Education

Franklin Roosevelt School (American curriculum, La Molina) and Markham College (British curriculum, Monterrico) are widely considered the top two. Newton College (IB, La Molina) and Villa María International (IB, Miraflores) are also excellent. Fees range from $8,000–20,000/year. Enroll 3–6 months in advance as spaces fill quickly.

Yes. Peruvian public schools are open to children of legal residents regardless of nationality. They are free and provide excellent Spanish immersion. Quality varies significantly by district - schools in Miraflores, San Borja, and La Molina are generally better resourced. This works best for younger children who adapt to a new language most rapidly.

PUCP is Peru's top university and ranks among the top 20 in Latin America (QS). Universidad del Pacífico has an excellent business school. Most instruction is in Spanish, but some graduate programs offer English options. Tuition runs $3,000–9,000/year - a fraction of comparable US or UK institutions.

Options abound: (1) PUCP Centro de Idiomas for university-structured courses ($200–400/level), (2) Máximo Nivel or El Sol Spanish School in Miraflores for group classes ($120–200/mo), (3) Italki.com for online Peruvian tutors ($8–20/hr), (4) Cusco Spanish School for cultural immersion. Peruvian Spanish is widely considered one of the clearest for learners.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Peru. There is no mandatory registration for homeschooled children, though some families register to maintain options for later school or university enrollment. Many nomad families use online curricula (Connections Academy, Khan Academy) alongside local tutors for socialization and subject support.