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Centro Escolar El Roble

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees $34,100 - 55,200

Pupils 760

Type Boys School

Centro Escolar El Roble is a private, nonprofit, bilingual, boys-only day school in Guatemala City. Founded in 1970 and part of APDE, it serves about 760 students. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and is an IB World School; it is also a Cambridge International Examinations center. The Guatemalan MOE-accredited program blends a common core with a university-preparatory bilingual curriculum mandated by MOE. In grades 9–10, students take about 13 courses per year; in grades 11–12 they complete the two-year IB Diploma Programme in addition to local requirements. Spanish is the main language of instruction, with roughly 80% of courses taught in Spanish; English is introduced in early grades and continues in the IB English B HL; German ab initio is offered as an elective. Graduation options include the Guatemalan MOE Diploma with IB bilingual Diploma or with or without IB certificates. The school emphasizes social responsibility through Solidarity and a house system (RO Clan), and provides college guidance via a dedicated College Counselor.

Location

The school is located in Guatemala City, Zone 11, on 11 Avenida Final. It is near Carretera a El Salvador.

Stages

Primary and secondary (K-12).

Type

Private, nonprofit, bilingual, boys-only, day school.

Country affiliation

Guatemala

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Bus service

The school provides a bus service and transport arrangements for students.

Application / Annual registration fee

- 1º primaria: Q 4,280 (inscripción anual).
- 2º y 3º primaria: Q 4,840 (inscripción anual).
- 4º y 5º primaria: Q 4,840 (inscripción anual).
- 6º a III curso: Q 5,420 (inscripción anual).
- IV y V curso: Q 5,690 (inscripción anual).
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Tuition (colegiatura) by year group — monthly and total for the school year

The school charges monthly colegiatura for the period January to October (10 payments). Amounts per month and the corresponding 10-month total are:

- 1º primaria: Q 3,410 per month — Q 34,100 per school year.
- 2º y 3º primaria: Q 3,910 per month — Q 39,100 per school year.
- 4º y 5º primaria: Q 4,210 per month — Q 42,100 per school year.
- 6º a III curso: Q 4,880 per month — Q 48,800 per school year.
- IV y V curso: Q 5,520 per month — Q 55,200 per school year.

Notebooks (cuadernos) are included with the colegiatura.

Mandatory and recurring additional charges

- Alerta médica (cuota anual): Q 250.
- Aportación Prodesarrollo (cuota familiar única): Q 8,320 — aporte único que debe pagarse dentro de los primeros 4 años de ingreso (puede concederse 1 año de gracia).
- Previsión educativa (opcional): pago mensual de enero a octubre — Q 130 (si una sola persona paga) o Q 208 (si pagan ambos padres).
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Billing schedule and payment terms

- The regular colegiatura billing cycle runs January through October (10 monthly payments).
- The inscripción (annual registration) is charged at enrollment as a separate annual item.
- The Prodesarrollo contribution is a one-time family contribution charged on entry and to be paid within the early years of enrollment.
- The Previsión Educativa option is billed monthly from January to October when selected.
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Boarding fees

- The school is a day school; boarding services and boarding fees do not apply.

Other costs

- Uniform and sports clothing (example prices in GTQ):
- Camisa APDE: Q 165.
- Pantalón APDE: Q 180.
- Playera (física) El Roble: Q 128.
- Short (varios deportes): Q 100–110.
- Chumpa (sudadera) de física: Q 253–280.
- Combo deportivo y otros artículos disponibles a distintos precios en la tienda oficial.
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- Bus / transporte: hubs matutinos están disponibles sin costo adicional en algunos puntos; la ruta APDE La Villa tiene un costo adicional de Q 400 (ejemplo de cargo específico para una ruta).
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Refunds / cancellations

- No explicit public refund or cancellation schedule for inscripción, colegiatura, Prodesarrollo or other fees is listed in the school's published fee sheet. Parents should confirm the school's specific refund and cancellation terms directly with school administration.

Fee payment options

- Online payments are supported through the APDE payment portal (Pagar en Línea).
- In-person payments can be made at the school office (office hours and contact phone are published).
- Uniforms and school clothing can be purchased via the APDE online store, which lists prices in GTQ (and shows a USD pricing option).
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Short note on sources and missing items

- The 2026 fee card lists the inscription, monthly colegiatura (January–October), the annual medical charge, the optional monthly Previsión Educativa amounts, and the one-time Prodesarrollo family contribution; no separate boarding fees apply because the school is a day school. Details of refund/cancellation rules and a full list of accepted payment instruments (specific card brands, bank account numbers or transfer references) are not stated on the published fee sheet and should be confirmed with the school's finance office.

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a day school; no boarding is offered.

House System

RO CLANS houses Ventum, Aqua, Ignis, Terra promote a healthy and happy community. As a bullying-prevention measure, a house system is used that involves all members of the school. Throughout the school year, students earn points, and an annual RO CLAN competition is held, with a winner named at year end.

Governance and Ownership

Centro Escolar El Roble is a private, nonprofit, bilingual, boys-only day school located in Guatemala City. It is part of the APDE network of Guatemalan schools (APDE Schools Guatemala).

Curriculum

Centro Escolar El Roble is a private, nonprofit, bilingual, boys-only day school in Guatemala City. Founded in 1970, it serves about 760 students and is accredited by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The school follows a common core, university-preparatory bilingual curriculum mandated by the Guatemalan MOE. In 9th and 10th grades, students take about 13 courses per year; in 11th and 12th grades they complete the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in addition to local requirements. Spanish is the main language of instruction, with about 80% of courses taught in Spanish; IB courses in 11th and 12th carry an additional 0.5 credit. Graduation options include the Guatemalan Ministry of Education Diploma with IB bilingual Diploma or with or without IB certificates.

Student Teacher Ratio

Student-teacher ratio is 11:1; maximum class size is 27.

Exam Results

IB Diploma data for 2020–2022: Diploma candidates were 41, 31, and 27; Diplomas obtained were 33, 30, and 19; Average IB scores were 28, 30, and 29; Average grades were 4.57, 4.80, and 4.66.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have matriculated at Guatemalan universities (about 90%) and abroad (about 10%). Universities include Universidad del Istmo, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Universidad del Valle, Universidad San Carlos, Universidad Galileo, University of Navarra (Spain), MIT (USA), Babson College (USA), NYU Abu Dhabi, UC Berkeley (USA), and other institutions.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school emphasizes social-emotional learning through an Emotional Intelligence program. A personal advisor is assigned to each student, conducting regular, individualized interviews. 'Character for Life,' APDE's own program, provides tools to shape character and freedom in students. A house system called RO Clans organizes students, families, and teachers into community groups to foster belonging and solidarity. Solidarity is a culture at APDE El Roble, with all students engaged in social projects. The Emotional Intelligence approach highlights pedagogical practices such as gradual progression of knowledge, truthfulness, relevance, and an affectionate tone in teaching.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Languages of instruction are English and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported via a personal advisor for each student, an emphasis on emotional intelligence, and a culture of solidarity. The school values each student's happiness and fosters supportive relationships to promote wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding includes integral safety measures: campuses are monitored by 24/7 CCTV and facial recognition; access is controlled for parents, visitors, and providers; the school maintains safety protocols and emergency services with experienced staff; health and safety protocols align with national authorities and standards. The school has anti-bullying protocols and a dedicated safeguarding section. All students are enrolled in medical alert service for rapid responses, and there is optional educational contingency insurance to support families in case of the parent's death. School transportation safety is provided with hub stops and door-to-door buses; the safety of extracurricular activities is ensured in the same secure environment.

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Colegio APDE Campoalegre

Instructs in Spanish, English

Pupils 657

Type Girls School

APDE Campoalegre is an all-girls day school in Guatemala City, Zona 11, offering a dual diploma pathway that combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a Science and Letters Baccalaureate. Core curriculum is delivered through the Connections program, a bilingual approach that develops 21st-century skills through thinking-based learning, projects, problem solving, and learning through play. English immersion is central, with up to 70% of the day conducted in English and rest in the second language, fostering true bilingual proficiency. The school provides mentorship, character formation, and emotional intelligence development as part of daily practice. Classrooms are complemented by flexible learning spaces designed for autonomy and movement, reflecting the idea that all areas of the campus can be learning environments. APDE Campoalegre is part of a network of eight APDE schools; four campuses rank among MINEDUC's top performers, and students access international university pathways, cultural trips, and CAS-led service through leadership programs.

Location

APDE Campoalegre is in Guatemala City, Zone 11 (35 Calle y 12 Avenida, Guatemala City 01011). The campus sits in a central urban area with access by local roads and public transit. Morning bus hubs serving the school include Parroquia del Espíritu Santo and Centro Comercial Pacific Center, with APDE La Villa available as an additional-cost stop.

Stages

All-Girls day school from pre-primary through high school; offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) at APDE Campoalegre.

Type

All-Girls, day school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students are almost exclusively Guatemalan nationals, with some guest students from other Latin American countries.

Additional learning support

The school provides inclusive support for students with special learning needs.

Country affiliation

Guatemala

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Bus service

The school provides bus service with hubs and door-to-door options. Hubs include Parroquia del Espíritu Santo and Centro Comercial Pacific Center, with APDE La Villa available for an additional cost. For extracurricular transportation, services are provided at no extra cost.

Application fees

- Initial admissions appointment and diagnostic test: no charge.
- No fixed numeric “application fee” amount or published one‑time admissions fee is listed for APDE Campoalegre in the school's public materials. For families this means there is no publicly posted application charge, though the school handles enrollment and billing directly with each family.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term/annual detail)

- Tuition amounts by year group (preschool / primary / secondary / IB years) are not published as numerical values in the school's public materials. The school states that colegiatura (tuition) varies according to grade. No per‑term or per‑year fee schedule with numeric amounts is available in the public documents. Parents should expect that tuition is set by grade level and communicated directly to families upon application or enrollment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic year: the school year begins in January and ends in mid‑October; this is the school's published academic calendar framework.
- No publicly posted standard billing calendar (for example: monthly, quarterly, or per‑term invoice dates) or detailed payment‑term schedule with numeric due dates was found in the school's public materials. Families receive billing arrangements directly from the school administration.
- Initial admissions steps (visit and diagnostic) are free; subsequent enrollment and tuition billing are handled after inscription.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered. APDE Campoalegre operates as a day school with published class hours and extracurricular schedules; no boarding or dormitory service or boarding fees are listed. Class schedule details and campus descriptions confirm the day‑school model.

Transport / bus fees

- Bus and hub transport services are available. Several pickup “hubs” are offered at strategic locations; most hub routes are provided without additional cost, while specific hubs or door‑to‑door services may incur an extra charge (the site notes some hubs are “con costo adicional”). Numeric transport fees are not published. Expect transport to appear as an optional paid service with costs shared directly by the administration.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: uniforms are required for in‑person attendance and APDE uses a centralized supplier arrangement for uniforms (sales through the APDE supplier network). Uniform prices are not published on the school's public pages.
- Textbooks and learning materials: textbooks and curricular books are purchased through designated providers and suppliers (examples named in APDE materials include IGA, AMCO and Expreso Bibliográfico); the cost of books is not included as a published numeric line item on the school site.
- Optional insurance and family support programs: an optional school medical/accident insurance and a “Previsión Educativa” program (which can cover tuition in specified circumstances) are offered as additional paid services; pricing and terms for these programs are not published publicly.
- Extracurricular academies: extracurricular academies run beyond core hours (until about 3:00 p.m. in published schedules); some extracurriculars or extended‑day services may carry additional fees, but numeric amounts are not published.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or numeric refund schedule for tuition, registration, or other fees was found in the school's publicly available materials. Families should request the school's formal refund and cancellation terms in writing as part of enrollment documents.

Fee payment options

- Online payments are supported through the APDE payment portal (searchable by student ID / carné). The portal provides a way for families to make electronic payments.
- APDE materials indicate common payment methods include cash, bank transfer or deposit for family/ community transactions in APDE publications; the school also provides a formal online payment channel. No explicit published list showing acceptance of specific credit‑card brands or merchant terms was found.

Practical notes for parents (fees‑related)

- Exact numeric amounts for application, enrollment and tuition (per grade, per term, or per year) are not published in the school's public materials; the school communicates financial terms and the detailed fee schedule directly to applicants and enrolled families. Expect separate charges or options for transport, uniforms, textbooks, extracurriculars and optional insurances.

Brief summary of what was found and remaining gaps

- Found: APDE Campoalegre publishes admissions steps (appointment and diagnostic test free), the academic calendar framework (school year Jan–mid‑Oct), availability of bus services with some hubs possibly charged, existence of an online payments portal and that uniforms/books/optional insurance and support programs are part of the family cost picture.
- Not found / gap: No public numeric fee schedule (no amounts for application, tuition by year/term, boarding fees, refund table, or published billing calendar) is available in the school's public materials; therefore exact per‑grade, per‑term and per‑year numeric fees cannot be provided from the school's published resources.

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a day school; no boarding facilities are provided.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a daily uniform and a Physical Education (PE) uniform. To facilitate washing, the daily uniform is alternated with the PE uniform.

Food Options

There is no cafeteria service on campus. Students bring their own snacks and drinks. Microwaves are not available.

House System

System of houses (Domus) is used. Beginning in first grade, all students, families and teachers belong to one of four houses. The houses organize age-appropriate activities, accumulate points during the year, and hold an annual competition with a prize for the winning house.

Governance and Ownership

APDE Campoalegre is a private nonprofit, bilingual, all-girls day school located in Guatemala City. It is part of the Association for the Development Education (APDE), a network of eight schools founded in 1970.

Curriculum

APDE Campoalegre offers a dual diploma program: a Science and Letters Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). The primary curriculum is delivered through the Connections program, an innovative bilingual methodology designed to develop 21st-century competencies. The Connections program emphasizes thinking-based learning, project creation, problem solving, and learning through play, with cooperative learning and case-based learning. The integrated bilingual program provides English immersion; depending on grade, up to 70% of the school day can be in English, with more than half the day in the second language. The school also provides personal mentorship, character formation, and emotional intelligence development as part of its approach.

Higher Education Progression

International opportunities: The IB Diploma is internationally recognized and supports admission to universities worldwide. College Counseling is offered, and there are partnerships with universities abroad. Students can participate in international cups, cultural trips, and strengthen their English outside the country.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

APDE Campoalegre assigns a personal advisor to each student, who holds regular individual meetings and supports academic, emotional, and social development, involving parents in the process. The school uses Character for Life, an APDE program that provides tools to form character and freedom in the students. The primary curriculum uses the Connections methodology, creating stimulating learning environments that develop 21st‑century competencies. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence as a core part of its pedagogy, prioritizing gradual progression, accuracy, relevance, and the warm tone in the delivery of content. A Domus (house) system fosters belonging, teamwork, and social development across grades. The school promotes solidarity through social projects and community involvement to nurture empathetic, well‑rounded young women.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

APDE Campoalegre integrates second language development as the backbone of its education through the Connections program. Depending on grade level, students can spend up to 70% of the school day immersed in English, ensuring robust bilingual proficiency. The integrated bilingual program prepares students for global opportunities and enhances communication, critical thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration. English language instruction is embedded across the curriculum to support academic learning and real‑world language use.

Mental Wellbeing

APDE Campoalegre implements activities and programs to support emotional wellbeing and social skills. Each student has a personal advisor who conducts regular interviews focused on emotional development and personal growth, involving families in the process. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence as a pedagogical principle, prioritizing the tone, relevance, and gradual progression of learning. Extracurricular activities, wellbeing programs, and social skills workshops promote balanced development and happiness. Anti-bullying and convivencia programs create a safe, respectful environment that supports mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding

APDE Campoalegre provides a safe environment and safeguarding is a key aspect of school culture. The safety program includes anti-bullying policies and practices to foster respectful convivencia and prevent exclusion. Each student has a personal advisor who follows up on issues related to friendships and challenges, providing a secure space to talk. The school covers safety and security services and emergency procedures, and promotes responsible digital citizenship and a safe online environment.

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Centro Escolar Entrevalles

Instructs in Spanish, English

Pupils 448

Type Girls School

Centro Escolar Entrevalles is an all-girls, day school in Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala, part of the Association for Educational Development (APDE). It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras, with a personal advisor for each student guiding university preparation. IB is taught in a bilingual framework with English certification through Cambridge. The campus is designed to be safe and stimulating, with spaces that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and active, student-centered learning, including the Connections methodology in Primary and learning spaces beyond traditional classrooms. Students have access to international university opportunities, competitions, and cultural trips to strengthen English proficiency. The school uses a house system to foster community and runs community service programs, alongside character formation and Catholic education under the DIR program. Safety, anti-bullying measures, transport, and emotional intelligence are integral to student wellbeing. MINEDUC rankings place Entrevalles among Guatemala's top schools for a decade.

Location

Km. 16.5 CA-1 Antigua Carretera a El Salvador, Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala, Guatemala. Located in the Guatemala City area along the Carretera a El Salvador, the school serves families in Santa Catarina Pinula and surrounding communities. Access is via the CA-1 corridor and public transportation options are available nearby.

Stages

Primaria y Secundaria; 9th & 10th grade and 11th & 12th grade IB Diploma Programme; two classes per grade.

Type

Girls-only; day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students are almost exclusively Guatemalan nationals, with some guest students from other Latin American countries.

Additional learning support

Inclusive to students with special learning needs.

Country affiliation

Guatemala.

Religious affiliation

Catholic identity and values.

School day structure

Classes start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 1:15 p.m.; extracurricular academies are available until 3:00 p.m.

Bus service

Bus transport with hubs on Carretera a El Salvador, including Deco City and Pradera Concepción; door-to-door transport for extracurriculars; SchoolAid provides bus itineraries and real-time tracking; Group Golán covers buses in emergencies.

Application / Admission fee

- No fixed numeric application or enrollment fee amount is published publicly for APDE Entrevalles. The school's admissions information states that tuition and related amounts vary by grade and that specific payment figures are provided directly to families.

Tuition (by year group and term)

- APDE Entrevalles does not publish a publicly available fee schedule that lists tuition by year group, term, or grade level. The school notes that the colegiatura (tuition) varies according to the academic grade. Because numeric tuition rates and per-term amounts are not posted publicly, a precise breakdown of fees per term and per year group is not available in public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No standard public billing schedule (for example: monthly, quarterly, or per-term dates) or detailed payment terms with exact due dates and penalties is posted in the public information. An online payment option labeled "Pagar en Línea" is provided, which indicates families can make payments electronically. Specific payment schedules and terms are handled administratively and vary by family.

Boarding fees

- A boarding program is not listed for APDE Entrevalles. The school operates as a day school for girls and provides school transportation services (hubs and optional door‑to‑door service) rather than on‑campus boarding, so boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms and school clothing: Uniforms are part of standard family costs for attendance; no uniform price list is published publicly.
- Transport: The school operates hub (strategic stop) services that are offered without additional cost for certain routes and extracurricular shuttles; door‑to‑door bus service is offered for an additional fee although specific rates are not published. Budget for a transport fee if you require door‑to‑door service.
- Extracurricular activities, trips and excursions: These are included in or associated with some elements of the school year yet some activities or external trips may incur extra charges; no public price list for extracurricular fees is published.
- Materials and textbooks: Specific costs for books and materials are not published; expect periodic charges for workbooks, supplies, exams, or special program materials depending on grade.
- Optional educational protection/insurance (previsión educativa): An optional program that provides economic coverage in case of the death of an enrolled parent is offered; any associated premium or fee is not published publicly.

Refund information

- No public policy with numeric refund rules (for example: refundable amounts, deadlines, or prorated refunds) is published. Refund and cancellation conditions for enrollment deposits or tuition would be governed by the school's administrative policies and are not listed in public materials.

Fee payment options

- An online payment portal ("Pagar en Línea") is linked from the school site, indicating electronic payments are supported. The public pages do not list a complete set of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, cash) or the payment processor used; families are informed of specific accepted methods through the school's administrative channels.

Summary guidance for budgeting

- Numeric fee amounts, per‑term charges, billing dates, and formal refund rules are not posted publicly; tuition and related charges vary by grade. Plan for the following categories when budgeting: an initial admission/enrollment charge (amount determined by the school), annual or per‑term tuition (varies by grade), optional transport (door‑to‑door), uniform and materials costs, extracurricular or trip fees, and optional educational protection/insurance. Exact amounts, payment schedules, and the full list of accepted payment methods are provided to families through the school's administrative/admissions process and payment portal.

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a private, nonprofit, bilingual, girls-only day school; boarding is not offered.

House System

Domus house system with four houses; students, families, and staff belong to a house; points accumulate across the year; an annual competition rewards the winning house.

Governance and Ownership

APDE Entrevalles is a private nonprofit girls-only day school located in Guatemala City and is part of the APDE network; it operates under APDE's corporate academic direction.

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Centro Escolar Solalto

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupils 381

Type Boys School

Centro Escolar Solalto (APDE Solalto) is a private, all-boys day school in Fraijanes, Guatemala, part of the APDE network of eight schools. The school offers Pre-Primary through Bachillerato Internacional (IB Diploma) and consistently ranks in the top 10 of Guatemala's best schools according to MINEDUC. The school follows a Catholic educational philosophy with personalized attention, emotional intelligence development, and a house system for character formation.

Location

Km 22.5 Carretera a Fraijanes, Fraijanes, Guatemala 01062.

Stages

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

Type

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

Pupil Nationality Mix

Primarily Guatemalan students from the Guatemala City metropolitan area.

Additional learning support

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

Country affiliation

Guatemala. Authorized IB World School. College Board affiliate.

Religious affiliation

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

School day structure

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

Bus service

Transportation available through the SchoolAid app.

Boarding Arrangements

Not available. Day school only.

House System

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

Governance and Ownership

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.

Curriculum

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.

Exam Results

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.

Higher Education Progression

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

Gifted and Talented

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

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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

Mental Wellbeing

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

Safeguarding

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

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SEK Guatemala International School

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Founded in 2001, Colegio Internacional SEK Guatemala is a prestigious, co-educational private day school located on a beautiful 4-hectare campus in Fraijanes, just outside Guatemala City. As a proud member of the globally recognized SEK International Institution, the school serves students from preschool through high school (Bachillerato). SEK Guatemala provides a highly rigorous bilingual education in Spanish and English, recently incorporating the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) into its academic offerings. Students benefit from a modern pedagogical approach that seamlessly integrates technology, featuring dedicated robotics, programming, and iPad-assisted learning. The expansive campus offers outstanding facilities, including modern labs, multi-sports courts, a swimming pool, and a school farm. Beyond academics, students can participate in diverse extracurriculars—from carpentry and sign language to competitive sports—and enjoy exclusive access to international exchange programs and InterSEK global events, preparing them to be confident, culturally aware global citizens.

Location

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

Stages

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

Type

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

Country affiliation

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

Religious affiliation

Secular. No religious affiliation.

Bus service

A transport service is available for students.

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