This bulletin describes the past, present and future educational development in Peru. Part I, Background, describes; (1) General Characteristics of Country and People; (2) Educational Development; and (3) Administration and Finance. Part II, Educational Levels, explores: (1) Preprimary Education; (2) Elementary Education; (3) Secondary Education; (4) Private Education; (5) Vocational Education; (6) Teacher Education; (7) Higher Education; (8) Special Schools; and (9) Illiteracy and Adult Education Programs. Part III, Educational Outlook, discusses educational problems, trends, and developments; summarizes assistance provided to the development of Peruvian education, particularly by the United States; describes educational centers and services cosponsored by the Peruvian government and by various United States and international organizations; presents a glossary of educational terms; and provides a list of selected references. Appended are: (1) Selected data on the principal universities of Peru; (2) Peruvian universities recently funded or in the process of organization; and (3) Degrees or titles awarded by the universities and number of years of study required for each, by university and faculty. (Contains 25 footnotes, 8 tables, 1 chart, and 1 map.) [Best copy available has been provided.]