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Colegio Maya

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 2 - null years

Pupils 560

Type Co-educational

Colegio Maya is a bilingual day school in Zaragoza, La Libertad, El Salvador, serving Pre-Kinder through 12th grade with about 560 students. The Life Ahead Methodology guides learning across all grades, promoting autonomy, responsibility, organization and peaceful collaboration to develop self-reliant, internationally minded lifelong learners. In Early Childhood, IEYC is used in a bilingual environment with daily English, emphasizing holistic development through play- and inquiry-based learning. Primary focuses on growth, friendships, identity and joy in learning; Secondary offers a college-preparatory program with graduates who attend universities around the world. The campus opened in 2016; the school is NEASC-accredited, AAASCA member, and recognized by the Ministry of Education; it is affiliated with the National Honor Society and College Board. Extracurriculars include Special Programs, Maya Tribes, Student Government, International Experiences, Ecology Club, and NHS. The school participates in College Board programs such as SAT and AP and hosts Model United Nations and ISSE exchanges.

Location

Zaragoza, La Libertad Este, El Salvador. Address: Carretera al Puerto de La Libertad, Km 16.5, Vía del Corso, Complejo Tuscania, Zaragoza, La Libertad Este. Serves families in the Zaragoza area.

Stages

Pre-Kinder through 12th Grade. Dual degree program – high school and bachillerato, with Life Ahead pedagogy.

Country affiliation

El Salvador

Application / Registration Fees

- Free registration for Early Childhood for the 2026–27 school year.
- For other entry levels, no fixed public application or registration amount is published; families are instructed to request the applicable application/registration fee directly from the admissions office or enrollment portal.

Tuition Fees by Year Group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a public, grade-by-grade fee schedule on its general information pages. Specific tuition amounts by year group and per-term or annual billing are provided directly through the school's admissions/enrollment office or the school's enrollment portal. Families should obtain the detailed per-term and annual tuition schedule by contacting admissions or by submitting an enrollment inquiry through the school portal.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

- The publicly available admissions information lists the school's admissions and enrollment channels but does not list a standardized public billing calendar or detailed payment terms. Payment schedules (term dates, due dates, number of installments, late payment penalties, and any discounts for full-year or upfront payment) are communicated to families at the time of enrollment or through the school's billing office.

Boarding Fees (if applicable)

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed among the school's public materials; boarding is not indicated as an offered service and therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other Costs and Fees

- Uniforms, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees, trips, and other ancillary costs are not published as a single public price list. These other costs commonly include (when applicable):
- School uniform purchase or replacement costs.
- Textbooks and classroom materials or a materials fee.
- Fees for optional extracurricular programs, sports, arts, or academic intensification.
- Field trips and off-campus activity fees.
- Student ID cards, technology or lab fees, and assessment or examination fees when applicable.
- Exact amounts for these items are provided through admissions or billed during the school year as applicable.

Refund Information

- No public, detailed refund policy (for tuition, registration, or deposits) is posted on the school's general admissions pages. Refund terms—such as refunds for withdrawal before term start, prorated tuition, or refunds for unused services—are handled by the school's finance or admissions office and provided to families at enrollment or on written fee schedules.

Fee Payment Options

- The school's public contact and admissions information direct families to the admissions office and the enrollment portal for payment arrangements. Typical accepted methods are arranged and confirmed via the school's billing office or enrollment portal at the time of registration; families should expect standard options such as bank transfer and card payment to be available through the school's finance office or the enrollment system.

Summary of availability

- For the 2026–27 school year, a specific grade-by-grade tuition schedule, per-term breakdown, formal billing calendar, refund policy text, and itemized ancillary fees are not posted as a public fee table on the school's general pages. The admissions office and the school's enrollment portal provide the official fee schedule and payment terms upon inquiry. Contact and enrollment channels are published for requesting the complete, current fee schedule.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are required for all students. The formal uniform is grade-dependent: Pre-K to 4th wear a bibbed skirt and round-collar shirt with a school sweater; 5th to 8th wear a skirt/shorts or pants with a polo shirt and school sweater; 9th to 12th wear a skirt or pants with a polo shirt and school sweater; black formal shoes and white socks are required. P.E. uniform is shorts or sweatpants with a T‑shirt, with athletic shoes, white socks, and a school cap.

Food Options

The school has a cafeteria offering meals, with monthly menus published (for example, January menu; December 2025 menu).

Governance and Ownership

Colegio Maya was established in 1994 by a group of educators. It is described as an internationally-accredited bilingual school serving Pre-K through 12.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Life Ahead® Methodology promotes autonomy, organization, responsibility, and collaboration, with emphasis on social skills. It aims to produce self-reliant individuals who take increasing responsibility for their own learning. The combination of high academic expectations and Life Ahead® develops internationally-minded, lifelong learners who uphold democratic principles and use conflict resolution in all aspects of life. The Life Ahead® approach fosters a nurturing environment that supports personal growth, safety, congeniality, and collaboration across Pre-Kinder through 12th grade. Through these foundations, Colegio Maya guides students to apply social-emotional skills in academic and extracurricular contexts.

Safeguarding

The school operates under the Grow Together Law for the Comprehensive Protection of Early Childhood, Childhood and Adolescence, and uses Positive School Coexistence policies. Students have the right to be respected by staff and to receive an education based on tolerance, mutual understanding, respect and solidarity. Educational institutions must implement positive discipline measures and prohibit all abuse, including physical, verbal, psychological mistreatment and any form of violence. Exclusion, expulsion and denial of enrollment due to pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, disability or HIV/AIDS is prohibited. Internal regulations and coexistence handbooks must be prepared with participation of girls, boys, adolescents and other members of the educational community, and sanctions may be imposed in accordance with those regulations. To safeguard the integrity and safety of students, the school may carry out periodic reviews of bags, pencil cases, lunch boxes, briefcases, lockers, among others.

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Colegio Cristiano Josué

Type Co-educational

The Colegio Cristiano Josué in San Miguel is a Christian day school serving children from early childhood through the second year of bachillerato. It teaches an American curriculum complemented by Bespoke Curriculum and ABeka Book foreign programs, with a focus on preparing students for a global and competitive world. Each classroom is equipped with audiovisual equipment and Internet access to support virtual platforms, and the school provides a Computing Center and Language Laboratory, science laboratories, and two Playful Classrooms that integrate technology with foundational subjects. The program includes English, multimedia, robotics, biology and chemistry, theatre, and vocational training, with Music Education offered from 1st to 9th grade and Arts Education. The campus features green spaces, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, and outdoor courts for football, basketball, and volleyball. Active learning emphasizes entrepreneurship, sports, theatre, dance, singing, and robotics, supported by on-site facilities and laboratories.

Location

The school is located in San Miguel at Final Calle Los Aceitunos and Circunvalación, Residencial El Sitio 2nd Stage. It sits in a residential area with access to local streets and is near the Circunvalación ring road. The campus is in the city of San Miguel.

Stages

From early childhood education through the second year of bachillerato (high school).

Type

Christian day school.

Religious affiliation

Christian.

School day structure

The school day runs Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Application fees

- Application fee: Not publicly listed.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- Tuition by year group: No per-term or per-year tuition schedule is published. Specific tuition amounts for Educación Inicial, Educación Básica (first, second, third cycles) or Bachillerato are not listed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule and payment terms (due dates, number of installments, penalties for late payment): Not published. Office hours are provided for administrative contact: Monday–Friday 7:00 am–4:00 pm. School hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Use these contacts to arrange billing details.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding provision: No boarding program or boarding fees are listed; the school is presented as a day school serving Educación Inicial through second year of Bachillerato.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, laboratory or technology fees, extracurricular fees, registration fees, and cafeteria or transport charges: No public schedule of these additional costs is listed. The school notes use of specific curricular materials and laboratories, but does not publish associated costs.

Refund information

- Refunds, withdrawal penalties, or fee adjustment policies: Not published.

Fee payment options

- Payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, mobile payment): Not published. Contact the school by phone or email to confirm accepted payment methods. School telephone and email are provided below.

Administrative contact (for fee details and to request official fee schedule)

- Telephone: 2669-6465.
- Email: oficinaccj@hotmail.com.
- Address: Final Calle Los Aceitunos y Circunvalación, Residencial El Sitio 2a Etapa, San Miguel.

Brief summary of findings

- The school's public pages (institutional, academic/program, and contact information) do not publish a fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. For precise application fees, detailed per-term or per-year tuition by grade, billing schedule, payment methods, refund policy, or any boarding fees, contact the administration using the telephone number or email above.

Curriculum

The school provides education from early childhood through the second year of bachillerato (high school). Programs of study focus on improving learning in a global and competitive world, incorporating ABeka Book foreign programs, mathematics, sciences, and technology. Each classroom is equipped with audiovisual equipment and Internet access for virtual platforms. Active learning is promoted through entrepreneurship, sports, theater, dance, singing, and robotics, with science laboratories and technology-enhanced language and multimedia labs. Classes include English, multimedia, robotics, biology and chemistry, theatre, and vocational training. The curriculum covers Arts Education, Computing, Christian Education with an interactive audiovisual program, Natural Sciences with laboratory work from 4th grade, Music Education from 1st to 9th grade, and playful classrooms that integrate technology with foundational subjects.

Exam Results

Second-year bachillerato students undergo nearly a year-long preparation for the PAES national exams, achieving scores ranging from intermediate to superior and meeting the Education Ministry's expectations.

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Colegio Internacional de San Salvador

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupils 1600

Type Co-educational

The International School of San Salvador, founded in 1979, offers preschool through high school education. The school develops compassionate, inquisitive, and ethical learners prepared for leadership roles in the global community.

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Escuela Americana

Instructs in English

Ages 6 - 18 years

Pupils 1211

Type Co-educational

Escuela Americana is an international school in el salvador. Our programs actively engage students in their own learning and do not have them sit passively in classrooms, waiting for the content to be delivered to them. We are committed to educating the whole child – which is a holistic approach that includes students' academic performance in addition to their social-emotional health and well-being. EARLY CHILDHOOD With the Creative Curriculum Program©, we offer a comprehensive learning environment for our youngest students starting at 3 years old; emphasizing literacy, art, math, music, and science through play, building a firm foundation for your child’s future academic success.

Location

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Stages

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Additional learning support

SECONDARY Empowering our students to reach their fullest intellectual, social, and creative potential in a rigorous academic environment, we prepare them to successfully enroll in their chosen higher education institution and seamlessly transition into the university environment.

Country affiliation

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Curriculum

We are committed to educating the whole child – which is a holistic approach that includes students' academic performance in addition to their social-emotional health and well-being. EARLY CHILDHOOD With the Creative Curriculum Program©, we offer a comprehensive learning environment for our youngest students starting at 3 years old; emphasizing literacy, art, math, music, and science through play, building a firm foundation for your child’s future academic success. This approach allows our students to develop a growth mindset while mastering the objectives of their lessons. NELYDA MIGUEL GENERAL DIRECTOR "As a passionate advocate for global education, my primary goal is to ensure that all EA students benefit from a curriculum that prioritizes EA’s community values and inquiry-based learning in preparation for EA students' journey into an ever-changing global landscape. This will equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to become responsible global citizens and leaders." CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: TROJANS TALK Trojans Talk is a student-led initiative on school-related topics, where our hosts have short conversations with different members of the EA community. APPLY NOW EMAIL US SIGN UP FOR A ONE-ON-ONE MEETING If you are interested in booking a tour (either in-person or virtual) with Admissions, please click here.

Student Teacher Ratio

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Exam Results

This will equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to become responsible global citizens and leaders." CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: TROJANS TALK Trojans Talk is a student-led initiative on school-related topics, where our hosts have short conversations with different members of the EA community.

Higher Education Progression

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SECONDARY Empowering our students to reach their fullest intellectual, social, and creative potential in a rigorous academic environment, we prepare them to successfully enroll in their chosen higher education institution and seamlessly transition into the university environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

We are committed to educating the whole child – which is a holistic approach that includes students' academic performance in addition to their social-emotional health and well-being. SECONDARY Empowering our students to reach their fullest intellectual, social, and creative potential in a rigorous academic environment, we prepare them to successfully enroll in their chosen higher education institution and seamlessly transition into the university environment.

Mental Wellbeing

We are committed to educating the whole child – which is a holistic approach that includes students' academic performance in addition to their social-emotional health and well-being.

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Lycée Français de San Salvador

Instructs in French, Spanish

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Day

Founded in 1971, Lycée Français de San Salvador "Antoine et Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry" is a prestigious, co-educational international day school located in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. Serving approximately 1,350 students from ages 2 to 18, it is a prominent member of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) global network. The school provides an exceptionally rigorous bicultural and multilingual education, seamlessly integrating the French national curriculum with Salvadoran educational standards. This dual-pathway approach allows graduates to simultaneously earn the French Baccalauréat and the Salvadoran Bachillerato. Instruction is heavily immersive in French and Spanish, complemented by robust English instruction, particularly within its dedicated American International Section (SIA). Beyond academics, the campus boasts modern science labs, extensive sports facilities, and strong arts programs—including a specialized theater option—ensuring students develop into well-rounded, globally competitive citizens.

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Pan American School - San Salvador

Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 4 - 19 years

Type Co-educational, Day

Pan American School in San Salvador provides international education to the community. The institution emphasizes bilingual education and comprehensive student development.

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