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Antigua International School

Guatemala, Guatemala City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

Antigua International School (AIS) is an international school in Ciudad Viejo, Guatemala, delivering a bilingual, internationally accredited education for ages 1–17. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement coursework within a college-preparatory framework, while the Early Childhood Center uses The Creative Curriculum to support project-based, cross-curricular learning with personalized instruction. AIS is NEASC-accredited and fosters an international, intercultural environment. The seven-acre campus houses four buildings, with facilities that include a technology and robotics lab, a well-stocked library, science and art spaces, a maker space, and a stand-alone black box theater. The campus supports physical education with a dedicated space and extensive outdoor facilities, including a full-sized soccer field and two courts for basketball and volleyball. Capital improvements have expanded high school classrooms and learning spaces, libraries, and PE facilities. After-school programs run for grades 1-12; athletics include karate, soccer, capoeira, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and climbing. AIS hosts AntiguaMUN and emphasizes Service Learning with meaningful community projects.

Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14 Ciudad Vieja, 03012, Guatemala

The Essentials

Antigua International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The AIS campus is located at Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14, Ciudad Vieja.

Stages
Early Childhood; Primary School; Secondary School.

Type
The school is an international school providing an internationally accredited education.

Additional learning support
Learning Lab Coordinator provides learning support; EAL support is available; high school counseling and college counseling are provided.

Country affiliation
Guatemala.

School day structure
From drop off to pick up, a day at AIS is packed full with hands-on, inquiry-based engagements.

Bus service
AIS does not provide bus transportation for students, but there is a list of external providers that can assist families who wish to have their children take the bus.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms: The uniform expectations are detailed in the AIS Parent and Student Handbook. The uniform is available for purchase at the AIS Uniform Store on campus, with new and gently used items available. For more information, contact Administrative Assistant Ms. Ximena at info@antiguais.org.

Food Options
Lunch is provided daily by La Cafe, which sources local products. The Edible Schoolyard Garden grows vegetables and herbs and the campus includes fruit trees and edible flowers; students participate in gardening and composting.

Governance and Ownership
AIS is a nonprofit school governed by an eleven-member Board of Trustees and a School Director. It is supported by FUNDAIS, its Guatemalan foundation, and by the Antigua International Education Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit (501(c)(3)).
Fees
Annual tuition at Antigua International School ranges from GTQ 74,145 to GTQ 116,930 depending on year group. That works out at roughly GTQ 98,138 for the early years, GTQ 74,145 to GTQ 116,930 for primary, GTQ 92,937 for secondary. Expect an application fee of GTQ 3,150 and an enrolment fee of GTQ 1,312 on enrolment. Tuition is billed monthly (colegiatura mensual).
Academics

Antigua International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
The school provides a bilingual, internationally accredited education. The Early Childhood Center uses the Creative Curriculum. The program is project-based and cross-curricular with personalized instruction. Advanced Placement coursework is offered, and the program is described as a rigorous college preparatory program. The school is NEASC-accredited and emphasizes an international, intercultural environment.

Exam Results
100% of AIS students are accepted to a university of their choice.

Higher Education Progression
AIS graduates attend universities around the world. The College Counseling and Guidance Program offers one-on-one advisory for grades 9–12, with on-site PSAT and SAT testing. The school maintains relationships with local universities and international admissions officers to support college applications.

Gifted and Talented
The Support Program includes services for gifted learners, supported by a Life Skills curriculum and targeted academic and psychosocial guidance.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mental health spaces for calm and counseling support student well-being; AIS has counselors across grade levels including a 9th-12th grade counselor and Support Program Coordinator, a 5th-8th grade counselor, and a 1st-4th grade counselor, plus a psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, health interventions, and neuropsychology.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AIS has a Support Program with counselors across grade levels and interventions for learning difficulties; a psychologist provides psychotherapy and neuropsychology-based support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL Support is provided by an EAL Support counselor.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health support through counseling and spaces for calm are available to students.

Safeguarding
Policy and Emergency Manuals are published for safeguarding and emergency procedures.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located at Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14, Ciudad Vieja, the AIS campus sits on seven acres. The first phase of the permanent campus was completed in 2015 and includes four buildings with administrative offices, classrooms, a cafeteria, a kitchen, a technology room, a library, and science and art facilities. The campus features a makerspace and a stand-alone black box theater, along with a dedicated space for physical education. The grounds include an athletic field with a full-sized soccer field and two courts for basketball and volleyball, and capital improvements have expanded libraries, learning intervention spaces, and PE facilities to support a broad range of programs.

Sports Facilities
The athletics facilities include a full-sized soccer field and two courts for basketball and volleyball. There are dedicated spaces for physical education staff, including a PE office and storage areas. The school grounds support team sports and outdoor competition as part of the AIS athletic program.

Academic Facilities
The campus features a dedicated technology lab for computer science and robotics. A library expansion provides large-group, small-group, and individual study areas, plus a special events room and a learning intervention center. A stand-alone secondary music classroom and an extensive visual arts suite support arts and humanities programs. Capital improvements include five new high school classrooms and additional facilities to enrich teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The After School program is designed for students in grades 1–12 and includes sports and recreational activities, culture (music and the arts), and traditional academic exploration. AIS offers athletic activities such as karate, soccer, capoeira, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and climbing, with opportunities for friendly competition in team sports. Model United Nations (MUN) is part of AIS extracurriculars, with AntiguaMUN 2026 scheduled for February 26–27, 2026 at AIS.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Model United Nations (MUN) is part of AIS's learning program. In MUN, students take on roles as delegates representing different countries to debate current global issues. The program fosters teamwork, critical thinking and leadership. AntiguaMUN 2026 demonstrates AIS's commitment to student-led international discourse.

Arts & Creative
All grades participate in theater as an integral part of learning. The performing arts program includes large-scale productions, including the annual musical, with students performing for families and the school community. Students also work backstage in roles such as stage management, photography, digital recording and independent film production. Visual arts are central to AIS, with signature exhibitions and performance opportunities across grade levels.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations involves students in English and Spanish committees, reflecting AIS's international orientation. AntiguaMUN provides bilingual handbooks for participants (English and Spanish). The program fosters cross-cultural understanding and leadership through diplomatic practice. Participation supports language development and global awareness.

Social & Hobbies
AIS offers an After School Program for students in grades 1-12. Areas of focus include sports and recreational activities, culture (music and the arts), and traditional academic exploration. The athletics program includes karate, soccer, capoeira, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and climbing, with opportunities for friendly competition. External clubs and an after-school schedule support student interests.

Community & Service
Service Learning is a crucial part of AIS. All students from Kindergarten to 12 complete at least one service project each year. By secondary school, students independently identify a community problem, research solutions and implement a viable plan; by graduation they complete at least 200 hours of service. Examples include projects with Clean International, the Education for the Children Foundation, visits to senior homes, collaborations with Long Way Home, and the Garden of Hope.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations fosters leadership, teamwork and critical thinking. AIS hosts AntiguaMUN, an annual conference with student leadership roles such as Secretary General and chairs. The conference provides opportunities to lead committees and coordinate events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
AIS's After School Activities and Athletics program includes year-round sports and recreational activities, supporting physical health. The program also emphasizes mental health by providing spaces for calm and access to counseling through AIS staff. AIS counselors provide ongoing support to students.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers a bilingual education with instruction and services designed for an intercultural community; language support and diverse learning experiences are part of the program. The campus is located seven acres with multiple facilities to support learning.

Bilingual Teaching
The Antigua International School provides a bilingual, internationally accredited education for all students in an intercultural and inclusive community that fosters a healthy environment and a meaningful learning experience where students fully develop their life's purpose. The school teaches think critically, act ethically and serve others, and offers a truly bilingual program with international, intercultural exposure and personalized instruction. AP coursework and a rigorous college-preparatory program are available, and 100% of AIS students are accepted to a university of their choice.

Immersion Programs
The school provides a bilingual education with international accreditation and a cross-cultural environment, supported by project-based learning and opportunities such as Advanced Placement coursework.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC accreditation — Opens doors to colleges and universities worldwide; part of AIS's dual accreditation with the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.
Guatemalan Ministry of Education accreditation — Part of AIS's dual accreditation with NEASC; opens doors to colleges and universities worldwide.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the AIS Admissions Office before applying to confirm space availability. 2. Have the following documents on hand: a recent digital photo; birth certificate; parents' DPI/passport; vaccination record; most recent report card and the last two completed grade levels; solvency letter from the current school. 3. The Application Fee is Q400 – $50. 4. After submitting the application and required documents, the Admissions Office will schedule your child's admission assessment. 5. All applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which considers academic records, confidential recommendations, and admission assessments. 6. Grade level placement is based on age and prior academic history; if transferring from schools with a different academic calendar, enroll in the same grade if enrolling in August; otherwise complete a transition period in the grade just completed (if enrolling in November–February). 7. Guatemalan families should select the AIS Guatemalan Program, while international families should select the AIS International Program.
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