The American School

The educational system is varied here in Guatemala. Those who can, choose private schools. There is a member couple who started a school years ago to educate their 10 children. As a result, it has grown and become a very well respected school here in the city. They educate children from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I was invited to come to "I Love to Read" day and share a book and activity with 4th and 5th grade students. It was wonderful to be in an education setting. I read a book and then the students did a simple art activity I had done many times with my own students.

Students are required to speak only English at this school unless they are taking a Spanish, French, or German class. To be bilingual (including English) makes a huge difference...from poverty to prosperity. Obviously, these students come from more affluent families and varied ethnicity. To speak like a native is the standard at The American School.