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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Founded in 1985, Macris School is a premier, co-educational Catholic bilingual day school situated on a beautiful 23-acre campus in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Serving approximately 1,000 students from preschool through 12th grade, the institution provides a highly rigorous dual-curriculum program. Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Macris seamlessly blends U.S. Common Core standards with Honduran national requirements, allowing graduates to simultaneously earn a U.S. High School Diploma and a Honduran Bachillerato. Instruction operates on a strong bilingual framework, with the majority of classes delivered immersively in English. Beyond academics, Macris School heavily prioritizes holistic student well-being through its "ConnectMe" social-emotional learning program and Catholic pastoral activities. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities like the Ian H. Merriam Learning Center and extensive athletic complexes, the school cultivates faithful, globally competitive leaders.
Col. Santa María del Sitio, carretera a Valle de Angeles, 11101 Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The Essentials
Macris School has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Macris School is in Santa María del Sitio, Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.
Stages
Three divisions: Preschool (Macriskinder), Elementary (Grades 1-6), and High School (Grades 7-12).
Type
A Catholic values-based, co-educational, bilingual day school offering both a Honduran national degree and a U.S. diploma.
Country affiliation
American and Honduran. Students earn both a U.S. diploma and a national Honduran degree.
Religious affiliation
Catholic. The school is guided by Catholic values and offers religious activities, a pastoral club, and sacrament preparation.
Academics
Macris School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows a bilingual curriculum with courses in both English and Spanish, with the majority in English. Students graduate with both a national Honduran degree and a U.S. diploma, preparing them to compete internationally and nationally for university admissions and scholarships.
Higher Education Progression
The dual diploma (U.S. and Honduran) prepares students to compete for university admissions and scholarships both internationally and nationally.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A school counseling programme and social-emotional learning programme (ConnectMe) support student development. Spiritual life programming is also available.
Mental Wellbeing
School counseling, the ConnectMe programme, and spiritual life programming support student mental wellbeing. Separate school clinics with doctors serve the elementary and high school divisions.
Admissions
Admissions
1. 2. Visit the school website for admissions information. 3. Complete the application for the relevant division (Macriskinder, Elementary, or High School).
FAQs
When was Macris School founded?
The school was founded in 1985 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Does the school offer a dual diploma?
Yes, students earn both a national Honduran degree and a U.S. diploma.
What is the religious affiliation?
Catholic. The school offers religious activities, a pastoral club, and sacrament preparation.
What sports are offered?
Competitive: soccer, volleyball. Non-competitive: jiu-jitsu, yoga. PE for all grades.
Is there a library?
Yes, the Ian H. Merriam Learning Center serves as a library and makerspace.
Is there a school doctor?
Yes, separate school clinics with doctors serve the elementary and high school divisions.
Is the school accredited?
Yes, by NEASC. It is also a member of ABSH (Association of British Schools in Honduras).
What grades are offered?
Preschool (Macriskinder) through Grade 12.
What is ConnectMe?
ConnectMe is the school's social-emotional learning programme supporting student development.
Is there a Model UN programme?
Yes, Model UN is offered as an extracurricular activity.
