Colegio Decroly Americano

Guatemala, Mixco

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 993

Type Co-educational

Opened 1993

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages French

Typical class size 22

Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Colegio Decroly Americano is a private, bilingual (Spanish–English), coeducational, non-sectarian school serving ages from 15 months to 18 years. Located on a 19‑acre campus on outskirts of Guatemala City, it offers an American-based curriculum accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and MINEDUC-accredited, with a U.S.–Guatemala program. Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish, with French available as an additional language. The school serves Early Learning Center through High School, with an average class size around 22. It offers the Global Impact Diploma (GID) and is an authorized TOEFL iBT Test Center. Facilities include an Innovation Center, STEAM Labs, a Library, a Gymnasium, Weight Room, an Outdoor Stage, and athletic areas; music and art studios; and a multi‑sports arena. Extracurriculars span robotics, MUN, Knowledge Bowl, and English Language Academy, plus arts, drama, and performance opportunities. The school opened in 1993 and enrolls more than 950 students.

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11 Calle 6-47, Finca El Naranjo, Zona 4 de Mixco, Guatemala

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The Essentials

Location

Located at 11 Calle 6-47, Zone 4, Mixco, Finca El Naranjo, Guatemala. The campus is in Mixco, near Guatemala City.

Stages

Ages from 15 months to 18 years. The program is organized into four sections: Early Learning Center (Infants–Kindergarten), Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

Type

Private, bilingual (Spanish–English), coeducational, non-sectarian.

Additional learning support

The Department of Learning & Teaching provides for the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of students through differentiated teaching and curriculum.

Country affiliation

U.S.-based program; NEASC-accredited; MINEDUC-accredited.

Religious affiliation

Non-sectarian.

School day structure

School hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Bus service

Transportation is available to all zones of Guatemala City and surrounding areas.

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Fees

Application / Admissions Fees

- An admission assessment fee is required for applicants and must be paid by bank transfer according to the school's payment instructions.

Enrollment / Registration Fee

- A registration (enrollment) fee is required at the registration appointment. The registration fee is payable at the time parents sign the school service contract and is collected together with the first tuition installment. BOTH parents must attend the registration appointment to sign contracts.

Tuition fees by school year (structure and timing — amounts not published on public pages)

- The school requires payment of a first tuition installment at registration; the admissions paperwork and enrollment procedure reference a first installment rather than a single full prepayment. Exact tuition amounts by year group (ELC / Early Learning, Elementary, Middle School, High School) and per-term or per-year figures are not published on the publicly accessible admissions and enrollment documents. Parents are required to pay the enrollment fee and the first tuition installment at the registration appointment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The enrollment procedure and admissions pages require payment of the enrollment fee and the first tuition installment at the registration appointment. The admissions documentation refers to making bank transfers according to provided instructions for the admission assessment fee. A service contract between parents and the school (and a contract with Penta, S.A. where applicable) is signed at registration and governs payment terms. Specific published schedules showing annual vs. per-term billing, installment counts, due dates, late‑payment penalties or discounts are not available on the publicly accessible admissions documents.

Boarding fees

- Colegio Decroly Americano does not list a boarding/internship (residential) program as part of its offering for ages 15 months–18 years. Therefore, there are no boarding fees published or indicated for this school.

Other costs and recurring fees

- The school's admissions and forms explicitly recognize that families are responsible for tuition, transportation and other services. Typical additional costs referenced in admissions paperwork include transportation services, extracurricular activities, and similar service fees. Uniforms, school supplies, lunch/meal plans, extracurricular program fees and activity-specific charges are handled as separate family costs, though specific prices for these items are not published on the public admissions and enrollment documents.

Refund information

- No publicly published refund policy for enrollment, registration or tuition payments is provided in the school's publicly accessible admissions and enrollment documents. Where refunds or cancellations apply, the signed service contract and the terms agreed at registration (contract with the school and with Penta, S.A. when applicable) determine refund eligibility and procedures.

Fee payment options

- The admissions materials instruct families to make the admission assessment fee and other initial payments by bank transfer following the provided payment instructions. Parents sign a service contract at registration and also sign a contract with Penta, S.A. as part of the enrollment process; these arrangements indicate the school uses bank-transfer payment instructions and contractual billing arrangements for tuition and services. Parent portals (Plus Portal and Parent Access links) are provided for family accounts and school communications. No explicit public statement listing accepted card brands, online payment processors, or an exhaustive list of payment channels (credit card, direct debit, etc.) is published in the admissions documents.

Brief summary of findings and missing detail

- The admissions and enrollment documents confirm the existence of an admission assessment fee, a registration/enrollment fee, and the requirement to pay the first tuition installment at registration; they also show families sign service contracts (including one with Penta, S.A.) and use bank-transfer instructions for payments. However, the school does not publish specific numeric tuition amounts, per-term or per-year fee schedules for each year group, detailed billing dates, refund-policy language, or itemized prices for uniforms, transportation and extracurriculars on the publicly accessible admissions and enrollment pages. For precise numeric tuition amounts per year group, per-term breakdowns, any published refund policy text, and detailed payment-channel options, the signed service contract and the school's enrollment office will provide the official figures and terms at registration.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers a U.S.-based curriculum accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school is U.S.-Based – National. Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish, with French as an additional language. The levels include Early Learning Center (ELC), Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The average class size is 22. The school serves ages from 15 months to 18 years and offers the Global Impact Diploma (GID) and is an authorized TOEFL iBT Test Center.

Student Teacher Ratio

Average class size is 22.

Exam Results

NEASC accreditation; Graduation rate is 100%.

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Admissions

1. Admissions Documentation: Fill out and send the Documentation listed below. Documentation includes the Admission Form, Psychopedagogical Report, and Recommendation Form; copies of the current school year's report card, as well as official transcripts from the two previous grade levels completed, and a copy of the withdrawal letter submitted to the previous school signed and stamped as received (G1). Send documentation to info@cda.edu.gt. Enrollment will be official upon receipt of all documents and fulfill all requirements. 2. Cancel Admission Assessment Fee: Cancel Admission Assessment Fee by making the bank transfer according to the instructions in the attached information. NOTIFICATION FROM ADMISSION DEPARTMENT: Admissions will contact you via email to provide information about the process. REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT: Attach the remaining documentation listed below. For more information please write to info@cda.edu.gt. 3. Admission Exam: Take and pass admission exam. 4. Principal and Counselor Interview: Interview with the Principal and Counselor. 5. Registration Appointment: Attach the remaining documentation listed below; appointment with the Admissions Department to sign contracts between parents and Colegio Decroly Americano and between parents and Penta, S.A.; pay the enrollment fee and first tuition installment to Colegio Decroly; BOTH PARENTS MUST ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT TO SIGN CONTRACTS. 6. Documents from Current School: Official Certificates of previous schooling; Student's personal Code issued by MINEDUC (Guatemalan program only); a solvency letter. 7. Remaining Information and Appointment Details: Send the documentation to info@cda.edu.gt and complete the appointment steps as directed. 8. Enrollment Finalization: Enrollment will be official upon receipt of all documents and fulfillment of all requirements. 9. Contacts: For more information, write to info@cda.edu.gt. 10. Get in Touch: 11 Calle 6-47, zona 4 de Mixco, Finca El Naranjo, Guatemala; (502) 2380-2380 - Ext. 4020; info@cda.edu.gt.

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FAQs

Where is Colegio Decroly Americano located?

The campus is at 11 Calle 6-47, Zona 4, Mixco, Finca El Naranjo, Guatemala, near Guatemala City. The school sits on a 19-acre green campus with dedicated spaces for Early Learning Center through High School.

What ages and grade levels does CDA serve?

CDA serves students from age 1 to 18, organized into Early Learning Center (ELC), Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

What curriculum does CDA use and is it accredited?

CDA offers a U.S.-based curriculum that is NEASC-accredited and MINEDUC-accredited. Instruction is in English and Spanish, with French offered as an additional language, and the school is non-sectarian.

What are the admissions and fees you should expect at registration?

There is an admission assessment fee paid by bank transfer, plus a registration/enrollment fee. At registration, families also pay the first tuition installment and sign contracts with the school and with Penta, S.A. (where applicable).

How does the admissions process work at CDA?

Admissions involve submitting required documents, passing an admission exam, an interview with the principal and counselor, and a registration appointment where contracts are signed and the first tuition is paid. Final enrollment occurs after all documents are received and requirements are met.

Are there scholarships or waitlists published for CDA?

There is no published information about scholarships or waitlists in the available admissions materials. Exact tuition amounts and financial terms are not listed publicly and are provided in the signed service contract at registration.

What can you tell me about CDA's academic programs and outcomes?

The school offers a NEASC-accredited U.S.-based program with GID and an authorized TOEFL iBT testing center. The graduation rate is 100%, reflecting strong academic outcomes.

What is the typical class size at CDA?

The average class size is 22 students, supporting more individualized attention within the core curriculum.

What higher education options or diplomas does CDA offer?

CDA offers the Global Impact Diploma (GID), and the school provides an authorized TOEFL iBT testing center, supporting language testing for higher education applications.

What facilities does the campus provide?

The campus includes Innovation Center, STEAM Labs, a Library, Cafeteria, Gymnasium, Weight Room, Outdoor Stage, Multipurpose Room, Music and Art studios, and athletic areas across a 19-acre site.

What sports facilities and teams are available?

Athletic facilities include a Gymnasium, Weight Room, and dedicated areas for Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, and Track and Field.

Are there special facilities for STEAM and innovation?

Yes, the Innovation Center and STEAM Labs support hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, complemented by a full library for research.

What after-school clubs or enrichment programs does CDA offer?

Secondary students can join clubs such as Art, Piano, Band, French, Drama, Knowledge Bowl, MUN, Leadership Club, Robotics Club, Painting, and Contemporary Dance, among other enrichment activities.

Is there a language-focused program or academy at CDA?

CDA hosts the English Language Academy (ELA Guatemala) to support language learning outcomes and operates an authorized TOEFL iBT testing center; there are adolescent English courses for ages 11–18 with certificates.

Are there leadership, service, or community opportunities outside class?

Yes—the school emphasizes student leadership and service through clubs and activities, and there are parent-led groups such as the Parent Organization and Booster Club that fundraise to support school initiatives and athletics.

How does CDA support wellbeing and address learning differences?

CDA uses psychopedagogical assessments to tailor support, offers counseling, and has a Wellness Program plus a DEI framework to support diverse learners and social-emotional growth.

What safeguarding and mental health provisions are in place?

The school has Harassment and Child Protection policies, trained staff, and reporting procedures, with a Wellness Committee guiding mental health and well-being initiatives.

Is CDA a boarding school, and what are the daily hours like?

CDA is a day school. Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

What is known about uniforms and meals at CDA?

Uniforms and meal plans exist as separate costs, but exact policies and prices are not published publicly; lunch/meal options are part of the ancillary fees.

Who governs CDA and what is its governance structure?

CDA is a private school governed by a Board of Directors and operates as a non-sectarian, bilingual institution.

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