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Christian Academy of Guatemala

Guatemala, Guatemala City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 75
Type Co-educational
Opened 1945
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

The American School of Guatemala (CAG), founded in 1945, is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational college preparatory school in Guatemala City. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 across three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and High School. It offers 25+ AP courses including the AP Capstone Diploma. Over 90 international educators teach at the school, with 75% holding master's degrees or higher. Students from 24 nationalities attend. Graduates have earned over $3 million in annual scholarships, with 70% of seniors attending college outside Guatemala. The school has over 5,400 alumni.

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

The Essentials

Christian Academy of Guatemala has 75 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The school is at 11 Calle 15-79, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III in Guatemala City. Zona 15 is a residential area in the southern part of the city.

Stages
Three divisions: Lower School (Pre-Kinder to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12).

Type
An independent, non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational college preparatory day school following US educational best practices in a bilingual Spanish-English setting.

Pupil Nationality Mix
24 nationalities are represented in the student body.

Country affiliation
American. The school follows US curriculum standards and is accredited by NEASC. It is also recognised by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education as a Laboratory School.

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational. The school respects religious, political, social, and cultural diversity.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The American School of Guatemala is an independent, non-profit institution. It is accredited by NEASC and recognised by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.
Academics

Christian Academy of Guatemala teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows an American college preparatory curriculum based on US educational standards. Over 25 AP courses are offered, including the AP Capstone Diploma Program. Service learning and internship programmes complement the academic programme.

Higher Education Progression
70% of seniors attend college outside Guatemala. Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually. The school has produced over 5,400 alumni.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1945, the American School of Guatemala has nearly 80 years of history and over 5,400 alumni. It was established to provide American-style education in Guatemala City.

Community
Students from 24 nationalities create a diverse community. Over 90 international educators, 75% with master's degrees or higher, teach at the school. 70% of graduates attend college outside Guatemala.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus in Zona 15 includes a library, sports facilities, and student support services.

Academic Facilities
A library is available on campus.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Over 80 extracurricular activities are offered. Athletics include baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, track and field, cheerleading, and table tennis. Service learning and internship programmes are also available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Over 25 AP courses are available, including the AP Capstone Diploma Program, providing rigorous academic challenges. Service learning and internship programmes connect academics to real-world experience.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a bilingual (Spanish-English) and bicultural (Guatemala-United States) education, with students from 24 nationalities creating a diverse learning environment.

Community & Service
Service learning and internship programmes are integral to the school experience, connecting students with the wider Guatemalan community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics are a strength, with sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, track and field, cheerleading, and table tennis. Over 80 extracurricular activities are available.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the languages of instruction in this bilingual, bicultural school. The curriculum follows US educational standards delivered in a Spanish-English environment.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates as a bilingual (Spanish-English) institution, reflecting its bicultural Guatemala-United States identity.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC — Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
MINEDUC — Recognised by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education as a Laboratory School.
AASCA — Association of American Schools in Central America.
AMISA — Association of American Schools in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Caribbean and Venezuela.
AMLE — Association for Middle Level Education.
CASE — Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
NAIS — National Association of Independent Schools.
College Board — Authorised AP centre.
Tri-Association — Member of the Tri-Association of American Schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the school at (502) 25009595.
2. Review admissions requirements for the relevant division (Lower School, Middle School, or High School).
3. Complete the application and required documentation.
4. The school accepts students of all nationalities.

Scholarships
Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually for college and university studies.
School Events
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