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Macris School

Honduras, Tegucigalpa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1985
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Founded in 1985, Macris School is a premier, co-educational Catholic bilingual day school situated on a beautiful 23-acre campus in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Serving approximately 1,000 students from preschool through 12th grade, the institution provides a highly rigorous dual-curriculum program. Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Macris seamlessly blends U.S. Common Core standards with Honduran national requirements, allowing graduates to simultaneously earn a U.S. High School Diploma and a Honduran Bachillerato. Instruction operates on a strong bilingual framework, with the majority of classes delivered immersively in English. Beyond academics, Macris School heavily prioritizes holistic student well-being through its "ConnectMe" social-emotional learning program and Catholic pastoral activities. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities like the Ian H. Merriam Learning Center and extensive athletic complexes, the school cultivates faithful, globally competitive leaders.

Col. Santa María del Sitio, carretera a Valle de Angeles, 11101 Tegucigalpa, Honduras

The Essentials

Macris School has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Macris School is in Santa María del Sitio, Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.

Stages
Three divisions: Preschool (Macriskinder), Elementary (Grades 1-6), and High School (Grades 7-12).

Type
A Catholic values-based, co-educational, bilingual day school offering both a Honduran national degree and a U.S. diploma.

Country affiliation
American and Honduran. Students earn both a U.S. diploma and a national Honduran degree.

Religious affiliation
Catholic. The school is guided by Catholic values and offers religious activities, a pastoral club, and sacrament preparation.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Macris School is accredited by NEASC and is a member of the Association of British Schools in Honduras (ABSH).
Academics

Macris School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows a bilingual curriculum with courses in both English and Spanish, with the majority in English. Students graduate with both a national Honduran degree and a U.S. diploma, preparing them to compete internationally and nationally for university admissions and scholarships.

Higher Education Progression
The dual diploma (U.S. and Honduran) prepares students to compete for university admissions and scholarships both internationally and nationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A school counseling programme and social-emotional learning programme (ConnectMe) support student development. Spiritual life programming is also available.

Mental Wellbeing
School counseling, the ConnectMe programme, and spiritual life programming support student mental wellbeing. Separate school clinics with doctors serve the elementary and high school divisions.
Parent Experience

History
Macris School was founded in 1985 in Santa María del Sitio, Tegucigalpa. It has grown into a well-established Catholic bilingual school offering dual U.S. and Honduran diplomas.

Community
A Catholic school community guided by faith, with pastoral activities, a counseling programme, and ConnectMe social-emotional learning. The school prepares students for both national and international university admissions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes the Ian H. Merriam Learning Center (library and makerspace), basketball and soccer courts, a playground, green classroom space, and separate school clinics with doctors for elementary and high school divisions.

Sports Facilities
Basketball and soccer courts are on campus. A playground is available for younger students.

Academic Facilities
The Ian H. Merriam Learning Center serves as both a library and makerspace. Green classroom space provides outdoor learning opportunities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports include competitive soccer and volleyball, plus non-competitive jiu-jitsu and yoga. Model UN, clubs, and extracurricular activities are available. Religious activities include a pastoral club and sacrament preparation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The dual diploma programme provides rigorous preparation for university. Model UN develops research, debate, and diplomacy skills.

Community & Service
Catholic values guide community service. The pastoral club and religious activities promote service to others.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Competitive sports (soccer, volleyball) and non-competitive activities (jiu-jitsu, yoga) cater to different interests. Physical education is provided for all grades.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction, with Spanish also used. The bilingual programme leads to both a U.S. diploma and a Honduran national degree.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual, with courses in both English and Spanish. The majority of courses are taught in English.
Reputation

Accreditations
NEASC — Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
ABSH — Member of the Association of British Schools in Honduras.
Admissions

Admissions
1.
2. Visit the school website for admissions information.
3. Complete the application for the relevant division (Macriskinder, Elementary, or High School).
School Events
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