Saint Theresa Bilingual School

Honduras, La Ceiba

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 650

Type Co-educational

Opened 1993

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum

Taught languages English, Spanish

Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Saint Theresa Bilingual School is a Honduran institution in La Ceiba offering an English/Spanish bilingual program with an American curriculum aligned to Common Core. Founded in 1993 to serve La Ceiba families, STBS enrolls about 650 students from Pre-K 3 through 12th grade. The campus sits on a two-acre site with twenty-nine classrooms, a library, a science lab, two computer labs, an art room, a nurse/counseling station, a cafeteria, two gymnasiums, and administrative offices. The school follows content standards in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Fine Arts with five benchmarks per level across elementary to high school, and performance descriptors and assessments to monitor mastery. STBS is accredited by the Honduran Ministry of Education and Cognia and is a member of the Association of Bilingual Schools of Honduras. The program emphasizes bilingual proficiency, college preparation, and student wellbeing through a schedule of clubs and sports.

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Carretera La Ceiba – Jutiapa, Residencial Monte Real, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

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The Essentials

Location

Carretera La Ceiba – Jutiapa, Residencial Monte Real, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras. The campus sits on a two-acre site with a library, a science lab, two computer labs, an art room, a nurse/counseling station, a career counseling office, a restaurant-style cafeteria, two covered gymnasiums, two covered recreational areas, a multi‑purpose room, and administration offices. It is located on the La Ceiba–Jutiapa corridor in the Residencial Monte Real neighborhood.

Stages

Pre-School serves children three to six years old; Elementary consists of grades 1 through 6; Middle-School consists of grades 7 and 8; High-School consists of grades 9 through 12.

Additional learning support

Social-emotional support via the Peace Learning program; after-school academic reinforcement; supplemental courses for credits; academic and extracurricular summer learning experiences; after-school programs; teacher advisors; career planning; and individualized counseling.

Country affiliation

Honduras

School day structure

The school day runs Monday–Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- Application fee: No public application fee amount is published by the school for the 2026/27 academic year (no public figure is available for 2025/26 either).

Tuition fees by year group

- Tuition rates per grade or year group (per term or per year) are not published publicly for any grade level. No public schedule listing tuition per term or per academic year for 2026/27 or 2025/26 is available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public billing schedule, payment-deadline calendar, or detailed payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, discount for full payment, installment plan descriptions) are published. The school provides a parent login / billing portal for families. For specific billing schedules and terms, families are expected to use the school's family/parent portal or contact the school's business office directly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered; the school is described and operated as a day school and no boarding program or associated boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, extracurriculars, meals, transport, etc.)

- School supplies: Published grade-level materials lists are available (example: materials lists for preschool/PK4 and general supplies), indicating families must budget separately for required classroom materials. Specific costs for those items are not listed.

- Uniforms and school-store charges: No public price list for uniforms or school-store items is available. Families should expect separate out-of-pocket costs for uniforms if required, but no public price schedule is published.

- Meals / cafeteria: A cafeteria is listed among campus facilities; no public fee schedule for meals or meal plans is published.

- Extracurricular / activity fees: Some student services and academic-support programs are described as offered at no additional charge; however, specific extracurricular activities or competitions that may carry additional fees do not have a publicly listed fee schedule. Families should clarify activity-specific costs with the school.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or formal published refund terms (for deposits, enrollment fees, tuition, uniforms, or other charges) is available. Refund terms are not published in public materials.

Fee payment options

- Publicly listed payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash) and instructions are not published. The school lists contact phone numbers and an administrative email for direct inquiries; billing and payment are handled through the parent portal or the school's business office. Families should use the school's parent/billing portal or contact the business office for accepted payment methods and how to submit payments.

Summary of findings

- The school publishes admissions requirements and grade-specific materials lists, but no public, itemized fee schedule (application fee amount, tuition by grade/term, billing calendar, refund policy, or payment-method instructions) for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26 is available in publicly accessible pages or documents. For billing, families are directed to the school's parent/billing portal and the school's business office contact points.

Academics

Curriculum

The school has a bilingual curriculum aligned with the Common Core standards, describing what students should know and be able to do in grades 1–12. The continuum shows how students can demonstrate mastery of progressively more difficult content and cognitive skills over ten incremental stages of development. The standards cover English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, and Fine Arts. Each content standard includes five benchmarks describing expectations at early elementary, late elementary, middle/junior high, early high school, and late high school. Performance standards include descriptors, performance levels, assessment tasks, and performance examples.

Higher Education Progression

The school provides a bilingual dual Honduran/US-based, college preparatory, PK-12 curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction.

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Admissions

Admission requirements: Pre-School First Entry Students: Take admission exam; Original and Digital birth certificate; Photocopy of vaccination card; Copy of identity card of both parents. Transfer students must also present: Previous year grades; Proof of Solvency and Conduct. Kinder First Entry Students: Take the admission exam; Original and digital birth certificate; Photocopy of vaccination card; Copy of identity card of both parents; Grades prior year; Proof of Solvency and Conduct. Elementary School First Entry Students: Take the admission exam; Original and computerized birth certificate; Photocopy of vaccination card; Copy of the identity card of both parents; Grades prior year; Proof of Solvency and Conduct. Middle School First Entry Students: Take the admission exam; Original and computerized birth certificate; Photocopy of health card; Copy of the identity card of both parents; Grades prior year; Proof of Solvency and Conduct; Certification of Studies from 7th grade; Final evaluation report. High School First Entry Students: Take the admission exam; Original and computerized birth certificate; Photocopy of health card; Copy of the identity card of both parents; Grades prior year; Proof of Solvency and Conduct; Certification of Studies from 7th grade; Final evaluation report.

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FAQs

What age range does Saint Theresa Bilingual School serve?

Saint Theresa Bilingual School serves students from Pre-School (3 years old) through 12th grade, covering ages roughly 3 to 18. The program is organized into Pre-School, Elementary (1–6), Middle (7–8), and High School (9–12) to support a continuous PK-12 bilingual education.

Where is Saint Theresa Bilingual School located?

The campus is on the La Ceiba–Jutiapa corridor in Residencial Monte Real, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras. The two-acre site includes a library, science lab, two computer labs, an art room, a nurse/counseling station, a cafeteria, two covered gymnasiums, two covered recreational areas, a multi-purpose room, and administrative offices.

What curriculum does STBS follow and is it bilingual?

Saint Theresa Bilingual School uses a bilingual curriculum aligned with Common Core for grades 1–12, with five benchmarks describing expectations at each stage. English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, and Fine Arts are included, with a ten-stage development continuum. The school also runs a bilingual, dual Honduran/US-based, college-preparatory PK-12 curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction.

How much is the application fee for 2026/27?

An exact application fee amount for 2026/27 is not published publicly. For the latest figure, contact the admissions team or the business office directly and they can confirm any current application costs.

Are tuition costs published by grade or year?

Tuition rates by grade or year are not publicly published. Families can obtain pricing through the school's parent/billing portal or by contacting the business office for a personalized quote.

What is the admissions process?

Admission requires taking an entry exam and submitting required documents. The specific documents vary by level, with Pre-School and Kinder requiring birth certificates, vaccination cards, and parental IDs, while older grades add prior-year grades, solvency and conduct proofs, and, for some levels, additional certifications.

Do scholarships exist at Saint Theresa Bilingual School?

Scholarships are not listed publicly for Saint Theresa Bilingual School. If you're seeking financial aid or scholarships, contact the admissions or financial office to inquire about any available programs.

Is there a waitlist for admissions?

There is no publicly published information about a waitlist. If you're applying, reach out to the admissions team to understand current waitlist status and timelines.

Do you have a detailed overview of the academic program and progress indicators?

The school follows a bilingual curriculum with Common Core standards for grades 1–12, including ten incremental stages of development and five benchmarks per content area. Progress is tracked across ELA, Math, Science, Social Science, PE, and Fine Arts with performance standards and assessments.

Is English the language of instruction at STBS?

Yes. English is the primary language of instruction in a bilingual English/Spanish program, with Spanish also taught to support bilingual learning across PK-12.

How does the school prepare students for higher education?

Saint Theresa Bilingual School offers a bilingual dual Honduran/US-based, college-preparatory PK-12 curriculum. High school students receive college counseling to help with admissions, supporting preparation for higher education in both Honduran and US contexts.

What facilities are on the Saint Theresa Bilingual School campus?

Facilities include a library, a science lab, two computer labs, an art room, a nurse/counseling station, a career counseling office, a restaurant-style cafeteria, two covered gymnasiums, two covered recreational areas, a multi-purpose room, and administration offices.

Are there outdoor or sports facilities on site?

Yes. The campus has sport/recreation areas and a playground to support a range of after-school and lunchtime activities, contributing to an active and healthy school culture.

What academic facilities support student learning?

Academic facilities include standard classrooms, a library, a science lab, computer labs, and an art room, all designed to support project-based and inquiry learning across subjects.

What extracurricular programs are available at STBS?

Model United Nations is a major year-round activity. The Band program participates in performances, and Ballet is offered as an elective or extracurricular by an independent instructor. Taekwondo is available as an after-school program as well.

Are there leadership and service opportunities for students?

Yes. The Student Council and National Honor Society provide leadership and service opportunities, and the PTA coordinates volunteer activities. Peace Learning supports social-emotional learning and a collaborative school culture.

What wellbeing supports are available to students?

A full-time nurse and a certified Guidance Counselor provide health and well-being support. The Peace Learning Center coordinates social-emotional care, with after-school programs and counseling to support personal development.

How is safeguarding addressed at STBS?

Safeguarding is embedded in the Peace Learning framework, which promotes a safe, caring climate through Peace Circles and four Peace Agreements. The school emphasizes collaboration among teachers, administrators, students, and families to maintain safety and well-being.

Is boarding available at STBS?

Boarding is not offered. Saint Theresa Bilingual School operates as a day school with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Is there a cafeteria on campus?

Yes, the campus includes a restaurant-style cafeteria to serve students and staff as part of daily operations.

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