Centro Escolar Solalto

Guatemala, Guatemala City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 381

Type Boys School

Opened 1970

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Spanish, English

Typical class size 8

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional

Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Centro Escolar Solalto (APDE Solalto) is a private, all-boys day school in Fraijanes, Guatemala, part of the APDE network of eight schools. The school offers Pre-Primary through Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma) and consistently ranks in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools according to MINEDUC. The school follows a Catholic educational philosophy with personalized attention, emotional intelligence development, and a house system for character formation.

Km. 22.5, Carr. a Fraijanes, Guatemala

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The Essentials

Location

Km 22.5 Carretera a Fraijanes, Fraijanes, Guatemala 01062.

Stages

Preprimaria (Pre-K/Preschool), Primaria (Elementary), Secundaria (Secondary), and Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma). Ages 4 through 18.

Type

Private, all-boys, Catholic day school. Part of the APDE (Asociación para el Desarrollo Educativo) network.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Primarily Guatemalan students from the Guatemala City metropolitan area.

Additional learning support

Personalized advisory system and professional counseling services available to all students.

Country affiliation

Guatemala. Authorized IB World School. College Board affiliate.

Religious affiliation

Catholic. The school follows an innovative Catholic formation program (DIR) integrated with character development.

School day structure

Full school day with academic instruction in Spanish and English, character formation through the house system, and extracurricular activities.

Bus service

Transportation available through the SchoolAid app.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Not available. Day school only.

House System

The school operates a house system as part of its formative education program, fostering community, leadership, and character development among students.

Governance and Ownership

Part of APDE (Asociación para el Desarrollo Educativo), a network of eight schools founded in 1970 by parents seeking schools with academic excellence and values-based education.

Fees

APDE Solalto is considered among the premium private schools in Guatemala. Specific fee amounts are available upon request from the admissions office.

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the Guatemalan national curriculum enriched with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Primary school uses the Connections methodology, which develops 21st-century competencies through interdisciplinary learning ecosystems. The school also offers College Board examinations. Instruction is in Spanish and English.

Exam Results

Consistently ranked in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools according to MINEDUC rankings for over a decade. The four APDE schools have appeared among the top five positions in recent years.

Higher Education Progression

College counseling and international university placement support available. Partnerships with ICEF Guatemala and Duolingo English testing support international applications.

Gifted and Talented

The IB Diploma Programme provides advanced academic challenge. International opportunities are available for students.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Emotional intelligence education is a core component. The school focuses on integrity, virtue development, and character formation through Catholic values.

Mental Wellbeing

Professional counseling services and personal advisory system available. Emotional intelligence is taught throughout the curriculum.

Safeguarding

Comprehensive security measures in place. The school emphasizes being a safe environment for students.

Parent Experience

History

Part of APDE (Asociación para el Desarrollo Educativo), founded in 1970 by parents who wanted schools offering academic excellence alongside the values being taught at home. APDE has grown to eight schools sharing the same educational project. Solalto became an authorized IB World School in 2006.

Community

Close-knit community of boys and their families within the APDE network. The all-boys model allows for teaching methods specifically adapted to how boys learn. Catholic values and community service foster a sense of solidarity.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

APDE was founded by parents, and family involvement remains central to the school's philosophy. Parents are actively engaged in the educational project.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

Modern campus on Carretera a Fraijanes designed as a safe, stimulating environment that promotes academic learning and emotional development. Spaces are adapted by age group and include both traditional classrooms and flexible learning areas.

Academic Facilities

The Connections methodology uses specially designed learning environments with ergonomic furniture. Multiple areas throughout campus serve as learning spaces beyond traditional classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities

House system activities, community service programs, solidarity initiatives, and international opportunities.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

IB Diploma Programme, College Board examinations, and college counseling with international university placement support.

Cultural & Language

Bilingual instruction in Spanish and English. Duolingo English testing partnership. International opportunities through ICEF Guatemala.

Social & Hobbies

House system activities promote social development and camaraderie among students.

Community & Service

Community service and solidarity programs are integral to the school's Catholic formation and character development.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership development through the house system, personal advisory, and student-led initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Emotional intelligence education and personal formation programs support student wellbeing.

Languages

Language Provision

English and Spanish are the languages of instruction. Duolingo English testing is available for students pursuing international university applications.

Bilingual Teaching

Instruction in both Spanish and English across all levels.

Reputation

Awards

Consistently ranked in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools by MINEDUC for over a decade. Part of APDE, whose four schools have ranked among the top five nationally in recent years.

Accreditations

Authorized IB World School (Diploma Programme, authorized 2006). College Board affiliate. ICEF Guatemala partner. IFFD accredited.

Admissions

Families can apply through the school's online admissions form or contact the admissions office via WhatsApp at +502 5859 8109.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Centro Escolar Solalto located and how do I get there?

Centro Escolar Solalto is located at Km 22.5 Carretera a Fraijanes, Fraijanes, Guatemala 01062. The school serves families from the Guatemala City metropolitan area and offers bus transportation managed through the SchoolAid app.

What age range and levels does the school serve?

The school serves boys aged 4 to 18 across Preprimaria, Primaria, Secundaria and the Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma). Instruction covers the Guatemalan national curriculum enriched with the IB Diploma Programme.

Is Solalto a single-sex or boarding school and how large is the student body?

Solalto is a private, all-boys day school and does not offer boarding. The school currently enrolls 381 pupils and is led by Head of School Rolando Ernesto Marín Coto.

How do I apply to Centro Escolar Solalto?

Families can apply using the school's online admissions form or by contacting the admissions office via WhatsApp at +502 5859 8109. The admissions team can guide you through application requirements and next steps.

How can I obtain detailed fee information for my child?

Specific fee amounts are available upon request from the admissions office. Please contact admissions via WhatsApp at +502 5859 8109 to request the current fee schedule.

What curriculum does Centro Escolar Solalto follow?

The school follows the Guatemalan national curriculum enriched with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the upper level. Primary education uses the Connections methodology to develop 21st-century competencies, and the school also offers College Board examinations.

How do students at Solalto perform academically?

Solalto consistently ranks in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools according to MINEDUC rankings for over a decade, and APDE schools have appeared among the top five nationally in recent years. The school combines national standards with the IB Diploma to provide rigorous academic preparation.

What support is available for university applications and international placement?

The school provides college counseling and international university placement support, including partnerships with ICEF Guatemala. Students also have access to Duolingo English testing support for international applications.

What are the campus and facilities like at Solalto?

The campus on Carretera a Fraijanes is described as a modern, safe and stimulating environment with spaces adapted by age group. Facilities include traditional classrooms as well as flexible learning areas designed to promote academic learning and emotional development.

What kind of academic facilities and learning spaces does the school have?

Primary classrooms use the Connections methodology with specially designed learning environments and ergonomic furniture. Multiple areas throughout the campus serve as flexible learning spaces beyond traditional classrooms.

Does the school support extracurricular and community service activities?

Yes, extracurricular life is organized around the house system and includes community service and solidarity programs, as well as international opportunities. These activities are integrated into the school's formative Catholic education.

What extracurricular activities and enrichment programs are offered?

Students participate in house-system activities, community service initiatives and student-led projects, and have access to IB Diploma co-curricular opportunities and College Board examinations. International programs and solidarity initiatives are part of the extracurricular offer.

How does the school develop leadership and character in students?

Leadership and character formation are promoted through the house system, a personalized advisory system and student-led initiatives. The school's Catholic DIR formation program emphasizes integrity and virtue as part of everyday learning.

Does Centro Escolar Solalto provide pastoral and counseling support?

Yes, the school provides a personalized advisory system and professional counseling services available to all students. These services work alongside emotional intelligence education to support student wellbeing.

How does the school teach social-emotional learning?

Emotional intelligence education is a core component integrated across the curriculum, and character formation is reinforced through the house system and the Catholic DIR program. The school emphasizes personal formation alongside academic development.

Is boarding available at Solalto?

No, Centro Escolar Solalto is a day school only and does not offer boarding.

What is the school's religious ethos and how is faith integrated into school life?

Solalto follows a Catholic educational philosophy and integrates an innovative Catholic formation program (DIR) into personal and character development. Catholic values, community service and solidarity are central to the school's formative approach.

What official accreditations and partnerships does the school hold?

Centro Escolar Solalto is an authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme (authorized 2006), a College Board affiliate, an ICEF Guatemala partner and IFFD accredited. These recognitions support its international academic and placement activities.

How is the school's national reputation described?

The school has consistently been ranked in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools by MINEDUC for over a decade, and APDE schools have frequently appeared among the top five nationally. Solalto is considered one of the stronger academic options in the country.

What languages are used for instruction and what language support exists for international applicants?

Instruction is delivered in both Spanish and English across all levels. For students applying internationally, the school supports Duolingo English testing and has resources linked to College Board examinations.

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