Compare International Schools in Guatemala

The American School of Guatemala (CAG) is a private, co-educational, bilingual day school in Guatemala City offering Pre-K through Grade 12. With over 75 years of history and 24 nationalities represented, CAG follows an American college-preparatory curriculum with 25+ Advanced Placement courses including the AP Capstone Diploma Program. The school awards over $3 million in annual scholarships and 70% of graduating seniors attend universities outside Guatemala.

Antigua Green School in Guatemala is a private day school serving ages 1 to 18 with a bilingual English/Spanish environment. It integrates Guatemalan CNB standards with Cambridge frameworks, offering PreK–12 and Cambridge assessments Checkpoint, IGCSE, alongside the Guatemalan diploma. Located on Finca La Azotea, a 70‑acre coffee farm and cultural center in Antigua Guatemala, the campus connects students with nature and features classrooms that open to natural light and indoor–outdoor transitions. The curriculum is organized around Units of Inquiry and Learning Cycles, supporting interdisciplinary, sustainability‑focused studies. Secondary is structured into two‑year cycles—Pioneer, Voyager, and Phoenix—and students prepare for Cambridge exams while meeting CNB requirements. The language of instruction is bilingual with dual immersion English/Spanish classrooms. The campus includes museums, a permaculture garden, EcoActiva, La Ronda equestrian center, and Green Camp for ages 3–18. Antigua Green School is the only Cambridge International School recognized in Guatemala.

Antigua International School (AIS) is an international school in Ciudad Viejo, Guatemala, delivering a bilingual, internationally accredited education for ages 1–17. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement coursework within a college-preparatory framework, while the Early Childhood Center uses The Creative Curriculum to support project-based, cross-curricular learning with personalized instruction. AIS is NEASC-accredited and fosters an international, intercultural environment. The seven-acre campus houses four buildings, with facilities that include a technology and robotics lab, a well-stocked library, science and art spaces, a maker space, and a stand-alone black box theater. The campus supports physical education with a dedicated space and extensive outdoor facilities, including a full-sized soccer field and two courts for basketball and volleyball. Capital improvements have expanded high school classrooms and learning spaces, libraries, and PE facilities. After-school programs run for grades 1-12; athletics include karate, soccer, capoeira, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and climbing. AIS hosts AntiguaMUN and emphasizes Service Learning with meaningful community projects.

Antigua Montessori School, located in Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, offers a bilingual Montessori and American curriculum from preschool through secondary education. The Preschool through 4th grade Montessori program is certified under the International Montessori Council (IMC). From 5th to 8th grade, students participate in Young Scholars for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a pathway to the IB. Junior through senior years feature the IB programme, with the school initiating the IB accreditation process in October. Complementary offerings include exchanges, international competencies, international assessments, certifications, and leveling exams to support cross-cultural learning. The school ensures fluency in Spanish and English, with 3rd–4th grade taught 40% Spanish and 60% English. Classrooms feature Montessori materials and digital resources. Students prepare for international English assessments administered annually by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, earning a certificate each year. These elements help nurture global-minded learners.

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.

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.

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.

The American School of Guatemala (CAG), founded in 1945, is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational college preparatory school in Guatemala City. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 across three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and High School. It offers 25+ AP courses including the AP Capstone Diploma. Over 90 international educators teach at the school, with 75% holding master's degrees or higher. Students from 24 nationalities attend. Graduates have earned over $3 million in annual scholarships, with 70% of seniors attending college outside Guatemala. The school has over 5,400 alumni.

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.

Colegio Decroly Americano is a private, bilingual (Spanish–English), coeducational, non-sectarian school serving ages from 15 months to 18 years. Located on a 19‑acre campus on outskirts of Guatemala City, it offers an American-based curriculum accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and MINEDUC-accredited, with a U.S.–Guatemala program. Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish, with French available as an additional language. The school serves Early Learning Center through High School, with an average class size around 22. It offers the Global Impact Diploma (GID) and is an authorized TOEFL iBT Test Center. Facilities include an Innovation Center, STEAM Labs, a Library, a Gymnasium, Weight Room, an Outdoor Stage, and athletic areas; music and art studios; and a multi‑sports arena. Extracurriculars span robotics, MUN, Knowledge Bowl, and English Language Academy, plus arts, drama, and performance opportunities. The school opened in 1993 and enrolls more than 950 students.

Colegio Interamericano provides international education in Guatemala City. The institution offers bilingual education programs for the Guatemalan community.

Colegio Maya, the American International School of Guatemala, was founded in 1958 as a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational day school. Located on Carretera a El Salvador in Santa Catarina Pinula, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. It follows an American international curriculum guided by US educational standards and Common Core. The school offers electives including AI and Game Design, Fashion Design, Structural Design with 3D printing and CNC, Studio Art, Theatre, and Robotics. A bus service is available.

Colégio Viena Guatemalteco offers a bilingual and bicultural education in Spanish and English, with English instruction aligning to the Common European Framework. The school follows a bespoke curriculum that covers Preprimaria, Primaria, Básico and Diversificado, emphasising project‑based learning, critical thinking and collaborative skills. All subjects are aligned with the Currículo Nacional Base under Guatemala's Educational Reform, while the school also benefits from an Austrian affiliation through the Austrian Cultural Foundation Guatemalteca, reflecting international ties in education and culture. The campus supports a program of arts and sciences, including a music room, a science laboratory, computing labs, a library and an auditorium for performances. Distinctive offerings include marimba, choir, orchestra and an Andean group, alongside painting and drawing. Athletics and physical education are integral, with a swimming pool, gym, basketball court and multiple sports areas. Students engage in Arts and Cultural clubs, Languages, and STEM‑oriented activities that foster autonomy and leadership.

Deutsche Schule Guatemala is a longstanding Begegnungsschule in Guatemala City, located at Diagonal 21, 19-20, Zone 11. Founded in 1901 by the German community, it operates as a meeting-point school within the German Auslandsschulen network (DAS). The curriculum combines German and Guatemalan elements and is taught in German, Spanish, and English. The school has earned the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule seal, reflecting its standards and collaboration with Germany. Students can study the Guatemalan Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras alongside the Deutsches Internationales Abitur, enabling access to higher education opportunities in multiple countries globally. The campus offers programs across science, languages, and the arts and maintains language initiatives that connect the German-speaking world with Guatemalan communities. Signature features include strong German language and culture immersion, a range of language clubs, and a history dating back to 1901, with a 125th anniversary celebrated in 2026. The school emphasizes intercultural exchange and community involvement.

Equity American School is a private K–12 institution in Guatemala City that delivers an American curriculum. The campus has Elementary (Pre‑Kinder through Sixth) and Upper School (Seventh through Twelfth), each led by a principal. All core classes in the Upper School are taught in English, with foreign languages and orchestra offered as additional programs. The Fairfax County School District–based curriculum guides instruction and emphasizes reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking, with a college‑preparatory focus. Honors courses are available in 11th–12th grades; Advanced Placement courses are not offered. The school supports English as a Foreign Language and Reading Reinforcement to assist diverse learners. Facilities include a library and experiential learning; class sizes average about 11–12 students per grade. Equity American School is affiliated with the Equity American Schools Foundation in Texas, and graduates consistently enroll in U.S. universities, with many receiving scholarships. Extracurriculars feature orchestra, student councils, and service activities worldwide.

Instituto Austriaco Guatemalteco is a bicultural school in Guatemala City delivering Austrian-Guatemalan education with support from the Government of Austria. Zone 16 campus serves Preprimaria through Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras. German is taught from Kindergarten through V Bachillerato, with English introduced in 4th grade, creating a trilingual Spanish-German-English environment oriented toward science. The faculty comprises Guatemalan and Austrian teachers, with Austrian instructors funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education to keep education affordable. The two-semester academic year provides semester bulletins while Guatemalan Ministry issues Bachiller diploma and an Austrian Matura bulletin officially recognized in Austria and most European countries, enabling study abroad. Facilities include a library with resources in Spanish, English and German, an audiovisual room, computer-equipped study spaces, cafetorium, a first-aid clinic, gym, a swimming pool, an auditorium, music rooms, and Parque Ecológico Austriaco-Cayalá for outdoor learning. Activities include Maifest, Maturaball, student exchanges, Tortugario, and rural-school outreach.

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.

The Lycée Français Jules-Verne follows the French national curriculum, educating pupils from primary through secondary levels. It aims to provide general knowledge and the skills students need to pursue higher education, while fostering their development as adults and citizens. The school's framework rests on neutrality and secularism, combined with a culture of work, attendance and punctuality, and a commitment to tolerance and respect for others' beliefs. Equality of opportunity and protection from all forms of violence are central, with a strong emphasis on democracy, pluralism, responsibility and autonomy. Enrollment implies adherence to life at the lycée, and the school maintains governance through the Local Evaluation Project and a Charter of Laïcité. The cycle terminal includes Première and Terminale, aligning with the French Baccalauréat sequence. The institution provides a French curriculum in an international context, supporting families seeking continuity with France's education system while preparing students for global opportunities and beyond.

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.