Colonia Lomas del Guijarro, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras, 11101, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras.
Colonia Lomas del Guijarro, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras, 11101, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán.
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The American School of Tegucigalpa (AST) is a private, co-educational day school in the Lomas del Guijarro area of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It was founded in 1946 with support from the United States Embassy as the first bilingual school in the city, opened with 42 pupils and moved to its present hillside campus in 1962. The school is owned by the Sociedad Educativa Interamericana de Tegucigalpa, an association of parents, and teaches a college-preparatory programme from Nursery (age 3) to Grade 12, following a calendar that runs from August to May. Around 1,050 students from 16 nationalities are enrolled, most of them Honduran, with average classes of about 20. Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish and the school offers no religious teaching. Students can graduate with up to three diplomas: the American high school diploma, the Honduran Bachillerato and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. AST is accredited by Cognia, which awarded it Accredited with Merit status in 2026, by the Honduran Ministry of Education and by the IB, and it belongs to AASCA, the Tri-Association and the Association of Bilingual Schools of Honduras.
Educational System of The American School of Tegucigalpa
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Pedagogical method general Curriculum
School values
AST describes itself as a student-centred, college-preparatory school that aims to form globally responsible citizens and leaders through a rigorous international education built on core values, in a safe, innovative and collaborative setting. Its vision is to prepare environmentally and socially responsible leaders, innovators and lifelong learners, and a house system inspired by Mayan heritage promotes character education and mentoring.
Number of Students: 1059
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Tutoring
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Attention to Diversity at The American School of Tegucigalpa
Educational Psychologist
Gifted and talented
Educational Stages of The American School of Tegucigalpa
Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training
Information about the educational stages of the The American School of Tegucigalpa
AST has four divisions. The Preschool covers Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for children aged 3 to 6, with play-based and structured learning. The Elementary School covers Grades 1 to 5, built around an integrated literacy programme. The Middle School covers Grades 6 to 8 with project-based learning, and the High School covers Grades 9 to 12, where students work towards the American, Honduran and IB diplomas.
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Languages and International Programs at The American School of Tegucigalpa
Spanish (Instructional)
English (Instructional)
French (Half)
Mandarin (Essential)
Information about languages of the The American School of Tegucigalpa
AST is a bilingual school: the curriculum is taught mainly in English, with Spanish used for Honduran national subjects, so students develop strong skills in both languages. French is offered as an additional language, and Mandarin is available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels through Saturday and after-school classes.
IB (International Baccalaureate)
American Curriculum
Information about international degrees and programmes of the The American School of Tegucigalpa
High school students at AST can complete three qualifications. The American high school diploma, accredited by Cognia since 1962, follows a US-style college-preparatory curriculum; the Honduran Bachillerato is recognised by the Ministry of Education and requires extra credits and 160 hours of community service; and the IB Diploma Programme adds Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. Students who do not take the full Diploma can still earn individual IB course certificates. The school administers MAP and SAT testing and has a full-time IB coordinator.
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Extracurricular Activities at The American School of Tegucigalpa
Cultural activities
Cooking
Debate
Chinese
Robotics
Arts activities
Music
Crafts
Dance
Singing
Art
Theater
Sports activities
Athletics
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Swimming
Chess
Karate
Artistic gymnastics
Volleyball
Taekwondo
Information about extracurricular activities of the The American School of Tegucigalpa
The Eagles compete in basketball, football, volleyball, track and field, tennis and swimming, regionally against AASCA schools and nationally in the ABSH league, with programmes starting from preschool. After school there are around 20 classes such as art, cooking, karate, taekwondo, artistic gymnastics, chess, robotics, crafts, voice and Mandarin. Older students join clubs including debate, Knowledge Bowl, maths teams, journalism, theatre, scuba diving, DECA and many community-service groups, and the arts programme offers bands, an honour choir, a rock band, drama and two musicals each year.
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Services and Facilities of The American School of Tegucigalpa
Dining room
Dining room - External catering
Other services
Extended hours of Mornings
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A K-12 counselling team supports students' academic and social-emotional development and guides them through university applications, with college fairs and visits. A Student Services Program provides accommodations and individual education plans for students who need extra support, alongside a school diagnostician, and an Enrichment Program stretches students with advanced abilities in English and mathematics. Meals are served in the school dining hall, and the Parent Teacher Organization runs community events.
Facilities
Music room
Laboratory
Art room
Library
Computer lab
Facilities
Sports hall
Gym
Football pitch
Basketball court
Other facilities
Multipurpose/conference room
Information about the facilities of the The American School of Tegucigalpa
The campus includes separate buildings for the preschool, elementary, middle and high schools, science and computer laboratories, music and art rooms, and the Jefferson-Valle Media Center with two library branches. Sports facilities include a gymnasium with a fitness centre, covered basketball courts and a floodlit artificial-turf football field. The Performing Arts Center, opened in 2018, has a 400-seat auditorium used for concerts, plays and graduations, and a two-storey dining hall was built in 2012.
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