church of Peru, founded in 1906 by Methodist missionary Elsie Wood. Methodist values (love, honor, service) underpin the entire educational philosophy and spiritual formation program. The church provides the school's religious identity and governance oversight through the Methodist education network.
• ALAIME (Asociación Latinoamericana de Instituciones Educativas Metodistas)coreOthersLatin American association of Methodist educational institutions that connects the school with a regional network of Methodist schools across Latin America, enabling exchange programs, best practice sharing, and collaborative educational initiatives.
• IAMSCU (International Association of Methodist Schools and Colleges)coreOthersGlobal international association of Methodist schools and colleges providing the school with a worldwide network for educational exchange, leadership development, and collaborative programs across Methodist institutions globally.
• ADCA (Asociación de Colegios Americanos)minorOthersADCA is the American Schools athletic and academic competition association. The school participates in ADCA festivals, championships, and competitions including swimming, gymnastics, taekwondo, and table tennis at the interscholastic level.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Markham College: Lima-based private British international school offering Cambridge and IB programmes from early years through secondary. Closest direct competitor in bilingual international K-12 education targeting upper-middle-class families in Lima.
• Newton College: Private bilingual international school in Lima offering IB Diploma Programme with a similar Cambridge + IB academic stack and coeducational structure. Directly comparable in curriculum positioning and target segment.
• Colegio León Pinelo: Private bilingual international school in Lima offering IB and Cambridge programmes. Comparable in international academic stack and premium Lima positioning.
• Colegio Peruano Británico: Peruvian-British bilingual school in Lima focused on Cambridge-aligned international education from early years onward. Direct peer in the British-style international K-12 segment.
• Colegio de la Inmaculada: Jesuit private school in Lima offering bilingual education with strong values-based formation. Comparable in Christian foundation, academic rigor, and Lima-based premium K-12 positioning.
• Colegio San Silvestre: Elite private girls' school in Lima with Cambridge and IB offerings and strong international academic positioning. Comparable in premium pricing and target demographic among Lima's top-tier families.
• Colegio Santa María Marianistas: Catholic Marianist private school in Lima with bilingual programme and Cambridge-aligned international curriculum. Comparable in faith-based K-12 education targeting Lima's middle and upper-middle class.
• Colegio SSCC Recoleta: Catholic Sacred Hearts private school in Lima offering bilingual education with international academic components. Comparable in faith-based values, premium positioning, and Lima private K-12 market.
• Hiram Bingham School: Small private bilingual international school in Lima offering IB programmes with Christian values foundation. Highly comparable in size, mission, and Methodist/Christian-affiliated identity.

Broad incumbents

• ICPNA: Peruvian-North American Cultural Institute with English-language programming and broader educational services. Adjacent incumbent offering English instruction and cultural/educational programs to a similar demographic in Lima.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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