We Are Colegio Roosevelt

Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, The American School of Lima, is an independent international school providing a college preparatory program in English for students from age 3 through grade 12.

Our mission

Our mission is to empower our students to pursue their passion for learning, lead lives of integrity and create socially responsible solutions.

Our Core Values

We believe that:
  • Embracing diversity sustains and enriches life.
  • Service develops the individual and builds community.
  • Experience is the most profound source of learning.
  • Each person has the potential to contribute.
  • Individual integrity is fundamental to a healthy community.
  • Choice empowers.
  • Survival of humanity depends on the health of the environment.

About Us

Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, founded in 1946 by American residents in Peru, is a non-sectarian, non-profit, independent school.  Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, The American School of Lima, is an independent international school providing a college preparatory program in English for students from age 3 through grade 12. Colegio Roosevelt is the official U.S. State Department Office of Overseas Education School in Peru and serves the international business and diplomatic community, as well as host country nationals seeking an American-style education. The program is co-educational and non-residential. Colegio Roosevelt offers (as one option for junior and senior students) the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. Colegio Roosevelt is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and the Peruvian Ministry of Education.

The school is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors representing the Instituto Educacional Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Enrollment

The total school enrollment is 1,605. Students come from 42 countries, with approximately 21% from North America, 23% from other countries and 56% from Peru.

Faculty and Administration

There are 265 faculty members: 181 Peruvian citizens, 66 United States citizens and 18 citizens of other nations. Specialists are employed in such areas as Reading, Guidance, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Learning Support Program. Professional development for faculty is available through in-house workshops, regional conferences, university extension courses and summer study grants.