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Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
The American School of Guatemala (CAG), founded in 1945, is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational college preparatory school in Guatemala City. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 across three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and High School. It offers 25+ AP courses including the AP Capstone Diploma. Over 90 international educators teach at the school, with 75% holding master's degrees or higher. Students from 24 nationalities attend. Graduates have earned over $3 million in annual scholarships, with 70% of seniors attending college outside Guatemala. The school has over 5,400 alumni.
11 Calle 15-79, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Essentials
Christian Academy of Guatemala has 75 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school is at 11 Calle 15-79, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III in Guatemala City. Zona 15 is a residential area in the southern part of the city.
Stages
Three divisions: Lower School (Pre-Kinder to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12).
Type
An independent, non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational college preparatory day school following US educational best practices in a bilingual Spanish-English setting.
Pupil Nationality Mix
24 nationalities are represented in the student body.
Country affiliation
American. The school follows US curriculum standards and is accredited by NEASC. It is also recognised by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education as a Laboratory School.
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational. The school respects religious, political, social, and cultural diversity.
Academics
Christian Academy of Guatemala teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows an American college preparatory curriculum based on US educational standards. Over 25 AP courses are offered, including the AP Capstone Diploma Program. Service learning and internship programmes complement the academic programme.
Higher Education Progression
70% of seniors attend college outside Guatemala. Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually. The school has produced over 5,400 alumni.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact the school at (502) 25009595. 2. Review admissions requirements for the relevant division (Lower School, Middle School, or High School). 3. Complete the application and required documentation. 4. The school accepts students of all nationalities.
Scholarships
Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually for college and university studies.
FAQs
When was the school founded?
The American School of Guatemala was founded in 1945 and has nearly 80 years of educational history.
What curriculum is followed?
The school follows an American college preparatory curriculum with over 25 AP courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma Program.
How many nationalities attend?
24 nationalities are represented in the student body.
What sports are offered?
Baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, track and field, cheerleading, and table tennis.
How many extracurricular activities are there?
Over 80 extracurricular activities are available to students.
Where do graduates go to college?
70% of seniors attend college outside Guatemala. Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually.
What are the school's accreditations?
The school is accredited by NEASC, recognised by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education, and affiliated with AASCA, AMISA, NAIS, College Board, and the Tri-Association.
Is the school religious?
No, the school is non-denominational and respects religious, political, social, and cultural diversity.
Who is the head of school?
Dr. Don Francis serves as General Director.
What languages are used?
The school is bilingual, operating in English and Spanish with a bicultural Guatemala-United States approach.
How qualified are the teachers?
Over 90 international educators teach at the school, with 75% holding master's degrees or higher.
What grades are offered?
Pre-Kinder through Grade 12, in three divisions: Lower School (Pre-K to 5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12).
