Colegio Interamericano

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Colegio Interamericano
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An aerial photo of Colegio Interamericano, in 2020
Location
Boulevard La Montana, Apartado 1681,
Fca. El Socorro, Zona 16


Guatemala
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Other nameColegio Interamericano de Guatemala
Type Private international pre-school, primary and secondary school
Established1976;48 years ago (1976)
FoundersAlumni of American School Guatemala
PrincipalDr. Sharon Canadine
Grades Pre-school; K-12
Language
Affiliations
Website www.interamericano.edu.gt

Colegio Interamericano is a private international pre-school, primary and secondary school located in Zone 16 of Guatemala City, Guatemala. Founded in 1976, the bilingual school serves approximately 1,300 students and is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and AdvancEd, Cognia; [1] and is a member of the Association of American Schools in Central America (AASCA).

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Students that graduate from Colegio Interamericano receive both the American High School Diploma and the Guatemalan Diploma (Spanish : Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras ).

History

Colegio Interamericano was founded in 1976 by the alumni of American School Guatemala, another international school in Guatemala City. In 1981, Colegio Interamericano relocated to its current location in Zone 16, and received its United States accreditation in 1989. The school is accredited by AdvancED and in 2013 received its five-year accreditation renewal. The school has an elementary school, middle school, and high school system of education.

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References

  1. "Colegio Interamericano". Institution Summary. Cognia. 31 December 1989. Retrieved 16 June 2021.