Inter-American School

Guatemala, Quetzaltenango

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 180

Type Co-educational

Opened 1961

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum

Taught languages Spanish

Typical class size 15

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Inter-American School (IAS) is a faith-based, English-language K–12 school in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, offering an American curriculum integrated with the Common Core standards for core subjects. California State Standards provide enrichment and specialized classes, while the ACSI Bible curriculum is integrated across subjects. The school maintains an English-only learning environment, with elective courses in other languages such as Spanish beginning in elementary and continuing through middle and high school. IAS was founded in 1961 by missionary families and has grown into a bilingual, college-preparatory program serving Guatemalan and international students. The campus features a large library, a computer-equipped learning environment, projectors and multimedia resources, and a stage beside a multi-use concrete court used for events. Ongoing improvements include a new six-classroom secondary building planned for 2026. Weekly chapel services, Spiritual Emphasis Week, and a strong student council and choir reflect the school's faith-centered community. Afternoon tutoring supports students needing extra help.

ias-xela.org

0 Avenida 1-43 Zona 6, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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The Essentials

Location

Inter-American School is located in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, at 0 Avenida 1-43 Zona 6. The campus is in Zone 6 of Quetzaltenango. For inquiries, call PBX +502-7963-8787 or Phone +502-7761-4080.

Stages

Prekindergarten through Twelfth Grade (PK-12).

Country affiliation

United States

Religious affiliation

Christian

School day structure

Prekindergarten: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Elementary: 8:00 a.m. start; 11:00–12:00 Lunch/Recess; 1:35–1:55 Afternoon Recess (K-3); 3:00 p.m. dismissal; Middle School: 8:00 a.m. start; 12:55–1:24 Lunch; 3:00 p.m. dismissal; High School: 8:00 a.m. start; 12:07–12:36 Lunch; 3:00 p.m. dismissal.

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Fees

Application fees
- No publicly posted application or registration fee amount is available for Inter-American School (IAS) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. There is no published, grade-specific application fee listed in the school's publicly accessible brochure or school pages.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish a grade-by-grade tuition schedule or per-term tuition amounts in its publicly available brochure or main public pages. No definitive per-term or per-year tuition figures for Pre-K through Grade 12 for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) are posted in the materials located on the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted billing schedule (for example: monthly, quarterly, per-term, or annual payment plan details) or formal payment-terms document available in the school's public brochure or main pages. No public statement of accepted payment methods or due-date timetable is available in those sources.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- IAS operates as a day school for Pre-K through Grade 12; no boarding program or boarding fees are described in the public materials reviewed. No boarding-related charges are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, supplies, transport, meals, extracurriculars, deposits)
- No published schedule of ancillary fees (uniform costs, supply fees, cafeteria/lunch fees, transportation fees, extracurricular or club fees, security/caution deposits, or textbook fees) is available in the school's public brochure or profile materials. Ancillary costs are not listed publicly.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy for tuition, registration, deposits, or other fees is available in the school's publicly available brochure or school pages for 2026/27 or 2025/26. There is no published statement of refund conditions or timelines in the public materials reviewed.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, check)
- The school's public brochure and profile materials do not list accepted payment methods or provide a published payment-instructions section for tuition or fees. No public listing of credit-card, bank-transfer, or other electronic-payment options was found in the reviewed public materials.

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- The school's public brochure and profile pages, school contact page, and publicly available school profile documents were examined. These public materials contain school contact details, program descriptions and general school information, but they do not contain a public fee schedule, grade-by-grade tuition figures, billing schedule, payment terms, boarding fees, ancillary fee schedule, refund policy, or published payment instructions for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's public brochure and school profile are cited as the sources where these items were searched for but not found.

Academics

Curriculum

Common Core State Standards are the curriculum in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade, covering Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. California State Standards supplement enrichment and special classes. ACSI Bible curriculum is implemented across subjects. The school provides an English-only environment for learning and socialization, while offering elective courses in other languages.

Student Teacher Ratio

The school has small class sizes.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students to excel in universities both in North America and Latin America, including higher education in the United States or Canada.

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FAQs

What grades does Inter-American School serve, and what is the age range?

IAS offers Pre-K through 12th grade, serving students from early childhood through high school. The program is conducted in English with a Christian orientation, and Spanish is taught as a language with elective options in other languages.

Where is Inter-American School located, and how can I contact them?

IAS is in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, at 0 Avenida 1-43 Zona 6. You can reach the school by phone at +502-7963-8787 or +502-7761-4080.

What curriculum does IAS use, and is it bilingual?

The curriculum follows Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten through 12th grade, with California State Standards providing enrichment and special classes. The school maintains an English-only environment for learning and socialization, with Spanish taught as a language and electives available in other languages.

What are the tuition and admission fees for IAS?

Public materials do not publish grade-by-grade tuition or application fees for 2026/27 or 2025/26. To get current figures, contact IAS Admissions for the latest information.

What is the admissions process, and is there a waitlist or scholarships?

The publicly available materials do not list an admissions process, waitlist, or scholarships. Please contact IAS Admissions for the most up-to-date details.

How are school fees billed and what payment methods are accepted?

There is no publicly posted billing schedule or accepted payment methods in the public materials. IAS will provide the current billing terms and payment options upon inquiry.

What can I expect from the IAS academic program?

IAS uses Common Core standards for Math, Science, English, and Social Studies, with California standards for enrichment and the ACSI Bible curriculum across subjects. Core instruction is conducted in English, and Spanish is taught as a language.

How does IAS prepare students for higher education?

IAS prepares students to excel at universities in North America and Latin America, including the United States and Canada. The program supports college-preparatory goals within a Christian, values-based setting.

What are class sizes like at IAS?

IAS notes that class sizes are small, which supports individualized attention and a closer learning environment.

What facilities support learning at IAS?

The campus includes a wide range of technology resources: class sets of laptops, iPads, a media center, projectors, TVs, and a large library of educational videos.

What sports or campus facilities does IAS have?

There is a concrete court (currently being resurfaced) with a nearby stage used for events, and a nurse's office was added to support student care.

Are there any upcoming campus development plans?

In June 2026 IAS plans to break ground on a new six-classroom building for secondary students, aimed at providing safer, more functional learning spaces.

What extracurricular activities and clubs does IAS offer?

IAS provides after-school tutoring and activities such as choir, art, drama, library, and physical education; past offerings have included cooking clubs and youth groups.

Is there student leadership or a student council at IAS?

Yes. The Student Council represents student interests to Administration and the Board, with elections held each fall for positions and class representatives.

Are community service or leadership opportunities available?

Community service projects are part of after-school life, and the Spiritual Emphasis Retreat is coordinated through student leadership in the Middle and High School.

What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are available at IAS?

IAS provides a School Counselor and runs a no-tolerance anti-bullying program (Steps to Respect); there is a focus on mental wellbeing and appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.

How does IAS support English language learners and mental wellbeing?

IAS delivers English Language Immersion from Pre-K onward, with ELL classes limited to a maximum of 12 students per class, supported by counseling services for mental wellbeing.

What safeguarding measures does IAS have?

The school follows a Child Safety Code of Conduct, with staff training, background checks, and mandatory reporting procedures for safeguarding.

Is Inter-American School a boarding school or a day school?

IAS operates as a day school for Pre-K through 12; there is no boarding program listed.

What role do chapels and religious activities play at IAS?

Weekly chapel services support spiritual growth, and Spiritual Emphasis Week includes a three-day retreat for grades 6–12.

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