30 Stories for 30 Years

During 2026, we’ve invited our member schools to share memorable stories that celebrate 30 years of collaboration, shared expertise, and school improvement across Latin America.

Explore the stories below to discover the wonderful things our schools have achieved — and continue to achieve — together.

March 2026 - Then and Now

See how our schools have evolved our time.

The British School, Rio de Janeiro

You see, everything – every great story – begins with an idea. The British School, Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1924, and through action, determination and teamwork something great was achieved! Now we are two Schools, with three sites - The Zona Sul School (Botafogo Site and Urca Site) and The Barra School! Here’s to a new century of infinite potential of growth, inspired actions, and the power to create a positive and fulfilling future!

Fleming College - 35 years of international education in Trujillo

Founded in 1991, and now celebrating our 35th year, Fleming College has grown alongside the city of Trujillo, educating generations of students with a strong sense of community and a shared commitment to learning.

Over the years, the school has developed into the institution it is today: one that brings together Peruvian, British and international perspectives in a way that reflects both our context and our students. Guided by our core values of passion, compassion and perseverance, we focus on helping our students grow with confidence, care for others, and keep going when things are challenging.

As LAHC marks 30 years of collaboration across Latin America, we value being part of a network of schools that learn from one another, support each other and continue to strengthen international education in the region.

Colegio Colombo Británico - 70th anniversary reflections

As LAHC celebrates 30 years of sharing expertise across Latin America, Colegio Colombo Británico, CCB, is also celebrating a major milestone: our 70th Anniversary. It is a momentous occasion that invites our community to look back on what’s been built and think about the future.

When we look at our classroom snapshot from 70 years ago, taken inside our first campus, a house in the neighbourhood of Normandía, we see all the staples of a teaching and learning environment. A caring educator making the rounds and a group of boys and girls engaging in an activity in proper-sized desks and chairs; a space obviously meant for them.

Jump 70 years into the future and, besides the colour of the image, what else do you see? The staples are there, yes, but they’ve evolved. The learning experience is on another level! The students are at the centre of the exploration, and their curiosity is the starting point of the educational experience.

It’s a fun thought experiment to imagine what our CCB students from then would say if they could walk into the classroom of now. Surely, they’d feel at home because the Corazón Colombo is always there. Yet, there’s another part of them that would probably just say, “Wow.”

And that’s how we feel as a school when we look back. Wow!

St. Paul's School - 100 years of St. Paul’s School in São Paulo

Honouring our past, embracing the future

In 2026, St. Paul’s School marks one hundred years of history (100 years on 18th February) — a century defined by a pioneering spirit, resilience, and an enduring commitment to education.

Established in 1926 by São Paulo’s British community, the school opened its doors to just 77 pupils with a simple yet ambitious mission: to provide a first-class British education for the sons and daughters of expatriate families. From these modest beginnings, St. Paul’s has evolved into one of Latin America’s leading international schools — a place where tradition and innovation go hand in hand.

The story of St. Paul’s is also the story of São Paulo itself. Over the decades, the school has reflected the city’s extraordinary transformation, from a growing industrial hub to a vibrant global metropolis. Through times of war and peace, challenge and change, St. Paul’s has remained true to its founding values: excellence, integrity, and the belief that education has the power to shape a better world.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also look to the future. The Centenary is not only a moment to honour our past, but an opportunity to imagine what lies ahead. With sustainability, diversity, and innovation at the heart of our vision, St. Paul’s continues to educate generations of Pauleans ready to make a difference — in Brazil and beyond.