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Centro Escolar Entrevalles

Guatemala, Santa Catarina Pinula

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 448
Type Girls School
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Catholic Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Centro Escolar Entrevalles is an all-girls, day school in Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala, part of the Association for Educational Development (APDE). It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras, with a personal advisor for each student guiding university preparation. IB is taught in a bilingual framework with English certification through Cambridge. The campus is designed to be safe and stimulating, with spaces that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and active, student-centered learning, including the Connections methodology in Primary and learning spaces beyond traditional classrooms. Students have access to international university opportunities, competitions, and cultural trips to strengthen English proficiency. The school uses a house system to foster community and runs community service programs, alongside character formation and Catholic education under the DIR program. Safety, anti-bullying measures, transport, and emotional intelligence are integral to student wellbeing. MINEDUC rankings place Entrevalles among Guatemala's top schools for a decade.

Km. 16.5 (reported variably as Km. 16.8) Antigua Carretera a El Salvador, Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala

The Essentials

Centro Escolar Entrevalles has 448 pupils, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Km. 16.5 CA-1 Antigua Carretera a El Salvador, Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala, Guatemala. Located in the Guatemala City area along the Carretera a El Salvador, the school serves families in Santa Catarina Pinula and surrounding communities. Access is via the CA-1 corridor and public transportation options are available nearby.

Stages
Primaria y Secundaria; 9th & 10th grade and 11th & 12th grade IB Diploma Programme; two classes per grade.

Type
Girls-only; day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students are almost exclusively Guatemalan nationals, with some guest students from other Latin American countries.

Additional learning support
Inclusive to students with special learning needs.

Country affiliation
Guatemala.

Religious affiliation
Catholic identity and values.

School day structure
Classes start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 1:15 p.m.; extracurricular academies are available until 3:00 p.m.

Bus service
Bus transport with hubs on Carretera a El Salvador, including Deco City and Pradera Concepción; door-to-door transport for extracurriculars; SchoolAid provides bus itineraries and real-time tracking; Group Golán covers buses in emergencies.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a private, nonprofit, bilingual, girls-only day school; boarding is not offered.

House System
Domus house system with four houses; students, families, and staff belong to a house; points accumulate across the year; an annual competition rewards the winning house.

Governance and Ownership
APDE Entrevalles is a private nonprofit girls-only day school located in Guatemala City and is part of the APDE network; it operates under APDE's corporate academic direction.
Fees
Application / Admission fee

- No fixed numeric application or enrollment fee amount is published publicly for APDE Entrevalles. The school's admissions information states that tuition and related amounts vary by grade and that specific payment figures are provided directly to families.

Tuition (by year group and term)

- APDE Entrevalles does not publish a publicly available fee schedule that lists tuition by year group, term, or grade level. The school notes that the colegiatura (tuition) varies according to the academic grade. Because numeric tuition rates and per-term amounts are not posted publicly, a precise breakdown of fees per term and per year group is not available in public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No standard public billing schedule (for example: monthly, quarterly, or per-term dates) or detailed payment terms with exact due dates and penalties is posted in the public information. An online payment option labeled "Pagar en Línea" is provided, which indicates families can make payments electronically. Specific payment schedules and terms are handled administratively and vary by family.

Boarding fees

- A boarding program is not listed for APDE Entrevalles. The school operates as a day school for girls and provides school transportation services (hubs and optional door‑to‑door service) rather than on‑campus boarding, so boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms and school clothing: Uniforms are part of standard family costs for attendance; no uniform price list is published publicly.
- Transport: The school operates hub (strategic stop) services that are offered without additional cost for certain routes and extracurricular shuttles; door‑to‑door bus service is offered for an additional fee although specific rates are not published. Budget for a transport fee if you require door‑to‑door service.
- Extracurricular activities, trips and excursions: These are included in or associated with some elements of the school year yet some activities or external trips may incur extra charges; no public price list for extracurricular fees is published.
- Materials and textbooks: Specific costs for books and materials are not published; expect periodic charges for workbooks, supplies, exams, or special program materials depending on grade.
- Optional educational protection/insurance (previsión educativa): An optional program that provides economic coverage in case of the death of an enrolled parent is offered; any associated premium or fee is not published publicly.

Refund information

- No public policy with numeric refund rules (for example: refundable amounts, deadlines, or prorated refunds) is published. Refund and cancellation conditions for enrollment deposits or tuition would be governed by the school's administrative policies and are not listed in public materials.

Fee payment options

- An online payment portal ("Pagar en Línea") is linked from the school site, indicating electronic payments are supported. The public pages do not list a complete set of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, cash) or the payment processor used; families are informed of specific accepted methods through the school's administrative channels.

Summary guidance for budgeting

- Numeric fee amounts, per‑term charges, billing dates, and formal refund rules are not posted publicly; tuition and related charges vary by grade. Plan for the following categories when budgeting: an initial admission/enrollment charge (amount determined by the school), annual or per‑term tuition (varies by grade), optional transport (door‑to‑door), uniform and materials costs, extracurricular or trip fees, and optional educational protection/insurance. Exact amounts, payment schedules, and the full list of accepted payment methods are provided to families through the school's administrative/admissions process and payment portal.
Academics

Centro Escolar Entrevalles teaches IB (DP), Catholic Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate program is offered at Entrevalles. It provides international recognition with access to renowned universities worldwide, and emphasizes the development of global competencies, including intercultural and language skills. It prepares students for university through rigorous study focused on research, critical thinking, and academic writing. The program offers a dual qualification: a Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras and the Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional, with a personal advisor assigned to each student to support their education.

Higher Education Progression
We provide access to international university opportunities and offer international experiences; students may participate in international competitions, undertake cultural trips, and reinforce their English outside the country.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is inclusive to students with special learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual, with English and Spanish used in instruction.
Parent Experience

History
APDE Entrevalles is part of the Association for Educational Development (APDE), a group of eight schools founded by parents in 1970. APDE maintains a corporate Academic Directorate to ensure that all APDE schools follow the same academic and formative guidelines. Spirtual life is entrusted to the Prelature of Opus Dei. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and IB education is bilingual with English certification for teachers and students through an agreement with Cambridge.

Community
Exalumni APDE Entrevalles: know our community; there is an alumni network to stay connected with former students and to support their professional growth, including alumni from APDE El Roble, APDE Campoalegre, and APDE Solalto. Alumni can register to receive news about events and to remain connected with peers. APDE Entrevalles fosters family involvement, with parents and families able to participate in daily Mass, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and obtain spiritual guidance. Celebrations for families, including Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Grandparents' Day, are part of school life, and bus itineraries with real-time tracking are provided for families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APDE Entrevalles believes that parents are the first educators and works closely with families to foster a climate of trust and ongoing communication. There are courses of formation for parents and grandparents approved by ICEF and IFFD, and the school includes family events such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Grandparents' Day. Tuition also covers personalized family advising and excursions, reinforcing the home–school partnership. The daily Mass, reconciliation, and spiritual direction are available to families, and the school provides transport features (bus itineraries, real-time updates) to assist parental involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
APDE Entrevalles provides a safe, modern, and stimulating environment that promotes both academic learning and emotional development. The spaces are welcoming and safe, adapted to the ages of the girls to motivate them to explore and learn. The campus emphasizes accessible, student-centered areas that encourage curiosity and independence. Learning environments are designed to support autonomy, collaboration, and personal growth while ensuring safety.

Academic Facilities
Academic environments are designed around the Connections methodology implemented in Primary. The spaces promote autonomy and order, with ergonomic furniture to ensure safety and enable girls to move and work independently. Learning occurs beyond traditional classrooms, with all spaces used as learning environments to create varied experiences. The schedule and layout encourage movement between spaces to support development and collaboration, promoting active, student-centered learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Academic excellence is highlighted by MINEDUC rankings, placing APDE Entrevalles in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools for over a decade, with APDE's four schools frequently in the top five. Students have access to international university opportunities and can participate in international competitions and cultural trips to strengthen English language skills abroad.

Cultural & Language
International opportunities include participating in international competitions and cultural trips; the program reinforces English language development by strengthening English outside the country.

Community & Service
The school uses a house system to foster community and teamwork. Solidarity and social responsibility initiatives are emphasized through community service programs.

Leadership & Professional
Character formation and Catholic education are foundational, including the innovative DIR program. The school employs qualified and trusted teachers. College counseling and international opportunities support students' leadership and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
All-girls environment. The school provides a safe environment for girls with integrated safety, anti-bullying measures, and school transport services. Emotional intelligence development is emphasized as part of student well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English language development is strengthened through opportunities to use English abroad. The school offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). We are the only schools in the country that offer the IB Diploma. Students have access to international opportunities, including overseas trips and cultural exchanges, to broaden language and global exposure.
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