National School of Sciences and Arts

The National School of Sciences and Arts is a secondary school for boys located in central Cusco within a historical building. The campus features specialized classrooms and educational facilities that support students across various academic disciplines.

Simón Bolívar established the school on July 8, 1825, by merging two older institutions, San Bernardo College and San Francisco de Borja College, into a single facility. This consolidation created a unified educational center during Peru's early independence period.

The school displays a traditional blue shield with two C letters, representing its educational legacy that shaped Peruvian thinkers and leaders over time. This symbol connects generations of students to a shared identity and community.

The school uses Google for Education technology throughout its curriculum to provide students with digital learning tools and virtual classroom resources. Visitors should note that this is an active educational environment where access to classrooms and instructional areas may be limited.

The school building sits within Cusco's Monumental Zone, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 for its architectural and historical importance. This location intertwines daily learning with one of South America's most significant colonial architectural complexes.

Location: Cusco District

Inception: July 8, 1842

Founders: Simón Bolívar

Address: Plaza San Francisco s/n

GPS coordinates: -13.51903,-71.98178

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02