Let’s boldly reimagine education for our children, right here in Lima.
Hello! I'm Ines Kudo, and
eight years ago, I started an independent micro-school in lima for Families Like Yours!
When my son entered the traditional school system (at only 3 years old), I watched the spark in his eyes slowly fade. He stopped asking questions. He did what he was told —quietly, obediently— and part of him started to disappear.
As a psychologist with over a decade in international education policy, I was stunned. I thought I understood how learning worked. But it took my own child’s silence to open my eyes.
So I got curious. And what I realized was simple, but life-changing: I didn’t want a system that trained him to comply. I wanted a space where his curiosity, creativity, and love of learning could thrive. A school where joy, autonomy, and purpose weren’t the exception, they were the foundation.
That place existed… just not here. So I decided to build it and joined the Acton Academy revolution.
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What makes Tinkuy Marka Academy different?
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Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.
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Collaborating on real-world projects.
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Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.
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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.
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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing, languages and math.
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On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers and guides.
Why Take the Leap?
In traditional schools, children often follow a one-size-fits-all curriculum that limits their potential. At Tinkuy Marka Academy, we celebrate your child's unique gifts in an environment that encourages exploring new ideas, creative problem-solving, and independent decision-making. Here, your child learns to take smart risks, learn from mistakes, and grow every day—all while taking responsibility for their own learning.
At Tinkuy Marka Academy, your child isn’t just another student—they are a hero ready to make a significant impact on the world.
We invite you to explore an educational journey where your child can flourish beyond the boundaries of traditional schooling.
How might a more flexible, personalized approach to learning help your family thrive?
Education Week (2016): ‘Micro Schools’ Could Be New Competition for Private K-12
The one-room schoolhouse, that symbol of rural American education that dates back to the earliest days of the Colonial era, might be on the verge of making a comeback. But among the earliest micro schools in the country is Acton Academy in Austin, Texas.
Acton Academy affiliates are benefiting from the surge in interest in microschools that began several years ago and has increased since the onset of the pandemic. They are also tapping in to growing demand by parents for private schooling options.
National and International Official Transcripts
Because what truly matters is your child's experiences
At Tinkuy Marka, we believe the most valuable part of your child’s education is not a piece of paper that does not truly reflect who they are or will become. What matters most are the experiences they live during the 11+ years of their formative journey. It is a wonderful time of self-discovery, purpose, curiosity, and growth.
We also understand that you need clarity and peace of mind about certification. That’s why Tinkuy offers several flexible certification options tailored to each family's needs: Official Minedu certificates through our alliance with PEAD Unidos; US Transcripts with our IALDS accreditation, accepted in most colleges and universities in the US and around the world; and K-12 High School certificates accepted worldwide, with direct admission to selected colleges, universities and institutes in Wisconsin, US.
““At my other school, I didn’t try hard and I always did well. Here I always have to work hard to do well. That’s the main difference. I think it’s important because in life you’re going to have to push yourself to reach your goals.” ”
ACTON - IN THE NEWS
What they’re saying about this movement that is revolutionizing Education as we know it…
“Montessori meets Silicon Valley”
“Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world.”
“Acton Academy is on the leading edge of what it means to give students agency of their own learning.”
“I’ve visited and studied hundreds of innovative models of schooling over the past decade, and Acton continues to be one of the most promising models…. Acton is a truly inspiring and exceptional school.”
“Acton Academy has transformed our family, inspiring each of us to find a calling and discover a Hero’s Journey.”
“I was so impressed with [Acton Academy] that I persuaded my husband to move from Honolulu, Hawaii, to the heart of Central Texas so our five young children could enroll.”
“Acton Academy is on the vanguard of change in education in our country. After reading [Courage to Grow], your first two questions will probably be, ‘Why couldn’t my school be like this?’ and ‘How can I send my kids to Acton?’ This is an important story about learning what matters.”