Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Av. La Palmeras 325 Camacho, La Molina, Lima 15023, Peru. The Roosevelt is an independent international school in Lima offering an English college-preparatory program for students ages 3–18.

Early Childhood and Elementary School; Middle School; High School (ages 3–18)

Independent international school

41 nationalities represented; 1620 students enrolled.

Counseling; English as an Additional Language (EAL); Learning Support

Peru

School Bus Transportation is provided; drivers belong to Movilbus; buses are owned by the School; three service types: Round Trip; One Way in the mornings; One Way in the afternoons. The transportation service can be requested via the FDR Go app; Transportation Office contact: transportation@amersol.edu.pe or extensions 1412/1413/1441.

The Roosevelt curriculum combines a U.S.-based, college‑preparatory program taught in English with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. High school students may pursue the IB Diploma or take individual IB subjects, and the Official Peruvian Program (OPP) is available and accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Education. The IB Diploma Program is a rigorous, pre‑university program for students in the 16–19 age range, introduced in 1992 with a 2016 reauthorization. The Official Peruvian Program includes Peruvian Social Studies and Language & Literature taught in Spanish under the National Curriculum Standards, aligned with the school's curriculum and overseen by Peruvian teachers. In Junior and Senior years, the Innovation Academy provides transdisciplinary learning in Media, English, and Humanities, with a year of Business Entrepreneurship and Philosophy followed by Economics and Marketing, and IA students may also enroll in a fourth IA course alongside IB Diploma coursework. Graduates earn the U.S. Diploma and may also earn the Official Peruvian Certificate of Studies and the IB Diploma.

For the Class of 2019, 55% pursued undergraduate study in the United States, 8% in the United Kingdom, 15% in Peru, 9% in Spain, 8% in Canada, 3% in Germany, 1% in South Korea, and 1% in Italy. The class' college acceptances include a wide range of universities in the U.S. and abroad.

The Innovation Academy (IA) is an advanced, transdisciplinary program for Junior and Senior years, offering three core courses in Media, English, and Humanities, plus a year of Business Entrepreneurship and Philosophy followed by Economics and Marketing. IA emphasizes project-based, inquiry-driven learning and includes the option to take a fourth IA course; IA students may also enroll in IB Diploma classes to broaden their study.

EC-12 Counseling provides systems of support to every student to reach their social, emotional, academic, and career potential by applying the ISCA Model of Comprehensive School Counseling. The program strengthens students' social and emotional skills and fosters a safe, supportive environment where all learners feel valued, respected, and belong. It serves students from early childhood through high school, addressing social-emotional development, global perspective, identity, and career and academic growth. Counselors collaborate with faculty, students, and families to support immediate concerns and provide resources for long-term wellbeing. They maintain an open-door policy for student drop-ins and parent consultations and partner with the PTA to deliver health, wellness, and development presentations.

Learning Support empowers all students to develop self-efficacy, independence, and to reach their full potential within an inclusive culture that honors diversity. Services are provided in English and in the least restrictive environment for EC–12. Students with diagnosed mild to moderate needs may be eligible for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a Monitoring Plan, determined by the divisional SST review and supported by outside assessments as needed. Accommodations remove barriers to meet curriculum objectives and may include modifications in how information is presented, how students respond, the setting, and scheduling. The school serves only students who can function in the regular program with Learning Support within resource limits.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is based on integrating language learners into the classroom with collaboration from an EAL teacher. New to English students may receive support outside the classroom to build foundational social and academic language skills while engaging with content in English. The services are differentiated, student-centered, and flexible to respond to each learner's needs, with the aim of equal access to the curriculum and explicit English language development. Continued home language development is encouraged to support English proficiency, with families involved as appropriate. The EAL Team advocates for multilingual learners and follows Stanford's Six Principles for ELL Instruction to guide practice.

Wellbeing is integrated into the EC-12 counseling program. The Counseling Team supports students' mental health, social-emotional development, identity exploration, and academic and career planning within a safe, caring environment. Counseling provides standards-aligned lessons and small-group sessions, collaborates with teachers and families to promote wellbeing and resilience, and maintains an open-door policy for concerns. The team also partners with the PTA to deliver wellbeing-focused programming across the school community.

FDR Cares describes safeguarding through open and anonymous reporting and a formal emergency plan. The school provides open communications channels for Parent General Inquiries, Student Concerns, and Program or Curriculum questions, and an anonymous EthicsPoint hotline for confidential reports (NAVEX Global). A direct-access hotline is available at (844) 935-0206, and reports can be submitted digitally. An Emergency Response and Communication Plan guides actions in emergencies and the school adheres to policies governing ethics and conduct to safeguard student wellbeing.

The school admits all applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, creed, or national origin. For Grades 2–12, admission is based on readiness for the academic program and space availability. The admissions policy aims to balance native and non‑native English speakers and to maintain the U.S. and international character of the school's educational program. Admission decisions are guided by language ability and academic readiness, with priority given to native English speakers and proficient English speakers. Special consideration is given to siblings, EAL expatriates, and children of alumni. Early Childhood Program (EC3, EC4, Kindergarten, and Grade 1) admissions considerations include siblings of current Roosevelt students, children of Roosevelt staff, US Embassy dependents, international candidates whose primary language is English, other international candidates, children of alumni, and children of new local families applying to the school. Maximum classroom sizes are: EC3 16 students, EC4 18 students, and Kindergarten through 12th grade 22 students. English as an Additional Language (EAL): applicants who are non‑native English speakers are evaluated on‑site using the WIDA W‑APT or MODEL Screener; acceptance may depend on English proficiency. Upon admission, non‑native English speakers are evaluated to determine the level of EAL support needed. Learning Support Program (LS): provides support for students with mild to moderate educational needs, in the least restrictive environment. Placement testing or related evaluations may be requested to determine support needs; if a student has prior assessments, those should be submitted to the Office of Admissions. The school follows the admissions guidelines of the Ministry of Education of Peru. Admissions materials include an Admissions Criteria page, Application Process, Application Schedule, Applicant Evaluation Descriptions, Tuition & Fees, Frequently Asked Questions, and an Inquiry Form. Application Process outlines four steps: (1) Complete the Online Application Form and receive a confirmation email with a link to upload required documents; (2) Upload required documents for all applicants (International: passport/residence card and birth certificate; Peruvian: birth certificate and DNI; vaccination records; FDR confidential family reference; parents' employment letter; copies of both parents' IDs; Application and Advanced Entrance Fee Deposit; Enrollment Contract; Parent Partnership for Success; OPP information; local transfer form if applicable; and academic records appropriate to the grade level); (3) The Office of Admissions schedules evaluations/placements and may arrange a parent interview with the Director of Admissions; (4) An admissions decision is communicated by email. Application Schedule indicates international applicants (EC3–Grade 12) may submit at any time; local residents (Grades 1–12) may submit at any time but enrollment occurs at the start of semesters (August and February). This information includes specific guidelines for EC3–EC4–Kindergarten application, and indicates space availability governs processing. Applicant Evaluation Descriptions note that each division conducts its own evaluation process, and in some cases a placement interview could be scheduled. Tuition & Fees show the 2025–2026 tuition by level (EC3–EC4: $16,800; Elementary: $18,150; Secondary: $19,030) with optional transportation costs, and a separate 2025–2026 Tuition Incentive Program. The Matriculation Fee equals the July tuition and is due July 31; new students accepted after the school year begins pay a matriculation fee equivalent to one month's tuition. Payments can be made in up to ten monthly installments; the application fee is $500 per student (non-refundable) and the one-time Entrance Fee is $19,500 per student, with a $1,000 deposit required upfront (refundable if not accepted). For the 2025–2026 year, the school also details the monthly/annual transportation options and the option for a one‑time annual payment prior to June 30, 2025. Overall, the school presents an English-language immersion program for students 3 through 12, with schooling aligned to Peruvian guidelines where applicable.

The Roosevelt Scholarship Program selects outstanding 5th‑grade students from the Metropolitan Lima area and grants them a full scholarship to study at Colegio Roosevelt for seven years, beginning in 6th grade and continuing through graduation in 12th grade. It was established in 2013, and over 20 scholarship recipients have been selected since then; as of June 2025, nine have graduated from FDR. Entry to the program is limited to 6th grade to align with the cohort starting the program together and to strengthen English language development before more advanced coursework. Scholarship recipients are selected from a large pool based on academic ability to adapt, interpersonal skills, resilience and determination, emotional intelligence, language skills, and family support, and they must demonstrate financial need by having attended an elementary school with monthly fees at or below 15% of Colegio Roosevelt's monthly tuition. Funding for the program is provided by allocating 7.5% of school entrance fees; the program has historically funded at least two scholarships per year, with adjustments after the Covid‑19 period. For more information, interested parties can email becaro Roosevelt at becaroosevelt@amersol.edu.pe. Roosevelt Scholarship Program in numbers and related details are provided on the program page.