School Profile
Christian Academy of Guatemala
School Overview
Christian Academy of Guatemala (EIN: 71-0786705) is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational, college preparatory, K through 12 educational institution offering a biblically-based, rigorous, academic program modeled after the best educational practices and methodologies of the United States. It is founded on the principles of coeducational, bi-cultural (Guatemala/United States) teaching practices. Respect for political, social, and ethnic diversity is a fundamental part of the school’s identity.
CAG exists to support the missionary community in Guatemala by providing a biblically-based, quality English education to prepare lives for Christian service. Students at Christian Academy of Guatemala will be grounded in God’s Word and challenged to achieve academic excellence as they prepare to use their gifts and abilities effectively to follow God’s plan for their lives.
We believe the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and conduct. The School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia.
Christian Academy of Guatemala hires people of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. Everyone has equal access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to staff and faculty at the school. CAG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or other policies.
School History
Christian Academy of Guatemala (C.A.G.) traces its origin to September 1974 when five missionary families opened the school in a rented facility in the part of Guatemala City called Zone 11 as an educational service to evangelical missionary families. The original purpose for the school's establishment continues in our present existence and mission, "Providing a Biblically based, quality English education, to prepare lives for Christian service.”
In the first year, there were over twenty students in grades 1-8, with one monitor and two full-time teachers. One of the teachers also served as the principal. After the earthquake in February of 1976, C.A.G. grew dramatically as missionary families came to help with short and long-term relief and reconstruction efforts. More classrooms, office facilities, and a chapel were constructed at this time on the rented, Zone 11 property. C.A.G. also gained students and staff from Huehue Academy in the fall of 1987 when CAM International closed its missionary children’s school.
In 1987, due to the inadequacy of the Zone 11 facility, it was decided to purchase land and build a new facility. In January 1989, nearly five acres of land were purchased in San Cristóbal on the outskirts of Guatemala City.
Although classes remained on calle Mariscal, students and parents continued to anticipate the opening of the new school facilities in San Cristobal in the Fall of 1991. Mr. Glenn Ager came on staff to coordinate fundraising and other aspects of the construction. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomas came down from California to oversee on-site construction. Everyone joined in the effort through mailings, prayer, and personal offerings. Many also help with on-site construction by clearing the property.
Since then, the administration building, elementary building, middle/high school building, two homes, gymnasium, workshop, and developed grounds have been constructed debt-free through visiting work teams and one-time construction fees.
To this day, CAG remains focused on the Statement of Faith to unite the community, teach all classes in English, and to keep accreditation priority.
Notable Clients
Christian Missionary Families
Benefits
- Teaching and non-teaching positions available with a stipend
- Tuition discount for full-time teachers with enrolled children
- Free Childcare for teachers with children 4 and under
- On-campus furnished dormitory for single missionary teachers
- Accident Insurance for all faculty and enrolled students
- Assistance is available for visa or residency for our faculty
- A P.O. Box is available to receive/send U.S. Mail
- Continuing Education resources available to faculty
- Christian community committed to a Biblical-based education
- Content areas taught in English using U.S. Curriculum
- Volunteer and ministry opportunities
- Multicultural Environment
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