A Message from our Head Teacher


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We are excited to introduce you to our educational methodology, our comprehensive curricula, and life at Altair.

Since the founding of our school, we have earned a reputation for being dynamic and innovative, with a solid foundation in modern education based on the principles of Authenticity, Respect and Wisdom. Our success results from a highly-qualified faculty, all of whom are committed to a pedagogical approach that seeks to ensure academic excellence for our students. Our educators and leadership team share our school’s vision and mission and adapt to the needs of our student body in a personalised education model. They accommodate different styles to effectively develop skills and abilities, while celebrating the benefits of uniqueness by encouraging all pupils to respect themselves and others.

We have built a warm, open and trusting environment in which we teach pupils how to make decisions that will benefit their overall learning. In the process of their education at Altair, we also support the discovery of talents and strengths through active lesson participation that encourages an enquiry-based approach. While exploring new ideas and transferring their knowledge across a broad range of subject areas, our students develop their creativity and possess the confidence to think for themselves.

We want our students to enjoy learning and graduate from Altair as responsible, generous and self-confident people who are well-equipped to achieve what they set their minds to. Through our exceptional education model delivered by dedicated educators, we aim to nurture young individuals who are confident and well-equipped to contribute their abilities and knowledge to society while flourishing in their lives. We appreciate your interest in our institution and invite you to visit our first-class school in Lima, Peru.

Eleanor Prescott - Headmistress

A Passion for Learning


Our vision is to be an institution that provides students with an educational experience that exemplifies academic excellence. We are committed to the ongoing emotional development of each child and seek to understand the needs of each individual.

Our mission is to develop responsible, sensitive, self-confident people who have a passion for learning and are committed to the progress of others as active members of a global community.

1995

Colegio Altair is founded.

2000

The new Cultural Building is constructed.

2005

We are authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) as a Middle Years Programme (MYP) school.

2005

We are authorised by the IBO as a Diploma Programme (DP) school.

2006

The Coliseum is constructed.

2007

We are authorised by the IB as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) school.

2017

Altair becomes a member of Inspired.

2019

The school acquires a new campus.

2022

Inauguration of the new campus with green areas.

A Pathway to International Success

A Pathway to International Success


We seek to meet the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs of our students through personalised, high-quality education. The International Baccalaureate Organisation accredits our school to deliver three programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme. We are members of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) and the Association of Friends of Private Schools (ADECOPA).

Among international school groups, Inspired stands out. It is led by distinguished educators who possess extensive experience and knowledge of best practices in education, having worked with schools around the world, including those offering the International Baccalaureate and A Levels.

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