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Colegio Maya, the American International School of Guatemala, has over 330 students, representing more than 30 countries. It is a US-type international school, fully accredited by AdvancED. It is also an active member of the Association of American Schools in Central America (AASCA), a group of nineteen schools in the region that facilitates professional development and curriculum support, and runs high school sporting competitions and other events including Knowledge Bowl, Leadership Conferences and music and drama events.

Colegio Maya believes in every student's multiple intelligences and unlimited talents. In our school community we always seek excellence, but not in a narrow sense. We truly value diversity and, through our learning program and values, we encourage each student to find his or her own voice and to develop their leadership capacities. Our beliefs are based in action words: fostering, celebrating, creating, encouraging, preparing, stimulating and affirming.

Our "non-negotiables" include small classes with an average size between 12 and 18 students, academic excellence, ongoing staff development, celebration of diversity and a commitment to fostering social responsibility.

In 2005 we completed a major construction project, and we now have a superb Performing and Fine Arts Center (PAFA). It has a 340 seat professional standard theater, and specially designed classrooms for art, music and drama. Along with our excellent classroom, library and gym facilities, our PAFA Center demonstrates our commitment to a healthy mind, body and spirit.

We invite you to enjoy this website, introduce yourselves to us and let us know what else you would like to know about our school. Also, if you are ever in the neighborhood, please stop by for a visit. We would love to share our campus, our spirit and our fine program and students with you.