Inter-American School was founded in 1961 as a Guatemalan non-profit organization, and is one of the finest schools in Guatemala. Its college preparatory program is intended for all academically qualified students, and is based on North American standards, in which the curriculum is taught in English. We offer education for Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.
Instructional Goals
The basic goal of the school is to provide Guatemalan children with an English education. It is the school’s objective to provide academic excellence in a Christian environment, leading to adequate preparation for college study here or abroad.
Educational Objectives
The following are objectives and goals set by the school and teachers:
- To provide quality Christian and Inter-American education to its students, preparing them to excel in universities both in North America and Latin America.
- To provide each student with the opportunity to learn and socialize in an English-only environment, while at the same time offering electives courses in other languages.
- To give adequate attention to the academic and personal needs of each student enrolled.
- To develop the student's curiosity and a desire for life-long learning.
- To develop the student's ability to interact pleasantly with people of varying backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles.
- To develop the student's sense of family and community responsibility that embraces respect for the law and authority, public and private property, and the rights of others.
- To develop the student's manners, work habits, self-respect, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
- To provide a safe, clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasant learning environment that would instill a commitment to preservation and improvement of the physical environment.
