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American School of Guatemala

Guatemala, Guatemala City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $13,515 - 14,556
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1813
Type Co-educational
Opened 1949
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The American School of Guatemala (CAG) is a private, co-educational, bilingual day school in Guatemala City offering Pre-K through Grade 12. With over 75 years of history and 24 nationalities represented, CAG follows an American college-preparatory curriculum with 25+ Advanced Placement courses including the AP Capstone Diploma Program. The school awards over $3 million in annual scholarships and 70% of graduating seniors attend universities outside Guatemala.

11 Calle 15-79, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala

The Essentials

American School of Guatemala has 1,813 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
11 Calle 15-79, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III, Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Stages
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Lower School (Pre-K to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12).

Type
Private, co-educational, bilingual, bicultural (Guatemala-United States) day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
24 nationalities represented across the student body. Bicultural Guatemala-United States orientation.

Additional learning support
The Learning Lab provides skill-based reinforcement by qualified learning specialists for Pre-K through Grade 12 students requiring additional academic support.

Country affiliation
United States and Guatemala. The school follows American educational practices and is accredited by NEASC.

Religious affiliation
None.

School day structure
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Friday: 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Academic year runs from early August through late May.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not available. Day school only.

Governance and Ownership
Private institution with over 75 years of history. 5,400+ graduates spanning four generations of alumni.
Fees

Annual tuition at American School of Guatemala ranges from USD 13,515 to USD 14,556 for 2026/27.

Annual Tuition Fees (Can be paid in full or in 10 installments from August through May. A 5% discount applies if paid in full before August 15):

Minimum (Pre-Kinder to Grade 1): Q103,110.00

Grade 2 to Grade 5: Q105,200.00

Grades 6 to 8: Q107,710.00

Maximum (Grades 9 to 12): Q111,050.00

Enrollment Fees (2026-2027):

New Students (One-time fee):

Lower School: US$5,000.00

Middle School: US$5,300.00

High School: US$5,600.00

Returning Students:

Q5,779.00 (if paid in full by May 15, 2026 - 20.7% discount)

Q6,410.00 (if paid in full between May 16-29, 2026 - 12% discount)

Q7,281.00 (after May 30, 2026, subject to space availability)

Other Fees:

Annual Accident Insurance Fee: Q.900.00 (Required for 24/7 on and off-campus coverage)
Academics

American School of Guatemala teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
American college-preparatory curriculum modeled after best US educational practices. The school offers 25+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses including the AP Capstone Diploma Program. Bilingual instruction balances English and Spanish: Pre-K to Grade 1 is 60% English/40% Spanish, Grades 2-5 is 70%/30%, and Middle/High School is 80%/20%.

Student Teacher Ratio
90+ international educators, 75% of whom hold master's degrees or higher.

Exam Results
70% of graduating seniors attend college outside Guatemala. Over $3 million in scholarships awarded annually.

Higher Education Progression
70% of seniors attend universities outside Guatemala. The AP program and college counseling support students in applying to universities in the US and worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
AP Capstone Diploma Program for academically advanced students. 25+ AP courses available to students in Grades 9-12.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Lab provides skill-based reinforcement by qualified learning specialists for Pre-K through Grade 12 students.

Safeguarding
Annual accident insurance (Q856) provides 24/7 coverage on and off campus for all students.
Parent Experience

History
Founded approximately 75 years ago (circa 1949), the American School of Guatemala has grown into one of the leading bilingual schools in Central America with over 5,400 graduates spanning four generations.

Community
A diverse community with 24 nationalities represented. Parent volunteer programs are actively supported. Alumni network spans four generations of graduates.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent volunteers actively participate in school life and community events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Single campus in Zona 15, Guatemala City, with facilities for Pre-K through Grade 12. The campus includes academic buildings, sports facilities, and activity spaces.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, track and field, and table tennis.

Academic Facilities
Learning Lab for academic support, science laboratories, and technology resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
80+ extracurricular activities. Sports include baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, track and field, cheerleading, and table tennis. Service learning and internship programs also available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AP Capstone Diploma Program, 25+ AP courses, and rigorous college preparatory academics.

Arts & Creative
Part of the 80+ extracurricular activities offered across all grade levels.

Cultural & Language
Bicultural (Guatemala-United States) orientation. Bilingual instruction in English and Spanish with 24 nationalities represented.

Social & Hobbies
80+ extracurricular activities available across all divisions.

Community & Service
Service learning and internship programs are integral to the school experience.

Leadership & Professional
Internship programs and student leadership opportunities across 80+ activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, track and field, cheerleading, and table tennis.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the two languages of instruction. The proportion of English instruction increases through the grade levels, reaching 80% in Middle and High School.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual instruction in English and Spanish with a graduated balance: 60/40 in Pre-K to Grade 1, 70/30 in Grades 2-5, and 80/20 in Middle and High School.
Reputation

Awards
Over $3 million in annual scholarships awarded. 5,400+ graduates spanning four generations. 70% of seniors attend universities outside Guatemala.

Accreditations
NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), MINEDUC (Guatemala Ministry of Education), AASCA (Association of American Schools in Central America), AMISA, AMLE, CASE, NAIS, CollegeBoard, and Tri-Association.
Admissions

Admissions
Rolling admissions with no fixed annual deadlines. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. A two-part process: the admissions committee reviews applications, then academic sections coordinate evaluations. Campus visits available. 2101.

Scholarships
Over $3 million awarded annually. The Young Scholars Academy program provides scholarships for high school students (Grades 9-12). Applications are announced each January via the website and social media.
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