Newton College offers its students an intensive, integrated English programme
based in part on the syllabus requirements for international exams and extended to
fit the needs of a bilingual school. With the adoption of I.B. programmes as well as the IGCSE syllabi Newton is able to provide a truly international approach to language learning, which emphasises thinking and organisational skills along with language arts. In addition, the cross-curricular nature of the courses provides a natural link to other subjects, thus reinforcing an integrated approach to learning while expanding the students' knowledge.

Lower School English consists of a basic core of English skills and structures, which are taught in mixed-ability classes, and an expanded programme, in which students are set by ability and given the opportunity to progress according to their actual language level. The I.B. Primary Years Programme's focus on skills acquisition in a cross-curricular environment gives teachers the chance to explore new language material and new teaching methods.

Upper School English continues with the syllabus started in 6th Grade, which aims to develop key skills within the areas of reading, writing and oral. Sixth grade, Form I and Form II students follow a skills based curriculum, in which all pupils undertake common assessment tasks (CATs) in four key areas, namely: Drama, Poetry, Non Fiction and Narrative. As well as following this broad curriculum, all students read a work of literature every term.

All students are given the opportunity to study literature and in Forms III and IV they follow the appropriate Cambridge IGCSE course (First Language, English as a Second Language and Literature) depending on their ability and interest. Students go on to take an IB course (either as part of their diploma or as a certificate) in which they gain confidence and critical skills handling authentic texts and developing a wide variety of written styles.

The English Dept also provides courses for Peruvian teachers and administration staff who wish to prepare for Cambridge examinations, such as PET.

Apart from rigorous academic programmes, the department also offers various activities to those interested in expanding their English skills. Debate is an increasingly popular activity, and as a founding member of the Peruvian Debate Association, Newton offers debaters a chance to represent Peru in international competitions. Additionally, the mock Presidential Campaign that has been run in Form III for the last two years has proved very popular, and allows aspiring candidates test their oratory skills in a race for the Presidential seat. Run-offs, opinion polls and, of course, real voting all form part of this interesting exercise. For the literary-minded, there are two competitions: a house writing contest and a British Schools short story competition. Other activities include inter-class debates and class trips to the theatre or cinema.