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Antigua Montessori School

Guatemala, Ciudad Vieja

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages French, Italian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Antigua Montessori School, located in Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, offers a bilingual Montessori and American curriculum from preschool through secondary education. The Preschool through 4th grade Montessori program is certified under the International Montessori Council (IMC). From 5th to 8th grade, students participate in Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a pathway to the IB. Junior through senior years feature the IB programme, with the school initiating the IB accreditation process in October. Complementary offerings include exchanges, international competencies, international assessments, certifications, and leveling exams to support cross-cultural learning. The school ensures fluency in Spanish and English, with 3rd–4th grade taught 40% Spanish and 60% English. Classrooms feature Montessori materials and digital resources. Students prepare for international English assessments administered annually by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, earning a certificate each year. These elements help nurture global-minded learners.

Km 52 carretera a San Miguel Dueñas, Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

The Essentials

Antigua Montessori School has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Km 52 carretera a San Miguel Dueñas, Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez.

Stages
Preschool - 4th grade; 5th grade - 8th grade; Junior - Senior Year.

Type
The school has a bilingual and international Montessori program.

Country affiliation
Guatemala
Fees
Application fees

No published application, enrollment, or registration fee amounts are available in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

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

No published tuition schedule or specific fee amounts broken down by year group or term are available in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials. There are no publicly posted per-term or per-year figures for Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria, or any other year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms

No published billing schedule, payment calendar, or formal payment terms (for example monthly vs. termly billing, due dates, late-payment penalties, or required deposits) are available in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the school's publicly accessible program or admissions descriptions; the school presents itself as a day (non‑boarding) bilingual/international Montessori school. There are no published boarding fee amounts.

Other costs and typical additional fees

No published, itemized lists of additional costs (uniform costs, books and materials fees, extracurricular/activity fees, transport/shuttle fees, technology fees, exam or registration surcharges, or capital/maintenance levies) are available in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials. No specific uniform price or mandatory materials fee is publicly listed.

Refund information

No published refund policy, refund amounts, or conditions for refunds (for example for withdrawal before the start of term, mid‑term withdrawal, or deposit refunds) is available in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)

No published details of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal, or payment plans) are available in the school's publicly accessible admissions materials. The school lists direct contact details for enquiries: phone +502 7834-0284 and email info@antiguamontessori.edu.gt. Use these contact channels to request the official fee schedule and payment methods.

Summary of availability

A current, itemized fee schedule (application/registration fees, tuition by year group and per term, billing calendar, boarding fees, other mandatory charges, refund policy, and accepted payment methods) is not published in the school's publicly accessible admissions pages or materials. The only publicly posted admissions content provides a contact form and contact details; specific monetary amounts and formal fee policies are not published there.
Academics

Antigua Montessori School teaches Montessori Curriculum, American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual international Montessori curriculum. Preschool through 4th grade follows a Montessori program certified under the International Montessori Council (IMC). From 5th grade through 8th grade, the school offers Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a preparatory program for the International Baccalaureate. Junior through senior year features the International Baccalaureate program, and the school began the IB accreditation process in October. Complementary programs include exchanges, international competencies, international assessments, certifications, and leveling exams. The school ensures fluency in Spanish and English.

Higher Education Progression
The school offers the International Baccalaureate program (IB). The program includes a preparatory pathway for IB and the school is pursuing IB accreditation (began in October).

Gifted and Talented
Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is offered as a program for advanced learners, serving as a preparatory pathway for the IB.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
AMS guides young people to be curious, act with effort and ethics, and take initiative to improve the world within intercultural respect. Independence, leadership, and lifelong learning are fostered through the Montessori approach. The school upholds four core values—Freedom, Peace, Action, and Life—to shape behavior and interactions. It aims to develop peace-oriented, interculturally respectful citizens.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
AMS English programs are sensitive to the varying levels of students, accommodating native speakers, intermediate, and beginner English learners. Preschool uses a Phonics program to develop oral language, writing, and reading. Kindergarten through 4th grade use 'Into Reading' and 'Math in Focus' programs aligned with international standards. 3rd grade through 4th grade use the 'Into Science' program with instruction in 40% Spanish and 60% English. From Middle School onwards, the Montessori program's English curriculum prepares students to begin their international English assessments, administered annually by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, and students receive an international certificate for their English proficiency level.
Parent Experience

Community
Antigua Montessori School (AMS) is a bilingual and international Montessori school for students from preschool through secondary education. It upholds Montessori principles in an enriching educational environment where the student becomes independent in their learning journey. AMS emphasizes four core values: Freedom, Peace, Action, and Life. It aims to shape global citizens through intercultural respect and bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school serves preschool through secondary education in a bilingual and international setting. The school has classrooms with Montessori materials. The school provides access to a variety of physical and digital resources. The English program accommodates native, intermediate, and beginner English learners; in 3rd-4th grade, instruction is 40% Spanish and 60% English. The school begins the accreditation process for the International Baccalaureate in October. The school ensures fluency in Spanish and English.

Academic Facilities
The school provides access to a variety of physical and digital resources to support learning. The school has Preschool phonics program, and Kindergarten–4th grade uses Into Reading and Math in Focus programs, aligned with international standards. The school has 3rd–4th grade Into Science with instruction 40% Spanish and 60% English. From Middle School onwards, the school prepares students for international English assessments administered annually by the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, with an international certificate issued each year.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers Exchange programs as part of its educational programs. The school provides opportunities for international competencies and international assessments. The school awards international certifications and conducts leveling exams.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is a bilingual and international Montessori school for students from preschool age to secondary education. The Montessori program is certified under the International Montessori Council (IMC). For upper primary and middle grades, the Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship program provides a pathway that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate. The International Baccalaureate is offered in the upper years, with the school beginning the accreditation process in October.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual, ensuring fluency in Spanish and English. It promotes intercultural respect and develops global citizens as part of its philosophy. Educational programs include exchange opportunities, international competencies, international assessments, certifications, and leveling exams to support cross-cultural learning.

Leadership & Professional
Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is offered for grades 5 through 8 as a preparatory program for the International Baccalaureate. The school emphasizes independence and leadership as part of its educational approach, guiding students toward lifelong learning and responsible action. It integrates projects and pathways that foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation within the IB framework.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish and English are taught. The school is bilingual, ensuring fluency in both languages. A preparatory program, Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, serves as a pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma for 5th Grade through 3rd Basic. The IB accreditation process began in October.

Bilingual Teaching
AMS is a bilingual and international school serving students from preschool through secondary. It follows the Montessori philosophy in an enriched learning environment where the student becomes independent in their own learning. It ensures fluency in Spanish and English. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and has begun the accreditation process for the IB Diploma in October.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Schedule an admissions appointment: Complete the admissions form to schedule a visit and obtain detailed information about our admissions process. 2) The form collects the student's name, grade requested, and date of birth. 3) It also requests parent contact details, including names, phone numbers, emails, and a DPI or passport number. 4) It asks for nationality, profession, and employer, and includes questions about how the family learned about AMS and why AMS is being considered. 2) Attend the visit: During the visit, you will view the facilities. You can interact with the teaching staff. You will gain a clearer understanding of how the Montessori method can benefit your child.
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