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St. Augustine Preparatory School

Nicaragua, Managua

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $126,540 - 375,180
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

St. Augustine Preparatory School Managua is a private, Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory school offering a U.S.-accredited high school diploma with NEASC accreditation. Located in Managua, it operates a bilingual program spanning Preschool through High School, guided by a Core Knowledge curriculum in the early grades and a rigorous AP-based pathway in secondary years. Preschool centers on language, literacy, and foundational life skills; Elementary and Middle School follow the Core Knowledge Sequence; High School provides AP courses across languages, math, science, history, and the arts, plus the AP Capstone Diploma. The school became the second AP Capstone school in Central America in 2018, and in 2023, 85% of seniors earned the Capstone Diploma. Additional options include the Nicaragua Bachillerato Diploma, a College Counselor, and a broad Student Life program with sports, clubs, and service opportunities. The María Auxiliadora Chapel is open daily, and facilities support research, arts, and community service initiatives worldwide.

Club Terraza 2.4 Km al Sur, 400 Mts al Oeste, Managua, Nicaragua

The Essentials

St. Augustine Preparatory School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Managua, Nicaragua. Campus address: Club Terraza 2.4 Km al Sur, 400 Mts al Oeste, Managua, Nicaragua.

Stages
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Type
Private, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school

Additional learning support
Learning Support Services provide personalized Student Support Plans with a dedicated Learning Support Counselor; supports students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Language Support includes two full-time English Language Learners (ELL) teachers for elementary and secondary levels, using MAP Screener and placement tests; also a Spanish Language Learner program.

Country affiliation
United States (U.S.-accredited high school diploma; NEASC accreditation)

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is private, Catholic, co-educational, and college preparatory; founded in 2001 by three Catholic lay professionals. The school has founders including Jose Oyanguren (Founder & Headmaster) and Claudia Lacayo de Cifuentes (Founder and Elementary School Principal). Otto Chow is the Secondary School Principal. The school has NEASC accreditation since 2012 and offers a dual diploma: the Nicaraguan High School Diploma and a US accredited high school diploma. The school has ISM Gold Member status and is a member of AASCA, Tri Association, NHS, NAIS, and International ACAC.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Augustine Preparatory School ranges from USD 126,540 to USD 375,180 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees
- Entrance (Cuota de Entrada) for new students (PK3–12): C$ 148,400.00.
- Annual registration (Matrícula Anual), non-refundable (PK3–12): C$ 14,840.00.

Tuition – monthly, per year group (Colegiatura mensual, base 12 meses)
- PK3: C$ 10,545.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 126,540.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 63,270.00.
- PK4: C$ 13,690.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 164,280.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 82,140.00.
- Kindergarten: C$ 23,125.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 277,500.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 138,750.00.
- Grades 1–5: C$ 27,380.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 328,560.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 164,280.00.
- Grades 6–8: C$ 30,895.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 370,740.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 185,370.00.
- Grades 9–12: C$ 31,265.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 375,180.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 187,590.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard monthly billing period: August through July (12 monthly installments). Students who attend any part of a semester are billed 100% of that semester (6 months equals one semester).
- Grade 12 students pay their tuition in 10 installments (August through May).
- Payments are due within the first five business days of each month. Payments more than 10 days late incur a 10% penalty.
- If a student withdraws before the end of the academic year, the family must settle the full 12-month tuition obligation in order for the student to receive final grades.
- An 8% discount is offered for payment in full of the annual tuition; the deadline to qualify is the first day of classes. Payment plans are offered.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. No boarding (internado) program or boarding fees are published for the school; the school operates as a day school.

Other annual or one-off fees and mandatory charges (per student)
- Parent Association fee: C$ 1,000.00 per year.
- Technology fee: PK3 — C$ 7,791.00 per year; PK4–12 — C$ 12,985.00 per year.
- Co-curricular fee (K–12), mandatory for all K–12 students: C$ 5,342.00 per year. This fee applies to all K–12 students regardless of actual participation in extra-curricular programs.
- Optional extended hours (PK3, PK4): C$ 5,565.00 per year.
- Graduation fee (Grade 12): C$ 7,420.00.
- Family tuition discounts (applies only to tuition): third student 20%; fourth student 30%; fifth student 40%.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- The annual registration (matrícula) is non-refundable.
- If a student leaves during the school year, the full 12-month tuition obligation must be settled before final grades will be released. Semester attendance rules require payment of 100% for any semester in which the student attends any portion of that semester.

Fee payment options and account management
- Family billing and online account access are handled through the school's family/parents portal (RenWeb/ParentsWeb) and the FACTS billing system; families use the FACTS/ParentsWeb portal to view invoices, enroll in payment plans, and make payments.
- Typical payment methods available through FACTS include automatic bank withdrawal (e-check/ACH) and credit/debit card payments (availability and any convenience fees depend on the school's FACTS configuration). On-campus or local-bank payment options are administered by the Finance Office as directed by the school.

Notes on uniforms and incidental costs
- The school enforces a uniform dress code; uniform specifications are in the Student Handbook. Families are responsible for purchasing required uniforms and paying incidental costs (textbooks, extracurricular trips, specific activity fees), which are billed separately as applicable. Specific uniform purchase prices are not published in the tuition table.
Academics

St. Augustine Preparatory School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Preschool PK3 & PK4 builds a foundation in language, literacy, and essential life skills, fostering academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Elementary School (K–5) uses the Core Knowledge Sequence across Language Arts, Math, Visual Arts, History & Geography, Science, and Music. Secondary School comprises Middle School (6th–8th) and High School (9th–12th) with more than 17 Advanced Placement courses, Mathematics Honors, and the Nicaragua Bachillerato Diploma (7th–12th). AP offerings include Languages and Literature (AP English Literature and Composition; AP English Language and Composition; AP French Language and Culture; AP Spanish Literature and Culture), Math and Science (AP Precalculus; AP Statistics; AP Calculus AB; AP Physics 1; AP Biology), History and Social Sciences (AP European History; AP Comparative Government and Politics; AP Macroeconomics; AP Psychology), and Arts (AP Art and Design 2D; AP Art and Design Drawing; AP Art History). The AP Capstone Diploma Program includes AP Seminar and AP Research, and in 2023, 85% of seniors earned an AP Capstone Diploma.

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1 student-teacher ratio; average class size 18.

Exam Results
AP participation over the last five years (2020–2024) includes 70% of 10th–12th graders taking AP courses and 920 AP exams taken, with an AP exam passing rate of 77%. In 2023, 85% of seniors earned an AP Capstone Diploma.

Higher Education Progression
College Placement data show acceptances of the last five graduating classes to 217 universities with offers of over $73 million in financial aid and scholarships.

Gifted and Talented
Becas Oportunidad al Talento (Talent Opportunity Scholarships) are partial scholarships to support secondary students who show outstanding academic performance, high English proficiency, and excellence in values, character, and leadership; open to students entering grades 6, 8, 9, and 10.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that supports students in developing knowledge of themselves and the world. SEL is integrated with the Advisory program, the secondary school version of Pod Meetings. Community Time is a daily period where students pursue service, independent study, and clubs, with weekly Mass and Advisory groups. This structure supports student growth and well-being through consistent guidance and opportunities for reflection and service.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has Learning Support Services to help every student thrive. The program supports learners with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ms. Adriana Callejas, the Learning Support Counselor, leads the counseling team in developing Student Support Plans with parents and teachers, coordinating with outside professionals as needed. Language Support includes English Language Learners (ELL) support with two full-time ELL teachers and a Spanish Language Learner program.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has two full-time English Language Learners (ELL) teachers who work with English Language Learners at the elementary and secondary levels. The Language Support program's objective is to bring students up to their grade level in English proficiency, with English level determined by MAP Screener and a placement test administered by the ELL teacher. The ELL program covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and the ELL teacher collaborates with the student's homeroom teacher and counselor to determine when to exit the program. The school also offers a Spanish Language Learner program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has mental wellbeing support through a dedicated Learning Support Counselor and counseling team who develop Student Support Plans with families and teachers. The SEL program supports emotional development and self-awareness. Secondary students participate in Community Time daily, which includes Advisory, Mass, Study Hall, and Interest Club meetings. Religious formation is integrated into the curriculum and student life. The school engages students in service and leadership activities that support well-being and resilience.
Parent Experience

History
St. Augustine Preparatory School was founded in 2001 by three Catholic lay professionals. The school is private, Catholic, co-educational and college preparatory, inspired by St. Augustine of Hippo. The first graduating class arrived in 2010, and in 2012 the school earned NEASC accreditation and launched the Todos a Servir Annual Service Campaign. The Advisory Program began in 2017, and in 2018 St. Augustine became the second AP Capstone school in Central America. The school emphasizes lifelong learning, integrity, and Catholic values in its mission.

Community
The school emphasizes service through 100 Hours of Community Service per high school student and launched the Todos a Servir annual service campaign in 2012. It reports high international exposure and participation in activities, with 99% of students studying abroad and 75% participating on athletic teams. Prospective families can join the Pod by booking a tour, applying, and interviewing to become part of the learning community. The Portrait of the Graduate highlights leadership with integrity and service as core outcomes.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association (APF) is a parent-led group of volunteers. Its objectives are to promote communication between teachers, administration, and parents; create an enriching environment with activities; encourage collaboration within the school community; coordinate fundraising to enhance student experience. The APF can suggest improvements to school life and acts as a spokesperson for the school's achievements. The Board of Directors includes President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Elementary Representative, Middle School Representative, High School Representative, and Clubs Representative. There are six committees—Culture, Events, Sports, Apostolate, Health, and Publicity—that form part of the governance structure. There is an annual fee of $25; elections are held within the first 30 days of the new school year; each grade has a room parent who connects the PA with the school. To participate, email parentsassociation@csa.edu.ni.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
St. Augustine Preparatory School Managua provides Preschool through High School. It is a bilingual Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory program. María Auxiliadora Chapel is open during the entire school day for students and faculty. Arts and music programs are offered for younger students, and a broad Student Life program includes clubs, athletics, and service opportunities. The library supports research and reading with Destiny Discover and EBSCOhost, and open tour days are held every Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Academic Facilities
Preschool nurtures curiosity and faith while laying a foundation of academic, social, and emotional skills. Elementary uses the Core Knowledge Sequence as its curricular guide in Pre-K 3 to Eighth grade. Middle School (grades 6-8) provides a rigorous middle school experience built on the Core Knowledge Sequence. High School (grades 9-12) offers a challenging college-preparatory program that fulfills the requirements of highly selective universities in the U.S. and around the world. Honors and AP Courses are available in Mathematics, English Literature, Spanish Literature, Biology, Calculus, U.S. History, European History, World History and Studio Art; AP Capstone Program develops students' research, collaboration, and communication skills; College Placement is supported by a full-time College Counselor.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Sports Program is the school's most popular after-school activity, with over 50% of the student body participating in a team sport. Ten soccer teams represent St. Augustine across elementary, middle, and high school, along with five basketball teams and three volleyball teams. Chess is a popular sport with strong representation in nationwide and regional tournaments. Other activities include guitar classes, elementary prayer groups Amigos de Jesus y Maria, and Prayer & Service groups for middle and high school; Middle and High School students can participate in Student Government. Many students in grades six to twelve are involved in service clubs, including Operation Smile, Un Techo para mi Pais, Club Teleton, and a Volunteer Saturday English Program. A select group of students represents the school internationally by participating in AASCA events, including Leadership Conferences, Knowledge Bowl, and Sports Tournaments, as well as HACIA Democracy, a Model OAS Summit.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AP courses are offered across languages, literature, history, social sciences, mathematics, sciences, and the arts. The school participates in the AP Capstone Program, a two-year research and inquiry sequence. A strong AP track is evident with 70% of 10th–12th graders taking AP exams between 2020 and 2024, and an AP exam pass rate of 77%. The curriculum also includes College Placement services and grants students both the Nicaraguan Bachillerato Diploma and a U.S.-accredited high school diploma.

Arts & Creative
Art and music programs run from PK3 to 6th grade as part of the Core Knowledge Sequence. In high school, students can take AP Art History and AP Studio Art 2D. Extracurricular arts opportunities include guitar classes, dance, and drama, and each student builds an art portfolio with annual portfolios showcasing their work.

Cultural & Language
St. Augustine Preparatory School Managua is a bilingual Catholic school in Managua. AP French Language and Culture and AP Spanish Literature and Culture are among the AP offerings. The school supports language study through its AP program.

Social & Hobbies
St. Augustine provides a broad array of after-school activities. The Sports Program involves over 50% of students and includes ten soccer teams, five basketball teams, and three volleyball teams across elementary, middle, and high school; chess is also a popular activity with regional tournaments. Other activities include guitar classes, elementary prayer groups Amigos de Jesus y Maria, and Prayer & Service groups for middle and high school, plus Middle and High School Student Government. Many students participate in service clubs such as Operation Smile, Un Techo para mi Pais, Club Teleton, and Volunteer Saturday English Program. A select group represents the school internationally through AASCA events (Leadership Conferences, Knowledge Bowl, Sports Tournaments) and HACIA Democracy, a Model OAS Summit.

Community & Service
Todos a Servir is an annual service campaign launched in 2012. High school students complete 100 hours of community service per student. Service opportunities include Operation Smile, Un Techo para mi Pais, Club Teleton, and Volunteer Saturday English Program.

Leadership & Professional
Student Government is active for middle and high school students. Students participate in leadership conferences and competitions through AASCA, including Knowledge Bowl and Sports Tournaments, and HACIA Democracy Model OAS Summit. AP Capstone Program develops research, collaboration, and communication skills, and students can earn the AP Capstone Diploma. College Placement services assist with admissions to universities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Sports Program supports physical activity with multiple teams across sports, and more than half of students participate in after-school athletics. Health Services and the Counseling Department provide health, safety, and emotional support, while Catholic Faith Formation offers religious education, retreats, and liturgical activities. College Counseling is part of the student support framework, contributing to a well-rounded, faith-based educational experience.
Languages

Bilingual Teaching
St. Augustine Preparatory School in Managua is a bilingual Catholic school. It serves Preschool (PK3–PK4), Elementary (K–5), Middle School (6th–8th), and High School (9th–12th), and offers the Nicaragua Bachillerato Diploma (7th–12th).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill out and submit the Admission Application and the complete original documentation to the school offices, addressed to Ms. Francis Guevara (fguevara@csa.edu.ni). 2. Students who meet all requirements will be invited to take the Admission Exam (mathematics and English) and to attend Admission Interviews. 3. Parents of students who reach the final stage will be invited to an interview. 4. Students who will receive scholarships will be informed by the school and will be invited to sign the scholarship agreement with their parents.

Scholarships
The 'Oportunidad al Talento' program is a partial scholarship program to support secondary students with outstanding academic performance, high English proficiency, and excellence in character, whose families cannot cover the full tuition. The program is open to students entering grades 6, 8, 9, and 10. Applicants must have advanced English language proficiency and a minimum average of 90 over the last three years. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in values, character, and leadership in their current school.
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