Compare International Schools in Guatemala

SEK Guatemala is in Guatemala City, the capital and largest city of Guatemala.

The school covers education from early years through to secondary level.

A co-educational international day school, part of the global SEK-IES educational network operating in 17 countries.

Spanish origin. SEK-IES is a Spanish educational group with over 130 years of history, operating schools across 17 countries.

Secular. No religious affiliation.

A transport service is available for students.

Dining facilities are available on campus.

SEK Guatemala is part of the SEK-IES (Institución Internacional SEK) educational network, a Spanish-origin group with over 130 years of history and schools in 17 countries.

The school follows an international curriculum. As part of the SEK-IES network, which is known for offering IB programmes, the education is internationally oriented.

An on-site doctor is available for student health needs. Orientation services support student wellbeing.

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The AIS campus is located at Km. 74.8 Ruta Nacional 14, Ciudad Vieja.

Early Childhood; Primary School; Secondary School.

The school is an international school providing an internationally accredited education.

Learning Lab Coordinator provides learning support; EAL support is available; high school counseling and college counseling are provided.

Guatemala.

From drop off to pick up, a day at AIS is packed full with hands-on, inquiry-based engagements.

AIS does not provide bus transportation for students, but there is a list of external providers that can assist families who wish to have their children take the bus.

Uniforms: The uniform expectations are detailed in the AIS Parent and Student Handbook. The uniform is available for purchase at the AIS Uniform Store on campus, with new and gently used items available. For more information, contact Administrative Assistant Ms. Ximena at info@antiguais.org.

Lunch is provided daily by La Cafe, which sources local products. The Edible Schoolyard Garden grows vegetables and herbs and the campus includes fruit trees and edible flowers; students participate in gardening and composting.

AIS is a nonprofit school governed by an eleven-member Board of Trustees and a School Director. It is supported by FUNDAIS, its Guatemalan foundation, and by the Antigua International Education Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit (501(c)(3)).

The school provides a bilingual, internationally accredited education. The Early Childhood Center uses the Creative Curriculum. The program is project-based and cross-curricular with personalized instruction. Advanced Placement coursework is offered, and the program is described as a rigorous college preparatory program. The school is NEASC-accredited and emphasizes an international, intercultural environment.

100% of AIS students are accepted to a university of their choice.

AIS graduates attend universities around the world. The College Counseling and Guidance Program offers one-on-one advisory for grades 9–12, with on-site PSAT and SAT testing. The school maintains relationships with local universities and international admissions officers to support college applications.

The Support Program includes services for gifted learners, supported by a Life Skills curriculum and targeted academic and psychosocial guidance.

Mental health spaces for calm and counseling support student well-being; AIS has counselors across grade levels including a 9th-12th grade counselor and Support Program Coordinator, a 5th-8th grade counselor, and a 1st-4th grade counselor, plus a psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, health interventions, and neuropsychology.

AIS has a Support Program with counselors across grade levels and interventions for learning difficulties; a psychologist provides psychotherapy and neuropsychology-based support.

EAL Support is provided by an EAL Support counselor.

Mental health support through counseling and spaces for calm are available to students.

Policy and Emergency Manuals are published for safeguarding and emergency procedures.

1. Contact the AIS Admissions Office before applying to confirm space availability. 2. Have the following documents on hand: a recent digital photo; birth certificate; parents' DPI/passport; vaccination record; most recent report card and the last two completed grade levels; solvency letter from the current school. 3. The Application Fee is Q400 – $50. 4. After submitting the application and required documents, the Admissions Office will schedule your child's admission assessment. 5. All applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which considers academic records, confidential recommendations, and admission assessments. 6. Grade level placement is based on age and prior academic history; if transferring from schools with a different academic calendar, enroll in the same grade if enrolling in August; otherwise complete a transition period in the grade just completed (if enrolling in November–February). 7. Guatemalan families should select the AIS Guatemalan Program, while international families should select the AIS International Program.

Colegio Maya is at KM 12.5 on the Carretera a El Salvador, in Santa Catarina Pinula, a municipality just outside Guatemala City.

The school has four divisions: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

A private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational day school serving students of all nationalities.

Support Services are available for students who need additional academic assistance.

American. The school follows US educational standards and Common Core curriculum.

Non-sectarian.

A bus service is available for students.

Colegio Maya is a private, non-profit institution. It is a member of AASCA (Association of American Schools in Central America).

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.

College counseling is available to guide students through university applications.

Support Services are available for students who need additional academic help.

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.

Antigua Green School is located on Finca La Azotea, a fifth‑generation family‑owned coffee farm on the north side of Antigua Guatemala. Antigua Guatemala is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colonial architecture, historic ruins, cobblestone streets, and cultural and religious traditions; the town is safe, walkable, and has a temperate climate year‑round. The La Azotea campus sits within the coffee farm and is described as a thriving center of nature and culture, including on‑site cultural and ecological features such as the Garden of Hope permaculture garden.

Antigua Green School is a PreK–12 school registered with the Guatemalan Ministry of Education and the only recognized Cambridge International School in Guatemala. Learning is organized into three‑year Learning Cycles through sixth grade, and two‑year Learning Cycles in Secondary (Pioneer, Voyager, Phoenix) that align with Cambridge examinations; Pioneer prepares for Cambridge Checkpoint, Voyager for Cambridge IGCSE, and Phoenix offers the option of Cambridge A‑Levels alongside the Guatemalan diploma.

Private day school with a true bilingual English/Spanish environment. The school integrates Guatemalan CNB standards with Cambridge international standards and serves students from PreK through 12.

Guatemala. Antigua Green School is registered with the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.

The school is registered with the Guatemalan Ministry of Education and is the only Cambridge International School in Guatemala.

The school is a PreK-12 program registered with the Guatemalan Ministry of Education and is the only Cambridge International School recognized in Guatemala. Learning is organized around Units of Inquiry and Learning Cycles, grouping students to support interdisciplinary, sustainability-focused studies. Secondary is structured into two-year cycles - Pioneer, Voyager, and Phoenix - and prepares students for Cambridge assessments (Checkpoint in Pioneer; IGCSE in Voyager; A-Levels as an option in Phoenix) alongside the Guatemalan diploma. The language of instruction is bilingual with dual immersion English/Spanish classrooms. Curriculum aligns with Guatemala's CNB and Cambridge standards.

The school has a true bilingual environment with dual immersion English/Spanish classrooms.

Km 22.5 Carretera a Fraijanes, Fraijanes, Guatemala 01062.

Preprimaria (Pre-K/Preschool), Primaria (Elementary), Secundaria (Secondary), and Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma). Ages 4 through 18.

Private, all-boys, Catholic day school. Part of the APDE (Asociación para el Desarrollo Educativo) network.

Primarily Guatemalan students from the Guatemala City metropolitan area.

Personalized advisory system and professional counseling services available to all students.

Guatemala. Authorized IB World School. College Board affiliate.

Catholic. The school follows an innovative Catholic formation program (DIR) integrated with character development.

Full school day with academic instruction in Spanish and English, character formation through the house system, and extracurricular activities.

Transportation available through the SchoolAid app.

Not available. Day school only.

The school operates a house system as part of its formative education program, fostering community, leadership, and character development among students.

Part of APDE (Asociación para el Desarrollo Educativo), a network of eight schools founded in 1970 by parents seeking schools with academic excellence and values-based education.

The school follows the Guatemalan national curriculum enriched with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Primary school uses the Connections methodology, which develops 21st-century competencies through interdisciplinary learning ecosystems. The school also offers College Board examinations. Instruction is in Spanish and English.

Consistently ranked in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools according to MINEDUC rankings for over a decade. The four APDE schools have appeared among the top five positions in recent years.

College counseling and international university placement support available. Partnerships with ICEF Guatemala and Duolingo English testing support international applications.

The IB Diploma Programme provides advanced academic challenge. International opportunities are available for students.

Emotional intelligence education is a core component. The school focuses on integrity, virtue development, and character formation through Catholic values.

Professional counseling services and personal advisory system available. Emotional intelligence is taught throughout the curriculum.

Comprehensive security measures in place. The school emphasizes being a safe environment for students.

Families can apply through the school's online admissions form or contact the admissions office via WhatsApp at +502 5859 8109.

11 Calle 15-79, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III, Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Lower School (Pre-K to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12).

Private, co-educational, bilingual, bicultural (Guatemala-United States) day school.

24 nationalities represented across the student body. Bicultural Guatemala-United States orientation.

The Learning Lab provides skill-based reinforcement by qualified learning specialists for Pre-K through Grade 12 students requiring additional academic support.

United States and Guatemala. The school follows American educational practices and is accredited by NEASC.

None.

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Friday: 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Academic year runs from early August through late May.

Not available. Day school only.

Private institution with over 75 years of history. 5,400+ graduates spanning four generations of alumni.

American college-preparatory curriculum modeled after best US educational practices. The school offers 25+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses including the AP Capstone Diploma Program. Bilingual instruction balances English and Spanish: Pre-K to Grade 1 is 60% English/40% Spanish, Grades 2-5 is 70%/30%, and Middle/High School is 80%/20%.

90+ international educators, 75% of whom hold master's degrees or higher.

70% of graduating seniors attend college outside Guatemala. Over $3 million in scholarships awarded annually.

70% of seniors attend universities outside Guatemala. The AP program and college counseling support students in applying to universities in the US and worldwide.

AP Capstone Diploma Program for academically advanced students. 25+ AP courses available to students in Grades 9-12.

The Learning Lab provides skill-based reinforcement by qualified learning specialists for Pre-K through Grade 12 students.

Annual accident insurance (Q856) provides 24/7 coverage on and off campus for all students.

Rolling admissions with no fixed annual deadlines. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. A two-part process: the admissions committee reviews applications, then academic sections coordinate evaluations. Campus visits available. 2101.

Over $3 million awarded annually. The Young Scholars Academy program provides scholarships for high school students (Grades 9-12). Applications are announced each January via the website and social media.

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.

Three divisions: Lower School (Pre-Kinder to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12).

An independent, non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational college preparatory day school following US educational best practices in a bilingual Spanish-English setting.

24 nationalities are represented in the student body.

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.

Non-denominational. The school respects religious, political, social, and cultural diversity.

The American School of Guatemala is an independent, non-profit institution. It is accredited by NEASC and recognised by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.

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.

70% of seniors attend college outside Guatemala. Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually. The school has produced over 5,400 alumni.

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.

Graduates earn over $3 million in scholarships annually for college and university studies.