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| Number of students |
1900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
Peruvian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
92% local : 8% international |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We teach English, Spanish and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Early Years campus: Early Years has one computer laboratory where all children (Pre-kinder onwards) attend weekly classes. They use carefully selected educational software at the appropriate age levels to complement their learning of English (reading and writing), Maths and Science. They also learn to programme bee-bot, a robot that develops a range of thinking skills. All classrooms are equipped with smartboards (interactive whiteboards) as are the library, computer laboratory and learning support rooms. There are also multimedia computers in each classroom linked to a wireless network. Primary School campus: Children also attend weekly classes in our computer laboratories to complement their learning in all areas of the curriculum. Each classroom has a smart board as well as the Maths and English academic support rooms. Tablets are also in use throughout the classrooms to give added support to enquiry-based learning. Upper School campus: All pupils from Secondary 2 onwards use a laptop computer to enhance their learning. Pupils in the Middle School (Primary 6 and Secondary 1) have access to several computer laboratories. Smartboards, or interactive whiteboards, are also used in most classrooms throughout the Upper School allowing for immediate access to information during lesson time. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our school successfully managed complete online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
This is a non-denominational school. The majority of our students are from a Catholic background. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Families who are not religious or not Catholic may exonerate their child from the course |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSEs in 10 subjects; IB Diploma, LCM, PET, FCE, CAE |
| Results in these examinations |
Above world averages |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies per subject and per year |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our counselling services offer students group and personal support throughout their school careers. We offer a range of services with an aim to provide students with all the support possible so they can be successful in their academic as well as personal development. The Head of Year coordinates the work of the tutors and personal and social education teachers. They will also supervise the progress of each pupil in their year group and are responsible for communicating and working together with parents for their well being. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
With special counsellors and customised support |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, from G2 onwards |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
G2 - G12: written evaluations for English, Spanish (where appropriate) and Mathematics (in English) in accordance with the year group to which the applicant is applying. Personal interviews with the applicant conducted in both English and Spanish. Interviews are conducted by senior staff members. Scheduled personal interviews with both parents conducted in either English or Spanish may also be requested by the College. |
| Waiting list |
Admission to Markham is often competitive and the number of applicants is often greater than the number of spaces available. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. Applications from foreign families are accepted throughout the year, pending the availability of places and the family's arrival date. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes (until the end of August). Our academic year runs from March to December. |
| School start time |
What time does your school start?
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| School finish time |
Nursery y PK: 1:00 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
There are private buses that provide transportation services. |
| School provided lunches |
In Secondary School (San Antonio campus) there is a cafeteria where students can buy lunch and snacks.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer menu alternatives to suit most dietary requirements |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Markham College provides students with a wide range of extra-curricular activities: over 100 options throughout the school. Students can participate in sports, arts, music and drama as well as clubs, which range from languages to debate, gardening, tae kwon do to origami. A comprehensive Helix programme of outdoor education and social projects that runs through Early Years to Secondary. |
| Sports activities included |
Early Years
Primary and Secondary School
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Hockey, Rugby, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Softball, Ping Pong, among others. |
| Facilities at the school |
Early Years at the Monterrico campus has a playground, spacious gardens, children's climbing frames for different age groups, and an amphitheatre for representation. The new primary building has specialised labs, an arts zone with a black box (2,486m2) and music (8 music and rehearsal rooms acoustically isolated) zones, a library, a theatre (400 seats), and playgrounds (3839m2). The primary facilities will be ready in March 2024. Secondary at San Antonio Campus has a modern four floors science building with laboratories, a fully equipped design technology workshop with a 3D printer, a kiln for making ceramics, a black box for performances, individual acoustic music rooms, a library, a |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Early Years at the Monterrico campus has five adventure playgrounds, each age-appropriately designed (4 in EY) and will share sports facilities with the Primary school. The new Primary in the Monterrico campus that will be ready in March 2024 has one green playing field large enough for three age-appropriate 8-a-side football pitches (5,400 m2), a sports centre (200 guests), two swimming pools (1,793 m2). Secondary at the San Antonio campus has two official-sized football fields, one synthetic multi-purpose field, one swimming pool (25mts) with 8 lanes, an indoor sports stadium (coliseum) with seating for 800, and three multifunctional courts designed for basketball, volleyball and tennis. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Markham College is a bilingual Peruvian international school with a British heritage. It is one of Peru’s leading schools, helping students reach their full potential. Markham provides a bilingual education leading to high success in international public examinations. Markham values honesty, hard work, compassion, community responsibility and respect and instils this in its students from an early age to help them become successful, highly skilled, positive and adaptable young adults. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Markham College aims to provide students with a rigorous academic education in English and Spanish, leading to a high degree of success in a wide range of international public examinations. In addition, the school aims to develop the values of respect for self, respect for others and respect for the world around us. There is an emphasis on transferable skills through a project-based trans-disciplinary course throughout the school. |