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Colegio Maya - The American International School of Guatemala

Guatemala, Guatemala City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 325
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colegio Maya, the American International School of Guatemala, was founded in 1958 as a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational day school. Located on Carretera a El Salvador in Santa Catarina Pinula, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. It follows an American international curriculum guided by US educational standards and Common Core. The school offers electives including AI and Game Design, Fashion Design, Structural Design with 3D printing and CNC, Studio Art, Theatre, and Robotics. A bus service is available.

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The Essentials

Colegio Maya - The American International School of Guatemala has 325 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
Colegio Maya is at KM 12.5 on the Carretera a El Salvador, in Santa Catarina Pinula, a municipality just outside Guatemala City.

Stages
The school has four divisions: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Type
A private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational day school serving students of all nationalities.

Additional learning support
Support Services are available for students who need additional academic assistance.

Country affiliation
American. The school follows US educational standards and Common Core curriculum.

Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian.

Bus service
A bus service is available for students.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Colegio Maya is a private, non-profit institution. It is a member of AASCA (Association of American Schools in Central America).
Academics

Colegio Maya - The American International School of Guatemala teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows an American international curriculum guided by US educational standards and Common Core. Electives include AI, Game and App Design, Fashion Design, Structural Design (with 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting), Studio Art, Performance and Theatre Production, and Robotics.

Higher Education Progression
College counseling is available to guide students through university applications.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Support Services are available for students who need additional academic help.
Parent Experience

History
Colegio Maya was founded in 1958 as the American International School of Guatemala. It has operated as a non-profit, non-sectarian institution for over six decades.

Community
The school welcomes students of all nationalities and promotes service to the community. Student Council, NHS, and NJHS foster student engagement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus features technology labs for 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting, art studios, and performance spaces.

Academic Facilities
Technology facilities support courses in AI, robotics, 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting. The school uses PowerSchool for parent communication and Schoology as its learning management system.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletics, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), National Honor Society (NHS), technology programmes, and service opportunities are available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Advanced electives in AI, robotics, game and app design, and structural design using 3D printing and CNC equipment. NJHS and NHS provide academic recognition.

Arts & Creative
Fine Arts programme includes Studio Art, Fashion Design, and Performance and Theatre Production electives.

Community & Service
Service opportunities are part of the school programme, encouraging students to contribute to the community.

Leadership & Professional
Student Council develops leadership skills. NJHS and NHS recognise academic and community service achievement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
An athletics programme provides sports opportunities for students.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction. Spanish is also part of the programme given the school's location in Guatemala.
Reputation

Accreditations
AASCA — Member of the Association of American Schools in Central America.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the school at (502) 6644-1200.
2. Review the admissions requirements for the relevant division.
3. Complete the application process.
4. The school welcomes students of all nationalities.
School Events
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