American School of Tegucigalpa

What American School of Tegucigalpa does

The American School of Tegucigalpa (AST) is a non-profit, college-preparatory bilingual school founded in 1946 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, serving approximately 1,057 students from 39 nations across Nursery through Grade 12. The school operates four academic divisions (Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, and High School) and is the only institution in Honduras offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, enabling graduates to pursue university admission in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, Honduras, and other countries. AST holds triple accreditation from the Honduran Ministry of Education, AdvancED/Cognia, and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and is governed by SEIT (Sociedad Educacional Interamericana de Tegucigalpa), a parent organization established in 1954.

The school's core product is a comprehensive international curriculum aligned with U.S. national standards and Honduran requirements, culminating in three diploma options (AST High School diploma, Honduran Bachillerato, and IB diploma). Supporting technology infrastructure includes Schoology as the Learning Management System, PowerSchool as the Student Information System, Google Apps for Education, a 1:1 laptop program in High School, and electronic boards/projectors in classrooms. Non-academic offerings include a Performing Arts Center (inaugurated 2018), athletics programs from Eagle Tots through varsity, an English Academy subsidiary (academiaingles.org), dining hall services, and a House system of 12 houses for character education.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition (not publicly disclosed), supplemented by donations via a Development Office led by an Advancement Director, and ancillary services including dining hall operations and catering. The school employs 216 staff (with division-level principals for each of the four academic divisions) and reports a 20:1 student-teacher ratio and a 100% college-bound graduation rate. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer through the Superintendent's Office, with campus tours and ongoing international admissions handled in-house; no franchising or reseller model is employed.

Name

American School of Tegucigalpa

Legal name

The American School of Tegucigalpa

Website

https://amschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The American School of Tegucigalpa is a non-profit, bilingual college-preparatory school founded in 1946 in Honduras, serving approximately 1,057 students from 39 nations across Nursery through Grade 12, and the only school in Honduras accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG)

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• International baccalaureate
• College preparatory
• K-12 private school
• Dual diploma program

Headquarters

HQ city

Tegucigalpa

HQ country

Honduras

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Primary revenue from educational services provided to enrolled students from Nursery through 12th grade
2. Donations and Fundraising: As a non-profit educational organization, AST accepts donations from businesses and sponsors channeled through the Development Office. Both monetary donations and donations in kind are accepted for school improvements.
3. Dining Hall Operations: On-campus dining hall providing meals for students, parents, alumni, staff, academy and visitors. Open Monday-Friday 7am-7:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7am-6:30pm, and Saturdays 8am-3:30pm. Catering services for school events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The American School of Tegucigalpa is a non-profit, bilingual college-preparatory institution offering a comprehensive Nursery through Grade 12 international education across four academic divisions (Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, High School). The school's flagship offering culminates in a tri-diploma option (AST High School diploma, Honduran Bachillerato, and IB diploma) and includes athletics, performing arts, extracurricular clubs, student services, and on-campus dining.

Product overview

American School of Tegucigalpa is a non-profit, college-preparatory educational institution offering a comprehensive Pre-School through High School program (Nursery to Grade 12) serving approximately 1,057 students from 39 nations. The school operates four academic divisions: Pre-School (Nursery, Pre-Kinder, Kinder), Elementary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The product portfolio includes educational programs aligned with U.S. national standards and Honduran curriculum requirements, culminating in three diploma options (AST diploma, Honduran Bachillerato, and IB diploma). Supporting offerings include the IB Diploma Program, performing arts instruction through the Performing Arts Center, athletics with programs from Eagle Tots to varsity competition, a robust extracurricular club program, STUCO student leadership, the House system for character education and mentorship, dining hall services, and comprehensive student services including counseling and university planning. The school utilizes technology platforms including Schoology (LMS), PowerSchool (student management), and a 1:1 laptop program in high school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-School (Nursery, Pre-Kinder, Kinder) Early childhood education program serving children from Nursery (age 3) through Kindergarten (age 5), using the Creative Curriculum System for Pre-School with thematic units and daily activity centers focused on skills.
• Elementary School (Grades 1-5) Elementary education program for grades 1-5 using an integrated literacy program based on the Comprehensive Early Literacy Learning (CELL/ExLL) framework, with Go Math! curriculum and integrated science and social studies units.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 featuring cooperative learning methodologies, special elective activities, age-appropriate methodology, and exclusive facilities aligned with the Honduran Ministry of Education Ciclo Común Curriculum.
• High School (Grades 9-12) College preparatory high school for grades 9-12 offering three diploma options (AST High School diploma, Honduran Bachillerato, and IB diploma) with 1:1 laptop program and Schoology learning management system.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Rigorous pre-university program for grades 11-12 offering the IB diploma, granting international transfer of credits for university admission worldwide.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program with Eagle Tots, Eagle League, Eagle Cup, and competitive varsity/junior varsity teams in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and cross country, starting from Pre-School level.
• Performing Arts Center Dedicated arts and music facility inaugurated March 2018, providing space for drama productions, music instruction, band programs, and visual arts education.
• Dining Hall Services On-campus dining facility providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, catering for school events, with menu options including Honduran and international cuisine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college-bound graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAST is accredited with and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program in grades 11-12. The IB Program grants international transfer of credits, allowing graduates to apply to any university in the world. AST is the only school in Honduras to offer the rigorous IB program.
• AdvancED/CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAST is accredited by AdvancED (now Cognia), an international accrediting organization. The school has received successful accreditation visits that 'set the standard for the region'.
• Honduran Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAST is incorporated with the Honduran Ministry of Education, allowing the school to offer the Honduran educational plan which grants a Science and Humanities Diploma (Bachillerato). Both diplomas provide graduates credits to apply to any local or foreign university.
• Association of American Schools in Central America (AASCA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of AASCA, a regional association of American schools in Central America. Participates in AASCA athletic banquets and academic competitions.
• Association of Bilingual Schools of Honduras (ABSH)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ABSH, participating in regional activities including spelling bees and academic festivals.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with College Board for standardized testing and college preparation services.
• Association of American Schools of the Americas (AMISA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of AMISA, connecting with American schools across the Americas for academic and cultural exchange.
• TRI-AssociationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of TRI-Association, a regional educational association supporting American international schools.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School of Tegucigalpa: A direct competitor also based in Tegucigalpa offering bilingual international K-12 education for expat and Honduran families. It competes head-to-head with AST for the same pool of international-fee-paying students in the same metropolitan area.
• Academia Lycée de Tegucigalpa: A bilingual/international K-12 school based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Comparable as a direct local competitor for tuition-paying families seeking bilingual education within the same metropolitan area.

Broad incumbents

• Marian Baker School (San José, Costa Rica): An American international school in Costa Rica with a long-standing history and bilingual K-12 program. Comparable as a long-tenured Central American international school serving expat and local families.
• Lincoln School (San José, Costa Rica): An established American international school in Costa Rica offering K-12 with IB Diploma Program. Comparable as a regionally benchmarked international American school in Central America with IB accreditation.
• Colegio Maya (Guatemala): A premier American international school in Guatemala City offering IB Diploma Program and college-preparatory curriculum. Comparable as a long-standing Central American international school with similar curriculum and accreditations.
• International School of Panama: A leading American-style international school in Panama City offering IB programs from Pre-School through Grade 12. Comparable as a Central American international school with IB accreditation and a similar American curriculum orientation.

Regional players

• The International School of Tegucigalpa - Columbus (Mayan / Bilingual Schools of Honduras network): Member schools of the Association of Bilingual Schools of Honduras (ABSH), where AST is also a member. Comparable as a peer network of Honduran bilingual schools participating in regional academic events and competitions.
• Escuela Internacional Sampedrana (San Pedro Sula, Honduras): A bilingual international school in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, operating in the same national market as AST but in Honduras' second-largest city. Comparable as a domestic bilingual K-12 competitor competing for similar Honduran families.

Others

• College Board (SAT / AP programs): AST is a partner of College Board for standardized testing and college preparation. Comparable as an ecosystem partner that signals the school's college-preparatory positioning and is shared by other international American schools.
• UWC Costa Rica (and broader UWC movement): United World Colleges offer IB Diploma Programs with a global mission; AST operates a UWC application pathway via its website. Comparable as a partner/feeder channel for IB study and as a benchmark for IB-only international secondary programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi3O5waYwlSolUKgIuXf6Nw
• Facebookfacebook.com/americanschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ast_news
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/american-school-of-tegucigalpa

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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