Peru, Lima
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Colegio Santa Úrsula is a private Catholic girls' school in Lima, Peru, offering Inicial, Primaria, and Secundaria with a Montessori-inspired approach in the early years and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in secondary grades. Students study under the Proyecto Educativo and Educación Global, guided by values such as faith, ethics, responsibility, solidarity, and respect, shaping active citizens who care for the environment. From Kita, German language begins, followed by English from first grade, with international language assessments supported by intercultural exchanges with Ursuline schools in Germany and the United States to broaden linguistic and cultural horizons. The campus houses primary and secondary libraries with over 15,500 titles, the Auditorio Santa Ursula, and a Student Dining Hall; ICT facilities include computer stations and a reading room. Extracurriculars span volleyball, basketball, athletics, football, gymnastics, ballet, violin, theatre, robotics, and German language playgroups, reflecting a holistic education rooted in Ursuline tradition since 1936.
Av. Nicolas de Ribera 132, San Isidro 15073, Peru
Colegio Santa Úrsula has 331 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Spanish, English, French.
Address: Av. Nicolás de Ribera 132, San Isidro. The school is in the San Isidro district of Lima, Peru.
Early Childhood; Primary; Secondary; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Private Catholic school for girls.
Peru
Catholic
Colegio Santa Úrsula teaches Montessori Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
The school has Inicial, Primaria, and Secundaria levels, with a Montessori-inspired approach in the early years. Areas of study include the Proyecto Educativo, the Método Montessori, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and Educación Global. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme develops compassionate and informed young people who contribute to a peaceful world through programs that foster intercultural respect and lifelong learning. International Exchanges offer formative experiences with Ursuline schools in Germany and the United States to strengthen learning of German and English and broaden students' cultural and personal horizons. The school emphasizes values-based education, rooted in faith, ethics, responsibility, solidarity, and respect, forming active citizens committed to transforming society and caring for the environment.
The school provides a person-centered, multilingual education that develops the potential of girls and young women. Tutoría provides socio-emotional, cognitive, and pedagogical accompaniment. We foster respect, critical thinking, and autonomy to help students build a life project. Psicopedagógico offers orientation and guidance to students, teachers, and parents, providing cognitive, behavioral, and emotional support through evaluations, self-esteem workshops, and study habits. Mediación Escolar fosters a Culture of Peace, giving students the opportunity to view conflicts as learning opportunities and to develop decision-making and responsible agreements. Artes Visuales provides a space for the emotional world, appreciation of beauty, recycling, and creativity through diverse expressions. [Source: Proyecto Educativo page, Santa Ursula]
English is taught from the first year of Primary. German is taught from Kita (early childhood). Students complete language exams: Mini Sprachdiplom (A2), Sprachdiplom I (A2/B1), and Sprachdiplom II (B2/C1); Flyers (A2), KET & PET (A2/B2), and FCE (B2/C1). There are international exchanges with Germany and the United States to reinforce English and German. Students graduate with high-level knowledge in two languages (German and English). [Source: Proyecto Educativo page, Santa Ursula]
Pastoral formation is inspired by the Gospel values and the SERVIAM motto, guiding students in faith and service. Tutoría provides socio-emotional, cognitive, and pedagogical support, promoting respect, critical thinking, and autonomy. Psicopedagógico offers orientation and counseling to students, teachers, and parents with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional support through evaluations, self-esteem workshops, and study habits. Mediación Escolar fosters a Culture of Peace, helping students view conflicts as learning opportunities and develop decision-making and responsible agreements. Artes Visuales provides a space for the emotional world, promoting appreciation of beauty and creative expression. [Source: Proyecto Educativo page, Santa Ursula]
Pastoral formation is grounded in Gospel values and the SERVIAM motto, guiding students toward service and ethical conduct. Tutoría provides socio-emotional, cognitive, and pedagogical support, fostering respect, critical thinking, and autonomy. Psicopedagógico offers orientation and counseling to students, teachers, and parents, with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional support through evaluations, self-esteem workshops, and study habits. Mediación Escolar fosters a Culture of Peace, giving students tools to view conflicts as learning opportunities and to develop decision-making and responsible agreements. [Source: Proyecto Educativo page, Santa Ursula]
1. Process timeline and interviews. The Admission Process for 2027–2028 begins on January 6, 2026 and runs until vacancies are filled. Interviews are scheduled for February to March 2026. This process covers Initial Admissions for 2027 and related entry points for 2028. 2. Initial admissions 2027. Kita 3 años 2027 requires the child to have turned 3 years old by March 31, 2027, with births between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. Kita 4 años 2027 requires the child to have turned 4 years old by March 31, 2027, with births between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023. Kita 5 años 2027 requires the child to have turned 5 years old by March 31, 2027, with births between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. 3. Initial admissions 2028. Kita 3 años 2028 requires births between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Kita 4 años 2028 requires births between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. 4. Pre-registration and login. Upon completing the pre-registration, an email with a username and password is sent to continue the daughter's enrollment through the system. 5. Required documents and registration steps. The process requires a printed and signed Registration Form, original Baptism Certificate for the applicant, a current DNI copy for the applicant and both parents, civil and religious marriage certificates where applicable, a family photo, a letter of presentation (preferably from a relative connected to the school), school documents (no-debt certificate from the previous center and a copy of the latest progress report and/or psychopedagogical report if applicable), and a non-refundable application fee of S/450.00 paid to BBVA Continental (account and CCI details are provided). 6. Entrevista y charla. An interview with both parents (simultaneous) follows document verification, and an Informative Talk requires online registration to conclude the process. 7. Data handling and vacancy note. If the process concludes without a vacancy, all physical and digital documents are deleted and a notification is issued. The information is used solely to analyze the possibility of offering a vacancy. 8. Contacts and follow-up. In parallel, applicants may submit through POSTULA AQUÍ for the online application steps.