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Key Facts
The highest IB passing rate
100% of our candidates of 2021 obtained the bilingual IB Diploma – our school’s best results ever. 
Six decades of excellence
We prepare our students to be accepted by the world’s top universities.
Speaking in English and French
Our Form III (Grade 9) students reach Level B2 in English and B1 in French on the CEFRL.

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMICS FROM THE BEST OF BRITISH AND PERUVIAN CULTURE

At CPB, your child follows a rigorous international curriculum that includes significant learning experiences both inside and beyond the classroom, inspired by both British and Peruvian educational systems.

All our students become proficient in English, learn French, and follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), developing their global citizenship and opening the doors to the best universities in the world.
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Early years
  • Early years
  • Lower School
  • Upper School
  • IB PROGRAMME

Early years

At CPB, our Early Years curriculum spans Nursery, Pre-Kinder, and Kinder. With two bilingual teachers in every classroom, your child always receives personalised support and attention.   

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3 to 5 years old
Our Early Years Curriculum at Colegio Peruano Británico
Our Early Years curriculum is designed to develop all areas of learning, tailored to the needs and abilities of each child. Through a variety of learning centres, our youngest learners have a range of experiences that stimulate their curiosity and critical thinking skills, while also encouraging their personal autonomy.
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Lower SCHOOL

At CPB, your child will continue to explore and interact with the world that surrounds them, in academic and non-academic areas, further developing their research, communication, self-management, thinking, and social skills.
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6 to 11 years old
Our Lower School Curriculum at Colegio Peruano Británico
Our Lower School curriculum is designed for each student to learn at their own pace through a variety of learning experiences, both in curricular and extracurricular activities. Our students study Spanish, English, French, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, Religious Studies, and ICT.
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Upper school

At CPB, your child will continue to explore and interact with the world that surrounds them, in academic and non-academic areas, further developing their research, communication, self-management, thinking, and social skills.
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12 to 14 years old
Our Upper School Curriculum at Colegio Peruano Británico
Our Upper School curriculum is designed for all-round academic excellence, preparing our students for studies in top universities around the world. We also reinforce a values-based education, rooted in universal ethical principles, social commitment to the community, and multicultural understanding and respect.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) offers a holistic education that develops enquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people, empowered with the most vital life skills.
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15 to 16 years old
Our IB Diploma Curriculum at Colegio Peruano Británico
The IB Diploma Programme is based on six subject groups: First and Foreign Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, structured around a core comprised of Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), the Theory of Knowledge, and an Extended Essay on a topic of the student’s choice. These subjects are taught in English and Spanish and lead to the Bilingual Diploma. 
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  • Early Years
  • Lower School
  • Upper School
  • IB PROGRAMME

EARLY YEARS

Ages
3–5
Nationalities represented
9
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Languages taught
English and Spanish

LOWER SCHOOL

Ages
6–11
Nationalities represented
15
Student-teacher ratio
9:1
Languages taught
English, Spanish, and French

UPPER SCHOOL

Ages
12–14
Nationalities represented
14
Student-teacher ratio
10:1
Languages taught
English, Spanish, and French

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Ages
15–16
Nationalities represented
13
Student-teacher ratio
10:1
Languages taught
English and Spanish
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  • Early years
  • Lower School
  • Upper School
  • IB Programme

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO PERUANO BRITÁNICO

No two days are ever the same at CPB – thanks to the energy and attention of our talented teachers, our well-designed curricula, and our stimulating learning spaces.
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READY FOR THE DAY!
We begin with fun songs and games – expanding our vocabulary, exploring the weather and days of the week, and talking about what activities we’ll work on today.
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SINGING AND WARMING UP
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
We break up into small groups for games and interactive activities to explore shapes, numbers, colours, sizes and patterns; and then we rotate groups so we can have different experiences.
EXPLORING AND SENSING
Healthy lunches
HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES
With our classmates, we open our lunch boxes and discuss what we’ve brought to eat, as well as our knowledge of these foods and why we like to eat them.
CHATTING WITH FRIENDS
Movement
MOVEMENT AND RELAXATION
We have fun during different movement activities, as we develop our coordination and learn how to control our bodies. We also learn relaxation techniques with yoga, breathing exercises, and music.
COORDINATING AND BREATHING
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EXPLORING SAND AND WATER
Our time outside is fun and engaging, as we play with sand and water to discover the different properties of a solid and a liquid and their interaction.
DISCOVERING THE OUTDOORS
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FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL
We work on our dribbling skills with footballs as well as shooting into nets during basketball. We develop our control of speed with other games and sports, too.
DRIBBLING

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO PERUANO BRITÁNICO

No two days are ever the same at CPB – thanks to the energy and attention of our talented teachers, our well-designed curriculum, and our stimulating learning spaces.
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WARM-UPS
We start our days with different games and warm-up activities, so we get to know each other better and learn to collaborate. We discover ways of helping and learning from each other.
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SHARING AND COLLABORATING
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STORYTELLING AND DRAMA
We read captivating stories and act them out, so we can really understand what we’ve read and better imagine what it feels like.
READING AND ACTING
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HEALTHY PICNICS
We have picnics in our school playground, where we enjoy sharing healthy lunches with each other and playing games.
PICNICKING AND PLAYING
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IN THE LAB
We love learning in our outdoor spaces like our bio-garden as well as our science labs. Hands-on activities help us understand different scientific processes.
EXPLORING SCIENCE
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ASSEMBLY TIME
We gather across year groups in our multi-purpose hall around a specific theme, and we share how we have practiced our community values through a presentation, videos, or activities.
COMING TOGETHER
Extracurricular
AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Whether it’s playing hockey, football, basketball, volleyball, or handball, we love running and playing, keeping active, and looking after our well-being.
EXERCISING

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO PERUANO BRITÁNICO

No two days are ever the same at CPB – thanks to the energy and attention of our talented teachers, our well-designed curriculum, and our stimulating learning spaces.
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HOMEROOM CHECK-IN
We begin our day by focussing on our well-being. We stay up to date with our homeroom teacher and discuss topics like friendship, internet safety, consent, and community action. 
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CONNECTING AND SHARING
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UNLEASHING OUR CREATIVITY
During our performing arts classes, we study musical composition and different dramatic genres through our innovative dance curriculum. We also work on artmaking for our annual arts presentation.
EXPRESSING
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DOWNTIME
We enjoy catching up with friends over lunch and have some time to read, socialise, or play sports on our spacious patio before afternoon lessons.
EATING AND RELAXING
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CUTTING-EDGE TECH
In our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) classes, we enjoy practising and building upon a variety of different digital skills, including programming, web design, Photoshop, and 3D simulations.
DESIGNING AND BUILDING
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FOCUSSING ON WELL-BEING
We spend an hour to reflect on daily topics of interest and challenges in our lives, such as social networks, study habits, managing stress, or anxiety before exams. 
REFLECTING AND RECHARGING
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GLOBAL GAMES
We train, get ready to compete, and represent Colegio Peruano Británico in several sporting competitions in Peru as well as at the international level in Nord Anglia Education’s annual Global Games.
TRAINING AND COMPETING

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO PERUANO BRITÁNICO

No two days are ever the same at CPB – thanks to the energy and attention of our talented teachers, our well-designed curriculum, and our stimulating learning spaces.
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BEGINNING WITH QUESTIONS
We study the ‘Theory of Knowledge’, so we sharpen our independent thinking, inquiry, communication, and reflection skills, while exploring the essence of knowledge itself.
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INQUIRING 
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WELL-ROUNDED LEARNING
We can choose from a range of subjects in the IB Diploma Programme, and we continually link these studies with our personal interests and aspirations.
STUDYING AND REINFORCING
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HEALTHY EATING
Whether it’s at lunch or on the sports field, we learn how to incorporate healthy choices into our diets, which we balance with weekly exercise and well-being activities.
CHOOSING THOUGHTFULLY
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BECOMING GLOBAL CITIZENS 
In our English course, we research, critically analyse, and debate our classmates on topics of the world’s affairs and issues, as we consider our roles as global citizens.
RESEARCHING AND DEBATING
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REALISING OUR SOCIAL PURPOSE
With the structure of the ‘Creativity, Activity, and Service’ (CAS) component of the IB Diploma Programme, we learn how to be leaders who create meaningful experiences with communities, by helping locally based charities or helping the environment.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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HOUSE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
In the annual House Festival, we compete in sporting activities against the other Houses, motivating us to collaborate and work as a team to earn points for our House. 
PLAYING AND COMPETING
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In an innovative way, Colegio Peruano Británico encourages us to inquire about the world and to contribute positively to our community. CPB inspires us to think creatively and critically to pursue our goals, inviting us to reflect on what we can achieve today and how each of us will have an impact on the society of the future.
Valentina Miranda Hurtado
IB Year Two Student
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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Colegio Peruano Británico has graduated three generations of classes. Each talented generation is contributing positively to society, both here and abroad.

We celebrate their experiences and achievements, as they’ll always be part of the Nord Anglia family and continue to inspire us every day.

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Kenneth Sanchez Gonzales
Journalist, Class of 2015
"Alongside the excellent English I achieved at CPB, I learned how to apply to top universities and pursue my profession at the highest level. I graduated with First Class Honours in Journalism from Kent University in 2019, one of the UK's best universities for journalism."
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Manuel Moreno Gonzales
Surgeon, Class of 1997
"CPB provided me with an excellent education and the necessary guidance for making a good career choice. Today, I’m a laparoscopic and transplant surgeon, with extensive training from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in the US. Thank you, CPB."
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Karina Campos Blanco
Psychologist, Class of 2013
"For me, CPB is like a second home. I received smiles every morning from my teachers, who were always open to listening and helping me with whatever I needed. They educated me in values and provided me with necessary strategies to face the challenges that lay ahead."
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Eugenio Oliveira
Businessman, Class of 1993
"CPB gave me the necessary tools to have a successful university path and career. Today, I’m the CEO of an international agrobusiness company in Peru; the chairman of a local purchasing company; and a director of a marketing company in the US. I’m sure the training I received at CPB was the foundation for my professional success."

OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

100%
of our students follow the IB Diploma Programme
100%
passing rate for 2021 IB Bilingual Diploma Programme graduates
English above and beyond
Our Cambridge English examination results are higher than Peru’s and the world’s average
How we teach
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOW WE TEACH 

Our talented educators are from various countries and use their multicultural experience to help our students gain a more global perspective of the world. 

Within this rich cultural exchange, our teachers guide our students to tackle their goals and interests as citizens of the world.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

MONITORING FROM THE WORLD’S BEST

We benefit not only from being a Nord Anglia school with global standards of academic excellence, but also from several local and international alliances with IB, ADECOPA, BSP, Alliance Française, and ISCA. We set and monitor our standards, additionally certifying our English and French language offerings through the Cambridge English Assessment and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs DELF examinations.

Our teachers are continually trained by the IB, so they thoroughly know the teaching approach, methodology, and assessment. As a result, our students receive excellent preparation to earn ever-improving academic results.
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DISCOVER WHAT MAKES LEARNING AT CPB UNIQUE

Contact our Admissions team today to discover how we’ll give your child the unbeatable education they deserve – tailored to their needs and goals. We’re  delighted to see our students immerse themselves in every experience in and beyond the classroom.

Outstanding Experiences
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