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Highlands International School San Salvador

El Salvador, Santa Tecla

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Highlands International School San Salvador is a private, bilingual Catholic international school serving preschool through high school in Santa Tecla, La Libertad. The campus operates a bespoke curriculum within the Semper Altius network, which applies the Regnum Christi education model across 19 countries. The school emphasizes an active, project-based learning approach supported by technology to develop critical and creative thinking. Ten exit competencies guide student development, including Love of God, personal care and character formation, pursuit of truth, healthy relationships, multilingual communication, creativity and artistic sensitivity, innovation and problem solving, social responsibility, interculturality, and Christian leadership in service. Instruction is delivered in two languages, with English aligned to Cambridge certifications and access to SAT/TOEFL, and French introduced as a third language from middle school, through DELF A1/A2. The campus features Maker Space, ALE classrooms, Pinion Lab, ALE Library, a Robotics Lab, a swimming pool, chapels, and cafeterias. Cognia accreditation worldwide.

Carretera Panamericana y Bulevar Monseñor Romero, pasaje privado contiguo a Casa Presidencial, Santa Tecla, La Libertad, 01501, El Salvador

The Essentials

Highlands International School San Salvador has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
The Highlands International School San Salvador is located at Carretera Panamericana and Bulevar Monseñor Romero, a private passage adjacent to Casa Presidencial, Santa Tecla, La Libertad, 01501, El Salvador. It is along the Pan-American corridor in Santa Tecla.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, High School

Type
Private, bilingual Catholic international school

Additional learning support
Personalized, close learning support with attention to individual development.

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has on-site cafeterias.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Semper Altius network of Catholic bilingual schools and is Cognia-accredited.
Fees
Application fees

- Application fee: Not published. Highlands International School San Salvador requires completion of an application and submission of required documents as part of the admissions process; no fixed application-fee amount is published publicly.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Published numeric tuition amounts by grade, term, or academic year are not available publicly. Highlands International School San Salvador does not list detailed per‑grade or per‑term tuition figures on its admissions and program pages. Any specific tuition amounts per year group must be obtained directly from admissions.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual-payment discount: A 6% discount is offered for payment of the annual tuition in full.
- Standard billing schedule and installment options (number of terms, due dates, late‑payment penalties) are not published publicly. Families should expect the school to set a billing schedule as part of enrollment agreements; the school provides an online payments portal for executing payments.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding or residential program and no boarding fees are listed in the school's information for San Salvador. Highlands International School San Salvador presents itself as a day school across its level pages (Pre‑school, Primary, Middle, High School); no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, activities, transport, capital fees, etc.)

- Specific amounts for uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activity fees, transportation, special program fees, or one‑time capital fees are not published publicly. The admissions process and promotional materials mention standard items such as exams, evaluations, and extracurricular activities but do not provide fixed cost figures.

Refund information

- No public refund or fee‑cancellation policy with numerical or procedural details is published. Refund terms and conditions (for withdrawals, cancellations, or overpayments) are not listed on the public admissions pages.

Fee payment options

- An online payment portal is available for executing payments. The portal accepts user‑entered payment amounts via the school's payment page. Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, debit card, bank transfer, local payment services) are not itemized publicly.

Summary statement for database use

- Highlands International School San Salvador publishes its admissions process, contact details, and an online payments portal and offers a 6% discount for payment of annual tuition in full. The school does not publish fixed numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by grade or term, boarding (no boarding program listed), other ancillary fees, refund policy details, or specific accepted payment methods on its publicly accessible pages. For any numeric fee fields in your database where exact amounts are required, those entries are not available from the school's public information.
Academics

Highlands International School San Salvador teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
From preschool through high school, Highlands San Salvador uses a holistic, faith-based educational model. The pedagogy emphasizes active learning, cooperative work, project-based learning, and cutting-edge technology to develop critical and creative thinking. The program centers on ten exit competencies, including Love of God; personal care and character formation; pursuit of truth; healthy and constructive relationships; multilingual communication; creativity and artistic sensitivity; innovation, design, and problem solving; problem solving; social responsibility and interculturality; and Christian leadership in service. Students study in two languages, with English instruction supporting Cambridge certifications and access to external exams such as the SAT and TOEFL in English and DELF A1/A2 in French. The curriculum integrates values, leadership development, and technology to prepare students for higher education and global engagement.

Higher Education Progression
Students pursue higher education through Cambridge English certifications and through the SAT pathway; TOEFL is available in English and DELF A1/A2 in French, enabling study at universities in El Salvador or abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has healthy and constructive affectivity, establishing relationships and friendships based on the value and dignity of people. The school has assertive communication, enabling students to speak, discuss, and argue in a logical and assertive manner in diverse languages. The school has creativity and artistic sensitivity, encouraging initiative and creativity to express themselves and to appreciate beauty and art. The school has innovation and design, guiding students to propose and solve everyday situations using logical-mathematical thinking and technology. The school has problem solving, helping students analyze reality and choose truth and the good. The school has social responsibility and interculturality, forming world citizens who communicate and collaborate with others in intercultural environments, and Christian leadership of service, living and promoting values.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual and provides opportunities and tools for students to be fully bilingual. A second language is learned naturally from preschool through daily activities such as songs, games, and stories. Acquiring a second language develops cognitive abilities that enhance attention, memory, and reasoning. Early language immersion fosters bilingualism and helps students learn this and other languages with greater ease. It opens cultural doors and supports communication in multiple languages.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has socio-emotional education that begins in the earliest years with developing social-emotional skills such as prosocial behavior through play. Motivation is fostered by the satisfaction of completing tasks rather than external rewards. Self-awareness is developed through activities that help students identify and name their emotions and those of others, enabling assertive expression. These practices promote positive relationships and wellbeing within the school community.

Safeguarding
The school has a Safe Environments program with policies, protocols, and ongoing training to ensure safe, respectful spaces free from any form of abuse or mistreatment. Prevention and early detection protocols safeguard all members of the community. There is a clear code of conduct that establishes behavior standards for all adults. There are safe and confidential reporting channels to report any situation that compromises student safety. The school applies rigorous hiring filters, including background checks and references. All activities with minors are supervised and guided by established protocols, and the program includes ongoing training and collaboration with child protection organizations to continually improve.
Parent Experience

History
Highlands International School San Salvador is part of the Semper Altius network, an international network of Catholic and bilingual schools implementing the Regnum Christi education model in 19 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The network has more than 65 years of experience and has educated more than 70,000 graduates who today are leaders in their industries. Highlands is internationally accredited by Cognia. The school meets international standards and integrates best academic practices and continuous improvement processes across the school. The network provides a global perspective and strengthens the school's educational quality.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is an international Catholic institution within the Semper Altius network. It serves preschool, primary, secondary, and high school levels. The facilities include Maker Space, ALE classrooms (Active Learning Environment), Pinion Lab, ALE Library, and a Robotics Lab. The campus features a swimming pool, chapels, and cafeterias. The learning model uses active learning environments and technology as part of instruction.

Sports Facilities
The school has a swimming pool as a dedicated sports facility. In secondary, sport and culture are integral to the learning approach, fostering physical development and teamwork. Students participate in intercollegiate tournaments in various disciplines. The Torneo de la Amistad is the Semper Altius network's premier sporting event and one of the largest in Latin America.

Academic Facilities
The school provides Maker Space, Active Learning Environment (ALE) classrooms, Pinion Lab, ALE Library, and a Robotics Lab to support hands-on learning. A Technology component is integrated throughout the learning model. English proficiency (Nivel de inglés) is an aspect of the curriculum, alongside a focus on learning environments (Ambientes de aprendizaje) and technology.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sport and culture are emphasized as part of student development. In secondary, students participate in intercollegiate tournaments in multiple disciplines. The Semper Altius Torneo de la Amistad is a major inter-school sporting event within the network. The school offers opportunities for extracurricular involvement in athletics and cultural activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Highlands International School San Salvador uses active learning methodologies across its levels, with a technology-rich STEAM program that includes robotics and digital tools to support inquiry and collaboration. English language development is supported by Cambridge certifications, and French is introduced as a third language beginning in middle school. The school emphasizes the use of educational technology to foster research, creativity, and collaborative work, and prepares students for external assessments such as the SAT and TOEFL in English and DELF A1/A2 in French. Digital literacy and critical thinking are integral to the academic program.

Arts & Creative
Musical education is a core element, with instruction supported by Vinna Music that helps students learn instruments such as violin, viola, and cello, participate in ensembles, and certify studies through internationally recognized exams. The school provides ongoing exposure to art and culture to develop critical and creative thinking and emotional skills. Students experience meaningful musical and artistic opportunities as part of their overall learning journey.

Cultural & Language
The school offers a bilingual program with strong English language development, backed by Cambridge certifications. Beginning in the middle school years, French is taught as a third language, expanding students' language proficiency. The environment emphasizes multilingual capability as part of its educational approach.

Social & Hobbies
The Prima ry and Secondary programs emphasize active, collaborative learning environments and a sport-focused activator program called Eagle Program to promote physical activity and teamwork. The school promotes socio-emotional learning through NET virtues, creating positive, values-driven learning spaces. Arts and culture experiences are provided to nurture critical and creative thinking alongside emotional development.

Community & Service
The school promotes Christian leadership for service, encouraging students to meet the needs of others as engaged citizens, within their family and community. A framework of virtues supports humane formation and social responsibility, guiding students to act with integrity and care for others.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is integrated into the school's ethos, with a focus on character formation and service as a path to authentic leadership. The NET virtues framework supports the development of interpersonal and professional skills, preparing students to contribute responsibly in their communities and beyond.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Social and emotional well-being is prioritized through values education, a positive learning environment, and mental and physical health initiatives. The school emphasizes discipline and identity within a supportive community, while sports participation helps students discover their strengths, build resilience, and develop psychomotor, emotional, and social competencies.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as a language with emphasis on the four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. English learning is achieved through exposure to the language so students can communicate fluently in the second language they are learning, while developing the competencies the globalized world requires. Students develop proficiency in the four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. Standardized English assessments certify students' levels and are internationally recognized.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual education model. The main advantage of the bilingual approach is that students achieve a high command of English, enabling them to study and work in a second language, and they have the possibility to obtain internationally recognized English certificates. English language learning is delivered across various spaces and learning opportunities, with the aim that students communicate fluently in the second language they are learning. The school administers standardized English assessments that certify students' English level and are internationally accepted.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the admissions application. The application form is downloadable and submitted as part of the admissions process. 2. Request an online or in‑person information session with the admissions team to learn about requirements, costs, and seat availability for the desired grade. 3. Deliver the documents required at each stage of the admissions process. 4. Complete the psychopedagogical and academic evaluation in person or online (as applicable to the grade). 5. Conduct the interview in person or remotely with the leadership team. 6. Promotions: The plan offers a 6% discount on the annual tuition payment. 7. Schedule a visit and receive information about tuition and admission exams. Leave your details and we will contact you to answer your questions.
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