Looking back, one of the achievements I value the most is being elected president of the student council in 2024, as well as completing the IB programme, which was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my school years. Throughout this journey, the support from the school and my teachers played an essential role.
They were always willing to listen, guide us and support us as we made important decisions about our future.
“To achieve your goals, you need effort and discipline, even when the path becomes difficult. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.”
Jacobo, accepted to SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, International Business.
Academic Excellence is key to Colegio Altair and Inspired Schools
At Colegio Altair, we are committed to empowering our students to pursue their passions and aspirations, guiding them towards a successful and fulfilling life beyond school walls.
Our students receive unwavering support throughout their high school journey from our in-school college and career counsellors. These dedicated professionals possess an in-depth understanding of the admissions processes of local colleges, the qualification requirements for various courses, and the unique needs of individual students.
We take pride in having outstanding students who have been accepted into the best universities in the world.
Get to know one of our success stories
Universities that have accepted our students graduating in 2025
*2026 to date
Canada
- Simon Fraser University
- McGill University
Mexico
- Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (Tecnológico de Monterrey)
United States
- Purdue University
- Northeastern University
- DePaul University
Peru
- University of Lima
- University of the Pacific
- Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
- Peruvian University of Applied Sciences
- San Ignacio de Loyola University
- UCAL (University of Sciences and Arts of Latin America)
- UTEC (University of Engineering and Technology)
- Cayetano Heredia University
- San Martín de Porres University
- Toulouse-Lautrec
- MAT Institute
Chile
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Argentina
- Argentine Catholic University
Spain
- IE University
- Ramon Llull University
- University of Navarra
- European University of Madrid
After completing the IB Programme at Colegio Altair, María José Gordillo went on to study Business Management and Economics in the UK. Last year, she received the Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for her leadership and commitment to sustainability and inclusion.
From her work with Peru’s Ministry of Education and Amnesty International to her involvement in university initiatives and sustainability projects, she has shown how passion and purpose can drive real impact.
“I have very happy and special memories from my school years. I learned ideas that stay with me today and made lifelong friendships.”
— María José Gordillo, University of Sheffield
University Alliances
In-school college and career counsellors
Despite fierce competition at the world's top universities, one in three Inspired students continues their education at world-renowned Russell Group and Ivy League schools. Inspired students are supported throughout their high school education by in-school college and career counsellors, who understand the admissions processes of local colleges, the course qualification requirements, and the needs of individual students.
Arete Education y The Classroom Door
Ingreso a las mejores universidades
Dado lo competitivo que se está volviendo el ingreso a las mejores universidades, Inspired ha introducido asociaciones que brindarán a los estudiantes una oportunidad aún mayor de ganar ese codiciado lugar en la universidad líder de su elección.
Inspired se enorgullece de asociarse exclusivamente con líderes de renombre en el asesoramiento de admisión a universidades de EE. UU. Y el Reino Unido, Arete Education y The Classroom Door, con tarifas preferenciales para todos los estudiantes de Inspired.
Arete Educational Consulting: Ignite the future
Arete Educational Consulting is a full-service tutoring and educational consulting company. Their goal is to help students of all ages fulfil their dreams – from helping students raise their SAT score by 300 points, to gaining admission to an Ivy League university. The additional support enables students to build long-term relationships with learning that will help them maintain and expand their newfound academic prowess in their future studies.
Getting into a top US or UK university is no easy feat; Inspired’s partnership with Arete offers customised packages that are tailored to each student’s strengths, making the application process easier. Students using Arete are allocated a dedicated counsellor several years prior to the application process, to advise them on summer jobs, extra-curricular participation, and anything else that, if prepared well in advance, will ensure the best chance of standing out in such a competitive field.
Arete coaches are committed to inspiring academic excellence and building confidence in their students. They will identify – and help remove – any roadblocks that may prevent students from achieving the university placement of their dreams.
In addition to college counselling, Arete offers languages, mathematics, science, humanities and study skills classes. Additionally, they provide college and university entrance exam tuition, including specialised classes for the SATs.
When making an enquiry, please state that you are an Inspired customer to access preferential rates.
Find out more about Arete here:
Arete Educational Consulting website
The Classroom Door
TCD is more affordable than many other counselling and tutoring programmes. TCD operates a social mission to democratise elite tutoring, and make the college application process more accessible by making their impressive expertise available to all students globally. To this end, tutoring with an expert advisor, Ivy League educated tutor, or certified teacher starts at just US$15 per hour.
TCD boasts an impressive 1500 world-class tutors and counsellors from leading universities (including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Princeton and Oxford). These tutors and counsellors offer expert support to assist students through the application process and have an impressive track record of university placements. The subscription-based, self-guided college counselling lessons cover all aspects of the college admissions process, including: how to write the perfect essay, building a prospective college list, and offer insights and tips for Ivy League applications.
One-on-one tutoring ranges from Kindergarten enrichment to standardised test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, etc.), ESL, languages and STEM. All levels are catered to, from pre-Kindergarten to graduate school.
To access preferential rates, please enter the code ‘INSPIRED10’ on The Classroom Door app when you bo
Exclusive partnership
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