School Profile
Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center
School Overview
The school has been a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) since 1984 and was accredited by ACSI in 1994. Accreditation by ACSI is recognized by secular accreditation agencies, as its requirements include and often exceed those demanded by those agencies. ACSI also requires Christian schools to meet additional requirements in spiritual areas not required by secular agencies.
The SCCLC American diploma is acceptable to most North American institutions of higher learning. In 1991, SCCLC and the Bolivia Ministry of Education signed an agreement with allows recognition by the Bolivian government and preparation of students for the Bolivian “Bachillerato” which is issued by the Ministry of Education. This agreement, which also allows for an alternative academic calendar, teaching in English and maintaining an internationally recognized grading scale, was renewed in 2014.
VISION
The Vision of the SCCLC is to see our students and faculty transform society through God-honoring service in their homes, communities and professions.
MISSION
SCCLC serves Bolivia and the nations by providing a quality comprehensive Christian education that meets and exceeds national and international academic standards and prepares students—spiritually, academically and socially—to transform their world.
CORE VALUES
The authority of God’s Word
The formation of Christian character
The value of individuals created in God’s image
The need to serve God by serving others
The priority of love and unity in diversity
The pursuit of academic excellence
School History
The school was founded in 1977 by parents who felt the need for a local school providing a quality education in English and with a Christian orientation primarily for missionary children. The school began with the ACE program of individualized study but was later changed to a system of traditional classroom education. Until 1982, classrooms at kilometer 4 were rented from Bethesda Mission. In January of 1983, the school moved to its present location (6.5 kilometers southwest of the center of Santa Cruz) which the school owns. The school has grown from 34 students in 1977 to a present enrollment of more than 200. Over the years, more than 35 evangelical missions have been involved in the school by enrolling their children or by supplying Board members and staff.