Elementary and Secondary Schools teaching in English in San Salvador

The following schools and academies are those most frequented by the English Speaking community.  Please click on the image to go the institution's home page.  

Schools represented here are encouraged to add information and suggestions.

 

The American School

Founded in 1946, the Asociación Escuela Americana commonly known as "Escuela Americana" or "American School" is accredited by the Ministry of Education of El Salvador and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, USA.

 

  The British School

The Academia Británica Cuscatleca (ABC) is a selective, mixed bi-lingual and bi-cultural school from Pre-Kinder to Grade 12 situated in El Salvador. The school has some 1100 students in the Primary and Senior Schools. The student body is mainly Salvadorean with an increasing number of international students attending the school. Between one quarter and one third of the teaching staff are British with the remainder being largely Salvadorean. The school is accredited by the European Council of International Schools and is an International Baccalaureate World School. The language of instruction throughout the school is predominantly English with Spanish being used for a small number of classes.

	Accredited by the European Council of International Schools.
	The Headmaster is in membership of HMC.
	An International Baccalaureate School since 1985.
	Foundation established in 1970 with the ABC starting in 1971.
	Current number of students: 1,085

 

  Colegio Maya

Colegio Maya strives to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment in which all students can flourish and grow. We are committed to maintain academic excellence by:

 

•  Caring about our students, doing our best to meet their individual needs and empowering their self-esteem.

•  Respecting one another.

•  Setting and modeling appropriate behavioral standards.

•  Instilling in them a love for learning.

•  Practicing positive conflict resolution.

•  Promoting creativity.

• Applying critical thinking skills.

 

 

  The International School

The International School of San Salvador was founded in 1979 by Chester and Nora Stemp, the present proprietors. The school offers a Kinder-12th grade program of studies modeled on the U.S. educational system and incorporates the requirements of the Salvadoran Ministry of Education. Located in an urban residential area, this small private school meets the needs of students of various nationalities, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds. The school is a member of the following organizations:

	AASCA - Association of American Schools in Central America.
	ISA   - International Schools Association; Geneva, Switzerland.
	ISSE  - International School to School Experience; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
	NASSP - National Association of Secondary School Principals.
	NASC  - National Association of Student Councils.
	ERB   - Educational Records Bureau.

 

 

  The French School  (Lycee Francais de San Salvador)

 

 

          The German School   (Deutsche Schule-Escuela Alemana San Salvador)

The German School website is currently under construction.  Basic info can be found by clicking here or contacting: 

Mrs Johanna de Schönenberg
Apartado Postal 01-183
San Salvador
El Salvador                   

Teléfono (503) 2243 2279

 

     Oasis Christian School 

Bienvenido al la Escuela Cristiana Oasis en San Salvador. Para nosotros es un 
verdadero privilegio el poder servir en la formación de generaciones por medio de los principios de la Palabra de Dios y la mejor educación académica que Dios nos conceda impartirles. Los directores, coordinadoras, maestros, 
colaboradores y personal administrativo, estamos comprometidos con nuestro Dios para dar lo mejor que Dios nos conceda a cada uno de nuestros alumnos.

 

   The Panamerican School 

The Panamerican School is a bilingual - bicultural educational institution.  Our campus is located in a pine forest. We are surrounded by fresh clean air and all the beauty that God has to offer. This environment provides our students with a very pleasant atmosphere for classroom work and outdoor activities.

 

 

Note:  The Christian Academy no longer operates in San Salvador.  Ms. Hazel Brownlee can still be contacted at:  hazelb@sal.gbm.net or (country code) 503-2263-2080.

 

Looking to Teach?  Most schools hire from abroad each year.

Here are some agencies with online info.  (we welcome your recommended sites)

  University of Northern Iowa Overseas Placement Services

  International School Services 

   Search Associates Placement Services

 

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