Christian Academy of Guatemala

Statement of Faith

The Christian Academy of Guatemala is a ministry to the expatriate, English-speaking, evangelical missionary community, serving as an extension of the home, in partnership with the parents. C.A.G. is committed to the historic Christian faith as set forth in the Bible, recognizing God as the creator of all things, and Jesus Christ as Lord. We hold that the knowledge and fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and that fellowship with God is the basis for true fellowship and relationship with one another.

We believe that each student, uniquely created in the image of God, is of supreme worth. We believe that the dignity and worth of the individual should be respected. We believe that students vary as to inherent and acquired capabilities and that these differences must be taken into consideration in the educational process.

Therefore, the purpose of education at C.A.G. is to encourage students to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ, to acquire the academic knowledge and skills to serve both God and man, and to view all of life and creation according to the Bible and from Christ's perspective. Our goal is that students reach their full potential and apply what they have learned to the world around them.

Philosophy Statement

Our Mission

Providing a Biblically based, quality education, to prepare lives for Christian Service.

Spiritual Growth

CAG offers daily Bible classes and weekly chapel programs. Students are involved in personal discipleship/impact groups and a variety of student-led ministries, work teams and outreaches to the Guatemalan community. CAG emphasizes serving together with the national church.

Academic Excellence

At CAG students learn at a newly developed 6 acre campus just outside of Guatemala City. Scholastic and computer skills and a practical faith combine to help CAG graduates serve God and others all over the world in business, education, and ministry. The multi-cultural background of CAG has been a solid factor in graduates' cross-cultural strength and ministry vision. CAG continues to develop programs for academically gifted as well as academically challenged students.

The vision of the Christian Academy of Guatemala is for its students to integrate these "Ends" into their lives

1.0 English-speaking students are educated at a reasonable cost, equipped, and empowered to live a life committed to Christ.

Students have learned to think with a biblical worldview in all areas of life and are prepared to defend their faith.
Students are educated in an accredited US based system equipped to compete in the educational arena.
Students will achieve their highest academic potential.
Students will be life-long learners.
Students exhibit a vibrant and personal relationship with Christ resulting in service to others.
Students evidence Christ-like character and behavior in all aspects of their lives.
Students evidence preparation to face the challenges to their faith.
Students are responsible citizens who promote justice and equality.
Students will understand and respect other cultures and are prepared for continued cross-cultural adjustment.
Students exhibit compassion for the lost and a responsibility to impact their world for Christ.
Students will possess individual servant-leadership skills.
Students will be English-speaking children of: (In order of priority) expatriate missionaries, other missionaries and ministers, Christian families.

1.12 Students will be English-speaking children of: (in order of priority) evangelical missionaries, ministers, and families.

Christian Community

At CAG, educating MK's is a family thing. Well over half the school's parents are involved as school staff, coaches, room mothers, teacher's aides, guest speakers and lecturers, secretaries and in other strategic serving ministries. Parents, teachers, administrators and students all work together to help meet MK needs.

School Profile

CAG is a non-profit, non-denominational, private school whose ministry is to the English speaking, missionary community of Guatemala. We have a total enrollment of over 200 students (K-12) representing over 50 mission boards. While we do accept a few non-missionary families from the U.S. embassy and local business community, our focus has always been on the M.K. CAG is an ACSI member school.

Outstanding Faculty and Administration

CAG students study a traditional, yet fully faith-integrated curriculum, led by a professional staff of certified teachers and administrators. Since the inception in 1974, the multi-mission faculty has served an interdenominational and international student body.

Discriminatory Policy as to Students

"The Christian Academy of Guatemala admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs."