FrequentLY asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- Did you see our calendar?
Our school calendar is based on the Northern Hemisphere school calendar. The school year generally starts at the beginning of August, ends in early June, and is divided into two semesters of two quarters each. There are approximately 180 school days on this year’s school calendar.
You can see our current calendar here
- How long is the school day?
During regular in-campus instruction, classes begin promptly each day at 8:10 am and dismiss at 3:10 – 3:20 pm. Exceptions to this policy will be made for students participating in after-school activities.
- Is the entrance fee deposit refundable?
Full payments of the entrance fee will be refundable according to Peruvian law guidelines
- When should I submit an application for admission? Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@icslima.org as soon as you think that you will move to Lima in the near future, there is no need to have secure plans in place to make an initial inquiry.
- When will applications close for a given school year?
We accept applications throughout the school year but only process these when space becomes available at a particular grade level.
- How does ICSLima transition students from schools with a different academic year, such as those in the southern hemisphere?
All students enrolling at ICS-Lima will be assigned to a classroom after consultation with the parent(s). Any grade placement prior to receipt of school records is tentative. All classes have a limit on enrollment. Qualified students will be accepted in order of their registration. Returning students are given preferred enrollment prior to May 1st. When the limit of the class has been reached, qualified students will be placed on a waiting list.
- Can we meet with an individual principal, teacher or counselor during our visit to the school?
Yes! After your first visit, you can schedule an appointment with the future teacher or our Principal if you have any more questions.
- What are the next steps after my child has been accepted?
If you have any other questions that were not covered, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@icslima.org