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Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction
Antigua International School (AIS) is an international school in Ciudad Viejo, Guatemala, delivering a bilingual, internationally accredited education for ages 1–17. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement coursework within a college-preparatory framework, while the Early Childhood Center uses The Creative Curriculum to support project-based, cross-curricular learning with personalized instruction. AIS is NEASC-accredited and fosters an international, intercultural environment. The seven-acre campus houses four buildings, with facilities that include a technology and robotics lab, a well-stocked library, science and art spaces, a maker space, and a stand-alone black box theater. The campus supports physical education with a dedicated space and extensive outdoor facilities, including a full-sized soccer field and two courts for basketball and volleyball. Capital improvements have expanded high school classrooms and learning spaces, libraries, and PE facilities. After-school programs run for grades 1-12; athletics include karate, soccer, capoeira, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and climbing. AIS hosts AntiguaMUN and emphasizes Service Learning with meaningful community projects.
Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14 Ciudad Vieja, 03012, Guatemala
The Essentials
Antigua International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The AIS campus is located at Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14, Ciudad Vieja.
Stages
Early Childhood; Primary School; Secondary School.
Type
The school is an international school providing an internationally accredited education.
Additional learning support
Learning Lab Coordinator provides learning support; EAL support is available; high school counseling and college counseling are provided.
Country affiliation
Guatemala.
School day structure
From drop off to pick up, a day at AIS is packed full with hands-on, inquiry-based engagements.
Bus service
AIS does not provide bus transportation for students, but there is a list of external providers that can assist families who wish to have their children take the bus.
Academics
Antigua International School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.
Curriculum
The school provides a bilingual, internationally accredited education. The Early Childhood Center uses the Creative Curriculum. The program is project-based and cross-curricular with personalized instruction. Advanced Placement coursework is offered, and the program is described as a rigorous college preparatory program. The school is NEASC-accredited and emphasizes an international, intercultural environment.
Exam Results
100% of AIS students are accepted to a university of their choice.
Higher Education Progression
AIS graduates attend universities around the world. The College Counseling and Guidance Program offers one-on-one advisory for grades 9–12, with on-site PSAT and SAT testing. The school maintains relationships with local universities and international admissions officers to support college applications.
Gifted and Talented
The Support Program includes services for gifted learners, supported by a Life Skills curriculum and targeted academic and psychosocial guidance.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mental health spaces for calm and counseling support student well-being; AIS has counselors across grade levels including a 9th-12th grade counselor and Support Program Coordinator, a 5th-8th grade counselor, and a 1st-4th grade counselor, plus a psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, health interventions, and neuropsychology.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AIS has a Support Program with counselors across grade levels and interventions for learning difficulties; a psychologist provides psychotherapy and neuropsychology-based support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL Support is provided by an EAL Support counselor.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental health support through counseling and spaces for calm are available to students.
Safeguarding
Policy and Emergency Manuals are published for safeguarding and emergency procedures.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact the AIS Admissions Office before applying to confirm space availability. 2. Have the following documents on hand: a recent digital photo; birth certificate; parents' DPI/passport; vaccination record; most recent report card and the last two completed grade levels; solvency letter from the current school. 3. The Application Fee is Q400 – $50. 4. After submitting the application and required documents, the Admissions Office will schedule your child's admission assessment. 5. All applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which considers academic records, confidential recommendations, and admission assessments. 6. Grade level placement is based on age and prior academic history; if transferring from schools with a different academic calendar, enroll in the same grade if enrolling in August; otherwise complete a transition period in the grade just completed (if enrolling in November–February). 7. Guatemalan families should select the AIS Guatemalan Program, while international families should select the AIS International Program.
FAQs
What ages does Antigua International School serve?
Antigua International School serves students aged 1 to 17.
What curriculum does Antigua International School follow?
The school provides a bilingual, internationally accredited education. The Early Childhood Center uses the Creative Curriculum. The program is project-based and cross-curricular with personalized instruction. Advanced Placement coursework is.
Where is Antigua International School located?
The AIS campus is located at Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14, Ciudad Vieja.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fee**
- Application fee: Q400 (USD 50).
**Tuition fees by school years**
- Annual first-year cost (total estimated range for the first year, all included): Q87,449 to Q103,112.
- Admission / one-time entry fee (charged at.
How many students attend Antigua International School?
The school has approximately 500 students.
What languages are taught?
The school offers a bilingual education with instruction and services designed for an intercultural community; language support and diverse learning experiences are part of the program. The campus is located seven acres with multiple facilities to.
How does the admissions process work?
1) Contact the AIS Admissions Office before applying to confirm space availability. 2) Have the following documents on hand: a recent digital photo; birth certificate; parents' DPI/passport; vaccination record; most recent report card and the last.
What facilities does the school have?
Located at Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14, Ciudad Vieja, the AIS campus sits on seven acres. The first phase of the permanent campus was completed in 2015 and includes four buildings with administrative offices, classrooms, a cafeteria, a kitchen, a.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Model United Nations (MUN) is part of AIS's learning program. In MUN, students take on roles as delegates representing different countries to debate current global issues. The program fosters teamwork, critical thinking and leadership. AntiguaMUN.
When was Antigua International School founded?
Antigua International School was founded in 2011.
What accreditations does the school hold?
NEASC accreditation — Opens doors to colleges and universities worldwide; part of AIS's dual accreditation with the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.
Guatemalan Ministry of Education accreditation — Part of AIS's dual accreditation with NEASC; opens.
