International & returning families

Moving to El Salvador? Your child’s education is covered.

Colegio Maya is a NEASC-accredited bilingual school in Zaragoza, La Libertad, welcoming families relocating from the United States and around the world — from Pre-Kinder (age 3) through Grade 12.

★ 4.5 on Google (46 reviews) · Founded in 1994 · Pre-K to Grade 12

✈Plan ahead from abroad
Admissions answers by email & WhatsApp

NEASC

U.S.-based international accreditation

AASCA · BIA

school network memberships

AP Courses

college-level courses in high school

600+

national & international students

Why international families choose Maya

A school that moves with your family

Relocating means many decisions at once. School shouldn’t be the hardest one.

Accredited & Globally Recognized

Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and authorized by El Salvador’s Ministry of Education (MINEDUCYT). Colegio Maya is a proud member of the Association of American Schools of Central America (AASCA), The National Honor Society (NHS) and the College Board organization.

Internationally Transferable Curricula

Featuring the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Early Childhood, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Primary, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in High School. Our globally aligned academic framework ensures seamless educational transitions for relocating families.

Dual-Language Immersion

English and Spanish are integrated seamlessly across all aspects of daily school life. Students acquire fluency through core academic content and interactive learning rather than isolated language instruction.

Child Protection & Student Wellbeing

Recipient of the Tri-Association Child Protection & Safeguarding Badge. We are committed to maintaining rigorous safeguarding policies, a supportive learning environment, and continuous faculty and staff training.

Enrolling from abroad

How it works, step by step

Start the conversation before you land. Our Admissions team will guide you through each step.

Initial Contact

Reach out to our Admissions team via email at admisiones@colegiomaya.edu.sv or WhatsApp at +503 7207-5213 to discuss your family’s relocation timeline.

Academic Review

Our team evaluates your child’s school records and transcripts to determine appropriate grade placement.

Assessment

Because the admissions assessment is conducted in-person, please let us know your travel or arrival dates so we can schedule the assessment and campus tour accordingly.

Course Accreditation

For studies completed abroad, families complete the official grade equivalency process through MINEDUCYT. Our Admissions team will provide full guidance on the documentation and steps required.

Settling in

#MayaFeelsLikeFamily

New students make friends quickly. Our social-emotional learning program, Jaguars sports teams, Maya Tribes, student government and the Maya Show help every child find their place from the first weeks.

Our green campus in Zaragoza, opened in 2016, has covered sports courts and plenty of space to play and learn.

Our community

FAMILIES WHO TRUST COLEGIO MAYA

Real reviews published on Google by Colegio Maya families.

      EXCELLENT  
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   Kristin Salgado 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful school! Gabriella, their Admission Director, took us on a tour and we were simply blown away! The level of care put into the curriculum was impressive as well as the classrooms, library and gym. It was great to be able to see the students and teachers interacting and feeling the warm vibe within the school.  We hope to be a Jaguar soon!
  
 
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   Augusto César Hernández Posada 
 
 
 
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   CARLOS TICAS 
 
 
 
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   Nashieli Robles 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Muy bonitas instalaciones y el personal es una belleza
  
 
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   Claudia María Carranza Gómez 
 
 
 
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   Exportadora La Mision de El Salvador S.A. 
 
 
 
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   julio 
 
 
 
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   Mark Krauklis 
 
 
 
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Average rating 4.5 ★ from 46 Google reviews. See all reviews

Schedule a tour

Let’s plan your child’s journey

Tell us about your family and your timeline. Our Admissions team will reach out to answer your questions and plan a campus visit.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

Full name

Phone / WhatsApp

Grade of interest

Child’s age

How can we help you?

We respond within one business day. Your information is only used to contact you about admissions.

FAQ

Questions families ask us

What makes Colegio Maya an international school?

NEASC accreditation (a U.S.-based agency), international curricula (IEYC in Early Childhood, IPC in Primary), AP courses in High School, and a community of national and international students. We are also members of AASCA and the Bilingual International Association.