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Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
Colegio Maya, the American International School of Guatemala, was founded in 1958 as a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational day school. Located on Carretera a El Salvador in Santa Catarina Pinula, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. It follows an American international curriculum guided by US educational standards and Common Core. The school offers electives including AI and Game Design, Fashion Design, Structural Design with 3D printing and CNC, Studio Art, Theatre, and Robotics. A bus service is available.
Colegio Maya - The American International School of Guatemala has 325 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
Location
Colegio Maya is at KM 12.5 on the Carretera a El Salvador, in Santa Catarina Pinula, a municipality just outside Guatemala City.
Stages
The school has four divisions: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Type
A private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational day school serving students of all nationalities.
Additional learning support
Support Services are available for students who need additional academic assistance.
Country affiliation
American. The school follows US educational standards and Common Core curriculum.
Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian.
Bus service
A bus service is available for students.
Academics
Colegio Maya - The American International School of Guatemala teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows an American international curriculum guided by US educational standards and Common Core. Electives include AI, Game and App Design, Fashion Design, Structural Design (with 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting), Studio Art, Performance and Theatre Production, and Robotics.
Higher Education Progression
College counseling is available to guide students through university applications.
Wellbeing
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Support Services are available for students who need additional academic help.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Contact the school at (502) 6644-1200. 2. Review the admissions requirements for the relevant division. 3. Complete the application process. 4. The school welcomes students of all nationalities.
FAQs
When was Colegio Maya founded?
The school was founded in 1958 as the American International School of Guatemala.
What curriculum is followed?
An American international curriculum guided by US educational standards and Common Core.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, a bus service is available for students.
What technology electives are offered?
AI, Game and App Design, Structural Design with 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting, and Robotics.
What arts courses are available?
Studio Art, Fashion Design, and Performance and Theatre Production.
Is there learning support?
Yes, Support Services are available for students who need additional academic assistance.
What grades does the school offer?
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 across four divisions: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.
Is the school religious?
No, Colegio Maya is a non-sectarian school.
What honour societies are available?
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and National Honor Society (NHS) are available for qualifying students.
Does the school offer college counseling?
Yes, college counseling is available to guide students through university applications.
