Peru Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Education in Peru

  An overview of the education system

  Various institutions such as UNESCO, World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank have stated that Peru has the best education system in Latin America, and that it had the highest rates of primary, secondary and superior education attendance.

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  The main stages of education

  Education levels, the school year, uniform and grades

  The Peruvian education system is divided into early or initial education,  primary education, secondary education and higher education.

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  Peruvian universities

  Structure and options for foreign students

  Peru has around 80 universities catering for over half a million students. Private institutions outnumber public institutions, and there is a good selection for prospective international students.

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  International Schools in Peru

  An option for expat parents

  There are a considerable amount of international schools in Peru, most of which are based in the capital, Lima. The majority offer the International Baccalaureate but many follow the established Peruvian school curriculum too.

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