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American Cooperative School of La Paz

Bolivia, La Paz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 574
Type Co-educational
Opened 1955
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 14
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

The American Cooperative School of La Paz (ACS Calvert campus) offers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses for students aged 3 to 18 in La Paz, Bolivia. The campus has 50+ classrooms, four science laboratories, two computer labs, two greenhouses and two school gardens, a gymnasium and full-size soccer field, three playgrounds, a 500-seat theater, and an indoor heated pool. Tennis and racquetball courts, a climbing wall, and an astronomy observatory support a range of activities. The two English-language libraries form Bolivia's largest English-language library collection, with quiet reading areas and collaborative spaces. Literacy programs promote reading and research. Extracurricular activities include performing arts, Art Lovers Club, National Honor Society, and Global Issues Network, plus service initiatives with Fundación Nuestra Esperanza and Operation Smile ACS. The school emphasizes leadership, cross-cultural engagement, and community service through its clubs and partnerships while offering robust facilities for STEM, arts, and athletics.

The Essentials

American Cooperative School of La Paz has 574 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.

Fees
Application and registration fees
- An application/registration process requires payment of registration and related administrative fees at acceptance. Registration, book and related pre-enrolment charges are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (overview)
- The school does not publish a publicly accessible, line‑by‑line tuition schedule for the 2026/27 academic year. Third‑party summaries that report on ACS La Paz list approximate annual tuition ranges (examples cited below), but the school's formal, current tuition schedule is not available on the school's public pages. Examples from third‑party sources show annual tuition in the mid‑five‑figure and upper‑four‑figure USD range depending on grade, and some third‑party references also note a one‑time capital/registration charge; these third‑party figures are indicative only.
- Extracurricular/activity fees (charged separately from tuition) are published for specific programs: for example, soccer, gymnastics and cheerleading are charged per semester at approximately USD 160 for returning students and USD 180 for new students (the higher amount for new students includes the uniform). These activity fees are billed and paid through the school business office. Fees for other ECAs vary by activity.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is contractual and is stated as payable by the year. The school's registration contract specifies that tuition is payable by the year and describes the school's approach to prorating/refunding by quarter (refunds may be issued for full quarters not attended; any quarter with attendance in whole or in part is not refundable). Registration and book fees are non‑refundable.
- The Business/Accounting Office manages tuition accounts and payments; parents may update accounts and arrange payments through the accounting office during normal business hours. Specific installment schedules and exact invoice dates are set by the school each year and are reflected on the school's official billing documents.

Boarding fees
- ACS Calvert (American Cooperative School, La Paz) operates as a day school; there is no published boarding program or boarding fee schedule.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Activity/extracurricular fees: charged per activity/semester (example: USD 160 returning / USD 180 new for soccer, gymnastics, cheerleading; uniform cost is included for new participants where indicated).
- Book/supply charges: registration materials and book charges are assessed and treated as non‑refundable at acceptance.
- Incidental or deposit accounts: the school's registration documents and parent communications reference incidental charges and account management handled through the business office; incidental charges (lost/damaged items, lunch overages, activity add‑ons) are billed to the family account.

Refund information
- Registration, book and similar pre‑enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Tuition is contractually payable by the year and is refundable for any full quarter not attended; if a student attends any part of a quarter, that quarter's tuition is not refunded. These terms are set out in the school's registration/registration contract.

Fee payment options
- Fees may be paid in US dollars or in Bolivianos at the official exchange rate for activities and program fees where stated. The Accounting/Business Office processes tuition and fee payments; parents should use the school's business office for invoicing and account updates. Specific payment instruments (for example, which credit cards are accepted, online payment portals, or the school's bank transfer details) are not published on the publicly accessible pages reviewed.

Summary of key findings and gaps
- The school's registration/contract documents specify non‑refundability of registration/book fees, that tuition is payable by the year, and the quarter‑based refund rule for tuition. Specific line‑by‑line annual tuition amounts by grade for the 2026/27 academic year were not available on the school's public pages; third‑party sources provide indicative figures but do not replace an official, published fee schedule. The school publishes and invoices separate activity/ECA fees (amounts shown above for those programs that publish them).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes growth and well-being within a supportive community and aims to develop critical thinking, lifelong learning, and responsible global citizenship.

Safeguarding
Child protection and safety are a top priority; the school is in strict compliance with Bolivian law and follows international best practices to ensure child safety.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ACS Calvert is located in a safe, residential neighborhood in La Paz. The campus is designed to inspire learning, creativity, exploration, and community with state-of-the-art facilities for students of all ages. It includes 50+ classrooms, 2 computer labs, 4 science laboratories, 2 greenhouses and 2 school gardens, a gymnasium and full-size soccer field, 3 playgrounds, a 500-seat theater and auditorium, an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis and racquetball courts, a climbing wall, an astronomy observatory, and two libraries—the largest English-language library collection in Bolivia.

Sports Facilities
It features a gymnasium and full-size soccer field, tennis and racquetball courts, and an indoor heated swimming pool. A climbing wall provides additional opportunities for fitness and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Academic spaces include 50+ classrooms, 2 computer labs, 4 science laboratories, 2 greenhouses, and 2 school gardens. The two libraries offer extensive English-language collections, quiet reading areas, and collaborative learning spaces. Literacy programs promote reading.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular facilities include a 500-seat theater and auditorium for performances, an astronomy observatory, and a climbing wall. Sports facilities support PE and team activities with a gym, an indoor heated swimming pool, and tennis and racquetball courts. The library spaces provide for clubs and study.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Elementary School offers Extracurricular Activities. Details are provided on the Extracurricular site. An Art Lovers Club is documented for the Elementary level (Art Lovers Club in 2018–2019). The Cougar Hub lists additional clubs and activities, including leadership and service groups.

Arts & Creative
The Elementary School has an Art Lovers Club. The Art Lovers Club is documented with activity dates in 2018 and 2019. A Fashion Show is listed on Cougar Hub as a fundraising activity. Cougar Hub hosts various arts-related clubs and activities.

Cultural & Language
Global Issues Network (GIN) clubs promote global awareness. GIN groups include operations such as Operation Smile ACS and Guild Against Poverty. GIN groups also include BioGuardians and Carbon Cutters focusing on environmental and social issues. NHS and GIN activities involve cross-cultural engagement.

Social & Hobbies
NHS and a Fashion Show are listed as clubs on Cougar Hub. StuCo updates document student leadership activities. The programs on Cougar Hub show a range of clubs that involve student life and leadership.

Community & Service
NHS collaborates with Fundación Nuestra Esperanza to support families of children with cancer. The Fashion Show fundraiser donates all funds to Fundación Nuestra Esperanza. Operation Smile ACS is a Global Issues Network group that funds life-changing surgeries. GIN groups also include Guild Against Poverty and BioGuardians focusing on social and global issues.

Leadership & Professional
The National Honor Society has bylaws indicating formal student leadership. Student Council updates document leadership activities during the year. Clubs such as NHS and Fashion Show provide opportunities for leadership and organizational skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes a gymnasium and a full-size soccer field. There is an indoor heated swimming pool. Tennis and racquetball courts are available. An astronomy observatory is on campus.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Spanish is taught as a second language, including courses such as Spanish 9-12 and Spanish as a Second Language, plus AP Spanish Literature. French is offered at the high school level. English Language Learner (ELL) support is available.

Bilingual Teaching
Most students are bilingual, and many are trilingual.

Immersion Programs
ACS Calvert is an English-immersion school.
School Events
The school has not added events
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