School Profile
Inter-American School
School Overview
The Inter-American School (IAS) is an English-language immersion school in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, founded in 1961 by North American Missionaries in order to meet the educational needs of their children with a United States curriculum.
Enrollment is 200+ students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, consisting largely of local Guatemalan ESL students.
The school year runs mid-August through May.
Students graduate with a U.S.-style high school diploma, validated through dual accreditation with the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and a Guatemalan diploma in science and letters with an emphasis in computer technology.
The Inter-American School is owned and operated by the Inter-American Foreign Evangelical Missionaries' Cultural Association (IAFEMCA) and draws its authority and legal status from that organization. The Association (IAFEMCA) has its own constitution and by-laws and is recognized legally by the Guatemalan government.
The Inter-American Foreign Evangelical Missionaries' Cultural Association is recognized as a non-profit institution by the Republic of Guatemala, and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States.
All school facilities are located on a 9-acre campus owned by the Association and surveilled by cameras and 24-hour live security.
School History
The Inter-American School (IAS) is an English-language immersion school in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, founded in 1961 by North American Missionaries in order to meet the educational needs of their children with a United States curriculum. Since its inception, the school has undergone significant changes, including the incorporation of a majority of local Guatemalan students, transitioning away from boarding services, and securing accreditation.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Accreditations with Association of Christian Schools Internation (ACSI) and Middle States Association (MSA).
Benefits
Monthly living allowance in local currency (Quetzales), commensurate with degree, certification, and experience
Annual Spanish language lesson benefit
Annual professional development benefit
Visa expenses and processing for staff member and family members
Annual travel benefit
Tuition benefit for dependent children
Paid summer vacation for returning staff
Paid vacation for Christmas (~3 weeks), Holy Week (1 week), and U.S. Thanksgiving (2 days), among others
Family health insurance
Death/Dismemberment insurance policy
Paid personal days
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