The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August 9 to December 22 and from February 26 to June 28. The school is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors representing the Instituto Educacional Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Under this operating entity, the School is tax-exempt in Peru. The basic curriculum is that of general U.S. academic, college-preparatory public schools. In addition to the International Baccalaureate, there is a Peruvian national curriculum with an emphasis on Latin American studies and the Spanish language.
Instruction is in English and to a small degree in Spanish.
The School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In the 2000-2001 school year, about 93 percent of the School's income derived from regular day school tuition and donations. Busing is available for an extra fee. This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information.